Private Layover Tour of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City

Beijing, China
Duration6h - 7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

While having a layover in Beijing, hop off the plane and take a quick tour of the must-see sights in the capital city. This is an exclusively customized tour for layover time of approx. 8 - 10 hours. With convenient round trip airport transfer, follow a knowledgeable tour guide to explore the solemn Tiananmen Square and the royal Forbidden City.

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Airport pickup & drop-off
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Fuel surcharge and tax
  • Entrance fee
  • Licensed professional driver
  • Any meal
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Tiananmen Square
    2h
    Local friendly tour guide and experienced driver will pick you up from Beijing Capital International Airport based on your given flight details. The guide will hold a sign with your name written on while waiting at the customer’s exit, you can easily find your dedicated tour guide.

    Upon meeting on the spot, drive straight from Beijing Airport to Beijing city (Approx. 1 hour driving). Here you will visit the Beijing highlights of Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. Walk along Tiananmen Square, you will see the China's parliament building - Great Hall of the People on the west, Monument to People's Heroes and Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao on the south.
  2. The Palace Museum
    3h · Admission ticket included
    Pass through the Tiananmen Tower under the immense portrait of Mao Zedong, walk into the Forbidden City to explore the Imperial Palace. You have the option to stop at most sites for photo taking, the local professional tour guide will provide detailed commentary of each place.

    After that, enjoy private transfer back to Beijing airport to catch your flight, and your memorable layover tour concludes here.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup from Beijing Capital International Airport, please provide your flight information while booking

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Tour guide will hold a sign with your name and wait for you at the exit
  • It usually takes more than an hour to exit the airport and go through customs
  • Basically you are required to be back to the airport 2-3 hours prior to your departing flight
  • Please make sure you have enough layover time to take the tour, basically around 8-10 hours

Cancellation policy

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