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Overview
Forbidden City Small Group Guided Tour with English/Russian/Spanish-Speaking Guide 【Meeting time】: 8:30 AM / 9:30 AM/11:30 AM/ 14:00 PM 【Meeting point】: Donghuamen (East Prosperity Gate), Forbidden City Tour details: Enter the Forbidden City through Wumen (Meridian Gate). Your journey will take you through the grand halls along the central axis. 【Find Your Guide】: Your English-speaking guide/Russian-speaking guide / Spanish-speaking guide will contact you by 22:00 PM the day before via phone/WhatsApp/email with exact meeting time, flag color (e.g., yellow/blue), and guide’s contact number. Chinese citizens (including those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan) must book when online tickets for the Forbidden City are available. Once the online tickets are sold out, participation in this tour will not be possible. Furthermore, according to the regulations of the Palace Museum, Mainland Chinese citizens can only book tickets using their ID card number and Chinese name.
Meeting and Pickup
Subway: Take Line 8 to Jin Yu Hutong Exit C, walk 10 min on Donghuamen St to meeting point. Taxi: Get off at Wangfu Century Building, walk 5 min. Your guide will contact you via WhatsApp/email the day before with exact meeting spot.
End Point
After the guided tour ends, you can leave on your own and explore the Forbidden City by yourself until 5 PM.
Language Offered
Russian-GUIDE
English-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. The Nine Dragon Screen of The Palace Museum
2. Palace of Heavenly Purity
3. Hall of Middle Harmony (Zhonghe Dian)
4. Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
5. The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Inclusion
2.5-hour guided tour in English /Russian/Spanish by certified experts
Group size capped at 30 guests (adults & children)
Sanitized wireless earpiece for crystal-clear audio
Forbidden City admission included (pre-booked, no extra purchase)
Exclusion
Treasure Gallery & Clock Museum tickets (pay onsite if interested)
Hotel accommodation and transportation
Meals at attractions (we recommend nearby local eateries)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
- 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
5.0
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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