Private Guided Walking Tour of Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City

 +4 photos
Begin your excursion with pickup from your Beijing downtown hotel and use the travel agency's fast security check pass line to enter Tian'anmen Square. Admire the exterior of the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People, Mao Zedong Memorial Hall, the National Museum of China and Tian'anmen Tower. Gain deep insight into the functions of the building and the history of Tian'anmen Square.Walk further north to the Forbidden City. The entire complex is filled with palaces, gardens, courtyards, and living quarters. Stroll around different courtyards and halls inside the Forbidden City and learn its history. This is a unique opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Ming and Qing Dynasty palaces from a professional specialist guide. Feel free to ask questions if you have. You will visit buildings along the middle axis and a few courtyards in the west chamber. Explore the Imperial Garden and listen to your tour guide's commentary about life inside the Forbidden City.After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or anywhere in Beijing city.
Please select a date
Activity package
to get availability.
Facilities
Important information
Accessibility:
* This tour is not recommended for those with physical/visual impairments or mobility restrictions
Know in advance:
* Please indicate each participant's full name and passport number when you confirm your booking
* Tiananmen Square may close unannounced due to government activities, in which case it will be skipped. No refunds will be paid as the square is free
* Security checks at Tiananmen Square are strict. If waiting exceeds 1 hour, consider an alternative: taking a bus past the square. Sweltering heat risks heat-related illnesses
* In case that Forbidden City tickets are sold-out, due to the real-name system, you might need to collect your tickets with your passports at the ticket office under the guide's assistance
* Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) need to book this tour 7 days in advance. By regulation, please submit Chinese name and ID number when reserving and present the ID on the tour day to join the group
Remember to bring:
* A valid passport