Forbidden City Private Tour: In-Depth 4-Hour Exploration

Experience a deep tour of the Forbidden City with a private guide on this 4-hour walking tour. Discover the most famous parts, visit Tienanmen Square, and learn the fascinating stories behind the sacred sites.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Please Note: Tian’anmen Square might close without advance notice due to the government activity, if this happened we will take you walk around the Square and offer commentary)
    After picking you up from your hotel in Beijing, head to the Tienanmen Square directly, home to the National Museum of China….
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup (excluding transportation fee to Tian’anmen Square)
  • Exclusive private tour experience
  • Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
  • All entrance fees included
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to the Forbidden City
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Additional entrance fee to the museums
Additional Information

Seeking an immersive exploration of the Forbidden City alongside a dedicated guide? Embark on this 4-hour walkabout where you will tour the most iconic sections of the Forbidden City. Take a stop at the Tienanmen Square. Traverse from the majestic Hall of the Supreme Harmony - the emperor’s official workspace, to The Garden of Mental Cultivation - the…

Location
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Irenam800
May 17, 2025
Dynamic tour around the beautiful place - This tour is definitely going to be one of the highlights from my trip to China. Forbidden city has magnificient ambiance and I learned a lot about its history from our knowledgable and charismatic tour guide - Miko. He made this 4h tour feel short and dynamic, thanks to his efficency, good organization, funny remarks and interesting stories. Highly recommended!
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Carah_doherty
May 16, 2025
Forbidden City May 2025 - We had a fantastic tour today with our lovely guide Miko. He was very informative and passionate about teaching us the history around the Forbidden City, and very kind and helpful towards our group. Highly recommend this tour, and hopefully you get Miko as your guide!
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Nomad54257780791
May 14, 2025
Forbidden City tour. - Milo our guide was excellent and took time to explain all the attractions. Very knowledgable. He was very service oriented in sending us reminders on meeting time and place and instructions on how to get to meeting point.
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Stevep619
May 13, 2025
Miko is the best! - Your was very interesting. Miko was an excellent guide. He did a fantastic job of mixing in historical stories with current day facts. Miko was also great at taking an interest in the guests on the tour making you feel comfortable. The tour was well paced and we saw all of the important things. We were able to skip all of the lines and queues so we saw more things. Miko gave great suggestions for follow up activities after the tour. In short Miko is the best guide!
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310iliasl
May 9, 2025
Unforgettable layover experience with Mike ; the best guide you could ask for! - I had a long layover in Beijing and decided to visit the Forbidden City and I’m so grateful that Mike was our guide for the day. From the very start, Mike stood out. His English was excellent, clear, and easy to understand for everyone in the group. What made the tour truly special was not just the big landmarks, but the way Mike brought the place to life with funny anecdotes, hidden stories, and fascinating details that most tourists (and even other guides) overlook. You can tell instantly that he knows the history of the Forbidden City inside and out. He didn’t just rush us from one spot to another like it was a photo tour — instead, he took the time to explain the significance behind each structure, each design element, and each piece of symbolism. Even small carvings and forgotten corners turned into highlights thanks to his insights. Despite the rain, I had a truly memorable day one I’ll never forget. Mike’s passion, knowledge, and attention to detail made all the difference. If you’re lucky enough to have him as your guide, know that you’re in excellent hands. Highly recommended this tour added so much value to my short time in Beijing!
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K_vind476
May 9, 2025
Excellent. To be redone - Excellent review of the history of the city of Miko (our guide) with interesting points of detail. We were able to take pictures with interesting points of view. Visit the adjacent park with history too. In short super rewarding
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211anitav
May 8, 2025
To do absolutely recommended! - Beautiful visit! Really recommended! We met at the agreed place and from there our guide Miko guided us to the Forbidden City giving us so many notions and curiosities!
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T2735zcmustafaa
May 8, 2025
The experience was.geat and iam happy to do it again - I recently took a Forbidden City tour with Miko, and it was fantastic! His expertise was exceptional, and he provided in-depth knowledge while keeping things engaging. The tour was well-planned, safe, and accessible, making the experience smooth and enjoyable. Miko’s passion for the history truly added value, and I’m grateful for his guidance. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a top-quality experience!
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Matteoriva1991
May 7, 2025
4h Forbidden City Tour with Miko - Me and my girlfriend booked the 4h guided tour in the forbidden city. Miko demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge, professionalism, and a genuine passion for sharing the rich history and culture of this iconic site. His explanations were clear, engaging, and tailored perfectly to the group’s interests, which made the experience not only informative but truly memorable. He also showed great attention to detail and kept us locked in with fun questionnaires .
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Alexisoy
May 3, 2025
Smooth tour experience with Albert - We chose the "Private Tour + Transfer 10 AM" option as we were visiting on a Sunday and wanted to avoid the hassle of weekend traffic. Communication with Albert before the tour was fantastic. He reached out in advance with a helpful checklist of things to prepare, so we felt well-informed and ready for the day. One of the best parts of a private tour is the flexibility it offers. There's no need to keep up with a large group, which was especially important for us as I was traveling with my elderly parents. On the day of the tour, we had to adjust our itinerary slightly due to a public event at Tiananmen Square that restricted access in the morning. Albert quickly adapted the schedule, taking us to the Forbidden City first and then to Tiananmen Square afterward. This small change didn’t affect our day at all—Albert handled everything smoothly and even arranged a convenient drop-off near our lunch spot at the end of the tour. Thanks to Albert, our trip was smooth and stress-free. We’re grateful for the experience he provided.
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From $64
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).