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Half Day Walking Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City with Hotel Pickup
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Half Day Walking Tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City with Hotel Pickup

By Lily's Beijing Tour Guide & Car Service
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Duration: 4h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, Russian, Japanese, English, Spanish
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  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup
  • Private tour
  • Entrance ticket
  • Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
  • Entry/Admission - Hall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
  • Entry/Admission - The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop off
  • Souvenirs


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • You will pickup in your city center hotel lobby
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        • Near public transportation
        • Infants must sit on laps
        • Infant seats available
        • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26448P52

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Spanish, Japanese, Russian tour guide are available. Please kindly make your booking 3 days in advance
        • Children must be accompanied by an adult
        • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 26448P52

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        $108.00
        $101.52
        per adult (price varies by group size)
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        • mattp337
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Highly engaging and insightful
          Really enjoyable tour. Appreciated the balance of history and the (sadly) limited time we had available. Excellent English spoken, as well as Putinghua (for my daughter). Highly recommended
          Written December 8, 2024
        • 346guestg
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Wendy best tour guide for Beijing
          Thank you Wendy for a world class experience and hospitality. I highly recommend you to anyone wanting to tour Beijing. Ilze from South Africa
          Written December 7, 2024
        • katet484
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Mutianyu Great Wall Adventure
          I An absolutely wonderful experience on this day tour - My tour guide Jerry can to pick me up from my hotel in Beijing with a private driver and we went straight to Tiananmen Square where Jerry and I walked me through security with VIP treatment and then continued through the square with Jerry providing excellent information on each building and allowing me to ask questions and take pictures along the way. Next we crossed to the Forbidden City where we once again received VIP access and continued the tour all through the Forbidden City with very informative and interesting commentary from Jerry for approximately 2 hours - this is a massive city and you could just tour the square or the city but I only had one day to spend in Beijing so I opted for the shorter tour. Next we traveled to Mutianyu about 2 hours from the Forbidden City, stopping along the way at a wonderful Jade shop where we had a delicious lunch and then continued through Mutianyu to the shuttle stop for the Great Wall. Jerry took care of everything and I received first class treatment the entire time. We took the shuttle to the chair lift which takes you to the top of the wall, and I hiked on the wall for an hour before returning by toboggan back to the shuttle stop. I went to a Tea Shop where they performed a traditional tea service and there was lots of opportunity to shop for souvenirs before I was returned to my hotel in the late afternoon. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend it.
          Written December 7, 2024
        • R4497YZanam
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          The best guide you’ll ever get in Beijing!
          If you want to visit Beijing I recomend to take the best guide possible that will make your life easier while there. Nicholas Wang is a very serious, professional, nice and fun guide that will help you take the experience on another level. He knows all the best spots that will impress you and that will take visiting Beijing on another level. There are no words to describe how much I recomend this private guide. 🏮🏮🏮 He is the best ever!🪭
          Written December 7, 2024
        • 853curtish
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic tour!!!
          Jerry treated us to an amazing day! We saw all the sites and he gave great commentary and history about everything. We had five people in our private tour and everyone ended the tour with huge smiles! Thanks Jerry for an amazing day and unforgettable experience!
          Written December 6, 2024
        • SeanL376
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great way to spend a day
          Lucy was amazing. She was organized and knowledgeable. It was a VIP experience. I would highly recommend this tour and Lucy as your guide.
          Written December 5, 2024
        • AlwynL23
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great tour
          Great tour led by maggie…she was knowledgeable and informative. The driver was well informed and knew the route well. Overall, great tour with great weather
          Written December 3, 2024
        • sumitswork
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome Experience & Exposure To Chinese Culture
          I had an awesome experience on the Great Wall tour with Maggie! She was incredibly knowledgeable about Chinese culture, making the entire experience both educational and engaging. The tour was very well coordinated, and communication was seamless throughout. Maggie's insights and professionalism truly enhanced the trip. The driver also did a fantastic job, driving smoothly and safely. It's definitely well worth the money – I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for an unforgettable experience!
          Written December 2, 2024
        • Venture65957393343
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Fantastic experience!
          Fantastic experience. Had a great time exploring the wonders of China. Maggie was an awesome tour guide and would highly recommend.
          Written December 2, 2024
        • kaushal1705
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          10/10
          - Really good experience - good tour guide [Maggie] - good timing - great history to learn, learned heaps about the special places
          Written December 2, 2024
        • Christa S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Full day tour of Beijing
          Lucy was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and her English was outstanding. She knew what excursions to point out and entries went swiftly. I can definitely recommend Lucy’s tour
          Written December 2, 2024
        • N1542SXtaniaf
