Forbidden City Ticket: Explore Beijing's Icon

Get direct access to Beijing’s historic Ming Dynasty landmark, the Forbidden City. Explore the secrets hidden since the Ming dynasty and marvel at the 980 buildings and priceless Chinese artifacts.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Once you have booked using your passport name and number (for all attendees), you can enter the Forbidden City directly by passing through the security check and presenting your passport at the main entrance, Meridian Gate.
    Forbidden City Schedule:
    • Peak Season: April 1st to October 31st (Tuesday to Sunday) -…
What's Included
  • Admission ticket included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Secure your direct entry ticket to the Forbidden City and immerse yourself in this remarkable site during your visit to Beijing. Uncover the mysteries that have been concealed from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty (1420 to 1912). The city was built between 1406 and 1420 and features 980 buildings! Enjoy a day admiring invaluable Chinese…

Location
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
No.4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jahaggr
Dec 27, 2025
Forbidden City Tours - Thank you Sophia for the great tour. It was very very informative.Great for small groups,Will be recommending to all friends and family. Please wear layers in winter!
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Biby2025
Dec 26, 2025
Very enjoyable. Long history in forbidden city - Ask for Sophia as your tour guide. Very knowledgeable about Chinese history. Wonderful tour. Dress warmly. Make sure you have hat and gloves. Small groups.
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Compass20526168928
Dec 25, 2025
Beijing Palace Tour Service - I highly recommend this half-day tour, especially the tour guide Marco was very professional and careful, his explanation lively and professional, gave me a very pleasant journey, thank you very much
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Lingli
Dec 25, 2025
A place I'll return again - The Forbidden City is huge, so much bigger than I imagined. We walk for several hours and yet you feel like you're missing things. Something important: they close earlier than you think. We arrived almost late and entered with just enough time 😅, so better to go early We went with a local guide because if it is not easy to get lost or not understand what you are seeing. It was a good decision, especially because of the timing and the simple explanations. Also, the girl had lived in Mexico for a while, so the Spanish understood each other well.I leave your contact in case anyone is good:52 5635347999 240小时过境免签 - 适用国家:55国,涵盖欧洲40国(如英法德等)、美洲6国(美加等)、大洋洲2国(澳新)、亚洲7国(日韩等)。 - 申请条件:护照有效期超3个月
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Sarali6331ng
Dec 24, 2025
Fantastic. - Amazing experience visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing, Renny extremely kind and prepared, a fantastic guide!
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Dream56060400257
Dec 23, 2025
Forbidden city tour - The tour of the Forbidden City was very well organized. The small group size of only six people was particularly positive, which made the tour pleasant and personal. Communication in advance was uncomplicated via WhatsApp, which made things much easier. Our tourguidin Renny was very dedicated and went to great lengths to make the tour interesting for everyone. She conveyed a lot of exciting information and asked us questions again and again, so we were actively involved in the leadership. In addition, she was very friendly and open. About halfway through the tour there was a break where we could talk to her and chat a little. All in all, it was a great experience, which we are happy to recommend. The tour of the Forbidden City was very well organized. The small group size of only six people was especially positive, as it made the experience more personal and enjoyable. Communication beforehand was handled easily via WhatsApp, which made everything much more convenient. Our tour guide, Renny, was very dedicated and made a great effort to organize an engaging tour for everyone. She shared a lot of interesting information and regularly asked us questions, which helped keep us involved throughout the tour. She was also very friendly and approachable. About halfway through the tour, we had a short break where we could chat with her and get to know her a bit better. Overall, it was a great experience and one we would happily recommend.
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Mpsm77
Dec 23, 2025
Worth the visit everytime you're in Beijing - Marco was fantastic. The forbidden city was so huge but he paced it well to ensure we have ample time at each spot. Learning the history and architecture behind it will be great for history buff.
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Silvia_p
Dec 22, 2025
Wonder of wonders! - Absolutely not to be missed! I recommend to everyone a guided tour. On Sunday you will find a lot of princesses 🤩 Summer, our guide was very kind and full of information and stories.
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Royas262
Dec 21, 2025
Highlight of my Beijing trip! - Summer is very knowledgeable and gave us a comprehensive historical background of the place while allowing for enough time at each site for picture taking. She even offered to take pictures of us, which as a solo traveler was greatly appreciated. The Forbidden City was where I was looking most forward to going in Beijing, and this tour became the highlight of my trip thanks to Summer. Would definitely recommend!
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Maria_b
Dec 21, 2025
Great tour - Great tour with Summer as our guide , she is very thorough , knowledgeable and gives good recommendations
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).