These are the 11 best private city tours in Forbidden City, China we could find on Viator and Get Your Guide.
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1. Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall
Key Details
Cost: From $208.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 452
Tour Length: 9 hours
Languages
- English
- Chinese
Tour Description
See three of the top attractions in and around Beijing with a guide on this full-day private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off is included, as well as entrance fees, lunch, and a ticket for the round-trip cable car or toboggan ride at the Great Wall.
- See Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City
- Visit the Great Wall at Mutianyu
- Enjoy the comfort of private transportation
- Lunch and entrance fees included
What’s Included
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Driver with private car
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round way cable car or toboggan
What’s Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
2. All-Inclusive Private 2-Day Beijing Highlight with optional Show
Key Details
Cost: From $380.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 290
Tour Length: 2 days
Languages
- English
- Italian
- German
- Spanish
- French
Tour Description
This is the ideal choice for first-time visitors to Beijing. Save hours researching city highlights by having a comprehensive itinerary organized for you. Take the stress out of planning transport by having hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel between sites in a comfortable vehicle, helping you save time and see more in a short space of time. Highlights included Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and Mutianyu Great Wall.
- Hassle-free tour with entrance tickets, lunch, and transfers included
- Save time and see multiple Beijing highlights in two days
- Go to a UNESCO World Heritage Site—Mutianyu Great Wall
- Flexible tour with a choice to upgrade and book an evening show
What’s Included
- English-speaking tour guide service fee
- Transportation during the Tour (private vehicle with driver)
- One of the Evening show either Acrobatic or Kongfu show (medium class seat) if you choose the option 1
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Round cable car up and down or chairlift up and toboggan down the wall
- Lunch (2)
What’s Not Included
- Accommodation
- Dinner
- Gratitude to the guide and driver (for good service)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 7 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.
3. 4-Hour Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City
Key Details
Cost: From $81.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 258
Tour Length: 4 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is Beijing’s most visited attraction with over 14 million annual visitors, and it has the traffic to match. This half-day walking tour ensures you maximise your time, with a private guide, pre-paid entrance tickets, and an itinerary tailored to your preferences. Hotel pickup is included.
- Half-day private tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City
- Learn more about Beijing’s history as you stroll around Tiananmen Square
- Take in the highlights of the Forbidden City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide
What’s Included
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup only(but not including the transportation fee to Tian’anmen Square)
- Entrance fee
What’s Not Included
- Transportation to the Forbidden City
- Hotel drop-off
- Gratuities
- Additional entrance fee to the museums
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
4. All-Inclusive Private 3-Day Beijing Highlight Tour with Optional Evening Show
Key Details
Cost: From $560.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 191
Tour Length: 3 days
Languages
English
Tour Description
Perfect for first-time visitors, this in-depth, multi-day tour hits all the highlights of Beijing, from the Forbidden City to the Great Wall of China. Entrance fees, lunch, and private vehicle transfers are all included, so you’ll be free to focus on sightseeing. Head to the rugged, under-the-radar Mutianyu Great Wall, and opt to catch a live acrobatic show. You also enjoy a scenic rickshaw ride through Beijing’s traditional quarters.
- An action-packed, multi-day sightseeing tour of Beijing’s top highlights
- Tick off all the classics: Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Great Wall, Summer Palace
- Upgrade to include a toboggan ride down the Great Wall or a live acrobatic performance
- All entrance fees, lunch, and private transfers are included
What’s Included
- English-speaking tour guide service fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
- Gas, toll & parking lot fees One of the Evening show either Acrobatic or Kongfu show (medium class seat) if you choose the option 2
- Round Trip cable car or chair lift up and toboggan down the wall for Mutianyu section
- Bottled water
- Lunch (4)
What’s Not Included
- Accommodation
- Dinner
- Gratuity to the guide and driver (for good service)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
5. Private Day Tour to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall
Key Details
Cost: From $220.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 117
Tour Length: 8 to 9 hours
Languages
- English
- Italian
- German
- Spanish
- French
Tour Description
This is the ideal tour for travelers with limited time in Beijing. Take the stress out of organizing transport and planning an itinerary by having everything arranged for you. You’ll see multiple UNESCO World Heritage Sites—including the Great Wall of China, and you’ll also visit Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City. Conveniently, transport, lunch, and entrance tickets are all included.
- See three top attractions in a day including Tiananmen Square
- Visit a less crowded section of the Great Wall—Mutianyu
- Stress-free day with round-trip private transport included
- A delicious lunch at a local Chinese restaurant is included
What’s Included
- English-speaking tour guide service fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
- Entrance Tickets to the Sights
- Lunch in a Local Restaurant
- Round Cable car up and down or Chairlift up & Toboggan down the wall
What’s Not Included
- Accommodation
- Gratuity to the guide and driver
- Personal Cost
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
6. All Inclusive Boutique Tour: City Highlights and Peking Duck
Key Details
Cost: From $185.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 102
Tour Length: 8 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Make the most of city sightseeing on this private tour of Beijing, which includes a visit to must-see attractions like Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and more. Your guide provides in-depth information about each site’s history and significance and handles all transportation, planning, and logistics so you can just enjoy your trip. A delicious Peking duck lunch and boat ride in the Summer Palace are included.
