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Private Forbidden City and Tiananmen with Summer Palace Tour

By Crown China
Free cancellation available
Price is $220 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Step into the heart of Beijing with our Private All-Inclusive Full-Day Tour, featuring the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Summer Palace. This is more than just a sightseeing trip—it’s a personalized experience crafted around your interests.
We take the time to communicate with you before the tour to ensure that every stop is meaningful to you. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour with an expert guide, and explore at your own pace. With excellent service, no rush, and an itinerary designed to bring you closer to China’s rich history and culture, this tour is your perfect introduction to Beijing.

In addition, tickets for the Forbidden City must be reserved 7 days in advance.
If not reserved beforehand, foreign visitors can purchase tickets on site, but availability depends on the daily visitor quota.
Since the tour guides are Chinese citizens, they cannot enter without a prior reservation, but they can assist you in renting an audio guide.**

Activity location

  • Forbidden City Tour
    • 4 Jingshan Front St, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100009
    • Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
    • 8号 王府井东街
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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

Check availability

English Guide+Subway
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

English Guide
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch+Bottled Water
Entrance tickets: In addition, tickets for the Forbidden City must be reserved 7 days in advance.

Language options: English
Price details
$220.00 x 1 Adult$220.00
Total
Price is $220.00
Until Fri, Oct 31
Special Guide+Subway
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • German

Special language guide
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch+Bottled Water
Entrance tickets
Notice: In addition, tickets for the Forbidden City must be reserved 7 days in advance.

Price details
$295.00 x 1 Adult$295.00
Total
Price is $295.00
Until Fri, Oct 31
English Guide+Private Transfer
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Private English Guide
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch and bottled Water
Entrance tickets: In addition, tickets for the Forbidden City must be reserved 7 days in advance.
Private five-seater car
Hotel pickup and drop
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
$300.00 x 1 Adult$300.00
Total
Price is $300.00
Until Fri, Oct 31
Special Guide+Private Transfer
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • German

Special language guide
Duration: 8 hours
Lunch+Bottled Water
Entrance tickets: In addition, tickets for the Forbidden City must be reserved 7 days in advance.
Private five-seater car
Hotel pickup and drop off
Pickup included

Price details
$340.00 x 1 Adult$340.00
Total
Price is $340.00
Until Fri, Oct 31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission - Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance Tickets to the Sights
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transportation （Private Transfer or Subway according to options you choose)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Two bottles of water per person
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Enjoy local Chinese specialties
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Dinner
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal Cost

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Forbidden City Tour
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the Forbidden City, a grand palace once home to Chinese emperors. With over 900 buildings, it’s a stunning example of traditional Chinese architecture. Discover its rich history, from royal life to cultural significance, and step back in time to see one of China’s most famous landmarks. * In addition, tickets for the Forbidden City must be reserved 7 days in advance. If not reserved beforehand, foreign visitors can purchase tickets on site, but availability depends on the daily visitor quota. Since the tour guides are Chinese citizens, they cannot enter without a prior reservation, but they can assist you in renting an audio guide.*
Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visit Tiananmen Square, one of the world’s largest public squares and a symbol of China’s history. Located in the heart of Beijing, it has witnessed key moments in Chinese history, from imperial times to modern-day events. Surrounded by iconic landmarks like the Forbidden City and the Great Hall of the People, it’s a place where history, culture, and politics come together
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The Summer Palace is a beautiful royal garden and The Summer Palace is a beautiful royal garden and lakeside resort outside of Beijing. We will take a stroll through the beauty. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its stunning landscapes, ancient architecture and tranquil atmosphere, offering a glimpse into China's royal past. Wander through the pavilions, bridges and tranquil gardens and enjoy the serene beauty of Kunming Lake.
Jingshan Park (Jingshan Gongyuan)
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
Important Notice for August 20-September 6 Due to rehearsal activities, Tian’anmen Square will be closed on August 20 till September 6. Tickets for the Forbidden City must be booked 7 days in advance. Foreign visitors without a reservation may try to purchase tickets on site, subject to the daily quota. While Chinese guides cannot accompany you inside without prior booking, they will be available to assist with audio guide rentals for an informative visit. On this special day, your journey will include: a morning visit to the magnificent Summer Palace, followed in the afternoon by either exploring the Forbidden City with audio guide (if tickets are available) or enjoying an authentic rickshaw ride through Beijing’s historic hutongs. To conclude, you will climb to the top of Jingshan Park for breathtaking panoramic views over the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square — a truly unforgettable experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Forbidden City Tour
    • 4 Jingshan Front St, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100009
    • Beijing, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
    • 8号 王府井东街
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hilton Beijing Wangfujing
    • 8号 王府井东街
    • 100006, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China

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