Forbidden City Tickets+3-Hour Guided Tour (Language Options)

5.0 (3 reviews) Beijing, China
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesRussian, Korean, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Step into the Forbidden City not just as a visitor, but as a time traveler. This half-day tour combines ticketed entry with engaging storytelling that reveals the hidden lives of emperors, concubines, and courtiers. Perfect for curious travelers who want more than just photos—experience the history, culture, and secrets of Beijing’s most legendary site.

Options

Ticket+Tour Guide(Spanish)

Forbidden City: Skip the line and explore the Forbidden City with a Spanish guide. Ticket included – discover palaces and imperial secrets.

Ticket+Tour Guide(Russian)

Forbidden City: Private tour with Russian-speaking guide, skip-the-line ticket included – discover palaces and imperial history.

Ticket+Tour Guide(French)

Forbidden City : Skip the line! Forbidden City tour with French guide & ticket included – explore palaces and secrets easily.

Ticket+Tour Guide(English)

Forbidden City: Private guided tour of the Forbidden City with tickets provided.

Ticket+Tour Guide(Korean)

Forbidden City : Skip the line! Forbidden City tour with Korean guide & ticket – join us and explore palaces and secrets the easy way.

Forbidden City Ticket Only

Fobidden City : Enjoy hassle-free entry with Forbidden City admission tickets. Guide service is not included in this option.

What's included

  • Fobiddden city entrance fee
  • Professional guide (If you booked option ticket only that means without tour guide)
  • Lunch/Dinner

What to expect

  1. The Palace Museum
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Receive your fast‑access prebooked ticket and head directly to the Forbidden City entrance—no waiting in line!
    Forbidden City Highlights
    Enter through the Meridian Gate and explore the grand Hall of Supreme Harmony, Hall of Heavenly Purity, Hall of Preserving Harmony, and more.
    Stroll the peaceful Imperial Garden and tree‑lined pathways.
    Hear captivating stories of emperors, eunuchs, and dynastic intrigue—because here, the tales matter as much as the temples.
    Finish your tour in the Imperial Garden grounds, with the option to stay longer and explore at your leisure.
    Enjoy coffee at the Forbidden City’s corner tower café, browse unique souvenirs at the museum gift shop, and see rotating exhibitions in newly opened halls for a deeper look at imperial history.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If you book our guided tour service, your guide will contact you in advance and meet you at the Meridian Gate Square on the day of your visit.

End point

When the tour finishes, your guide will walk you to the Shenwu Gate, the north exit, and say goodbye there.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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