Guided walking tour · Beijing, China

Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

A small-group walk along Beijing's central axis, from Tiananmen Square through the Forbidden City, with tickets included.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 1,379 reviews
Duration
4.5 hours
Guided in
English, Spanish
Price
From £12 per person
Group size
Up to 15 people
Fitness level
Easy
Run by
BEIJING BOTRIP TOUR HOLIDAY COMPANY CO., LTD.
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Tiananmen Square30 min · entry included
  2. The Palace Museum3 hr · entry included
  3. The Antiquarium of The Palace Museum40 min · entry included

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Admission to the Treasure Gallery (Royal Museum)
  • Late-comers' online support service
  • Earpiece to hear the guide clearly
  • Reschedule free of charge anytime.( contact us)
  • Admission to the Forbidden City (Palace Museum)

Not included

  • Tips based on well done job
  • other personal expenses

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Beijing

  • Price: from £12. 10 of the other 10 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £42.
  • Reviews: 2 of the other 10 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 15 people. 3 of the other 7 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.7 km in about 49 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Beijing

Beijing's Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square sit at the centre of a city of old hutong alleys, imperial parks and temples, with good walking in the lanes around Houhai and Qianmen.

Distances. Distances are larger than they look on the map: Tiananmen Square to Jingshan Park through the palace is about 2 km.

Weather. Summers are hot and humid; winters are cold and dry. Spring can bring dust and wind.

Read the full Beijing walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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