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The 15 Best Tiananmen Square Tours

52 tours  ·  from $3 a head

The square now runs on timed, passport-checked reservations, so most visitors take it as the front door to the palace. These 15 handle the booking and the walk north through the gate.

All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - The Forbidden City: two hours among imperial halls
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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,873 reviews · from $128Our pick

This 9 to 11-hour Beijing tour pairs Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with an afternoon at Mutianyu Great Wall. Your guide and private vehicle handle the transfers, while the price includes admission, lunch, bottled water, and your choice of cable car or chairlift and toboggan. Guides such as Lucy, Wendy, Jerry, and Maggie have led the day, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Our family of 3 had a wonderful day packing in the major sites with Lucy. She was extremely knowledgeable and flexible, even allowing us a quick stop for coffee. We learned not only about the history of China, but tea culture and jade. She gave us tips on which things to visit and which to skip. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket) - Booking before your Beijing visit
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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

2.Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,704 reviews · 30 min · from $3Best value

This $3.99 service registers your passport details for free entry to Tiananmen Square. You send your name and passport number, then receive confirmation by email to show with your passport at security. Provider contacts, including Ezio and Li, have helped with booking questions. It is not a guided tour, and Forbidden City admission is not included.

“Our driver Yue was very hospitable and helped us with Chairlift & Toboggan tickets. He we t with us to the top at the wall and clicked pictures.”

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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - The drive and lunch before Mutianyu
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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

3.Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,634 reviews · from $99

This 10 to 11-hour Beijing tour links Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and cable car or chairlift and toboggan access. Groups are usually about 12. Guides named in recent accounts include Helen and Rocky, whose history explanations and help with photos are often praised.

“Amazing experience! We were also taken to a great Chinese buffet. Surprised with how well articulated our guide Rocky was, would definitely repeat :). Rocky rocks!”

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Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket - Getting inside with your passport
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Beijing: The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

4.The Forbidden City or Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 836 reviews · 40 minutes - 9 hours · from $4

Choose a Forbidden City ticket or a broader Beijing option that may include Tiananmen Square, Mutianyu Great Wall, or hotel transfers. You can visit independently or choose a guide, with morning and afternoon ticket times available. Bring the passport used to book, and check your selected option carefully.

“We booked a private tour to Mutianyu and couldn’t have been happier with the experience. Communication in advance was smooth and friendly – we arranged the exact pickup location and our preferred time ahead of the trip. We all agreed to start as early as possible so we could enjoy the Wall before the big tourist crowds arrived. Our driver, Ken, was fantastic – very friendly, attentive, and made sure we felt comfortable throughout the day. He even took care of all the local arrangements, so we could just relax and focus on the experience itself. On the way back, he was kind enough to drop us off at a…”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 610 reviews · from $99

Spend about nine hours visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace, with an English-speaking guide, transport, entry tickets, and Chinese-style lunch included. Hotel pickup is offered within Beijing’s fourth ring road. Guides may include Jenny, Lee, Mary, Murphy, or Michael. Expect a packed day, plenty of walking, and possible shopping stops.

“This was a one-day tour of the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, and Summer Palace. Our guide, Murphy, was wonderful — very friendly, fun, and incredibly knowledgeable. He shared fascinating insights about both ancient and modern China, and the included lunch was very tasty. The group was small and the other travelers were great company, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The tour agency was also very prompt and clear with communication, which made planning smooth and easy. There were a couple of aspects I personally didn’t enjoy as much. The Tiananmen Square visit was canceled without a replacement stop, and there were visits to a silk factory and…”

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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square - Lunch and the jade stop: useful break, sales-minded setting
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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

6.Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 609 reviews · from $99

Cover Beijing’s headline sights in about nine hours by air-conditioned minivan, with an English-speaking guide, included admission and a Chinese-style lunch. You’ll visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Badaling, then stop at the Longdi Jade Factory. Guides such as Lee, Jenny, Michael and Murphy have led the tour, though your guide may differ.

“What a great way to visit the top sites. Everything went smoothly. It was a great bang for the buck. Lee was a great tour guide. I didn't bring my passport but I was able to get in with a photo of it. I recommend bringing it to make things easier. Traveling in China is safe to travel with a passport on you. I also recommend leaving to meet at the pickup hotel, much sooner than you think. Google Maps doesn't have traffic data. It said 25 min and ended up being 45 minutes. I showed up 15 min late and I was still able to make it.”

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Beijing: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets - The Forbidden City rewards a slower pace
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Beijing: Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets

7.Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 497 reviews · 3 - 9 hours · from $27

Choose timed entry tickets or an English-guided visit to the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and other Beijing highlights. Options range from a three-hour palace tour to full-day routes with the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall, hutong food, or Panda House. Guides have included May, Angela, Michael, and Jenny, though assignments vary.