- Explore Beijing’s highlights on a private sightseeing tour
- Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and the Summer Palace
- Entrance fees, Peking duck lunch, and boat ride (summer only) included
- Private guide for a more personalized experience
What’s Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees & Boat ticket
- Quality Lunch with Peking Duck (if All inclusive Package is selected)
- Bottled water
What’s Not Included
Gratuities (Optional)
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
7. Private Classic Beijing Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace
Key Details
Cost: From $190.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 85
Tour Length: 8 hours
Languages
- English
- German
- Spanish
- French
- Chinese
Tour Description
Do full justice to three of Beijing’s must-see sights with a privately guided city sightseeing trip. Check out Tiananmen Square, the immense square at the heart of the city, and explore the highlights of the Forbidden Palace and the Summer Palace on guided walking tours. Lunch, entrance fees, private transport with a guide and driver, and hotel pickup and drop-off all included.
- Private tour of Beijing Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, and Summer Palace
- Stroll around vast Tianmenan Square, the world’s largest public space
- Explore the Forbidden Palace, the seat of China’s emperors for 500 years
- Stroll around the lakes, pavilions, and gardens of the Summer Palace
- Transport by private vehicle including hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance fees included
- Personalized attention from a private guide, with a separate driver
What’s Included
- Professional English/other language guide
- Private Transportation
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance Tickets to the Sights
- Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
What’s Not Included
- Dinner
- Gratuities
- Personal Cost
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
8. Forbidden City Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $114.87
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 84
Tour Length: 2 to 4 hours
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Chinese
Tour Description
See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty up close on this private tour of the Forbidden City. Please be aware that this tour doesn’t include transportation to and from the attractions, but your private guide can help you get a taxi or other form of transport (own expense). Admission tickets are not included; cash payment is required on the day to your guide and during peak season they must be booked a week in advance.
- Explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the Forbidden City
- Choose from several tour times to fit your schedule
- Private guide for a more personalized experience
- Learn about the history of China and its dynasties
What’s Included
- Private knowledgeable guide
- Forbidden city Admission Ticket
What’s Not Included
- Hotel drop off
- Gratuities ( Recommend for excellent service )
- Transport fee
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
9. 4-Hour Small Group Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City
Key Details
Cost: From $54.00
Review Score: 5.0
Number of Reviews: 78
Tour Length: 3 to 4 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Hear the stories behind Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square during a small-group walking tour in Beijing. After exploring the famous square, which is one of the world’s largest, you’ll make your way into the Forbidden City using a pre-booked ticket to avoid any long entrance lines. Explore all the key sites including the Imperial Garden, and discover fun facts about the Ming and Qing dynasties from your guide. Numbers are limited to just 12 people, and you can rest assured that no unwelcome factory or tourist shop visits are planned.
- Walk around Tiananmen Square as you learn about its history
- Use a prebooked ticket to access the Forbidden City
- Hear stories relating to the Ming and Qing dynasties
- Visit the Meridian Gate, Imperial Garden, and more
What’s Included
- Professional guide
- Fobiddden city entrance fee
What’s Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
10. Beijing: Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City Walking Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $54.00
Review Score: 4.8
Number of Reviews: 217
Tour Length: 4 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Embark on this guided walking tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. Discover the stories and people behind the Forbidden City’s historic courtyards, palaces, pavilions, and gardens.
- Stroll through the Forbidden City and discover the Ming and Qing dynasties
- Listen to live English commentary along the way and ask your guide questions
- Enter Tian’anmen Square via a side passage which will save your time
- Choose a small group tour or private tour which includes hotel pickup
- Admire the architecture of the Forbidden city and visit the Imperial Garden
What’s Included
- Professional guide
- Entry to the Forbidden City and Tian’anmen Square
- Hotel pickup (private option only)
What’s Not Included
- Transportation fee to Tian’anmen Square
- Hotel drop-off
- Tips
- Additional entry fees
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
11. Beijing: Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City Private Tour
Key Details
Cost: From $118.00
Review Score: 4.9
Number of Reviews: 30
Tour Length: 6 to 7 hours
Languages
English
Tour Description
Explore two UNESCO-listed sites on a private day tour in Beijing. Visit the Temple of Heaven and stroll around Tian’anmen Square. Explore the impressive Forbidden City, all with a private guide.
- HighlightsExplore two UNESCO Sites
- Private tour can be customized to your demands
- Discover 500 years palaces and temples
What’s Included
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Entry ticket
- Lunch (if option selected)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Transportation by private vehicle (if option selected)
What’s Not Included
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
How Much Do Private Tours Cost In Forbidden City?
The best private tours in Forbidden City cost between $54.00 and $560.00. However, you can always check the listings below for something cheaper or even more exclusive.
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