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Tours/Beijing/Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City

Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City

5.0(24)Beijing8–9 hours
VIATOR5.0(3)TRIPADVISOR5.0(21)
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
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Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City

At a glance

Duration
8–9 hours
Price from
$120 / person
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 24 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Private
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Hotel pickup
Available
Confirmation
Instant

Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Beijing

Description

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).

Tour Options

Private Day Tour Without Guide
  • This option is for the private car with speaking a littlle English driver service, no tour guide included. Pickup included
Private Layover Day Tour
  • This is a private day tour, licensed tour guide is included. Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included180 min

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.

Admission included120 min

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.

Highlights

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

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

Pickup Locations & Times

1. It normally take about 1.5 hours to get out of airport, so please select the suitable pick up time base on your flight arrival time accordingly. 2. You will be picked up from Beijing capital airport (outside baggage claim), or hotels close to capital airport, or hotels in Beijing city center.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long does this tour take?

Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City lasts about 8–9 hours. The itinerary has 2 stops.

How much does this tour cost?

Prices start at $120 per person for this Beijing experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

Can I cancel this tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup is offered. 1. It normally take about 1.5 hours to get out of airport, so please select the suitable pick up time base on your flight arrival time accordingly. 2. You will be picked up from Beijing capital airport (outside baggage claim), or hotels close to capital airport, or hotels in Beijing city center. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyDyDfzp16wK2UV7Fn1cBZBY=.

What languages is this tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is this tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 24 verified reviews; it is run by Jenny's Guide & Driver Service. Most-mentioned highlights: Airport or Hotel pick up and drop-off; Great Wall entance fee and Shuttle bus ride; Transport by private Air-conditioned vehicle.

Reviews(24)

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Raedene_D
August 27, 2026
The best Beijing layover

Tired and with little sleep on a long Beijing layover, Jim picked us up from the airport and took care of our every need. Super informative, took us to all the best photo spots, brought us different local foods. Excellent, super friendly guide.

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Michael O
February 8, 2026
What a great day, service and driver Mr Guo)

A really great tour that I can fully recommend. We visited the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Mr. Guo was our driver and he was super friendly, very reliable, and stayed with me the whole day. He explained everything clearly, told me exactly where to meet, and was always on time. I never had to wait at all. What I liked most was the flexibility. I could decide my own schedule and stay as long as I wanted at each place, without any stress or rushing. It made the whole day very relaxed. The car was comfortable and clean. There were drinks, fruit, and even a charging cable already plugged in so I could charge my phone anytime. You could really tell that everything was well thought out. Communication was very easy from the start. I got a WhatsApp message right after booking and all details were clarified in advance. When I came out with my luggage, Mr. Guo was already waiting for me. As a nice extra, after the main tour we stopped at a shopping mall so I could buy new electronic devices and power banks that had been taken from me when I arrived in China. That was a great service and not something you can take for granted. I usually have quite high expectations, but this tour exceeded them. An amazing day with a very kind person. Highly recommended.

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marconD6207MP
December 14, 2025
Mister Guo the number one

I was with Mister Guo, who was very kind and took us to all the indicated places. We laughed, and he took many photos of us at the Great Wall of China. Highly recommended

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Traveler53632028945
November 10, 2025
Cool Wall Experience

Private bus tour with Jack, very nice, tells you a little about the history of the wall. We have gone up in a chairlift and down in a slide, the last best.

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H1108XFhugov
May 24, 2025
Excellent tour with Mr. Guo

It is the perfect tour for a long stopover in Beijing, we take 100% of the time visiting the square, the forbidden city and the great Chinese wall. Our guide Mr. Guo is excellent, welcomed us, accompanied and explained super well at all times, we congratulate him and thank him for his excellent attention.

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W3504ICkathryng
January 4, 2025
Time well spent on stopover

Hi. We had a fantastic day, our driver was amazing! Kind, great sense of humour. Loved the bananas and plenty of water. Sorted our tickets, Took us through and up to the top of the wall, took photos and then left us to explore. Clear on times and information. Helped with ordering lunch, guided us round Tianenmen square, took is into the Forbidden city past all the queues and showed us the map and where to meet. Always at meeting place before us, really felt looked after

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407lesthera
October 22, 2024
Great tour and amazing driver

The best tour you can take in Beijing. The driver (Jim) is the best companion you can have to travel around the city. Highly recommended! 👍🏽

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Pauline Z
October 6, 2024
Great trip with our great driver Mr Guo!

We had an amazing trip with our driver Mr Guo. He greeted us on time in our hotel lobby with fresh water and bananas. We drove straight to the wall and were one of the first ones up (pick up: 6:30am). He showed us around and drove us to the square, walked with us along to give us more information about the buildings and in general made our trip perfect! Thank you so much for the great day and we would definitely recommend a tour with our driver Mr Guo

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nkatekok
September 16, 2024
My Great Experience

We had an awesome day and Jack was extremely helpful and friendly. He also gave us good guidance on what to do and the best routes. Jack was very patient and was able to answer our questions about Beijing. Thank you for the fantastic service.

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K5298DHrobertm
September 15, 2024
Makes sure to book a private Guide and Driver service if visiting the Great Wall of China.

What a eye opening trip. My business partner and I enjoyed visiting the Great Wall as our driver services was more than impeccable.our driver Jack was well versed about how to navigate and get the best out the experience. Not only was Jack able to make the language barrier easy by giving us information about the Great Wall in English but he was a patient guide going beyond his call of duty. We thoroughly enjoyed stopping along the small towns where we received an authentic experience and interacting with local retail stores including many photo opportunities. I strongly recommend Jenny’s Guide and Driver service if you want to avoid the difficult public bus services. One of the easiest and most enjoyable experiences. Thanks Jack🍾👌🏽

$120/ person
5.0(24)
Duration8–9 hours
LanguagesEN
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
Travellers1–15 pax
ConfirmationInstant
OperatorJenny's Guide & Driver Service
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