Forbidden City Guided Tour - Reviews

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8.80 / 10

8.7763157894736 152 reviews | 2,228 travellers

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Jun / 02 / 2025

Maria Paz

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

¡Una experiencia espectacular! Tuvimos la suerte de hacer el tour por la Ciudad Prohibida solo nosotros dos, y fue increíble. Víctor es un guía fantástico: conoce muchísimo, explica de forma amena, nada aburrida, y su español es espectacular. Es simpático, divertido y paciente: nos hizo todas las fotos que quisimos y siempre estuvo pendiente. En resumen, ¡un tour maravilloso y súper recomendable! Translate this opinion into English.

A spectacular experience! We were lucky enough to take the Forbidden City tour just the two of us, and it was incredible. Victor is a fantastic guide: he's incredibly knowledgeable, explains in an engaging and non-boring way, and his Spanish is spectacular. He's friendly, fun, and patient: he took all the photos we wanted and was always attentive. In short, a wonderful tour and I highly recommend it! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 27 / 2025

Laura

Barcelona, Spain

I travelled with my partner

Nuestro guía Victor, ha sido un encanto, super profesional, amable y muy atento. Ha hecho de una visita que podría haber sido pesada por las distancias, el calor y el recorrido, muy ameno. Desde un primer momento se puso en contacto con nosotros y nos ayudó en todo lo que estuviera en su mano. Lo recomiendo 100% y si tenéis la suerte de coincidir con Victor aún mejor!! Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Victor, was a delight, super professional, friendly, and very attentive. He made a visit that could have been overwhelming due to the distance, the heat, and the route very enjoyable. He contacted us from the very beginning and helped us in every way he could. I highly recommend him, and if you're lucky enough to meet Victor, even better! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 13 / 2025

Jose Ignacio

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with small children

El guía era majo y con conocimiento, pero de haber sabido que se pueden comprar entradas directamente yendo el mismo día a las taquillas de la ciudad prohibida nos habríamos ahorrado un 80%. Cuando estás en Pekín piensas que no se pueden pillar entradas el mismo día pero no es así. De hecho el guía te da dinero para que tú mismo te saques la entrada. Bizarro. Recomiendo no hacerlo e ir por libre.

The guide was nice and knowledgeable, but if we had known that you can buy tickets directly by going to the Forbidden City ticket office the same day, we would have saved 80%. When you're in Beijing, you think you can't get tickets the same day, but that's not the case. In fact, the guide gives you money to buy your own tickets. Bizarre. I recommend not doing that and going on your own.

I travelled with small children

Hemos confirmado que el servicio se ofreció tal y como se describe. Sentimos si, a pesar de ello, no ha respectado las expectativas. Translate this opinion into English.

We have confirmed that the service was provided as described. We apologize if, despite this, it did not meet your expectations. Opinion translated. Show original.

Apr / 22 / 2025

Enrique

Mexico

I travelled by myself

Our guide, Victor, provided an unforgettable Forbidden City experience. His passion and extensive knowledge truly brought the palace's rich history to life. He expertly guided us through the complex, sharing captivating stories and insights beyond the usual guidebook fare. Víctor patiently answered our many questions, making the tour both educational and thoroughly engaging. His warm, friendly manner created a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere, ensuring we fully appreciate the grandeur.

I travelled by myself

Apr / 16 / 2025

Anonymous

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

El guia, Víctor, super majo. Hablaba muy bien español y conocía muy bien todos lo relacionado con la Ciudad Prohibida, incluso contestando a muchísimas preguntas de compañeros, y con material extra de apoyo para explicarnos mejor toda la historia. Una pena no poder entrar a los edificios principales, pero no es culpa ni del guía, ni de la agencia. Lo peor de todo es tener que esperar a compañeros que se han apuntado a ultima hora a qué se saquen las entradas, se pierde muchísimo tiempo. Translate this opinion into English.

The guide, Victor, was super nice. He spoke Spanish very well and was very knowledgeable about the Forbidden City, even answering many questions from our fellow travelers and providing additional support materials to better explain the entire history. It's a shame we couldn't enter the main buildings, but that's not the fault of either the guide or the agency. The worst part is having to wait for last-minute travelers to get tickets; it wastes a lot of time. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

Apr / 05 / 2025

Victor Irigaray Calvo

Pamplona, Spain

I travelled by myself

Muy contento con esta visita. El guia (Victor) nos hizo un recorrido perfecto, proporciono excelentes explicaciones y datos interesantes y ademas, estuvo muy atento ayudandome con otras cuestiones de mi viaje a Pekin. Sin duda alguna, muy recomendable. Translate this opinion into English.

