Tour explanations were very succinct and to the point. Enough information to cover the basic functions of the main buildings and the history of the last emperor. The three hours flew by, and we had a short break in the middle. The tour covered the main sections of the forbidden city, with the option to explore more portions after the tour ended. You also have the choice to leave the tour at any point if need be, but I thought they did an excellent job. They have multiple tour groups that leave at different slots, so if you’re late (like me) they have fall back groups. Be prepared for crowds!