Full description
Explore the historic and imperial heart of Beijing on a guided walking tour through Tiananmen Square, the National Museum of China, and the Forbidden City.
The experience begins at the iconic Tiananmen Square, one of the world's largest public squares and the gateway to the ancient imperial city. The route continues to the flanking National Museum of China to explore galleries showcasing Chinese history and art, followed by free time for lunch on your own.
In the afternoon, the tour enters the sprawling Forbidden City palace complex, taking in highlights such as the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Kunning Palace, Chuxiu Palace, and the Treasure Hall.
The tour concludes after completing the visit to the halls and courtyards inside the Forbidden City in central Beijing.
Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the tour departure time
● If you choose the private option, please arrive at the pick-up point 15 minutes before the tour begins. Please provide complete details of your accommodation at the time of booking. Please note that it is the sole responsibility and obligation of the passenger to contact the local operator one day prior to the service to confirm the exact pick-up point and time
● If hotel pick-up is not possible due to operational reasons, a nearby meeting point will be arranged
● You must provide passport information when booking tickets, and you will need your physical passport to scan at the entrance
● Minimum age of participants is 6 years old
● Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended depending on weather conditions. Please avoid provocative or overly casual attire, as well as clothes with offensive or political messages, flags of other countries, or special slogans; visitors wearing such clothing may be denied entry
● After visiting the National Museum, you will have about 1 hour of free time to have lunch on your own
● This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible; infants must not sit on laps and infant seats are unavailable
● This tour is not suitable for pets
● All visitors need to reach the Tiananmen Square meeting point on their own
● This tour requires a minimum of 2 passengers to confirm the booking. If the minimum is not reached, refunds or alternative dates will be offered
Inclusions
✔ Option to choose between private tour (maximum 8 passengers) or shared tour (maximum 30 passengers)
✔ English or Spanish-speaking guide (according to selection)
✔ Entrance tickets for the Forbidden City
✔ Hotel pick-up service within the scope of Beijing 5th Ring Road (if option selected)
Exclusions
✖ Any purchases other than main entrance tickets for major tourist attractions (tickets for the Clock/Watch Museum and tickets for the Treasure Hall)
✖ Return transfer back to the hotel (if pick-up option was selected)
✖ Transfer to and from the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, meals, and drinks, unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Please note this service is subject to a 100% cancellation fee (non-refundable) for all cancellations received once booked.
Meeting point
Private tour: Customer's hotel in Downtown Beijing area or closest point
Shared tour: Main entrance of the Forbidden City (No. 4 Jingshanqian Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China)