Beijing Layover Small Group Tour to Great Wall & Forbidden City (7AM-3PM) provided by Beijing Layover Tour
Beijing Layover Small Group Tour to Great Wall & Forbidden City (7AM-3PM)
Beijing Layover Small Group Tour to Great Wall & Forbidden City (7AM-3PM)
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Duration:
8h
Group size:
15
Wheelchair accessible
Ticket type:
Mobile
Free cancellation
- Duration:8h
- Group size:15
- Wheelchair accessible
- Ticket type:Mobile
- Free cancellation
About
Know before you go
- Duration: 8h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Available languages
Chinese, English, Chinese
What to expect
Know before you go
- Duration: 8h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Available languages
Chinese, English, Chinese
Cancellation policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What to expect
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Important information
Inclusions
- A licensed English-speaking tour guide and a professional driver with air-conditioning vehicle.
- Free-bottled mineral water.
- Service charge & government taxes.
- China life tourist accident/casualty insurance.
- Entrance tickets to the Great Wall and Forbidden City.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Exclusions
- Personal expenses.
- Cable cars/toboggan at Great Wall.
- Gratuities, tips to guides or drivers.
Duration
8h
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3 Arrival Hall Starbucks Coffee (right beside the international exit B)
- Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi District, Beijing, China Beijing Airport Terminal 3 Arrival Hall Starbucks Coffee (right beside the international exit B)
- Airports:
- Capital Airport, Shunyi, Beijing 101300 China
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- This tour is suitable for your arrival at Beijing airport at Beijing time before 5AM and departs at 5PM Beijing time or later.
- The pick-up address is Starbucks coffee shop at terminal 3 arrival hall (beside the international exit B). If your flight arrive at terminal 1 or 2, please take the airport shuttle bus to terminal 3. But we can transfer you to terminal 1 or 2 to catch your next flight after the tour.
- If you stay in a hotel, please go to the pick-up address on your own.
- The tour duration is fixed, if you would like to stay longer or shorter time at Great Wall. Please choose our private tour.
- If you did not show up on time at the meeting point at 7am, we will go on with our tour.
- Countries qualified for the 144-hour Visa-free Transit in Beijing Capital International Airport: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Macedonia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Republic of Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States.
- The 144-hour Visa-free Transit only applies to passengers who transit through Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing. The destination and place of departure cannot be the same.(e.g Auckland – Beijing – Auckland)
- We don’t take any responsibility if you are not able to get visa-free and get out of airport for some reasons.
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Inclusions
- A licensed English-speaking tour guide and a professional driver with air-conditioning vehicle.
- Free-bottled mineral water.
- Service charge & government taxes.
- China life tourist accident/casualty insurance.
- Entrance tickets to the Great Wall and Forbidden City.
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Exclusions
- Personal expenses.
- Cable cars/toboggan at Great Wall.
- Gratuities, tips to guides or drivers.
Departure details
- Traveler pickup is offered.
- Beijing Capital Airport Terminal 3 Arrival Hall Starbucks Coffee (right beside the international exit B)
- Beijing Capital International Airport, Shunyi District, Beijing, China Beijing Airport Terminal 3 Arrival Hall Starbucks Coffee (right beside the international exit B)
- Airports:
- Capital Airport, Shunyi, Beijing 101300 China
Duration
8h
Return details
- Returns to original departure point
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- This tour is suitable for your arrival at Beijing airport at Beijing time before 5AM and departs at 5PM Beijing time or later.
- The pick-up address is Starbucks coffee shop at terminal 3 arrival hall (beside the international exit B). If your flight arrive at terminal 1 or 2, please take the airport shuttle bus to terminal 3. But we can transfer you to terminal 1 or 2 to catch your next flight after the tour.
- If you stay in a hotel, please go to the pick-up address on your own.
- The tour duration is fixed, if you would like to stay longer or shorter time at Great Wall. Please choose our private tour.
- If you did not show up on time at the meeting point at 7am, we will go on with our tour.
- Countries qualified for the 144-hour Visa-free Transit in Beijing Capital International Airport: Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Belgium, Belarus, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Macedonia, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Republic of Montenegro, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Serbia, United Arab Emirates, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States.
- The 144-hour Visa-free Transit only applies to passengers who transit through Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing. The destination and place of departure cannot be the same.(e.g Auckland – Beijing – Auckland)
- We don’t take any responsibility if you are not able to get visa-free and get out of airport for some reasons.
