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Busda:Beijing Half-day Walking Tour to Forbidden City with Entry

By Yida Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is $16 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Discover Beijing’s imperial legacy on this
3-hour half-day walking tour through the magnificent Forbidden City, one of the most iconic landmarks in China. Perfect for travelers with limited time, this city tour offers deep cultural insights and a guided journey through centuries of royal history. Walk through grand gates, golden-roofed halls, and serene courtyards while learning about the lives of emperors, concubines, and court officials. Led by a knowledgeable guide, this walking tour takes you to major highlights such as the Hall of Supreme Harmony and the Inner Court, revealing the political and ceremonial heart of ancient China. With entry tickets included and no shopping detours, it’s a rich and efficient experience ideal for history lovers, culture seekers, or first-time visitors looking to connect with Beijing’s glorious past.

add Additional Visit to mutianyu(if option selected)，Discover the historical grandeur of Beijing with visits to two must-see attractions

Activity location

  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
    • West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100006, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Beijing
    • Beijing, Beijing, China

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Forbidden City Entry Tickets
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

NOTE: This option includes entry tickets only (no guide or pickup) at the Meridian Gate entrance.
Entry Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM.
Customers from: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau，Taiwan must book 7 days in advance.
Starting point:
Meridian Gate, 4 Jing Shan Qian Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, China, 100009

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30am
Price details
$16.00 x 1 Adult$16.00
Total
Price is $16.00
Until Sat, Dec 6
Afternoon Mutianyu group Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

This option is: afternoon group Tour to Mutianyu, Departs 13:00 from Empark Prime Hotel, Includes English guide & entry ticket. NO Cable car
Starting point:
Prime Hotel Beijing, 2 Wang Fu Jing Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006

Language options: English
Starting time: 1:00pm
Price details
$29.00 x 1 Adult$29.00
Total
Price is $29.00
Until Sat, Dec 6
Forbidden City Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

This option: is Mini group tour (max 30 people), Departing at 8:00 from Exit C, Jinyuhutong Station (Subway Line 8).
Includes: 3.5-hour ForbiddenCity tour with entry ticket,Note: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau，Taiwan guest must book 7 days in advance
Starting point:
19 Dong An Men Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$29.00 x 1 Adult$29.00
Total
Price is $29.00
T-Square&ForbiddenCity private
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

private tour:: Includes guide, entry ticket , Downtown hotel pickup on foot is included, transportation fee to site is at your own cost
Note: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan customers must book 7 days in advance
Starting point:
Beijing, China

Language options: English
Price details
$147.00 x 1 Adult$147.00
Total
Price is $147.00
ForbiddenCity&GreatWall Group
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

Small group tour: Departs at 8:00 from Exit C, Jinyuhutong Station. Includes English guide, entry ticket, and round-trip transport.
Note: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan customers must book 7 days in advance.
Starting point:
19 Dong An Men Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00am
Price details
$38.00 x 1 Adult$38.00
Total
Price is $38.00
T-Square&Forbidden City Group
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

This option is: mini group tour (max 30 people),Departing at 7:30 from Qianmen. Includes a 4-hour Tiananmen square & Forbidden City walking
Note: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan customers must book 7 days in advance
Starting point:
Beijingfang West Area No.W2 Bldg., Bei Jing Fang Xi Qu W2 Hao Lou, 新街口 Xi Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100031

Language options: English
Starting time: 7:30am
Price details
$41.60 x 1 Adult$41.60
Total
Price is $41.60
ForbiddenCity&GreatWall privat
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English

private tour to: two of Beijing’s iconic landmarks., Includes private Transportation,English guide, entry ticket .Cable car not included.
Note: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan customers must book 7 days in advance.
Starting point:
Beijing, China
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$282.00 x 1 Adult$282.00
Total
Price is $282.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    English speaking tour guide(if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to the Royal Treasure Museum.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry ticket to the Forbidden City
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips based on well done job.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • To ensure the success of your ticket booking to the Forbidden City, All traveler “full name, nationality and passport number” is required. You MUST provide above info to us upon booking.
  • We can’t guarantee 100% success of ticket booking during the peak tourist season, the tour may cancelled and full refund.
  • NOTE: Customers from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan need to book 7 days in advance

Activity itinerary

Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Spend 30 minutes exploring the world's largest city square and admiring the magnificent parliamentary buildings.
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Step into China’s imperial past at the Forbidden City, the world’s largest and best-preserved ancient palace complex. Home to 24 emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties, this UNESCO World Heritage site is a masterpiece of traditional Chinese architecture and cultural heritage. The complex features nearly 1,000 buildings, golden rooftops, red walls, and grand ceremonial halls arranged with perfect symmetry and feng shui principles. Highlights include the majestic Meridian Gate, the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and the tranquil imperial gardens. Every stone and corridor echoes centuries of imperial power, artistry, and tradition. As the heart of Beijing for over 500 years, the Forbidden City offers an unforgettable journey into the grandeur, rituals, and daily life of China's royal court. A must-visit for lovers of history, culture, and architectural beauty.
Mutianyu Great Wall
  • 4h
  • Admission ticket not included
Additional Visit to mutianyu(if option selected)，Discover the historical grandeur of Beijing with visits to two must-see attractions

Location

Activity location

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    Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
    • West Changan Street, Dongcheng District,
    • 100006, Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Beijing
    • Beijing, Beijing, China
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    Prime Hotel Beijing
    • 2 Wang Fu Jing Da Jie
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
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    Meridian Gate
    • 4 Jing Shan Qian Jie
    • 100009, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
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    19 Dong An Men Da Jie
    • 19 Dong An Men Da Jie
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
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    Beijingfang West Area No.W2 Bldg.
    • 100031, Xi Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Beijing
    • Beijing, Beijing, China

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