“Extremely easy communication and our poc was friendly & helped with any questions we had. If you don’t understand how to book tickets in advance, pls get this! It’s a local that helps you with getting your tickets (you can’t buy there) and registering any info you need! Queues will be super long so don’t bring a bag if possible”

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Beijing:Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Private Tour - Adding the Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace
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Beijing:Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Private Tour

8.Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 390 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $13

Walk from Tiananmen Square into the Forbidden City with a private guide who can explain imperial life and answer your questions. Choose a shorter visit or add the Temple of Heaven or Summer Palace. Guides praised by name include Alice, Jessica, Rita, Amy Lu, and Simon, but your assigned guide may differ.

“We had a fantastic experience with our tour guide, Jessica. She arrived on time, greeted us warmly, and made us feel at ease right away. Jessica was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights that brought the tour to life. Her passion and enthusiasm were evident throughout. She looked after us so well, ensuring we were comfortable, engaged, and enjoying the experience. Her professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail made the day smooth and memorable. We couldn't have asked for a better guide – highly recommended!”

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Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace - Lunch: a useful pause and local meal
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Private Full Day Tour: Forbidden City, Tiananmen & Summer Palace

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 272 reviews · from $130

Spend about eight hours with a private guide at Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. Hotel pickup, admission tickets, transport by private vehicle or subway, and lunch at a local Chinese restaurant are included. Guides named in past bookings include May, Jenny, Peter, Wendy, and James, though your guide may differ.

“Very good tour. Jenny was excellent guide - very good knowledge, friendly and helpful. Showed up in time and good, clear communication before the pick-up. Good lunch included.”

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Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City with Entry Tickets - The Forbidden City: two and a half hours inside the palace
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Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

10.Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City with Entry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · from $24

Walk through Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City on a guided half-day tour, with the palace ticket, headsets, and bottled water included. Groups are capped at about 20, and guides such as Helen, Rocky, and David have led departures. Expect long stretches on foot, possible queues, and a brisk route through the palace grounds.

“We loved David! We learned so much and had such an action packed day, it was perfect for our 1 day allotted for playing tourist during our business trip!”

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Beijing Historical Tour I - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven - The Forbidden City: the day’s main event
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Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

11.Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 120 reviews · from $93

Visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Temple of Heaven on a roughly seven-hour Beijing coach tour with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup within the Fourth Ring Road, entrance tickets, and Chinese-style lunch. Guides named in past tours include Mary, Jenny, Christina, Mark, and Cherry, but assignments vary. Book early: if Forbidden City tickets are sold out, Jingshan Park may replace the visit.

“An excellent trip to see the amazing sights of Beijing, simply stunning, our tour guide Mary was excellent, very knowledgeable and good fun, overall highly recommended”

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Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq. - Three hours inside the Forbidden City
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Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq.

12.Full Day Trip Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Sq.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · from $99

Spend 9 to 10 hours with a private English-speaking guide and chauffeur, visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, lunch, and a round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan are included. Guides vary; Jerry is one name associated with the tour.

“Jerry our guide was very enthusiastic despite the bad weather. He taught us a lot about the whole history of Beijing. The Chinese architecture is fascinating. A good guide is a must have if you really want to enjoy the tour. At the end of the day, a great tour to have an overall look of what Beijing has to offer!”

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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Entry Registration - Crossing a square built for scale
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Beijing: Tiananmen Square Entry Registration

13.Tiananmen Square Entry Registration

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 103 reviews · 1 day · from $3

Ezio’s Private tour arranges your Tian’anmen Square entry registration for $3.69 per person. Send your passport name and number by email at least one day ahead, then explore the vast central square independently. The service does not include a Forbidden City ticket, which you buy separately at its entrance.

“L'ingresso a Piazza Tienanmen è gratuito salvo fare una registrazione il giorno prima. Io avevo organizzato un altro tour, ma per ragioni logistiche la mattina ho perso il gruppo di riferimento, temevo quindi di non poter più vedere Piazza Tienanmen. Questo servizio mi ha permesso nell'arco di un'ora di ottenere la registrazione per una cifra modica. Il servizio è celere ed economico, lo consiglio vivamente per chi come me dopo molti tour organizzati ha voluto passeggiare in autonomia.”

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Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket - What happens at Tiananmen Square
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Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket

14.Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 77 reviews · from $4

This $4 service arranges your required Tiananmen Square reservation, a practical help if the Chinese-language booking system is a hurdle. You still enter on your own, show your passport or reservation details, and pass through security. Allow about one to four hours, with extra time for lines. The square is free to enter; the fee pays for reservation assistance.

“Everything went according to plan. We entered the square several times that day and there was no problem. But they checked the reservation every time, so it is rather difficult to enter without it”

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Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Day Tour - Lunch between the mountains and the city
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Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Day Tour

15.Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square & Forbidden City Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · from $116

A private guide and driver take you from Beijing Capital International Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with lunch and airport drop-off. Guides such as Linda, Lily and Rocky have led the route. Expect a full day of driving, walking and sightseeing, with cable car or chairlift and toboggan options at the Wall.

“Perfect ! I had a 13h wait in Pekin so I wanted to see most of the city in this time. My driver was waiting for me on time as the airport and we went to meet my guide Maggie. I had such a wonderful time with Maggie who is a great guide. It was Read more”

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