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Aditi707036
1 contribution
Jan 2020 • Friends
We had 13 hrs layover in the Beijing and did the great wall and forbidden city tour. Herbie was our guide for the day and he made sure we had an amazing experience.
The entire tour was well organized and timed. Herbie was very knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited. He took really good pictures for us, apart from being an amazing guide, he is a really good photographer!!
Herbie also sure we had good food for lunch even though we are vegetarian. Overall it was an amazing experience and highly recommended.
The entire tour was well organized and timed. Herbie was very knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited. He took really good pictures for us, apart from being an amazing guide, he is a really good photographer!!
Herbie also sure we had good food for lunch even though we are vegetarian. Overall it was an amazing experience and highly recommended.
Written January 15, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Yefer Cheng
6 contributions
This is the best tour ever, hands down!! Ask for Tony and you will understand the concept of family, he is the best!! Tony, my husband and I love you!! Thank you for everything, for helping me take amazing pictures, for translating everything, for your patience, for the little things ♡♡♡ our driver was amazing as well, best team, we will call you every time we visit Beijng🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️❤
Written October 13, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
mexmara
Hong Kong, China10 contributions
Nov 2019
Alice was our guide and was wonderful. She was informative, kind, thoughtful and welcoming. We were first at the Wall and there was no one there, it was wonderful! She new just where the best photo ops were everywhere we went. She also took pictures on her phone and later emailed them to me. My husband and I felt completely taken care of and loved every min. of our time with Alice during our 15 hour layover. The car was clean and well kept, there was water for us and the driver was fabulous. It was a memorable day! Best way to spend your long layover in Beijing!
Written November 22, 2019
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Joe
3 contributions
Jun 2019 • Friends
I had a wonderful time joining this tour last June 7, 2019. Our tour guide, Lisa, is fantastic. She is fun to be with, not to mention that she is very knowledgeable of the history of every place we visit, from the Great Wall to Tian amen Square and Forbidden City. She make sure that each one of us in the group tour are comfortable and had a wonderful time. Thank you Lisa for the kind and wonderful hospitality.
Written June 11, 2019
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Ziza D
Houston, TX10 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
My friends & I took advantage of long layover and had the pleasure of meeting Herbie. He was very informative and made sure we had a GREAT time. He was funny and has great photography skills. Thank you Herbie!!
Written April 8, 2019
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DanielleInCT
Newington, CT57 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
In a short amount of time we were able to see the great Wall (must go down the slide), the forbidden city, Tiananmen Square, and try a quick authentic bite of food! Herbie was very kind, and always making sure we got in some photos to keep our memories! He gave us overviews of history and a great way to use up our layover time !
Written January 10, 2020
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Watson
2 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
We had a 12 hour layover on our way to Phuket and I had a friend named Phil Calvert, telling me about the amazing layover tours you can do in China. I read up about this one and no wonder why it has 5 stars. Lisa did a great job taking us to the best photo op spot for the wall and she was present but also gave us space to marvel at the wall ourselves and take photos. She was patient throughout the trip and she provided a great history lesson not only on the Wall, but China in itself. The Forbidden City was extremely cool as well and she will give you a brief history lesson walking through Tiananmen Square on your way to the wall. The food at the Wall is average, but their hot tea is top notch! Definitely grab Starbucks where you will meet Lisa,
Written November 28, 2019
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Val H
13 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
This tour was worth every penny! My teenage son and I had a great experience on this layover tour, from the moment we made our booking with Dan to the moment we met our tour guide Sandy and our driver Mr. Fung at our hotel. Everything went smoothly, and exactly how it was planned. We were worried about making it back to the airport on time for our flight but that was not a problem at all. Very informative trip, Sandy was really awesome at explaining everything (in fluent English). The ride was comfortable and we even had time to grab a bite despite the very tight schedule we opted for (just make sure to take the chairlift up to the Great Wall, it’s an additional CNY120/ person that will save you some time and energy). Amazing experience, highly recommend this tour!!!
Written November 22, 2019
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Cos_lopez
Houston, TX3 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
Herbie was excellent! He helps you take perfect pictures! He knows the perfect picture spots! We even got a chance to get some authentic Peking Duck!
Written July 7, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Flas F
1 contribution
May 2019 • Family
We had lisa as our tour guide for our 2 Layover tour in Beijing! On both occasions, she did an amazing job! She served as our official translator, tour guide and photographer! She provided us with brief history of all the places we went to! Very informative! She took us to authentic Chinese restaurants for lunch! She’s always on time and accommodated all our requests! Also, this tour company gave us a very detailed instructions on how we can get a visa free permit and where to go after up to our meeting place. I highly recommend this company and Lisa as tour guide! Thanks for letting us experience Beijing without any hassle and stress at all!!
