BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour
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Is BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour worth booking?
BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour is a 3.5-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $4 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $4 per person
Your English-speaking guide will take your group through the West, East, and Central line, examining all the distinctive features like the Royal Garden and Meridian Gate. This architectural masterpiece is one not to be m
What you get
About this experience
Your English-speaking guide will take your group through the West, East, and Central line, examining all the distinctive features like the Royal Garden and Meridian Gate. This architectural masterpiece is one not to be missed on a tour to Beijing, and this tour makes it stress-free and enlightening. · Easy meeting point at the Bank of China Donganmen Branch · Group tour meeting in the morning at 8:30am ,afternoon at 12:30pm · Professional English speaking guide will show you all the famous sites · Admission Ticket is included to the Forbidden City and Palace Museum
What's included
Included
- English speaking tour guide
- Entry ticket to the Royal Treasure Museum.
- Entry ticket to the Forbidden City
Not included
- Tips based on well done job.
- Lunch
- Personal travel accident insurance
What you'll see and do
08:00: Meet your tour guide at Subway8-【JinYu Hutong Station】Exit C. (Chinese Address: 地铁金鱼胡同站C出口）Your tour guide will welcome you at the Exit.
10 minutes here · Admission included
The Palace Museum
08:25 Meet your tour guide at the meeting point nearby the Forbidden City，The morning session begins at 8:30am
5 minutes here
The Palace Museum
Forbidden City guided tour will last 3.5 hours and the sightseeing route includes the most majestic and brilliant ancient buildings
180 minutes here · Admission not included
12: 00 The tour will end at the north gate before you can continue to explore the Forbidden City.
1 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
Pick you up from your hotel within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road. For locations beyond this area, an additional fee may apply. Please provide your hotel details, including the hotel name and reservation name, when booking.
Meeting point
Beijing
Meeting Point: Meet at Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) . After exiting, look for the BusDa tour guide in a green vest (with the BusDa logo). For taxi riders, show this address to the driver: 【东四地铁站E口】.
Meeting point
Beijing
Meeting point
Beijing
Meeting point
Beijing
Meeting Point: Subway8-【JinYu Hutong Station】Exit C. (Chinese Address: 地铁金鱼胡同站C出口）Your tour guide will welcome you at the Exit.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Options you can book
T-Square&ForbiddenCity private
private tour:: Includes guide, entry ticket , Downtown hotel pickup on foot is included, transportation fee to site is at your own cost Note: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan customers must book 7 days in advance Starting point: Beijing, China
ForbiddenCity&GreatWall privat
private tour to: two of Beijing’s iconic landmarks., Includes private Transportation,English guide, entry ticket .Cable car not included. Note: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan customers must book 7 days in advance. Starting point: Beijing, China
Forbidden City Group Tour
This option: is Mini group tour (max 30 people), Departing at 8:00 from Exit C, Jinyuhutong Station (Subway Line 8). Includes: 3.5-hour ForbiddenCity tour with entry ticket,Note: Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau，Taiwan guest must book 7 days in advance Starting point: Bank of China Donganmen Branch, 19 Dong An Men Da Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006
Tiananmen square Ticket ONLY
NOTE:: Tiananmen square Ticket Reservation service ONLY, no trasfer ,no forbidden city Starting point: MUJI HOTEL, China, Bei Jing Shi, Xi Cheng Qu, Mei Shi Jie, 21号院W2号楼 邮政编码: 100031
Mutianyu afternoon Bus tour
Shared Coach Tour: Group Coach Tour with fixed meeting point at Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) Greatwall ONLY ,NO FORBIDDEN CITY Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall: Exit E, Dongsi Station (Subway Line 5/6) → Muitanyu Great Wall → Olympic Park Air-conditioned Coach Tour Inclusions & Exclusions: Includes entrance fees and an English-speaking guide; excludes lunch and cable car tickets
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Busda
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- To ensure the success of your ticket booking to the Forbidden City, All traveler “full name, nationality and passport number” is required. You MUST provide above info to us upon booking.
- We can’t guarantee 100% success of ticket booking during the peak tourist season, the tour may cancelled and full refund.
- NOTE: Customers from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan need to book 7 days in advance
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Absolutely wonderful tour - Selina was fabulous!
What an amazing experience! Selina our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and spoke perfect English; learned so much about the buildings and the imperial dynasties. Incredibly well organised and professional - cannot recommend highly enough. Must go!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your positive feedback and for choosing Busda. In addition to providing convenient and comfortable transportation, we are also willing to offer you more value-added services, allowing you to climb the Great Wall and become a hero while enjoying both your body and mind. We hope our services have made your trip to the Great Wall unforgettable. We look forward to you taking your family and friends to ride Busda again.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $4 to $330
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $4 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does BusDa: Forbidden City Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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