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Private 3-Hour Forbidden City Tour with Expert English Guide
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
- Private tour with a route tailored to your interests.
- A pure cultural experience with no shopping stops.
- Guided by nationally-licensed experts with over 10 years’ experience.
- Option to visit the exclusive Hall of Treasures.
- Engaging stories that bring imperial history to life.
Activity location
- Beijing
- Beijing, Bei Jing Shi, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 中国北京市东城区景山前街4号 邮政编码: 100009 | Meeting Location: Please meet your guide at the South Entrance of the Meridian Gate (午门), which is the main and only public entrance to the Forbidden City. How to find it & Landmarks: Look for the massive red wall and gate tower at the northern end of Tian'anmen Square. This is the Meridian Gate, not the Tian'anmen Gate (which has a portrait). After passing through security checks for the Forbidden City, proceed to the open area just before the ticket gates and the moat. This is the designated meeting area. How to recognize your guide: Your guide will be waiting for you holding a clear sign with either your booking name or the logo/name of "Beijing Muxin Travel". Important Notes: Allow extra time: Please arrive 15 minutes early to account for potential queues at the security check. Direct Communication: Your guide will contact you via the platform's messaging system before the tour day to reconfirm and provide their direct contact number for easy coordination on-site.
- Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
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Valid for 3 Hours, Private 3-Hour Forbidden City Tour with Expert English Guide in Multilingual
- 3h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Private services of a licensed, English-speaking tour guide for 3 hours.
- A fully customized and flexible tour itinerary tailored to your group.
- Detailed guiding and stories at the Hall of Treasures (upon your selection).
- Assistance with entering the Forbidden City using your pre-booked tickets.
- A guaranteed experience with no shopping stops or promotions.
- Entry ticket included for sure!
- Gratuities (tips) for your guide. (Optional and at your discretion.)
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, additional food and drinks, etc.).
- Transportation to and from the Forbidden City meeting point.
- Child safety seats or strollers.
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Oversize luggage, Pets, Selfie sticks
- Not suitable for: Children under 7 years, People over 70 years
What you can expect
Private Forbidden City Tour: Custom 3-Hour Visit with Expert Guide
Immerse yourself in the heart of imperial China with a private 3-hour tour of the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore with a licensed English-speaking guide who tailors the experience to your interests, offering deep historical insights away from the crowds. Enjoy a flexible itinerary that can include the magnificent Hall of Treasures and guarantees a no-shopping, immersive cultural journey.
Tour Highlights:
Fully Private & Customizable: Your tour, your pace. Discuss interests with your guide and tailor the route.
Expert Guidance: Led by a government-licensed, English-speaking guide with over 10 years of experience.
Treasures Hall Option: Choose to include the stunning Hall of Treasures (Ningshou Palace area) with its exquisite imperial collection.
Pure Experience: A strict no-shopping, no-commercial-stops policy ensures all time is spent on culture and history.
Your Flexible Exploration Itinerary:
Meet your guide at the Meridian Gate (Wu Men), the grand southern entrance. Your journey through imperial power and private life unfolds through key sites:
The Outer Court: Stand in vast courtyards and learn about state power at the Gate of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Men), the Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian), Hall of Central Harmony (Zhonghe Dian), and Hall of Preserving Harmony (Baohe Dian).
The Inner Court: Enter the emperors' private world at the Palace of Heavenly Purity (Qianqing Gong), Hall of Union (Jiaotai Dian), and Palace of Earthly Tranquility (Kunning Gong).
Imperial Residences: Stroll through the elegant living quarters like the Hall of Supreme Splendor (Chuxiu Gong) and see the unique architecture of the Palace of Prolonging Happiness (Yanxi Gong).
Conclusion: Enjoy the tranquility of the Imperial Garden (Yuhua Yuan) before your tour concludes at the Gate of Divine Prowess (Shenwu Men).
Practical Information:
Meeting Point: Meridian Gate (Wu Men) South Entrance. Your guide will hold a sign with your name.
Duration: 3 hours of guided exploration.
Includes: Services of your private, licensed English-speaking guide.
Excludes: Forbidden City entrance ticket (required; your guide will assist with entry using your pre-booked tickets). Transportation, meals, gratuities, and child equipment are not included.
Book now for a personalized and deep dive into the history and splendor of the Forbidden City!
Location
Activity location
- Beijing
- Beijing, Bei Jing Shi, China
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 中国北京市东城区景山前街4号 邮政编码: 100009 | Meeting Location: Please meet your guide at the South Entrance of the Meridian Gate (午门), which is the main and only public entrance to the Forbidden City. How to find it & Landmarks: Look for the massive red wall and gate tower at the northern end of Tian'anmen Square. This is the Meridian Gate, not the Tian'anmen Gate (which has a portrait). After passing through security checks for the Forbidden City, proceed to the open area just before the ticket gates and the moat. This is the designated meeting area. How to recognize your guide: Your guide will be waiting for you holding a clear sign with either your booking name or the logo/name of "Beijing Muxin Travel". Important Notes: Allow extra time: Please arrive 15 minutes early to account for potential queues at the security check. Direct Communication: Your guide will contact you via the platform's messaging system before the tour day to reconfirm and provide their direct contact number for easy coordination on-site.
- Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China