Private Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City with Cable Car and Meal
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Private Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City with Cable Car and Meal
By Discover Beijing Tours
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Ages 0-90
Duration: 9h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: Chinese, English
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- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Transport by private vehicle
- Lunch
- Entrance fee
- Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
- Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.Pickup details
- Your tour guide will meet you at the arrival hall by holding your name sign
Airport pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.- Capital Airport, Shunyi, Beijing 101300 China
- Beijing Daxing International Airport, GC56+W6C, Daxing District, Beijing, China
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11301P32- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please make sure your trip suites the Visa free policy. 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
- The Great Wall, Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden city layover tour require at least 11 hours
- If flight lands before 14:30, the visit to the Great Wall will or Forbidden City will be secured. Otherwise, you can't make it because the Great Wall at Mutianyu open between 08:30 to 17:30
- Please note: 1st April thru 31st October - Forbidden City stops selling tickets at 16:00, and closes at 17:00
- Please note: 1st November thru 31st March - Forbidden City stops selling tickets at 15:30, and closes at 16:30
- Your guide will wait 90-minutes after your flight arrive, if you can not arrive the meeting point on time please contact your local operator in advance
- Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for getting your Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance)
- Most travelers can participate
- Forbidden city tickets sold out fast, so we are not secure can get tickets, please book this tour in advance to make sure all tickets available.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 11301P32
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- 356lucindam0 contributionsGuide with extensive knowledgeAnson was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide, he explained things clearly and in a memorable way! The small group size was perfect.Written January 16, 2025
- Margaret B0 contributionsAmazing experience at the Forbidden city, definitely need an English speaker tour guide to learn all the history.Tour guide Ansen was awesome. He’s very knowledgeable and was helpful. Thank you for taking photos for us at the best photo stops.Written January 14, 2025
- andreyarty0 contributionsMagic tour with Magic MikeWe had a great tour with Mike! He was really helpful, gave a lot of interesting information - with personal takes that you won’t find online, and chose a route that felt outside of the beaten paths. Highly recommend him as a guide!Written January 14, 2025
- Lukas D0 contributionsFun and entertaining tour thru Tiananmen Square and Forbidden CityMiko was my tour guide for this amazing 4 hour tour. Miko guided us thru the Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. He spoke very good English and was very friendly. He quizzed us and kept us entertained. The tour went by very fast and it was fun. Miko is an awesome and funny guide so if you choose this tour ask for Miko to be your guide. At the end Miko gave us recommendations for what to visit next and also his contact so we can ask him anything about Beijing or any recommendations whenever we need.Written January 14, 2025
- malenac4520 contributionsGreat tour to forbbiden cityAnson was an amazing guide! Loved the tour to Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City, great experience, highly recommended!Written January 13, 2025
- Global567744139070 contributionsA feast for both the senses of sight and tasteOur first stop was the street food stalls hidden deep in the alleys, which were a paradise for food lovers. The steaming hot bean juice, the fragrant noodles with soybean paste, and the snacks whose names I couldn’t name but tasted unforgettable, each of them made me feel the authentic flavor of Beijing.Written January 13, 2025
- DavidM14570 contributionsAmazing guide for an incredible siteTowards the end of our time in China, we had arranged a guided tour of the forbidden City. Wish we had done that for one of the first days! It was truly an amazing experience with guide Kevin, who went out of his way to answer questions, provide an entertaining and informative tour. Rightfully so, a comprehensive tour would take days or weeks of the forbidden City, but Kevin stuck to the most interesting and key parts, making an amazing memory for my children and family. Worth every penny!Written January 13, 2025
