3 Hours Beijing Palace Museum Guided Tour English or Chinese

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Your Forbidden City tour features professional live guides (way better than electronic ones!) with optimized routes to skip useless walking. We have certified teams, 24/7 support, noise-canceling audio gear, and flexible options: budget shared groups, 20-person small groups, or VIP private tours. Every guest gets a free Forbidden City fridge magnet as a unique souvenir too!

What's Included

[Guide Service] Pro guide, 3hr full accompaniment with wireless headset
Need to take care of yourself
Transportation at own expense

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Morning Session8:30: Ticket check, Meridian Gate (Palace Museum)8:50: Gather inside Meridian Gate9:00: Departure Afternoon Session12:30: Ticket check, Meridian Gate (Palace Museum)13:00: Guided tour starts Note: Arrive 10 mins early for ticket verification. Latecomers join the group independently.

End point

You can explore on your own after the tour ends.

Ticket Redemption Point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
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    3-Hour Forbidden City Guided Tour Promotion (Condensed) Book your 3-hour Forbidden City guided tour! Explore 600 years of imperial history with a professional guide, plus a free exclusive Forbidden City fridge magnet! Highlights: 1. Easy Check-in: Ticket verification at Meridian Gate (8:30 AM or 12:30 PM). Your guide waits inside—no getting lost! 2. Core Spots Tour: Visit Inner Golden Water Bridge, main ceremony halls (Supreme or Central or Preserving Harmony) and imperial living quarters (Heavenly Purity or Earthly Tranquility, etc.). 3. Engaging Stories: Ming-Qing royal tales, ritual and architecture insights plus photo tips. 4. Hidden Gems: Imperial Garden, Jingren and Yanxi Palace (drama-famous) with inner court secrets. 5. Free Exploration: Tour ends at 12:00 PM or 3:00 PM. Roam freely afterward at your own pace.

    3 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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