Passeios por Forbidden City

The guide, Linda, was organized and constantly aware of not losing the group, giving us enough time for the entire group to arrive at each stop before offering her recounting on the significance of each building, relic or historical artifact. She spoke clearly and coherently, adding a touch of humour, always with a smile. The tour was well paced, not too hectic, despite the scale and depth of what was covered. Definitely worth your money!

I really enjoyed the entire tour experience, as our guide Allen was super cheerful despite us having to go through the tour on one of the hotter days in Beijing. I also got some really nice pictures and recommendations in the Forbidden City. On a side note, please come well prepared with good walking shoes, sunscreen, and a cap/umbrella if you're intending to do this tour during the summer months, as you'll spend at least 30 minutes going through the security check under the sun.

The tour started on time, and both guides, Amy and MA, coordinated with us the day before the scheduled tour. They both explained the history of the Forbidden City and Summer Palace very clearly. MA even accompanied us to the Bird's Nest after the Summer Palace tour. We are very appreciative.

Our tour guide Jimmy was really friendly and he speaks good English too. He's really knowledgeable about not just the history of the Forbidden City, but also China's history. We really enjoyed the tour, Jimmy made it so much more insightful and interesting as compared to if we were to go on our own. He also helps us to take really nice photos too!~ Highly recommend Jimmy as a guide.

We went on a tour with Selina. We booked the trip to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall, including lunch. The Forbidden City was fascinating; Selina shared a lot of interesting details about its history and architecture. The shuttle to the Great Wall ran smoothly, and Selina took excellent care of everything. Lunch at the Great Wall was an all-you-can-eat-and-drink buffet with something for everyone. Selina explained everything clearly; we took the longer slide and the cable car to reach the section of the wall. We were able to book the slide ride through Selina while on the bus. Highly recommended—Mutianyu is beautiful, and the trip was the highlight of our visit!

We had a light rainy day during the tour, but honestly, it didn’t affect the experience at all. The tour was amazing, and we really enjoyed it! Our tour guide, David, was super friendly, energetic, and attentive. He took great care of us throughout the whole trip, and even kept in touch with us the day before via WeChat and WhatsApp to make sure everything was well prepared and went smoothly. Definitely recommend this tour! And if you’re lucky enough to have David as your guide, you’re in great hands! 😊👍

This private tour was an outstanding way to experience the city for the first time as a solo traveler. My guide (Sue) was incredibly knowledgeable, bringing each site to life with rich historical context and thoughtful explanations of Chinese culture, traditions, and symbolism. It felt personalized and engaging throughout, not like a generic script. Having Sue accompany me made everything seamless, from navigating crowds to sharing stories at the right moments. The private driver was equally fantastic, warm and professional, with smooth pick-ups and drop-offs between sites. Covering three major sites in one day felt a bit rushed, but it was still a great introduction to Beijing’s top highlights. Overall, a very enjoyable and well-organized experience. Highly recommended.

Peter was our guide and we are so thankful for him. Thoughtful and accommodating, Peter gave an informative tour of the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park. 100% recommend.

Following a guided tour through the Forbidden City from beginning to end is the only way to truly understand the function and history of each palace. The Palace Museum is truly vast, and you need someone to explain the historical origins of each courtyard to clearly understand where you are. From the grand halls where court was held to the courtyards of the imperial concubines in the back palace, and the beautiful imperial gardens, the emperors and empresses of old truly lived a life of luxury 🌟