Private Customizable Forbidden City Day Tour in Beijing
Overview
The guide will pick you up from your Beijing downtown hotel lobby at 8:30 am, take you aboard the comfortable air-conditioned private vehicle to start the imperial day trip in Beijing.
You will firstly head to The Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. The magnificent Forbidden City is the largest and the best-preserved imperial palace complex in the world, and the solemn and respectful Tiananmen Square is the largest central city square in the world, which serves not only as the city's symbol but also the whole of China.
Pass through the Tiananmen Tower under the immense portrait of Mao Zedong, walk into the Forbidden City to explore the Imperial Palace. Later have a break for Lunch at your own expense, you may ask your guide to get some advice and enjoy the local authentic food.
Flexible tour options are provided in the afternoon, you can choose your preferred two to continue the sightseeing, options such as 1. Summer Palace 2. Temple of Heaven 3. Yonghe Lamasery 4. Hutong Tour by Rickshaw 5. Jingshan Park 6. Olympic Park.
Afterwards, enjoy private transfer back to your hotel to conclude the day trip.
Highlights
- Private tour is operated with just your party
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Customize your preferred afternoon sightseeing
- Visit the magnificent Forbidden City in the morning
- Spend full day to visit Beijing city highlights
Good to Know
Scheduling: Private tour: only your group takes part.
Languages offered on the Activity / Tour: English
Duration: 8 hours
Printed or Mobile Voucher Accepted
Instant Confirmation
Live GuideEnglish
Pick-up serviceCentrally located Beijing hotels within the 4th ring road
Easy CancellationThere is no cancellation fee once Customers Cancel at least 7 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 50% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 3 and 6 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
There is 100% cancellation fee for Customers to Cancel 2 day(s) prior to the date of the activity or tour.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Cut-off Time
Available to be booked until 2 days before the tour starts.
Inclusions
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional licensed driver
- English-speaking tour guide
- Entrance ticket of Forbidden City
- Fuel surcharge and tax
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- Afternoon entrance fee
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Lunch
Pickup and Drop-off / Meeting Point
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Know Before You Go
- Lunch fee and afternoon entrance tickets are payable on the spot
- Your hotel information is required while booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- All travellers’ passport information is required while booking
Traveler reviews
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- 4 stars11
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- Terry and June Wilson · CA2021-07-03Traveler review
A must see if you're in Beijing! Its history and story are just mesmerising. We were told by our guide that the film "The Last Emperor" was filmed here and we came straight home and bought the DVD. Amazing to think we were there a few weeks ago. We did a lot of walking, something i hadn't really anticipated, it wasn't a problem i just think knowing beforehand would have been a good idea! It was quite crowded the day we went, a lot of people taking photos and hanging around - if we didn't have our guide with us we could of very easily got lost!
- Darcy B · AU2021-06-20Traveler review
It had been 10 years since we had visited this attraction and could not believe the crowds! It was summer and it seemed that everyone had the same idea that day. From the entrance of Tiananmen Square to the Emperors garden it was people, a high percentage of which who had umbrellas to protect them from the sun. The attraction is a bit difficult if you are not in shape as there is often a great deal of walking and stairs between the buildings. This is some place you may not wish to visit twice but if you haven't been here before it is a must visit.
- Charlotte · GB2021-05-31Traveler review
We had a great time!!!!! So much culture and history. Great tour guide.! Could not ask for better...
- Graham · GB2021-05-23Traveler review
Five stars for this tour. The tour included an expert guide who was very friendly. The short timing of the tour suited our small group as we had only had 8 hours to spend in Beijing. This tour allowed us to see the most interesting sights and I have to mention our guide again, she went out of her way to make sure that she looked after us. Thank you so much.
- Gracie · CA2021-03-18Traveler review
I had 2 short days to explore Beijing and the first day I spent on the Great Wall . For the second day I had booked this tour to see the Beijing must-see sites. I got picked up around 8.30 from my hotel lobby. The tour guide was very friendly and informative. Got the chance to take a lot of photos. Must do when in Beijing.
- Madison · US2021-01-07Traveler review
Took some great photos! Incredible views I was in love with China!
- Lem / Lemon · GB2019-10-05Traveler review
We were on our honeymoon in China and we booked this tour was great for city seeing!
- PAT · CA2019-09-08Traveler review
My husband and I visited China for a week. We booked this tour as an option to see the highlights of the city! Great tour. Highly recommended!
- LeftTwix · US2019-08-03Traveler review
Nice explanations about Forbidden City and Summer Palace with plenty of time to explore. Overall I highly recommend this tour!!
- Crackers · AU2019-07-16Traveler review
LONG STORY SHORT, THIS WAS A PROFESSIONAL AND EXPERTLY GUIDED TOUR. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
- Leah · ES2019-06-24Traveler review
The booking process was so easy and the tour was great. This was our first time in Beijing and the children loved it!
- Zara2 · AU2019-06-16Traveler review
Our guide was amazing, excellent knowledge and great personality, it made a huge difference in us really enjoying the visit and learning about the history and culture. We highly recommend it!
- Nick · US2019-06-08Traveler review
This company is extremely professional and their customer service is faultless. I researched many different tour companies before finally choosing this tour. Our tour guide was very personable and gave us interesting facts and tips. I definitely recommend this tour company to anyone, I had an excellent time.
- ElaineW · IE2019-04-16Traveler review
Took some great photographs on this tour! We enjoyed it a lot! Thanks Private Tour!
- Tyson! · GB2019-02-25Traveler review
We only had a couple of days left in Beijing so we booked this tour! It was a gr8 experience!