Antiquarium of the Palace Museum Tours and Tickets

The Forbidden City is one of the most evocative destinations in all of China, reminiscent of great emperors and China's illustrious past. Go beyond the typical attractions within the City on this comprehensive 6-hour guided tour, which includes access to the Imperial Library, Treasure Rooms (The Antiquarium), and more. Lunch at the former Icehouse is also included.

Breeze past the long entry lines to enjoy your 5-hour pre-booked tour of the Forbidden City. Follow your tour guide to visit eighteen different palaces, including the lavish The Antiquarium of The Palace Museum (Treasures Museum). Learn about the ancient history, culture and traditions that helped shape the Forbidden City through your guide's engaging commentary. Entrance fees and hotel pickup in Beijing are included.

The elaborate Diaoyutai State Guesthouse has played host to over 1,200 foreign heads of states, including the likes of Michelle Obama and Henry Kissinger; add your name to the list on this luxury dining tour. This tour also includes a guided trip to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City for a look at some of Beijing's must-see attractions.

Hear the stories behind Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square during a 5-hour, small-group walking tour in Beijing. After exploring the famous square, which is one of the world's largest, you'll make your way into the Forbidden City using a prebooked ticket to avoid any long entrance lines. Explore all the key sites including the Imperial Garden, and discover fun facts about the Ming and Qing dynasties from your guide. Numbers are limited to just 12 people, and you can rest assured that no unwelcome factory or tourist shop visits are planned.

Discover some of China's most spectacular UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites on a full-day VIP tour of the Forbidden City and the Badaling Great Wall Ruins from Beijing. Accompanied by an accomplished guide, catch a rare glimpse of two less public sites in the Forbidden City and explore the Treasure Gallery and Clock Exhibition Hall of the Palace Museum in relative solitude. Then, venture to the atmospheric Ruins of the Great Wall to gain fascinating insight into China's greatest engineering achievement. Feast upon a bounteous feast of Peking duck to conclude this enriching and exclusive experience.