T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights
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T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights is a 3-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $30 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 291 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (291)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Tick off two of China's most iconic sites during this in-depth guided tour of Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City with optional Beijiing main highlights such as Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven
What you get
About this experience
Tick off two of China's most iconic sites during this in-depth guided tour of Tian'anmen Square and the Forbidden City with optional Beijiing main highlights such as Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace or Temple of Heaven or Hutongs in a small group.. Delve into Chinese history with your guide and benefit from pre-booked tickets. Pls note that if you book the tour not 7 days in advance we can't pre-book the Forbidden city Tickets and in this case we will use our way for getting the Forbidden city tickets with some queuing time.
What's included
Included
- Urber or subway between Forbidden city with other optional sight
- Entrance Tickets to Forbidden City
- English-speaking tour guide service fee
Not included
- Meals
- Gratuity to the guide and driver
- Private transportation
What you'll see and do
Grand Hotel 北京贵宾楼饭店 电话 : 010-65137788 地址 : 北京市东城区东长安街35号 Address: 35 East Chang'an Ave, Dongcheng District Beijing 100006 How to get there: Option 1: By Didi or taxi and show the Chinese address”请带我去北京贵宾楼饭店“ to the driver Option 2: Get the subway line 1 and get out of the Tian’anmen Dong stop at the exit B and walk a few minutes there
10 minutes here
Tiananmen Square
Ti'anmen Square is the Largest City Center Square in the world. walk to the Tian’anmen Square (after all the security check). We will use the Travel Agency Pass to have quick entry to the Square. You are going to see the ancient Qianmen Gate, the Monument to the People’s heroes and the Great Hall of the people from outside and your tour guide will share with you the history and stories behind all the mentioned architectures. Only Morning session Includes the visit to the Square
30 minutes here
The Palace Museum
After the square you will just pass the Tian'anmen Gate and reach the Forbidden City and you will see magnificent buildings such as Hall of Supreme Harmony; Hall of Center Harmony; Hall of Preserved Harmony. Listen to the interesting stories happened in the Ming & Qing Dynasty. After that you will visit the Six Western Palaces such as Grand Council, Hall of Mental Cultivation. Then the Imperial Garden, Palace of Terrestrial Tranquility. You will spend at least 4 hours here.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Temple of Heaven
If. you choose the Forbidden city with Temple of Heaven you will visit the Temple of Heaven which is the largest and most representative existing masterpiece among China's ancient sacrificial buildings.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Forbidden Group in Spanish
Group tours in Spanish : This is the Group Tian'anmen Square Forbidden city tour in Spanish with fixed meeting point at the Grand Hotel Beijing Duration: 4 hours Meet at the Grand Hotel : With set meeting point at the Grand Hotel Beijing at 9:00am Pickup included
Forbidden City W Hutong Food
Forbidden city W Hutong Food: : This option includes Entrance tickets to the sights and Hutong Food & public transportation from Forbidden city to the Hutong Duration: 6 hours Local Hutong Food : You can try over 5-6 kinds of Beijing Hutong food as a lunch or diner depending. your choice of tour in AM or PM. Routes: : Meeting Point-Tian'anmen Square -Forbidden City-Hutong Food Tour Public transportation : We use the urber or subway to go from the Forbidden city to the Hutongs How to reach the meeting point: 1) Didi/Taxi: show the Chinese address“请带我去北京贵宾楼” to the driver 2)Subway line 1 and get out of the Tian'anmen Dong Exit B Pickup included
Forbidden City W Temple Heaven
Forbidden city w Heaven Temple: This Option includes entrance tickets to the sights, En guide, public transportation Only Forbidden city to Temple of Heaven Duration: 6 hours: Tours including sights of Tiian'anmen Square Forbidden city & Temple of Heaven Routes: Meeting point-Tiananmen Square Forbidden city-Temple of Heaven Public Transportation : We use Subway or urber go from Forbidden city to the Temple of Heaven How to reach there : Didi/Taxi: show the Chinese address“北京贵宾楼饭店” to the driver Subway: line1 and get out of the Tian'anmen Dong exit B Pickup included
Forbidden City W Summer Palace
Forbidden city W Summer Palace: This option includes the entrance ticket to the sights, En Guide, public transportation from Forbidden City to Summer Palace Duration: 6 hours: Tour includes visit to the Tian'anmen Square Forbidden city and Summer palace Route: Meeting point-Forbidden city-Summer Palace How to reach there : 1) Didi/Taxi: show the Chinese address“北京贵宾楼饭” to the driver 2) Subway: line 1 get out of the Tian'anmen Dong Exit B Pickup included
Forbidden City without Square
Forbidden City Only : This option includes entrance tickets to the sights, English speaking tour guide (Meals and transportation are not included) Duration: 3 hours: Tour includes the visit to the Forbidden city Only. Route : Meeting Point-Forbidden city Meridian gate How to reach the meeting point: Go to the Donghuamen by taxi or subway line 8 and walk 15 mins to the sundail infant of the Meridian gate Pickup included
Group Forbidden Inc. Square
Duration: 4 hours: Tour including the visit to the Tian'anmen Square & Forbidden city Route: Meeting Point-Tian'anmen Square-Forbidden City How to reach there: 1) Didi/Taxi: show the Chinese address“请带我去北京贵宾楼饭店” to the driver 2) Subway: line 1 at the Tian'anmen Dong Exit B Pickup included
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
- Catherine Lu Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant (1-4 years old) are free providing
- Please offer all passport number and name & birth datesfor Forbidden City tickets booking and bring passports during the tour
- Tian'anmen Square might close due to some political activities or some foreign leaders' visit without announcement and if that's happened we will skip the visit to the Square and replace the visit to the Jingshan Park
- This is a group tour, pls be punctual and arrive the meeting point at least 5 to 10 mins before the departure and if you are late and the group will go you can't join in the tour.
- This. is completely walking tour for almost 2-3 kilometers walking covering 4 hours pls dress comfortable walking shoes and be physical in good conditions.
- This is a group tour and it requires the minimum numbers of participants. If the numbers don't reach to our requirement we might require the change of the dates or cancel of the tour and will inform you in advance.
- Not recommended for travelers with wheelchairs
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 292 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
292 verified traveler reviews for T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A must to see
Angela was amazing. She was friendly, fun and very knowledgeable. She was passionate about the history of China and this showed through her deliverance of the tour. Thank you
via Tripadvisor
Very nice visit and guide!
We loved the experience! We booked last minute for the afternoon, which was wiser since there was no cue. Morning time i think it was very crowded especially in this time of the year. We loved Angela, our guide, very-very knowledgeable, talkative and funny! Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Guide Angela = amazing, organization = messy
Our guide Angela was amazing!! Very caring about everyone and speaks very clear English!! That's why they get a high score despite the messy process/communication leading up to the your. Less than 24 before I received a messages tiananmen square was closed the next day. We couldn't move it to the next day and the organisation was being difficult about it, they were not replying, so I stayed up until midnight waiting so when I asked for official proof the square was gonna be closed, 10 minutes later it was all in order and we could go to the square. So considering entrance fee was 80 yuan and we paid 230 this was a bit poor from the organisation.
via Tripadvisor
Garry is a very nice and funny tour guide
Garry is a very nice and funny tour guide
via Tripadvisor
Very Good 😊
Gary was amazing and helpful .he explained everything very well
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $30 to $80
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 102
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 87
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights cost?
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Prices start at $30 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 T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights take?
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Plan for about 3 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 T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 291 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights?
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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 T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights?
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Around 102 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does T-Square & Forbidden City Group Tours with Optional Sights 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.
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