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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour & Royal Palace Banquet

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Full-day trip from Beijing visiting Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum and Black cab. Operated by China Food Tour.

Highlights

  • Explore the Forbidden City with a royal-style guide and hear throne secrets.

Beijing: Forbidden City Tour & Royal Palace Banquet: Key Facts

PriceFrom $359 per person
Duration8 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour & Royal Palace Banquet

Full-day trip from Beijing visiting Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum and Black cab. Operated by China Food Tour.
8 hours
English
$359
Free cancellation

Full description

A full-day trip out of Beijing taking in Tiananmen Square, The Palace Museum, Black cab and Yuxiandu. The longest stop is Yuxiandu, at about 2 hours. There are 5 stops in all.

The running order is Tiananmen Square (25 min), then The Palace Museum, then Black cab (40 min), then Yuxiandu (2h), then Finish at:.

The price covers palace Museum Ticket, Exclusive 6-hour Chinese/English tour guide service, Experience of the Palace Banquet in the Imperial Immortal Capital and Transportation from the Forbidden City to the Palace Banquet Hall. It does not cover costume changing and makeup styling projects in the palace banquet, Transportation for returning after the palace banquet and Additional fee based admission tickets for exhibition halls such as the Palace Museum Treasure Hall and Watch Hall, so budget for those separately.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

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

Starting location:

北京市規劃展覽館

Tiananmen Square

Guided tour, Walk (25 minutes)

The Palace Museum

Guided tour, Sightseeing (2.5 hours)

Bus/coach

(5 minutes)

Black cab

(40 minutes)

Yuxiandu

Dinner, Dance show, Traditional dance show (2 hours)

Finish at:

中國皇家菜博物館

Includes

  • Palace Museum Ticket
  • Exclusive 6-hour Chinese/English tour guide service
  • Experience of the Palace Banquet in the Imperial Immortal Capital
  • Transportation from the Forbidden City to the Palace Banquet Hall

Excludes

  • Costume changing and makeup styling projects in the palace banquet
  • Transportation for returning after the palace banquet
  • Additional fee based admission tickets for exhibition halls such as the Palace Museum Treasure Hall and Watch Hall

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
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Free cancellation
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Frequently Asked Questions

Palace Museum Ticket, Exclusive 6-hour Chinese/English tour guide service, Experience of the Palace Banquet in the Imperial Immortal Capital, Transportation from the Forbidden City to the Palace Banquet Hall
The duration of the Beijing: Forbidden City Tour & Royal Palace Banquet 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$359Free cancellation