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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Lc260
Mar 16, 2026
Highly recommended! - I visited the Forbidden City during the Chinese New Year holiday with my son and daughter, and it was a wonderful experience. I made a last-minute booking, and our guide, Summer, went above and beyond to help us secure tickets, which I truly appreciated. Traveling alone with two young kids can be challenging, but Summer was incredibly kind and thoughtful—she even offered to help carry my bag. During the tour, my son wandered off because of his curiosity, and I was quite worried. Summer stayed calm and helped me find him quickly, which meant a lot to me. The Forbidden City is huge and can feel overwhelming, so having a knowledgeable guide like Summer made a big difference. She made the tour smooth, informative, and enjoyable for all of us. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I would definitely recommend both the tour and Summer as a guide!
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902elsiet
Mar 15, 2026
Great first experience to forbidden city - Our guide Jerry was very engaging and knowledgeable. We were glad we booked the tour as the experience would have been very different not knowing the history and fun facts behind it. We had a great time and would highly recommend it!
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Paul_b
Mar 15, 2026
Good communication with... - Good communication with the agents and driver arrived on time. Nice vehicle and the tour of the wall was great. Would definitely recommend.
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Elsamt6662xy
Mar 15, 2026
Forbidden City Tours - Sophia was amazing, so helpful and informative! Would definitely recommend.
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Q1788pgrebeccal
Mar 15, 2026
Forbidden city tours - Sofia was fantastic and we had a wonderful time! Would definitely recommend
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Jan_t
Mar 14, 2026
Ideal half a day tour for... - Ideal half a day tour for last minute decisions. Otherwise for individual tourists on-line tickets must be purchased at least one week ahead.
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Federicobh591jl
Mar 14, 2026
Forbidden City tour with Sofia! - We had a great tour of the Forbidden city with Sofia. She was very nice and was happy to answer all our questions and requests. I recommend! Price was also very fair.
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Nevugfd
Mar 13, 2026
Forbidden City Tour - Our tour Sofia was warm, friendly, and very informative. Thank you for showing me around :)
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Q3424mgpablom
Mar 13, 2026
Forbidden city - Sofia was our guide for this lovely your through the Palace Museum and she was great and very informative
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Joseph
Mar 13, 2026
Excellent tour & worth doing for real insight into the Forbidden City - Jerry was a very insightful guide who gave great insight into the history behind the Forbidden City.
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From $10
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).