Forbidden City and Hutong Rickshaw Small Group Day Tour

Beijing, China
Duration6h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

!!Travel stress-free: no shopping stops, no detours, no hidden fees!!Includes the often-missed Royal Treasure Museum inside the Forbidden City
Traditional rickshaw ride through centuries-old Beijing hutongs
Discover Beijing’s imperial heart and local life on this small-group tour. Visit the Forbidden City (UNESCO) with an English-speaking guide, including the Royal Treasure Museum. Ride a traditional rickshaw through historic hutongs, then explore Nanluogu Xiang with free time for lunch and shopping. Small group capped at 15. All entrance tickets included. Departs daily except Mondays (Forbidden City closed).

What's included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Rickshaw ride through historic hutongs
  • an authentic Beijing roast duck lunch — the city's most famous dish, carved tableside with crispy skin, thin pancakes, and traditional condiments.
  • 1.Forbidden City entrance ticket 2.Royal Treasure Museum admission 3.

What to expect

  1. Forbidden City Tour
    3h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Begin at the Forbidden City, the UNESCO-listed palace complex that served as home to 24 emperors across 500 years. With your English-speaking guide, explore the grand courtyards, throne halls, and the Royal Treasure Museum — a gallery of imperial jewels and artifacts that most visitors overlook.
  2. 2h
    After your rickshaw ride, sit down for an authentic Beijing roast duck lunch — the city's most famous dish, carved tableside with crispy skin, thin pancakes, and traditional condiments. Once you've eaten, your guide walks you through the charming alleyways around Nanluogu Xiang, a 740-year-old lane lined with courtyard homes, indie craft shops, and local street snacks. A perfect way to end the day with a full stomach and a feel for old Beijing life.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Subway Line 8, Jinyu Hutong Station, Exit C by 8:00 AM.Please arrive 5 minutes early. The guide will contact you the evening before to confirm details.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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