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Forbidden City Tickets & Tours

We compared the 12 most-booked ways to visit Forbidden City on Viator, from €3 per person. Most take about 4.5 h and 12 can be cancelled for free.

Forbidden City (Palace Museum)
From
€3
Typical length
4.5 h
Free cancellation
12 of 12
Visitor rating
4.9★

Our picks for Forbidden City

Most booked

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

4,341 reviews, 5.0★ · 9h · free cancellation

Check availability · €89
Top rated

Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace

5.0★ from 330 reviews · 8h · free cancellation

Check availability · €118
Best value

Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

from €3, 4.7★ · 3h · free cancellation

Check availability · €3

All 12 Forbidden City tickets and tours

Most booked first. Prices are per person and change with your date.

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

5.04,341 reviews9h
Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs

Forbidden City Guided Group Tour with Entry Tickets|Multi‑Departs

4.92,209 reviews2h
Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

Forbidden City&T-Square Small GroupTours w/ ticket(Eng/Esp Guide)

4.91,372 reviews4h 30m
Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

Beijing Classic Full-Day Tour including the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven

4.3791 reviews9h
Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

4.9712 reviews4h
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City Tour with Private/Group Options

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City Tour with Private/Group Options

4.9532 reviews3h
Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights

Forbidden City Private Walking Tour with Optional Sights

4.9495 reviews4h
Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace

Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace

5.0330 reviews8h
Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace

Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace

4.9326 reviews8h
Beijing Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Group Tour with Tickets

Beijing Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Group Tour with Tickets

4.9315 reviews3h
Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

4.768 reviews3h
Beijing Private Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City

Beijing Private Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City

5.068 reviews9h

Visiting Forbidden City

Address
4 Jingshan Front St., Dongcheng, Beijing
Location
1.6 km from central Beijing
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Forbidden City tickets and tours: FAQ

How much are Forbidden City tickets and tours?+

The 12 options compared here start from €3 up to €125 per person. Entry-only tickets are the cheapest; guided and private tours cost more.

How long does a Forbidden City tour take?+

Most last about 4.5 h; the options here range from 2 h to 9 h.

Can I cancel a Forbidden City booking?+

12 of the 12 options here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start. Check the conditions before you book.

Where is Forbidden City?+

4 Jingshan Front St., Dongcheng, Beijing, about 1.6 km from the centre of Beijing.

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