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The Forbidden City

The exact tour that earned us 1000+ five-star reviews on Trip.com.

Forbidden City
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Step back in time to the Ming and Qing dynasties. This is not a rushed photo-op tour; it is a deep dive into the architecture, rituals, and daily lives of the emperors and those who served them.

English / Русский / Español

Why our guests keep coming back

Here is what real travelers say about the experience with us.

"We'd like to give 10/5stars! It was our one of favourite tours in Beijing. It was very hot day and Alex lead our group in good shady spots to show and explain about the each space and buildings. He was very knowledgeable about the history. He shared an insightful Chinese history with us as well as local hot places to go for food. My two high school boys remembered well about the historical stories Alex shared - there were lots of interesting stories they were engaged. Overall, we'd love to recommend anyone who is interested in Forbidden City with Alex."

Sarah M.

United State on Jul 2, 2026

"I was cautious booking this tour as it says something about booking 7 days ahead, however, I was completely reassured when I received the email confirmation the next day and the WeChat messages from Mandy confirming the tour. Dan was our guide- he was so knowledgeable, caring and made sure we all had frequent water and shade breaks (it was so hot) 🥵 . We only had to wait about 20mins to get tickets and the security lines were actually pretty quick. I wouldn’t have known half the history if it wasn’t for Dan. He deserves a pay rise! Our group was awesome and friendly too. There isn’t a lot of lunch options, so bring your own snacks and sandwich 🥪 or whatever. Good walking shoes are a must as you spend most of the day walking. Overall it was awesome- thanks Dan!"

LisaM23

Germany on Jul 9, 2026

"Simon was a great guide! Super friendly and knowledgeable. The forbidden city is big, so I appreciate the well-timed breaks for stories too."

Michael B.

Australia on Jul 13, 2026

"I had an excellent experience with our tour guide, Elaine, during our visit to the Forbidden City. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the tour both interesting and enjoyable by sharing the history in an engaging way. I was especially grateful when she kindly took me to a pharmacy and helped me communicate and find what I needed. Her kindness and willingness to go above and beyond made a big difference to my trip. Thank you, Elaine, for your outstanding service—I would highly recommend you to anyone visiting Beijing!"

Yuki T.

Japan on Jul 12, 2026

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