Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City: Private Guided Layover Tour with Visa-Free Permit

Experience the best of Beijing on a private guided layover tour. Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City with a professional English-speaking guide and enjoy hassle-free transportation and visa-free permit assistance.

Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mutianyu Great Wall - Pick you up from airport or your hotel in time by our private tour guide and driver. Transfer you to Mutianyu Great Wall, you can stay at there as long as you like. Then go to the Forbidden City.
  • Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Visit Tiananmen Square, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time. And then go…
What's Included
  • Admission to Great Wall and Forbidden City included.
  • Comprehensive tourist insurance covered.
  • Licensed English-speaking guide and professional driver provided.
  • Warm coats supplied during winter season.
  • Complimentary bottled water.
What's Not Included
  • Cable cars/toboggan at Great Wall.
  • Gratuities, tips to guides or drivers.
  • Meals. We can take you to have lunch if you have time, please pay the meal cost on your own.
Additional Information

Whether you’re at Beijing Capital Airport or at your hotel, we can arrange for your pickup. We’ll help you secure your Visa-free permit every step of the way, and ensure your timely return to the airport. Our service includes a licensed car complete with a professional driver, as well as an expert English speaking tour guide - both dedicated to your…

Location
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ryan_and_charlotte
Sep 20, 2024
Dream day of the highlights of Beijing - We had a fantastic tour with Lisa. From start to finish, the service from Beijing Layover Tours was smooth, very responsive and helpful. Specific instructions for attaining the short stay tourist visa on arrival were provided and we had no issues meeting our guide, Lisa, in the airport. What followed was a seamless transfer to the Great Wall with ample time to explore and Lisa took excellent pictures of us. After the wall we drove to the forbidden city where we were again guided around by Lisa. After checking traffic for our return to the airport Lisa was satisfied we even had time to squeeze in a local lunch and we managed to try some Peking duck all the while without stress of making it back for our onward flight. Can’t thank Lisa and the team enough for brilliant day and incredible memories made. Don’t hesitate to contact this company if you have a layover in Beijing!
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Climber65210
Sep 6, 2024
Best experience, thank you Lisa! - I visited Great Wall Mutianyu and Forbidden City with Beijing Layover Tour on September 5, 2024 and I had the best tourist experience. The company rescheduled my trip a day earlier at no additional cost. I highly recommend this company in special my knowledgeable guide Lisa. Lisa arranged my trip perfectly, in addition she speak English fluently. Thank you Lisa for your great work and my pleasant experience. Tudor
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Paulmt4057nf
Sep 2, 2024
Highly recommended. - We contacted Beijing Layover tours to fill a 14 hour window. Once Daniel had our flight times and a list of things/places we wanted to see, he gave us some suitable options and we chose the Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall. Our guide for the day (Nina) met us in the airport and took us to the private car. The day was well planned and relaxed. Nina was fantastic, with great knowledge and information given throughout the day. Guiding us through the Forbidden City with wonderful history; then to Mutianyu and up the chair lift to the top. After viewing & walking along we then chose the toboggan route down (great fun). Overall, we had a superb day and taken back to the airport with plenty of time to spare. Luggage & bags can be left in the airport for approx £4 per item which allowed us to travel light. We would highly recommend this, so you can make the most of your visit.
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Robertarg1627xe
Sep 2, 2024
Great tour! Very good Henri! - Perfect choice for a day tour, Guide Henri was great, he explained the historical and cultural aspects of the Great Wall, Tiananmen and the Forbidden City! Really a beautiful tour, great driver!
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109olimpiac
Aug 6, 2024
The best way to stop in Beijing - We stopped in Beijing for 15h and having contracted the tour with Beijing Layover Tours was the best decision. At all times, they have been attentive and have resolved our doubts kindly and quickly. Once we arrived, the departure instructions from the airport were clear, and there she was, Herbie waiting for us. The tour with him has gone great, we have visited and eaten at the Wall and then go to the Forbidden City. Herbie has incredible knowledge, is super friendly and maintains the energy of the group at all times. We have arrived with enough time at the airport, and everything has been on wheels! Thank you so much!!!
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Asani
Aug 2, 2024
Great Tour and Photography Magic - Herbie and the driver were absolutely fantastic! Herbie is a magician with photography, I don’t know how he did it, but the photos he took were flattering and make it look like we were the only ones at these amazing places. He was very understanding and accomodating when we struggled with the heat, allowing us to see things we otherwise couldn’t due to our red-headed affliction. He picked us up and dropped us off on time allowing us to catch our connecting flight which was fantastic. Thank you!
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Teresamb1035fd
Jun 19, 2024
Amazing - We had a layover in Peking so we booked the private tour to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Herbie was our tour guide and he was great. He waited at the Airport and brought us back to the right terminal after the tour. At the Forbidden City and the Great Wall he gave us so many information and explained everything. He also knew good places to take pictures, so that we have many beautiful memories. We highly recommend the tour and also Herbie as a tour Guide.
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Gavinb860
May 27, 2024
Just the best experience - Throughly recommend this tour, Herbie and his driver personally guided us through the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Herbie made it a fun day and you won't be disappointed if you take this tour. Way better than a multi person bus tour!!
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Giodeci
May 10, 2024
One of the most beautiful experiences of my life - They picked me up at the hotel, amazing car trip, professional guide with perfect English. He explained a lot to me about the history of China and the wall. We ate in a typical restaurant and then visited the beautiful Forbidden City and immediately after Tienamen Square. I recommend the tour to everyone because it is worth every penny.
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Justin_b
May 8, 2024
Perfect Layover Tour - The tour was perfect for my 15 hour Layover in Beijing. The pickup and drop off at the airport worked perfectly so i had more than enough time to catch my next flight. The tour guide was very friendly and knew a lot about the city and the Great Wall. I would recommend this tour to everyone who has at least a 12 hour layover and wants to make the most out of their time.
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