Beijing Layover Tour: Great Wall & Forbidden City

Maximize your Beijing layover with this 8-hour private tour. Walk the Great Wall at Mutianyu, visit Tiananmen Square, and explore the Forbidden City. Book now!

Duration: 11 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mutianyu Great Wall - Upon arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport or your hotel, the driver and tour guide will be waiting with a sign displaying your name. They will assist with your luggage as you enter the climate-controlled vehicle. The drive to the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Wall, takes approximately an hour….
What's Included
  • Private vehicle
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
  • Lunch (not available for driver with car option)
  • Enclosed Cable car up & down/ Chairlift up & Toboggan down (not for driver only option)
  • Entrance ticket (not available for driver only option)
  • Round way airport transfers
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs
Additional Information

Maximize your Beijing layover and enjoy visa-free entry with this 8-hour private tour of the city’s key attractions. Experience three UNESCO World Heritage sites in a single day. Stroll along the Great Wall at Mutianyu, visit Tiananmen Square, and discover the Forbidden City. The tour includes entrance fees, a personal guide, lunch, and a…

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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Jeromeschaul
May 27, 2026
The Best Way to Discover Beijing’s Icons - I had an excellent experience on this tour and would absolutely recommend it. We visited Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall, and the entire day was very well organized from start to finish. Our guide was perfectly on time and immediately created a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. He was friendly, approachable, and very attentive throughout the whole experience. What I especially appreciated was how many explanations and interesting details he shared along the way. He gave historical background, answered questions openly, and made every place feel much more meaningful than simply walking through it on our own. His open and engaging personality made the tour enjoyable and easy to follow. Another big advantage was the small group size. It never felt crowded or rushed, and everything ran smoothly and efficiently. We had enough time to enjoy each location without feeling stressed. Overall, this was a fantastic experience and a great way to discover these iconic places. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Beijing.
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Struth2795
Apr 29, 2026
This is absolutely incredible experience and a must do! - From the very beginning of booking this tour it has been a 5 star experience. Nancy our tour guide and host was exceptional. Nancy was really a extended member of our family for the day and ensured my two daughters were absolutely included and we were all amazed by her knowledge and experience in all 3 landmarks of the tour. If you’re looking for a private tour this is the one for you! Thanks from the Smiths of Australia
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Damien_h
Apr 23, 2026
Amazing experience! - I had a great tour with Bruce, who was incredibly friendly and provided clear, engaging explanations about the history of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall. I truly enjoyed every moment of this experience!
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Prabhubhushan_k
Apr 22, 2026
We had a wonderful... - We had a wonderful experience with our Viator tour, all thanks to our guide Lucy. She spoke excellent English, which made it very easy for us to understand everything and ask questions along the way. What really stood out was her patience—she took the time to answer all our questions without ever rushing us. Lucy is incredibly knowledgeable about both her job and the history and culture of China. She shared so many interesting insights that made each place we visited even more meaningful. She also ensured we visited all the attractions included in our ticket without any hassle, and everything was well-organized from start to finish. We truly enjoyed the entire experience and would highly recommend Lucy and the Lily Tour Company to anyone planning a tour.
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Chongs776
Mar 29, 2025
Beijing trip - The tour guide -Wendy picked us up at hotel in comfortable car with friendly driver. Our tour guide Wendy was absolutely fantastic ,warm and incredibly knowledgeable with English speaking. The tour was well organized and can smoothly. We feel incredibly fortunate to have Wendy as our guide.😍
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T1003xqclarap
Mar 7, 2024
Wonderful experience - I had such a great time ! I had a 13h stop in Pekin so I wanted to see the most famous monuments of the city and I choose this tour. I do not regret it ! My driver was on time to pick me up at the airport and bring me to my guide Maggie. She was such a wonderful guide and I learnt many things. Also it was snowing all day so we were almost alone on the great wall, so special! I highly recommend this tour and Maggie as a guide.
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Clara_p
Mar 7, 2024
Wonderful experience - Perfect ! I had a 13h wait in Pekin so I wanted to see most of the city in this time. My driver was waiting for me on time as the airport and we went to meet my guide Maggie. I had such a wonderful time with Maggie who is a great guide. It was also snowing for the day so we were almost alone on the great wall ! Such a wonderful experience. I highly recommend it and Maggie as a guide.
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Mike
Jan 11, 2024
The best tour out there - I got picked up by my driver Garry at the airport and Maggie, my tour guide joined right after. Garry was a great driver driving through heavy traffic of Beijing. Very safe and comfortable car. Super clean. Maggie was full of information, both very friendly and welcoming willing to help and provide the best service possible. Maggie and Garry you are rock stars. Strongly recommended.
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Wander47597494776
Dec 24, 2023
One day in Beijing - We had a one-day stopover in Beijing. We took the opportunity to go on a tour with Lily's Beijing Tour . We visited Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. It was a great day with our guide Jeffrey, who gave us lots of information. We also had the opportunity to eat typical Chinese food and have a tea tasting. We'd recommend it 100%.
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Gabriellelf
Jan 21, 2020
Best possible layover in Beijing! - We had a wonderful time with our guide Lena. From the beginning to the end, everything was perfect ; excellent english speaking guide, very well organized and punctual tour. We highly recommend this day trip during a long layover!
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From $48
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).