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Beijing: Forbidden City & Summer Palace Tour (PEK/PKX/Hotel)

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Full-day Beijing experience. Skip-the-Line: Pre-booked official tickets for Forbidden City & Summer Palace. Operated by YaYa's Global Travel Personal Butler.

Highlights

  • Skip-the-Line: Pre-booked official tickets for Forbidden City & Summer Palace.

Beijing: Forbidden City & Summer Palace Tour (PEK/PKX/Hotel): Key Facts

PriceFrom $223 per person
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Beijing: Forbidden City & Summer Palace Tour (PEK/PKX/Hotel)

Full-day Beijing experience. Skip-the-Line: Pre-booked official tickets for Forbidden City & Summer Palace. Operated by ...
8 hours
English
$223
Free cancellation

Full description

A full-day Beijing experience. Skip-the-Line: Pre-booked official tickets for Forbidden City & Summer Palace.

YaYa's Global Travel Personal Butler runs it, and 3 things are covered by the price. It can be cancelled free of charge.

The price covers guaranteed official entrance ticket to the Forbidden City, Guaranteed official entrance ticket to the Summer Palace and Private vehicle with a Beijing driver (equipped with a trednslator). It does not cover live tour guide inside attractions and Personal expenses and main meals, so budget for those separately. Two travellers pay $238 together rather than $223 each, because this is priced per party and not per head.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

8 pickup location options

1号航站楼, 北京首都国际机场停车场, Beijing Daxing International Airport, 3号航站楼, Beijing, 首都机场2号航站楼, Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing Int'l. Arpt.-Parking

Car

(45 minutes)

Car

(30 minutes)

8 drop-off locations

Beijing, Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing Daxing Int'l. Arpt.-Parking, 3号航站楼, 首都机场2号航站楼, 1号航站楼, 北京首都国际机场停车场, Beijing Daxing International Airport

Includes

  • Guaranteed official entrance ticket to the Forbidden City
  • Guaranteed official entrance ticket to the Summer Palace
  • Private vehicle with a Beijing driver (equipped with a trednslator)

Excludes

  • Live tour guide inside attractions
  • Personal expenses and main meals

Important information

Meeting point

The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 8 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Starting from $223
$223
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions

Guaranteed official entrance ticket to the Forbidden City, Guaranteed official entrance ticket to the Summer Palace, Private vehicle with a Beijing driver (equipped with a trednslator)
The duration of the Beijing: Forbidden City & Summer Palace Tour (PEK/PKX/Hotel) is typically 8 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Starting from$223Free cancellation