Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City





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Duration
8 hours to 9 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
If you have more than 13 hours layover time in Beijing Don’t stuck your Beijing layover inside the airport; make the best use of your travel time in China and tailor-made a flexible sightseeing tour instead. This private layover tour is customized to your needs and allows you to see the Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square if time permit based on your layover time. Airport pick-up and drop-off services are included. Note: Making such trips possible,your layover time has to be at least 13 hours or longer (between two flights).
What's Included
Included
Airport or Hotel pick up and drop-off
Great Wall entance fee and Shuttle bus ride
Transport by private Air-conditioned vehicle
Warm jackets provided (winter only: November,December,January,February,March)
A Speaking English Tour Guide(Not included if you choose Private Day Tour Without Guide option)
Forbidden City Entrance Tickets
Not included
Meals
Cable car / chairlift and toboggan tickets for Great Wall
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
3 hoursAdmission included
Stop 1
Pick you up in time from Beijing Capital Airport or hotels close to capital airport, or hotels in Beijing city center. . Drive to Mutianyu Great Wall, you can stay at there as long as you like. After that, transfer you to forbidden city.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
You’ll see the epicenter of the Imperial City and the largest ancient palace complex in the world. Follow on a walking tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site, admiring the palatial buildings and cultural relics that date back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Transfer you back to airport or hotel after the tour.
Additional Info
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
23 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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