I was very pleased with this visit. The guide (Victor) gave us a perfect tour, providing excellent explanations and interesting information. He was also very helpful in helping me with other matters related to my trip to Beijing. Highly recommended, without a doubt. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

Mar / 29 / 2025

Macarena

Chile

I travelled with my partner

Excelente tour de mano de Víctor. Con su fantástico español nos contó la importancia de la ciudad prohibida y lo que representa. Ideal para entender la historia de china. Respondió nuestras preguntas y fue muy amable en todo momento. Lo recomiendo para todos los viajeros que quieran comprender la ciudad prohibida, ya que sin tour no sería posible aprender tanto. Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent tour led by Victor. With his fantastic Spanish, he explained the importance of the Forbidden City and what it represents. It's a perfect way to understand Chinese history. He answered our questions and was very friendly throughout. I recommend it to all travelers who want to understand the Forbidden City, as without a tour, it wouldn't be possible to learn as much. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

Apr / 15 / 2025

Carlos

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Visita muy mal gestionada. El punto de encuentro esta a 20 minutos andando de la ciudad prohibida. Quedamos a las 0810 y salimos a las 0830. Cuando llegamos a la ciudad prohibida a ls 0855 tuvimos que comprar nuestras propias entradas haciendo una cola de 30 minutos. El guia, pese a que era tremendamente simpatico y agradable contaba super pocas cosas de la ciudad prohibida ( nada que no puedas encontrar una guia cualquiera en internet). No recomendamos coger esta tour ni de cerca. Vete solo

Very poorly managed tour. The meeting point is a 20-minute walk from the Forbidden City. We met at 8:10 and left at 8:30. When we arrived at the Forbidden City at 8:55, we had to buy our own tickets and wait in line for 30 minutes. The guide, despite being incredibly friendly and pleasant, told us very little about the Forbidden City (nothing you can't find in any other guidebook online). We don't recommend this tour at all. Go alone.

I travelled with my partner

Hemos podido comprobar que, debido a la falta de entradas para la compra online, fue necesario hacer la cola para comprarlas in situ. Sentimos lo ocurrido. Los guías interactúan con los participantes para ofrecerles una experiencia lo más inmersiva posible. Sentimos si no tuviste esa impresión. Ya le hemos extendido los comentarios con la intención de seguir mejorando. Translate this opinion into English.

We've found that, due to the lack of tickets available online, it was necessary to wait in line to purchase them on-site. We apologize for this incident. The guides interact with participants to provide the most immersive experience possible. We're sorry if you didn't get that impression. We've already provided feedback with the intention of continuing to improve. Opinion translated. Show original.

Jun / 01 / 2025

Xavier

Mexico

I travelled with friends

Nuestro guía Victor Bao fue excelente, nos dió y explicó durante todo el recorrido los puntos más sobresalientes de la historia de la ciudad, gracias. Translate this opinion into English.

Our guide, Victor Bao, was excellent. He provided us with and explained the city's most notable historical highlights throughout the tour. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

May / 27 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

May / 27 / 2025

Inigo

Spain

I travelled with my partner

La verdad que el guía fue magnífico Translate this opinion into English.

The truth is that the guide was magnificent Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 27 / 2025

Anonymous

May / 27 / 2025

Lautaro

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Amy fue muy amable y nos brindó detalles muy curiosos de la ciudad prohibida. Si bien el tour fue en inglés y este no es nuestro primer idioma, le entendimos a la perfección. Translate this opinion into English.

Amy was very kind and gave us some interesting details about the Forbidden City. Although the tour was in English, which isn't our first language, we understood her perfectly. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 22 / 2025

Geratdo

Queretaro, Mexico

I travelled by myself

Victor fue un extraordinario guía, muy buena su explicación y siempre resolviendo las dudas del grupo, una buena experiencia Translate this opinion into English.

Victor was an extraordinary guide, very good at explaining things and always answering the group's questions, a good experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

May / 21 / 2025

Anonymous

Madrid, Spain

I travelled by myself

Victor fue un excelente guía. Buena explicación y simpatía Translate this opinion into English.

Victor was an excellent guide. He provided excellent explanations and was friendly. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

May / 17 / 2025

Franck

Paris, France

I travelled with my partner

May / 17 / 2025

David

Madrid, Spain

I travelled with friends

Muy bien con Víctor Bao: Simpático Muy versado en la historia de China De relato ameno Sin el no nos habríamos enterado de nada Gracias Victor Translate this opinion into English.

Very good with Victor Bao: Friendly, very well-versed in the history of China, entertaining story, without him we would not have learned anything, thanks Victor Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with friends

May / 14 / 2025

Miguel

Spain

I travelled with my partner

May / 14 / 2025

Anonymous

Spain

I travelled with my partner

Muy buenas indicaciones y abierto a preguntas Translate this opinion into English.

Very good directions and open to questions Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

May / 14 / 2025

Rachele

Italy

I travelled with my partner

Essendo la città proibita immensa, visitarla con un tour guidato è una buona soluzione per non perdersi e per avere informazioni sulla storia della Cina e dei vari edifici. La nostra guida era molto preparata, disponibile e gentile Translate this opinion into English.

Since the Forbidden City is huge, visiting it with a guided tour is a good solution to not get lost and to get information about the history of China and the various buildings. Our guide was very knowledgeable, helpful and kind Opinion translated. Show original.

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