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Badaling Great Wall

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Lama Temple

Universal Studios Beijing

Beijing Zoo

Panda House, Beijing

Ming Dynasty Tombs

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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours

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1022 reviews
Activity provider:
Beijing Mubus
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Beijing: Tianmen Square, Forbidden City & Royal Museum Tours
Top rated
4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7
1022 reviews

Explore the Forbidden City from Beijing with various experience options, including ticket reservations, guided tours of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Royal Treasures Museum, and more.

About this activity

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Duration 1 - 4.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
D
Dermott – United Kingdom

are tour guide to day echo was very informant with her information.

5
5 out of 5 stars
L
Luca – Italy

Jay was a very knowledgeable, kind and attentive guide. He provided detailed information about the meeting point. he speaks fluent English

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Itinerary

  • 5 starting location options:

    天安门广场, Beijingfang West Area No.W2 Bldg., Bank of China Donganmen Branch, 中国银行东安门支行, 午门

  • Tiananmen Square

    Guided tour (1 hour)

  • Forbidden City

    Guided tour (3 hours)

  • The Meridian Gate

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Hall of Supreme Harmony

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Hall of Preserving Harmony

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Hall of Central Harmony

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Palace of Heavenly Purity

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Palace of Earthly Tranquility

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Six Eastern Palaces

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Imperial Garden

    Guided tour (20 minutes)

  • Zhenbaoguan

    Guided tour (40 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    The Palace Museum (North Gate), Dongcheng Qu, Beijing Shi, China, 100006, 神武门

Main stop
Other stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Guaranteed reservation of tickets to the Forbidden City
  • Provided an opportunity to visit the Royal Treasures Museum in options
  • Multiple options to choose from including group tours and private tours.
  • Easy meeting point at the Bank of China Donganmen Branch
  • Delve into the history of Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square.

Full description

Thank you for taking the time to read the features of our Forbidden City tour route!
Accompanied by your expert guide, delve into the history of Tiananmen Square, the world’s largest public square. Learn about its significance as a cultural and political hub.
The Forbidden City is a magnificent royal palace. Visiting the Forbidden City is not just about admiring its grandeur, but also about exploring the famous Royal Treasure Museum, which is not to be missed. The MuBus team offers a variety of travel options and also rolls out special offer daily. We believe you can find a product that suits you here.

Our Forbidden City offers three product models: Ticket Booking, Group Tours, and Private Tours.

Ticket Booking Service: Reservations must be made at least 7 days in advance. If you miss the deadline, you can choose for a group tour to solve your tickets; the tour guide will provide on-site assistance on how to obtain the ticket.

Small Group Tours: Typically accommodating 15-20 people, we offer morning and afternoon sessions daily. The morning session begins at 8:30am, while the afternoon session starts at 12:30pm. Visitors gather at the designated meeting point and are escorted by a tour guide through the Forbidden City. The tour lasts 3-4 hours, followed by free time for visitors to explore at their leisure.

Private Tours: Typically led by a private tour guide, with a departure time that can be freely scheduled. Under the guidance of a private tour guide, explore this magnificent royal palace and visit the renowned treasure hall. Private tours are relatively more expensive, but they offer a superior travel experience. Additionally, our private tour packages also include routes linked to other attractions, facilitating a better use of your time and efficient exploration of Beijing.

We also want to remind you that during peak tourist seasons (Labor Day in May, National Day in October, and the Summer Holiday from July to August), the Forbidden City experiences a high volume of visitors, resulting in long queues. Booking tickets for the Forbidden City can be challenging, but we will do our utmost to assist you in overcoming these issues.

Includes

  • This product includes multiple options. Please check each option's details for specific inclusions.
  • All Admission-related options include entry tickets only, with no additional services.
  • All Tour-related options include full admission tickets and guided services.
  • Tips for the tour guide.

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Drones
  • Tripods

Know before you go

  • * To reserve tickets for the Forbidden City, you NEED to provide the names , nationalities and passport numbers of all participants WHENE you are making the reservation.
  • * Chinese citizens need to book 7 days in advance.
  • * All visitors must pass through airport-style security,Don't bring a large bag, camera tripod, and drones.

From $4.35 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 1022 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.6/5

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Dermott – United KingdomJuly 3, 2025 – Verified booking
are tour guide to day echo was very informant with her information.
5
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L
Luca – ItalyJuly 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Jay was a very knowledgeable, kind and attentive guide. He provided detailed information about the meeting point. he speaks fluent English
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Aysu Hayriye – TurkeyJune 29, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour guide Neo was very kind and interested with our group. Told interesting stories about the history. Organization timing and arrangements were perfect. Thank you.

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Activity provider:
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