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Forbidden City Tour: Small Group Experience
4.9
30 Ratings
Dong Cheng Qu
- Access to the Forbidden City with advance ticket reservations
- Professional insights from a knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide
- Ample opportunity to explore Chinese history
- A thoughtfully organized and leisurely small group tour
- Access to the Forbidden City with advance ticket reservations
- Professional insights from a knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide
- Ample opportunity to explore Chinese history
- A thoughtfully organized and leisurely small group tour
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- China Children Arts Theatre Parking Lot - Please make your way to the meeting point independently. The guide will be there, holding a flag with “Happy Dragon” printed on it.
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Upon entering, the guide will take you through all the main attractions along the central axis. You will have the opportunity to admire…
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China Children Arts Theatre Parking Lot - Please make your way to the meeting point independently. The guide will be there, holding a flag with “Happy Dragon” printed on it.
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Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Upon entering, the guide will take you through all the main attractions along the central axis. You will have the opportunity to admire the ancient royal administrative area and the imperial family residences. The western palace offers a fascinating exploration of ancient royal furniture and the ambiance of daily life. The English-speaking guide will provide insightful explanations to enhance your experience. The final stop within the palace is the Imperial Garden, where emperors and concubines once found relaxation. The tour concludes at the North Gate of the Forbidden City. If you wish to stay longer inside or visit other places, please feel free to ask the guide for assistance.
What's Included
- Forbidden City entrance Ticket
- English-speaking guide
- Headsets for groups of 10+
- Small groups (max 15 people)
- Guided Tour of Forbidden City
- Forbidden City entrance Ticket
- English-speaking guide
- Headsets for groups of 10+
- Small groups (max 15 people)
- Guided Tour of Forbidden City
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
- Food & Beverages
- Gratuities
Location
China National Children's Theatre
东安门大街
At the square of the theater, you will see the tour guide holding a sign with our company logo at the waiting area.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(30 Ratings)
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Michelle_f
Jan 11, 2026
Informative and enjoyable tour - Nice tour with a great guide. I learned a lot about Chinese history, and recommend this tour to others.
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Brooke_s
Dec 24, 2025
Nov 25 Tour - I appreciated the small group size of just 5 people (on Nov 21, 2025); it made navigating the Forbidden City easier. Our guide was great, he spoke naturally and clearly, showing us the complex in a respectful, informative, and agreeable manner. The pacing was also good, and we never felt rushed. Great tour, thanks!
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Annette_g
Sep 12, 2025
Great guide and great historical classification - Coco was a very great guide! She knew a lot about the forbidden city and brought the historical stories to life in her stories. It was all very well organized and we got a good overview of the buildings and the history associated with this place. You should put on good, comfortable shoes, especially if you want to explore the forbidden city for yourself after the tour.
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Melindab1296
Aug 19, 2025
Good pleace, good guide - Linda was very helpful, energetic and very kind. I can recommend this tour and Linda!!!! Thank you, I enjoyed it very much!!!!
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Marisa_h
Aug 14, 2025
Mandatory but with guide! - The Forbidden City or People's Museum is a huge space with several buildings. Although you cannot enter any of them, the visit takes at least 2 to 3 hours.
Our guide was spectacular and explained the whole story with lots of detail. As in all the monuments, stacked of Chinese and tourists. Very hot in August. I recommend hat, water and comfortable shoes and start well early before the strongest heat.
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Jeancg2762dy
Jul 10, 2025
Top guide! - Coco was amazing, very informative about the historical background to the establishment of the Forbidden Palace as well as the workings of the Palace itself. Anecdotes about daily life added colour and explained the life of women in the palace.
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Kmtw
Jun 7, 2025
Our guide Amy was great.... - Our guide Amy was great. Very punctual, great knowledge about the Forbidden City and its history, and she covered lots of different areas in the tour. I really appreciated her keeping us in shaded spots whenever possible as it was extremely hot and most of sites are extremely exposed.
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Artemfomenko
May 20, 2025
A place filled with powerful history - It was a great tour with a wonderful guide. We were told so much about this historic place and shown beautiful spots. Thank you, Linda
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L3855pqveronikah
May 25, 2025
Good - Linda was very friendly & had a lot to know! She explained everything very well! However, this was a bit too much information for me at once, early in the morning, standing in the warmth. I would have liked a bit more movement, or a faster process, so that we would have run the complete system once - I would have liked more time there - 4 hours with coming & queuing for entry is too little.
Our hotel has organized a taxi to & from the meeting point - that was unfortunately not included in the price.
Otherwise everything was top & well explained. Much learned.
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Michaela_m
Jun 26, 2025
Overrated attraction - Forbidden city generelly is overrated attraction. Guide was very kind but whole 4 hours are too long for this empty space. I would recommend to fo 1-2 hours trip instead of 4. Was too long, too focused on small stories.
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