Forbidden City Tour: Explore Imperial China
5.0
11 Ratings
Dongcheng

Explore the Forbidden City and Tiananmen, uncovering imperial secrets and cultural wonders. Join our immersive tour for a unique historical journey.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Embark on an engaging tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, where the rich history of imperial China is vividly brought to life. Expert guides fluent in Spanish will lead you through the most renowned palaces and secret corners of this magnificent complex!
What's Included
  • Professional local tour guide speaking perfect Spanish
  • Optional self-guided visit to Tian’anmen Square before the tour
  • Entrance ticket to Forbidden City
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Curious about the life within the residence of 24 emperors of ancient China? Are you eager to explore the iconic backdrop of the Oscar-winning film “The Last Emperor”? Embark on an immersive journey through the Forbidden City with stunning images, audio, videos, and more, providing a truly unique experience!
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Location
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Meeting Point: 10:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. at Meridian Gate (ticket office & security checkpoint) of the Forbidden City. We'll meet next to the sundial, in front of the security checkpoint and the police car. Address: No. 4 Jingshan Qianjie. You can take a taxi or walk to Donghuamen (Donghua Gate), then follow the riverbank for 700 meters to the Meridian Gate. Address in Chinese: 景山前街4号；打车至东华门，沿筒子河步行700m至午门 Look for our Yellow Umbrella! ⏳ We recommend arriving 5–10 minutes early.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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J7990uydominicr
Apr 16, 2026
Essential for history lovers - As a history buff, I had very high expectations and the tour far exceeded them. Our guide, Adam, not only knew dates and names, but explained imperial history, Chinese culture and a lot of super fun anecdotes. The tour included the main buildings and access to areas that we would have overlooked on our own. The headset worked perfectly, so we didn't miss a detail despite the buzz. 100% recommended.
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Graceho3576sy
Apr 3, 2026
A perfect experience - It was an excellent experience. Alba, our guide, is charming and explains the whole story in a very enjoyable, humorous and entertaining way. In addition, he responded very patiently to all our questions and gave us all kinds of details. Our visit to the Forbidden City was a great experience thanks to it. A 10/10!
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Cosas
Mar 16, 2026
I would definitely repeat again - I'm a rather reluctant person to hire tours and so on, I've always preferred to do it on my own... until I hired the tour with Alba. The doubts that he solves, as he explains, the way he does it... is very cool. You leave there wanting to know more and with all the history of the place learned. Plus Alba is super nice and she's gonna try to help you in any way she can. Really, the people who hire him won't regret it!
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794sivanl
Mar 2, 2026
Full and professional tour - The tour was very organized and our guide spoke perfect Spanish, which made understanding much easier. We learned about the life of the emperors and the traditions of the imperial court. The duration was ideal: enough to explore without feeling rushed. Also, the guide Adan was very friendly, and helped us even book the entrance for Tiananmen Square. Definitely one of the best tours I have ever taken in China.
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127nimras
Feb 16, 2026
Unforgettable cultural experience - Visiting the Forbidden City with an expert guide really made a difference. Thanks to our guide, Adam, we not only toured the palaces and courtyards, but also understood the context and historical and cultural significance of each place. The group was small, which made the tour much more enjoyable and allowed questions to be asked at all times. I came away with a much deeper appreciation for Chinese history and culture. Super recommended!
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Kharrenf2026
Feb 11, 2026
Forbidden City - Impressive I never imagined the Forbidden City to be so huge and detailed. The guide explained each building and its function, as well as sharing curiosities not found in the books. The pace was comfortable and there was time to take pictures. In addition, communication was very easy and fast the day before the tour, which made everything easier. Highly recommended for families and travelers interested in history.
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481violal
Feb 5, 2026
Wonderful historical experience - An absolutely fascinating visit! The Forbidden City is breathtaking and the guide brought the story to life with interesting facts and little-known anecdotes. We walk through the courtyards, palaces and gardens with clear and entertaining explanations. Recommended for anyone who wants to understand Beijing's cultural richness.
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Quest33075992506
Jun 30, 2025
Amazing experience in a magical place - We did the tour with Alba and it was amazing. It has a lot of information about the forbidden city, its level of Spanish is magnificent and it is also super nice. Super recommended experience if you want to soak up Chinese history and culture in this beautiful place. He also helped us with some management that we could not do because we did not know Chinese. 10/10!
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Manuelmad
May 2, 2025
Amazing experience in Spanish - I and my friend made the excursion to the Forbidden City and we can not be more grateful for the experience. From the start, the deal was spotless and very close. Everything was organized into detail, allowing them to calmly enjoy every corner of this historic place. A special mention for Alba, who was friendly, professional and super attentive throughout. He made sure they were comfortable, didn’t miss anything and conveyed his passion for the history of the place in a clear and exciting way. Nice to have you as our guide! Everything was amazing, both the tour and the organization. 100% recommended!
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Meander23187600099
Apr 6, 2025
Excellent - Alba excellent Guide Your perfect Spanish She contacted us from before to give us directions and was always attentive to our requests He helped us to get to the meeting place, the explanation of the forbidden city very well and everything we asked answered us clearly, he suggested us to go to eat a very good. Place. Beijing duck Thank you.
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