Forbidden City Tour: Imperial Secrets Unveiled

Immerse yourself in the rich imperial culture of the Forbidden City on our exclusive Mini-Group Tour. Explore the Royal Treasure Gallery and delve into the deep history behind this architectural masterpiece.

Duration: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Spend half an hour exploring the world’s largest city square and appreciating the stunning parliamentary buildings.
  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Forbidden City Guided Tour Itinerary:
    08:30: Meet the tour guide at the designated meeting point near the Forbidden City.
    09:00: The guided tour of…
What's Included
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Admission to Tian’anmen Square (optional)
  • Late-comers’ online support service
  • Earpiece to hear the guide clearly
  • Admission to the Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
  • Admission to the Treasure Gallery (Royal Museum)
  • Free rescheduling anytime (contact us)
What's Not Included
  • Tips based on well done job.
  • other personal expenses.
Additional Information

Uncover the hidden tales of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City on an intimate small-group walking tour, complete with prebooked tickets for a smooth beginning. Stroll in the paths once tread by emperors, through grand halls adorned with golden roofs and peaceful courtyards with ancient trees. Discover the serene Imperial Garden, a masterpiece of…

Location
Bank of China Donganmen Branch
Dong An Men Da Jie
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sophie_m
Jan 8, 2026
Amazing Forbidden City Tour. Thanks to Snow! - I really enjoyed the Forbidden City tour and it was especially great thanks to our tour guide Snow. Her knowledge, explanations and friendly attitude made the experience super nice. She brought the history to life and made the tour both interesting and enjoyable. She even saved me from the freezing cold after I showed up without a proper jacket. Highly recommended!
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Z0lkarnainz
Jan 8, 2026
Amazing Tour - We had an amazing experience touring the Forbidden City with Snow. She is incredibly knowledgeable and explained the history in a way that was easy to understand and engaging. Snow was patient, thoughtful, and made sure everyone was comfortable throughout the tour. Her storytelling really brought the Forbidden City to life, and we left with a much deeper appreciation of Beijing’s rich history. Highly recommended!
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683alexeyg
Jan 8, 2026
Unforgettable excursion to historic Beijing with Snow - Snow led an unforgettable excursion to historic Beijing, showcasing the city's rich heritage with her knowledge and passion. She expertly guided us through iconic sites like the Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square, sharing fascinating insights. Her engaging storytelling and meticulous attention to detail left us deeply appreciative of Beijing's storied past. Snow's enthusiasm and professionalism made the journey truly memorable.
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Maggiesj3884ka
Jan 8, 2026
A key cultural experience! - Joined this tour super last minute (an hour before starting!) and I was warmly welcomed by the guides. Snow was my guide and not only was she extremely knowledgeable about the political, cultural and historical significance of the sites, she was organised with handling my last minute entry and all the other tour guests and highly enthusiastic, keeping us entertained with streams of information throughout the tour. She was very friendly and an amazing introduction to Beijing. Highly recommend the tour and especially with Snow as your guide!
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Aidan
Jan 8, 2026
Excellent tour! Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - I highly recommend this tour! Icy was the tour guide and she was absolutely wonderful! Icy is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. She shared so much with me and I feel I learned so much on the day. There is a lot to take in and Icy has an excellent way of explaining so well. Highly recommended! Thank you Icy!
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Samuel_p
Jan 8, 2026
The tour was well... - The tour was well organised and very informative. Linda Chinese guide spoke very knowledgeable and fluent English. She kindly helped me with a late booking. Five stars!
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Jennyln8760id
Jan 7, 2026
Professional and Enjoyable Tour - Ping is a very experienced tour guide. Both me and my son thoroughly enjoyed the Forbidden City tour. She is very patient and gives us ample time to take photographs. She answers all our queries in a very professional and knowledgeable way. We will highly recommend her as a tour guide.
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Nikov2026
Jan 7, 2026
fantastic tour - It’s a diaster for the security of the T-square during the public holiday,we queued for almost 2 hours,what made us feel good was our guide Icy,she made full use of our time to give us lots of information about the two attractions,making our waiting not so boring and time flied quickly.She was so knowledgeable and her English was fluent and easy to understand.We got a lot of Chinese history ans culture.We had two breaks for hot coffee or hot tea,which was necessary.After the tour ,we got lots of useful information from Icy.Her recommendations made our trip in Beijing more fulfilling.We really appreciated that. Don't try to explore the Forbidden city without a guide,you would miss a lot.Pls choose the tour,especially with guide Icy.
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Marek
Jan 6, 2026
Forbidden city with Linda - What made Linda’s tour stand out was her deep dive into the lives of the palace maids and eunuchs, not just the emperors and empresses. She took us to the lesser-visited servant quarters and explained how their daily routines kept the imperial court running—stories that aren’t in any guidebook. She even brought a small replica of a palace lantern and showed us how it was made, connecting the craft to the palace’s lighting system hundreds of years ago. Her explanations were never dry; she weaved in personal anecdotes from her years of guiding and answered every one of our nerdy history questions with enthusiasm. If you’re a history buff looking for more than just surface-level facts, Linda is the guide for you!
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Ys_eb2026
Jan 6, 2026
Forbidden city with tour guide Lily - Amazing experience! Highly recommend a tour guide for this especially if you do not speak Chinese. My family and I went with Mubus tours and ended up getting Lily. We loved her and her passion for storytelling. She is fluent in English and knows a lot about the forbidden city and all its treasures, she also has stories of her own she loves to share.
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From $13
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).