- 80santiagov0 contributionsThe best day in Beijing !We had an incredible experience visiting the Forbidden City in Beijing with Mike as our guide. His deep knowledge of history and culture truly brought the place to life, making the visit not only educational but also highly engaging. Mike’s excellent group management ensured that everyone felt included and had their questions answered. He shared fascinating insights and details that we would have otherwise missed, making the tour both informative and enjoyable. His passion for the subject was evident and made the entire experience unforgettable. I highly recommend Mike for anyone looking to explore Beijing with a knowledgeable and personable guide. Thank you, Mike, for an amazing day!Written January 12, 2025
- 993sakinag0 contributionsVery nice and interesting visitVery nice tour with our guide Jay. It was really interesting to learn about Tiananmen square and the forbidden City. Jay is very knowledgeable, and won't hesitate to answer any of your questions, regarding the sites or other attractions in the city. We had about 1h in Tiananmen square and 3h for the forbidden City. The complexe is so big and there's so many things to say about it that it feels like you need more time, but our guide asked at the end if anyone wanted to stay longer (no one did, it was already quite a long visit). It was off peak season so we were a small group, and it was not too crowded. We also went to some nicely isolated places away from the main sites. I recommend đź‘ŤWritten January 12, 2025
- Connector190691481280 contributionsGood englishTheir friendly and engaging personality made it easy to ask questions and feel comfortable throughout the journey. English really good and clear.Written January 11, 2025
- M1566KNlisak0 contributionslucky enough to experience a private night tourThis private night tour not only allowed me to experience the authentic food of Beijing, but also let me appreciate the unique charm of Beijing at night. It was an unforgettable journey and is highly recommended to every traveler who wants to gain a deeper understanding of the beauty of Beijing at night.Written January 11, 2025
- Antonio C0 contributionsWonderful tour guide jayJay was very knowledgeable on the the tour. Was fun to see everything and the history of it all. We went in January, just one thing, wrap up! It was very cold. Thanks again Jay!Written January 11, 2025
- s0kanc0 contributionsAmazing tour, very organised and efficient.Miko, our tour guide was amazing. The tour was really smooth and well organised. Mimi was very informative and interactive. We got to see all that Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square have to offer. We even avoided very long queues by joining a tour group. Highly recommend.Written January 11, 2025
- Departure245737123600 contributionsInteresting experienceVery interesting, the guide is very helpful, many information of forbidden city being explained very well. I recommend this!Written January 11, 2025
- hudaaU5765PR0 contributionsworth it!Jay was a great tour guide. he was very informative! the 4 hours was well spent and we got to learn history and go to different and quieter parts of the forbidden cityWritten January 11, 2025
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Marta Z
2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Albert has been a fantastic guide. We had the chance to visit the most important highlights of the city, avoiding the queue and enjoying the Chinese culture the first of January. As icing on the cake, we ate very good local food prepared by a Chinese family. I would recommend this tour to everyone who wants to have a quick flavour of Beijing.
Written January 2, 2020
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Aleisha W
4 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
We had a stunning day touring the Forbidden City and the Great Wall with Judy and Mr. Jang. The sights were breathtaking, and Judy offered a really clear, friendly, and comprehensive overview of the history and culture around Beijing. Our guides clearly love their country and we feel so lucky for having their support, knowledge and perspectives as we visited. Highlight of the trip!
Written June 11, 2024
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Vanessa W
1 contribution
Jan 2020
This was a great tour. Our tour guide Linda was very knowledgeable and spoke English very well. The lunch was great, with more than enough food. The kids loved the toboggan ride down from the Great Wall. A great way to see the main sights of Beijing in a short timeframe.
Written January 5, 2020
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Yvette_10
Boston, MA27 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Linda was great and made to sure to optimize the most of my time as we visited the Great Wall and the forbidden city. I was traveling alone so I appreciated her taking the time out to allow me to customize what I wanted to do. I chose to take the ski lift up the great wall and the slide back down. Linda showed me the spots along the Great Wall that were the best for photos. She is truly a pro at taking photos and I appreciated being able to get some great shots. We then had lunch and there was plenty of good food. I really enjoyed the lunch. We took our time making through the forbidden city and Linda filled me in on all of the history behind it. We stopped along the way to get a hot beverage and warm up a bit. Overall, I was very happy with my experience and can't thank Linda and the driver enough for making the best of my short visit to China!
