Forbidden City 600 Year Imperial Secrets plus Hidden Gems
- 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 8 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore the grandeur of the Forbidden City on a relaxed guided day tour. With a professional guide, delve into the fascinating 600-year history and cultural stories that shape this iconic imperial palace. The tour pace is leisurely, allowing you to fully appreciate the stunning architecture and hidden gems without the usual crowds. Enjoy an immersive experience that balances classic highlights with in-depth narratives, making it perfect for history enthusiasts and casual travelers alike. Either make your own way to the meeting point or opt for convenient pickup from your location. - Discover the Forbidden City’s rich history with a licensed guide - Enjoy a relaxed pace, avoiding crowded tour groups - Experience both famous landmarks and lesser-known treasures - Pickup options available for added convenience
Inclusions
What's included
- Admission fee
- Landing and facility fees
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Gratuities
- Fuel surcharge
Itinerary
Our licensed guide will meet you at the agreed spot, then whisk you into the Forbidden City—this 600-year-old imperial wonder that feels like stepping straight into a real-life royal movie! You’ll gawk at the jaw-dropping Hall of Supreme Harmony (the grandest throne hall ever, where emperors ruled like true kings of old) and trace the secrets of the Middle and Preserving Harmony Halls—our guide will spill all the juicy royal gossip and mind-blowing stories behind every golden tile and carved dragon. Then we’ll sneak you to the hidden后宫 (imperial harem) spots—where queens and concubines lived, plotted, and laughed (you’ll feel like you can almost hear their whispers!). We’ll hit the magical Imperial Garden (so pretty it looks like a fairy tale set) and the tricky-to-find corner towers (their design is so clever, it’ll make you wonder how ancient builders pulled it off). No boring facts—just wild stories, eye-popping sights, and every hidden gem you’d never find alone
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- If you need hotel pickup, our guide will be waiting in the hotel lobby holding a blue flag with the words 'Changyou Beijing' (Enjoy Traveling Beijing) printed on it. If you choose to meet us at the Forbidden City, our guide will also be at the main entrance, holding a flag with your name on it
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- 从天安门紫禁城到长城的历史巡礼
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
How it compares in Beijing
- Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 3624 experiences we list in Beijing.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Beijing
Beijing, China's capital for centuries, holds imperial palaces, sacred temples and stretches of the Great Wall within reach of its modern boulevards.
At the city's heart, the Forbidden City spreads behind vermilion walls, a labyrinth of halls and courtyards that housed the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Tiananmen Square lies to its south, and the hill of Jingshan Park to its north gives the finest view over its golden roofs. The Temple of Heaven, set in a park where locals practise tai chi and dance, is a masterpiece of imperial design.
Top-ranked sights in Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City (Palace Museum), Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang).
Special offers in Beijing
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
10% offFree cancellation
