Top Beijing Layover Tours

Even if you’ve only got a layover in Beijing, check off one of the true wonders of the world on a visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Choose between a private, transport-only transfer and an all-inclusive package with English-speaking guide, local lunch, entrance fees, and tickets to the toboggan and/or the cable car.

Skip the boredom of a long airport layover and take a round-trip visit to the Mutianyu Great Wall. After your arrival in Beijing, meet up with your private driver at the airport. Relax in comfortable private transportation to the wall, where you enjoy complimentary entrance. There’s no need to pack an extra coat for the excursion, as extras are available upon request.

While on layover at Beijing Capital International Airport, let a personal guide show you the highlights around Beijing. Spend time exploring the UNESCO-listed Great Wall of China at Mutianyu and the Forbidden City. You'll also visit Tiananmen Square and eat a Chinese lunch. Round-trip airport transport by private vehicle is included on this full-day tour.

Make the most of your short time in China with this trip departing direct from Beijing Capital International Airport. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is quieter. Stretch your legs after a long flight with a walk up to the wall, or save your energy for hiking on the wall itself and take a cable car. Return to Beijing in time for your next flight.

Visit the Great Wall on this tour from Beijing with a private driver. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less crowded section. Explore independently and hike along the wall to see its many panoramic views at your own pace. Optional extras include a cable car ride and toboggan ride. Customize the start time of this private tour to suit your schedule.

With just a few hours in Beijing, it's easy to explore the city, but miss the the region's top attraction—the Great Wall. On this private tour designed to maximize your limited time, enjoy easy transportation directly to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. Head up to the top and hike along its ancient, 2.1 mile (3.4 kilometer) expanse. After taking in the stunning views, ride a toboggan back down—at your own expense—and hop in your car to be whisked back to the city.

If you have a layover in Beijing, use your time to see the city's highlights on this private tour. Hit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall in a full day, maximizing your time by traveling in a private vehicle. Pickup and drop-off according to your flight schedule at Beijing International Airport, lunch included.

Explore the glory of the Great Wall—even if pressed for time. Enjoy the comfort of a personalized Beijing airport pick-up by an English-speaking guide, and travel to the authentically restored Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Guests have the opportunity to step back in time and walk the Great Wall, after which they return to Beijing Airport to continue their adventures.

Make the most of a long layover—don’t sit in the airport, go sightseeing instead. Several awe-inspiring locations are within a short drive of Beijing. On this customized tour, a private driver picks you up and drives you to sites like Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square. If there is something else you’d like to see or do instead, it can be arranged.

Travel at your own pace without worrying about getting lost on this private transport package. Visit the Mutianyu stretch of the Great Wall, one of the world’s true wonders, at a time and a speed that suits you. Besides a dedicated private driver, enjoy water, snacks, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi as you journey.

Don’t let your evening flight get in the way of you exploring some of Beijing’s iconic landmarks on this full-day layover tour. Drive from your Beijing International Airport terminal direct to the restored Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, with a private driver, private vehicle and terminal pick-up all included. Hike up the Wall and marvel at the scenic views, then head to the Forbidden City for an afternoon among the grand buildings, courtyards, and gardens.

Ideal for those looking to explore the Great Wall on their own, this taxi service option includes roundtrip transportation from the airport or your hotel to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. There, you’ll have time to hike the wall on your own or take a cable car ride (for an additional fee).

This is an easy way to see Great Wall from airport with reasonable price. You don't have to take a long line to wait at taxi stand, but you will find your driver with holding your name sign outside baggage claim. Your driver will be very helpful for ticket purchase (at your own cost). We guarante no tourist trap along the trip and you will back at airport on time for the connected flight. All vehicles are clean and comfortable with A/C.

Take advantage of a long layover at the Beijing airport and spend the time visiting the Great Wall on this half-day tour. Get picked up at the airport or a nearby hotel and head to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall to explore. This area features a cable car, chairlift, and a popular toboggan ride.

Enjoy the flexibility of a private driver/guide on this tour of the Mutianyu Great Wall, a popular stretch that’s less crowded than Badaling. Savor sweeping views across the hills as you hike on this UNESCO World Heritage site—or choose to ride the cable car or toboggan. Tour includes round-trip transportation from your accommodation, the train station, or even the airport.

Being such a densely populated city, it can be difficult to beat the crowds in Beijing. This Forbidden City admission ticket is the perfect way to ensure you have a stress-free visit with no waiting around. Your pre-booked entry can be accessed by using your passport near the main entrance, close to Tiananmen Gate. You’ll then have the freedom to walk around the palace complex and admire pagodas and beautiful architecture.

Explore the Great Wall of China on your own with transportation provided from Beijing. Enjoy ample time to walk around the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, one of the New7Wonders of the World. At this location, you can take a cable car up and down from the ramparts, or even enjoy a fun downhill ride on a toboggan (own expense). Discover the different guard towers and decorative elements of the Great Wall and get fantastic photo ops as well.

A Beijing layover doesn’t have to mean hours stuck in the airport. If you have at least 10 hours between flights, check off not one but two UNESCO World Heritage sites on this private guided tour. Skip the long lines at Mutianyu Great Wall, tuck into a dumpling lunch, then enjoy priority access to the Forbidden City before returning to the airport for your onward flight.

Make the most of your Beijing layover with a visit to the Forbidden City and the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China. Your guide will pick you up at the airport and take you out to the Great Wall, where you'll have plenty of time to wander the ramparts before continuing to the Forbidden City and the adjacent Tiananmen Square.

Avoid any long lines or printing problems with paperless skip-the-line entry to Beijing’s UNESCO-listed Forbidden City. Simply book in advance, stroll straight to check in, then show your passport to ensure hassle-free admission directly into the ancient complex and enjoy plenty of time to browse the site’s major attractions, including the Gate of Divine Prowess, Dragon Throne, and Palace Museum.

Rather than spending your Beijing layover stuck in the airport, get out and see the city on a tour designed specifically for time-pressed travelers. This stress-free service transports you to the Great Wall at Mutianyu, a less-crowded section of the wall, and includes a choice of round-trip rides on the ski lift or toboggan. Plus, this private tour can be customized according to how much time you have in Beijing.

Tour the deep history of Beijing’s Forbidden City’s palace complex. Your English speaking guide will take your group through the West, East, and Central line, examining all the distinctive features like the Royal Garden and Meridian Gate. This architectural masterpiece is one not to be missed on a tour to Beijing, and this tour makes it stress free and enlightening.

See three of the top attractions in and around Beijing with a guide on this full-day private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off is included, as well as entrance fees, lunch, and a ticket for the round-trip cable car or toboggan ride at the Great Wall.

See the Chinese imperial palace used from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty up close on this private, 4-hour tour of the Forbidden City, including special skip-the-line access. Along the way, you’ll also get to see Tiananmen Square and Jinshan Park. Please be aware that this tour doesn’t include transportation to and from the attractions, but your private guide can help you get a taxi or other form of transport (own expense).