Written May 21, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
David C
Japan2 contributions
I would love to take a tour from you guys on August 30th it's just me any chance there might be room for me for that day?
Wendy_Zhangy
7 contributions
Hi, Our group tours are not available for Aug. 30, 2019 yet. Please check with us around Aug. 25, 2019. Or you can book a private tour first. Thank you!
Ken K
Lerberget, Sweden4 contributions
Hello, we are comming 05.20 to Bejing airport and leaving again 19.45. Is this tour possible for us?
Sincerly Ken
Wendy_Zhangy
7 contributions
Hi Ken,
According to your arrival time, if you cannot meet our guide at 7am. We will go with our tour. To make sure that you will not lose your money and have time take the tour, we recommend you to book our another group tour (9am-5pm). We will transfer you back to airport at 5pm. You will have plenty of time to catch your next flight. Since you do not need recheck in the flight and luggage. You would already have the boarding card for the flight depart at 19:45.
Thank you!
David C
Japan2 contributions
Hello my flight would get to airport 4:10 am and leave 5:10 PM would I be able to attend this tour and get back in time?
Wendy_Zhangy
7 contributions
Hello Sir,
Yes, you will have enough time to do this tour. We will transfer you back to airport at 3pm. That is enough to catch your flight, because you do not check-in the flight again in Beijing. You will have the boarding card for the next flight before you landing Beijing.
Hi, my husband and I land at 5am on March 16the and fly out at 3:20pm the same day. We would love to partake in your tour, but fear 20 min is not enough time between the end of our tour and our flight time. Could we possibly spend less time at one or both locations to get back to the airport by 2-230?
Wendy_Zhangy
7 contributions
Hi Cynthia,
This is a group tour, the tour itinerary and time frame is fixed. We suggest you book a private tour. Please email us at contact(@)beijingtoursguide(.)com (please remove the brackets when you sending the email). We will give you the tour details.
Mitali Shah
3 contributions
Hello, our flight arrives at 5:30 am. Will we be able to join the small group tour that starts at 7 am? Also, any affects of winter on tour timings?
Wendy_Zhangy
7 contributions
Hi, We do not think you can meet our guide at 7am. We suggest you book another tour that starts at 9am if you departure Beijing flight after 7pm.
Angela G
New York City, NY
Hi There, I'm a solo traveler is there a change I can still do the tour?
Wendy_Zhangy
7 contributions
Hello, What is your tour date and flights details?
mailychule
San Jose, CA
Hi there, our flight arrives from BKK at 6:30am. Given the time to disembark the plane and walk to the meetup location (Starbucks at the International terminal), would you be able to wait for us (2 adults) to join this tour on Wednesday, January 9, 2019?
Wendy_Zhangy
7 contributions
Yes, you can join the group tour (9AM-5PM). Thank you!
nellealz
San Diego, CA1 contribution
Hello, our flight arrives at 5:30 am. Will we be able to join the small group tour that starts at 7 am?
What would you like to know about this attraction? How many packages you have? What are the tours?
I plan to have a layover in beijin from US to Japan in march arriving Friday mar15 leaving mar 17 both in the afternoon, can someone from this tour pick me up and arrange a cheap hotel as well as find me a suitable tour for 2 days? I will also be having a layover going back to US from Japan in Beijing. Any suggestion where else to go? Also I want to make sure I am within 72 hr transit visa free.
thanks
Bianca
6 contributions
Not sure if they can arrange a cheap hotel for you but you can try. In their website they have a variety of itineraries to choose from. Great Wall of China, Forbidden City and Summer Palace is highly recommended. Hutong area is also a must see, to get a glimpse of how living in Beijing is in the old days (if you're into that) Don't leave Beijing without trying Peking duck and tea (hot or cold), you can ask your tour guide for that. They will take you to a good restaurant. Be sure to understand the instructions on how to get off the airport and on how to get to the transit visa desk. Ask as much as you can if the instructions are not clear to you. But they should send you a thorough how-to-guide for that. The airport staff are helpful too, I printed out my itinerary just to be sure and showed it to them everytime I wasn't sure if I was heading to the right direction. Goodluck.
Hoofer1974
Raleigh, North Carolina13 contributions
Are there afternoon tours since we arrive 2:30 PM?
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00The best tours in Beijing
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00Great company
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00Awesome tour, no lines, no worries
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00Perfect Layover Tour with Alice
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