if i wanted to visit the forbidden city and everything it has to offer including a tour guide, how much would it cost?

Hi, the entrance fee is as follows:
April 1st – October 31st : 60RMB
November 1st – March 31st : 40RMB

To the Treasure Gallery (Zhenbao guan, where the Stone Drum Gallery is also located) and to the Hall of Clocks (Zhongbiao guan), you need to pay additional 10RMB!

You can rent an audio guide machine for visiting, it costs CNY40. If you wish to have a tour guide, you can also hire on the spot. To serve you only, they charge CNY250 for all!