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Jam-packed day out in Beijing
          We truly made the most of our day. Thanks to our guide Maggie, we were able to learn, take photos and enjoy the day without stress. From starting at the Forbidden City (seeing Tian’anmen square from afar), then making our way to the Summer Palace, followed by an on the spot addition of a tea experience (free, delicious, only pay for what you buy), some lunch at a great local restaurant (all ordered by Maggie and included), and ending the official part of the tour with the Temple of Heaven (at sunset 😍). To top it all off, Maggie managed to arrange last minute tickets to an acrobatics show which was great - very talented performers. She made sure we arrived on time, got to our seats and had a ride home (lovely driver all day). Thank you Maggie for your kindness, efforts to go above and beyond, and for helping us learn more about each spot and other cultural points. This private and personalised tour really helped us see and do so much, all in a comfortable way.
          Written December 2, 2024
        • Flauwie
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Awesome tour and tourguide
          Lingling is an awesome tourguide. Her English is very good and she really goes the extra mile for you. She even took us to as restaurant for some real Beijing cuisine after the tour was already over. Highly recommend you booking a tour with her when you’re in Beijing.
          Written December 2, 2024
        • nicolasmG765LA
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing Experience with a Fantastic Guide!
          We had an incredible time in Beijing thanks to Ling Ling. She spoke great English, was super friendly, and really knew her stuff. She made every stop interesting and fun. One of the best parts was when she took us to a local restaurant to try a typical Beijing dish. It was something we wouldn’t have discovered on our own, and it made the experience even better. If you want a helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly guide, we highly recommend ling ling! She made our tour really unforgettable.
          Written December 1, 2024
        • nycbethany
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Once in a lifetime tour and tour guide!!
          A review cannot describe how truly amazing this once in a lifetime tour with Lucy was. We spent hours walking through Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square, and Lucy’s knowledge and passion for Chinese history made me feel as though I had been transported back in time. We visited a beautiful Jade gallery and the lovely employees were attentive and thorough, explaining the quality of the jade pieces and its importance in Chinese culture. Then Lucy and I had lunch and she was so attentive, ensuring I had a delicious meal. As we drove to the coup de grace of the tour, the absolutely breathtaking Great Wall of China, Lucy described its history with such vivid detail that when we arrived, it made the experience so much more meaningful. As a solo traveler, tour guides can have a profound impact on your experience when visiting a new country. Lucy made an unforgettable lifetime experience a magical one. My favorite part of the day was walking, talking and laughing with her as we walked the Great Wall. I feel as though I made a friend and when I come back to visit China again, I will make sure to book again with Lucy! She snapped dozens of photos that I’ll cherish forever. Please don’t hesitate to book this trip with Lucy!!! A bucketlist item has been checked off in the most wonderful way!!!!!!!! Thank you, Lucy!
          Written November 30, 2024
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        Matteo
        3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I met Kevin and we started our visit from Tiananmen square, then we continued in Forbidden City. I visited really beautiful places in the beautiful chinese atmosphere, with perfect explanations and a very kind guide! Recommended.
        Written August 10, 2023
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        Daniel K
        Frankfurt, Germany7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2023 • Solo
        Our tourguide Jun was a great tour guide. He was perfectly on time, was really helpful and provide lots of information. More over, he's english skills are very good and he provided other activities as well. We would definitivly again. Thank you for this great trip.
        Written October 29, 2023
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        AMIR T
        5 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jeffrey, local guide met me in the hotel and pick me up. Jeffrey walked thought all security checks and took care for the tickets. Jeffrey has a very good knowledge, very kind person, I enjoyed very much the tour, highly recommended!!
        Written August 15, 2023
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        Hector Aranibar
        Las Condes, Chile18 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2024 • Couples
        Everything went according to schedule and the visit was amazing.
        Our guide Jeffrey was very helpful
        If you want to visit all the palace you need all day
        Written November 14, 2024
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        Margaret C
        Sydney, Australia3 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Apr 2024 • Family
        What an amazing place to visit. Lydia was professional and knowledgeable and showed us the main sights. The timing in the afternoon fit our plans perfectly. Really enjoyed the tour
        Written April 21, 2024
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        Happiness43822181625
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2023 • Business
        Amber was a perfect guide for the Forbidden City! I really enjoyed his deep knowledge in Chinese history and art.
        Written October 7, 2023
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        Mateo M
        2 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Oct 2023 • Solo
        Walking the Tiananmen Square and Forbidden city was incredible. Having Lucy as mi guide made all the difference, she is great. Totally recommend this experience.
        Written October 4, 2023
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        AA305
        12 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2023 • Business
        Jeffery is very kind and professional.Arrived on time, makes good cell phone contact and knowledgeable about tour. Recommended.
        Written August 18, 2023
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        Sarah C
        1 contribution
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Mar 2018 • Solo
        I cannot say enough good things about this tour. Steve was my tour guide, and he was a wealth of information. I learned so much, and he was incredibly friendly and flat out good company for the day. Do not hesitate - book this tour!
        Written April 8, 2018
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