Written January 9, 2019
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barryj815
London, UK2 contributions
Dec 2019
If you want this part of the Great Wall almost to yourself, then a winter trip should be on your schedule. Forget all the crowds, this trip gives you a chance to see the magnificence of The Wall. Yes it can be cold, but so what? Our guide Linda provided a calm and knowledgable service - too often guides fill you with a head full of trivia you don’t need. The choice for a lunch which locals use and love was a delight. The traffic in Beijing made the Forbidden City tour a little rushed, but it is unmissable. Thanks again, Linda
Written December 30, 2019
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kstinenguyen08
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Nov 2019 • Couples
We were about 30 minutes late to meet Susan due to the Beijing Airports long line for a VISA but when we met her at Starbucks she was absolutely amazing and was not worried about our late arrival. We headed out to the Great Wall with Susan and our driver (about an hour drive). During our car ride to the Great Wall she talked about China’s history and facts about Beijing, very insightful! She also had water and jackets waiting for us since it was cold out. We made it to the Great Wall and she was able to get us to the entrance without having to take a shuttle and took many pictures for us. We then went to lunch where Susan and the driver ordered many delicious dishes at a local Chinese restaurant. She also talked about a tea she drinks and we were able to stop by a shop to pick up some authentic tea! Lastly, we stopped at the Forbidden City. It was so cool to hear about the history and to see it in person. Thank you Susan for such an amazing experience.
Written December 27, 2019
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Sharon
2 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
When visiting a place it’s always those people you meet that make it even more memorable. Linda was an awesome tour guide. She shared her expertise in each site and was very passionate when providing the history. She was accommodating and considerate to our schedule as we had a quick layover and experienced a slight delay. I’m also most thankful for the extra effort she took in assisting us with capturing photos for our memories and ensured we received them even after the tour. I wish her the very best and am sure those who get lucky with her as their tour guide will gain the awesome customer service experience my friend and I had.
Written December 19, 2019
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Annette
10 contributions
Dec 2019
My friend and I recently went on this tour, December 2019. Our tour guide was Linda. We were late to our tour as the line for the visa application and immigration was super long, we were afraid that we were going to get left. Linda was patiently waiting for us as instructed in the email. Her driver helped with our bags and the car we rode in was very comfortable. Linda was professional and provided so much insight I definitely learned a lot. She even knew all the good places to take pictures at the sites we visited. Linda even used her phone to take our photos as she has a newly updated iPhone that takes better pictures than ours, she took the time to airdrop and email the pictures to us. Definitely keeping in contact with Linda via Whatsapp and highly recommend my friends or anyone in general to book this tour if they have a full day in Beijing
Written December 19, 2019
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Jennifer F
2 contributions
Dec 2019
Lucy was our tour guide and her historical knowledge of the Great Wall and Forbidden City is awesome. Fascinating!
Written December 18, 2019
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Georgia
Strasbourg, France2 contributions
Nov 2019
I was travelling for work and had very limited time for sightseeing in Beijing. This private tour is one of the best options. We started early in the morning with our tour guide Jimmy and the driver waiting for us in the hotel. Had a very comfortable trip to the Great Wall and an interesting tour there. Jimmy was very friendly and knowledgable. He didn't rush us and let us take our time for pictures and strolls. Kudos for his English, which was a real relief! Our lunch in a what seemed to me as a very typical local place in Beijing was real highlight - couldn't have found such a spot by myself or ever order food in English there. Last but not least, we visited Tiananmen square and the Forbidden City, and enjoyed finding out about all the stories that Jimmy told us. All in all, it was exactly what I needed! Highly recommended!
Written December 6, 2019
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Hello,
We have a 20 hour layover and are looking at various tours in beijing. We are wondering if the Forbidden City tour included in this package was a long enough stop. How long did you spend there and were the tickets included in the price? Thank you!
Written March 2, 2019
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