Prehliadky Forbidden City

Celý zážitok z prehliadky sa nám veľmi páčil, náš sprievodca Allen bol super veselý, aj napriek tomu, že sme prehliadku absolvovali v jeden z najhorúcejších dní v Pekingu. Urobili sme si naozaj pekné fotky a dostali sme aj odporúčania v Zakázanom meste. Mimochodom, ak plánujete túto prehliadku počas letných mesiacov, prosím, príďte dobre pripravení s dobrou vychádzkovou obuvou, opaľovacím krémom, čiapkou/dáždnikom, pretože minimálne 30 minút strávite prechádzaním bezpečnostnou kontrolou na slnku.

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!

Prehliadka začala načas a obaja sprievodcovia, Amy a MA, sa s nami skontaktovali deň pred plánovanou prehliadkou. Obaja veľmi jasne vysvetlili históriu Zakázaného mesta a Letného paláca. MA nás dokonca sprevádzal do Vtáčieho hniezda po prehliadke Letného paláca. Veľmi si to vážime.

This was an amazing tour with so many interesting sights seen. Helen made it so memorable with her great story telling and jokes, she also assisted us in getting into the areas faster than everyone else which was a huge plus. It is great value for money too as everything is included, all you do is pay and rock up and you’re set. Cold water is provided and the pace can be either fast or slow depending on what you like. Helen gave us the option to stop and take photos or go to the next spot which i really appreciated as i don’t like to waffle around. 100% recommend to anyone visiting beijing

Overall, I enjoyed the experience and Yuly did a great job keeping everyone together and explaining key parts of the Forbidden City’s history. I would have preferred less time there and more time at the Great Wall. The itinerary could be more transparent. I didn’t expect to take a public bus after the Forbidden City to reach another bus, or to pick up more passengers along the way. The Great Wall extras were also confusing. On the bus, we were asked which sides we wanted to visit and charged 280 RMB for cable car/toboggan tickets. It felt like these were compulsory, although they are optional and cheaper options are available on site. This should be explained clearly before payment. That said, the cable cars and toboggan were amazing and so much fun! I don’t regret the experience or extra money spent. I’m grateful for the guidance and knowledge I gained, although I now feel confident I could organise it myself next time and spend more time exploring the Great Wall at my own pace!

Náš sprievodca Jimmy bol naozaj priateľský a hovorí aj dobrou angličtinou. Je naozaj znalý nielen histórie Zakázaného mesta, ale aj histórie Číny. Prehliadku sme si naozaj užili, Jimmy ju urobil oveľa pútavejšou a zaujímavejšou, ako keby sme išli sami. Pomohol nám urobiť aj naozaj pekné fotky!~ Jimmyho ako sprievodcu vrelo odporúčame.

Helen was an excellent guide; her explanations were clear, precise, and very vivid. She adapted to the group's requests and showed us the best spots for photos. Thank you again, Helen, for this wonderful excursion ✨

it was a great experience, tiring but good to know history of long long time ago. Suggestion to come during cooling season to enjoy it better as it’s not so hot. wear comfortable shoe too as a lot of walking

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.