Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City

4.9 (16 reviews) Beijing, China
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Duration9h - 10h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you have more than 10 hours here and don't want to waste time at the airport, this a great Choice. Enjoy priority access to the Great Wall and Forbidden City with a pre-booked ticket, learn about the ancient history, culture and traditions, have a nice local lunch. Pickup and drop-off according to your flight schedule at Beijing International Airport, lunch and entrance fees are inclusive.

Options

Italian and French available

Italian and French speaking tour guides are available. Please kindly make your booking at least 3 days in advance
Pickup included

Spanish,German,Japanese,Korean

Spanish, German,Japanese and Korean speaking tour guides are available. Please ensure to make your booking at least 3 dyas in advance
Pickup included

English and Chinese available

English and Chinese speaking tour guides are available
Pickup included

What's included

  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Cablce car or ski lift with toboggan tickets
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Mutianyu Great Wall
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Begin your Beijing adventure with pickup at the airport according to your flight schedule. In the arrival hall, look for a private guide bearing a sign with your name on it, then transfer to a waiting vehicle with your luggage, which will be kept safe during your tour. 

    Set out for the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, approximately 1.5 hours away by car. Relax in your comfortable private vehicle and listen as your guide fills you in on the history of this site.

    Once you arrive, gaze up at the incredible hilltop battlements. Then, with your pre-booked ticket, travel directly to the gate rather than using the shuttle bus transfer, and enjoy fast-track access.Then choose a cable car or ski lift to the wall itself. Spend the next several hours hiking and exploring on foot. The hiking time depends on your flight arrival and departure time.
  2. The Palace Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Afterward, continue to a local restaurant, taste different varieties of dishes, enjoy a glass of cold beer or soft drinks.

    Then return to Beijing to explore the magnificent Forbidden City. Upon arrival, bypass the long lines and whisk directly inside with your pre-booked entrance ticket. Begin your exploration of the world's largest imperial complex, also one of the best-preserved sites in the world, Once the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is now home to the Palace Museum. 

    Return to the Beijing airport for drop-off in time to catch your flight.

    Please Note: all travelers' names and passport numbers are required. You MUST provide your above info upon booking, in case the tickets are sold out. You MUST have your passport with you for attending this tour.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If you choose to have different language tour guide other than English or Chinese one, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
  • Please provide your flight details
  • If you land at Terminal 1 or 2, your guide will wait 90-minutes after your flight arrive. If Terminal 3, your tour guide will wait 2 hours after your flight arrive. if you can not arrive the meeting point on time please contact your local operator in advance. Otherwise your tour guide and driver will leave, airport pick up will considered as no show
  • If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons,please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
  • Tip: the Forbidden City ticket is not guaranteed. It can be booked 1 week before. If it is sold out, you will do the Jinshan Hill to have a bird view of the Forbidden City and your guide will take you to the place where quite close to it. If not work for you, you will get fully refund.

Cancellation policy

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

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