
Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour
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Is Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour worth booking?
Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour is a 1-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $58 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $58 per person
Not everyone is able to fly to China and visit the world-famous attractions. This virtual tour will lead you to explore one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Beijing Forbidden City with a live guide with video streaming technology from your home with your family or friends! Our service provides the ability to interact with a professional guide to ask questions and have fun in either voice mode or input mode. Once you book this tour, we will contact you to confirm your country's time zone and send you the link and password before the tour, please make sure you do download ZOOM app in your cellphone or computer or Ipad.
What you get
About this experience
Not everyone is able to fly to China and visit the world-famous attractions. This virtual tour will lead you to explore one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Beijing Forbidden City with a live guide with video streaming technology from your home with your family or friends! Our service provides the ability to interact with a professional guide to ask questions and have fun in either voice mode or input mode. Once you book this tour, we will contact you to confirm your country's time zone and send you the link and password before the tour, please make sure you do download ZOOM app in your cellphone or computer or Ipad.
What's included
Included
- All Fees and Taxes
What you'll see and do
The Palace Museum
Forbidden City was the imperial palace from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. For around 500 years , it served as the home of emperors and their households, as well as the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government Your live guide will use the video screen and lead you wander around this amazing example of Imperial architecture with the historys storories of the palace by interactive talking with you. The tour route : Forbidden City is divided into two parts. The southern section, or the Outer Court was where the emperor exercised his supreme power over the nation. The northern section, or the Inner Court was where he lived with his royal family. Your guide will follow the major palaces along central axis : Meridian Gate - Gate of Supreme Harmony -to the North Gate of Divine Might The 1-hour tour will be finished at the North gate of Forbidden City, your guide will still provide 10-20 minutes for tour Q&A time.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
Your guide will start tour at the entrance of Forbidden City South Gate
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The North gate of Frobidden City (Exit)
Options you can book
Tour in English
English Virtual Tour: English language tour
Italian/French/German/Spanish
Italian/French/German/Spanish language Tour, please note us about your language request.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, zh-CN, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 20 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Catherine Lu Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Note 1: We will send you the link and password 1 week before the tour.
- Note 2: Our tour may start a few minutes earlier for device testing, tour start time is according to the palace opening time seasonal changes.
- Note 3: We will contact you 1 week before the tour to confirm your country's time zone.
- Note 4: Cellphone, computer or Ipad are all available as long as you download ZOOM app.
- Note 5: If your tour date meets May 1 to May 6; Oct.1 to Oct.6 or the Chinese Spring Festival, we will delay the tour to the next weekend or your available time.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $58 to $118
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by Catherine Lu Tours, who run 91 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.8 and 3 in the 90+ Club.
See everything Catherine Lu Tours runsWhy this scores 48
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Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour cost?
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Prices start at $58 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 Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour 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 Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live 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 Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live 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 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live 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 Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour?
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Included: All Fees and Taxes. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour?
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Your guide will start tour at the entrance of Forbidden City South Gate Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Chinese, Italian, French and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beijing. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Virtual Beijing Forbidden City Live Tour?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Tour in English, Italian/French/German/Spanish. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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