Guided walking tour · Beijing, China

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City Tour with Private/Group Options

A walk across Tiananmen Square and through the halls of the Forbidden City, as a small group or a private tour.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 538 reviews
Duration
3–4 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £27 per person
Group size
Up to 15 people
Fitness level
Moderate
Children
From age 4
Run by
Lily's Tour Company
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Tiananmen Square
  2. The Palace Museum2 hr · entry included
  3. Gate of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Men)5 min · entry included
  4. Hall of Supreme Harmony (Taihe Dian)5 min · entry included
  5. Meridian Gate (Wu Men)5 min · entry included
  6. Gate of Heavenly Purity5 min · entry included
  7. Palace of Earthly Tranquility5 min · entry included
  8. Palace of Heavenly Purity5 min · entry included
  9. The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum5 min · entry included
  10. Gate of Divine Prowess
  11. Hall of Union5 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

  • Forbidden City entrance ticket
  • Hotel pickup(if you choose the hotel pickup option)
  • Professional historian guide
  • Local taxes

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Food and drinks

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Beijing

  • Price: from £27. 6 of the other 10 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £42.
  • Reviews: 3 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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