Private Tour
Discover Beijing: Tiananmen Square Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the historic and bustling heart of Beijing at your own pace with our self-guided audio tour around Tiananmen Square. This tour does not include admission fees or involve a physical guide.
Discover Beijing's rich history and iconic landmarks as you visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the National Museum of China. Our audio guide provides insights into the city’s architecture, significant events, and notable figures.
Download the Citywalksz APP, put on your headphones, open the map that comes with your download, and start your journey.
The tour takes about two hours, but you can pause anytime to shop, eat, or enjoy the sights. Perfect for tourists looking to experience Beijing on foot, this tour offers flexibility and deep insights into the city’s past and present.
Things to note before booking:
1. No admission fees or physical guide included.
2. Available only in English.
3. Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Advisable to wear: comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen
Please note this is an audio tour only, no physical guide will accompany you
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The tour will take approximately two hours depending on your pace. Just pause the audio guide whenever you fancy spending longer at a sight, grabbing a bite to eat or doing some shopping along the way. Make your way to the Monument of the People's Heroes to begin your tour. There are many great sights to see in Tiananmen Square. Here are just a few. Highlight One: The collection of the National Museum of China numbers more than a million and features many precious and rare artefacts not to be found in museums anywhere else in China or the rest of the world. HIghlight Two: The highly unusual China Numismatic Museum is devoted to Chinese currency, from ancient times to present day. Highlight Three: The Great Hall of the People, the seat of government in China, was built in ten months in 1959 by brigades of volunteer workers. Highlight Four: The breathtaking Forbidden City is the heart of Beijing and a marvel of ancient China. This is just a taste of what you’ll experience on this tour but there are plenty more attractions to be seen and stories to be heard along the way. Your tour concludes at the Forbidden City. It is highly advisable to get to the square early.
What‘s Included
Audio files and GPS map
Self-Paced
Admission Fees
Food/Drink
Transportation
Audio Device
Options
Discover Beijing: Tiananmen Square Self-Guided Audio Tour
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The link didn’t work and the description of the tour was misleading
Francesca P,,Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00The link provided for the audio tour didn’t work and the description was misleading because it included a time and a place as id we should be there at that precise time
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