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15 Best Beijing Layover Tours

These tours are built for layovers, timed to airport pickups and hard flight deadlines. Capital Airport sits roughly an hour from the Great Wall at Mutianyu, so even an eight-hour window works. Check China’s visa-free transit rules for your passport before you book.

1.Beijing Layover Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Tour

Yearning for adventure amidst your layover in Beijing? Uncover the captivating secrets of the Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace on this private tour.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Quickly responses to our requests. Driver pickup exact time. And explained all details and helped us to buy tickets. Everything ran smoothly. We are satisfied with services. We had enough time at the wall. This way to do private tour, you control your time comparing…”

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2.4-5 Hour Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall

Need a thrilling adventure during your Beijing layover? Discover the secrets of Mutianyu Great Wall on this 4-5 hour tour.

★ 5.0

“The Great Wall was fantastic. A must see in one’s lifetime. I had a short layover in Beijing and my guide was super efficient and knowledgeable to ensure I saw the wall and spent plenty of time walking the wall.”

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3.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Layover Guided Tour

On this Mutianyu Great Wall Private Layover Guided Tour, prepare to be amazed by the hidden wonders and unexpected delights that await you.

★ 5.0

“I had an amazing time visiting the Great Wall. It was also a special day as it was the first day of the Chinese New Year. Herby, my tour guide, picked me up at the airport at 7am sharp and drove me there. The wall…”

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4.Great Wall & Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-5PM)

Embark on an immersive adventure through ancient China with the Great Wall & Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-5PM), where hidden secrets await those who dare to uncover them.

★ 5.0

“My guide was Lisa and my driver was Mr Lee. They were wonderful. They picked us up on time from the airport and dropped us off. They made the whole process very easy. They went out of their way for us and were very considerate.…”

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5.Beijing Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall by English Speaking Driver With Layover Option

Feast your eyes on the majestic Mutianyu Great Wall with an English speaking driver, offering a convenient and flexible layover option.

★ 5.0

“The day tour to the Great Wall was definitely a memorable one! Davis our driver was there exactly on time and very friendly and courteous. He drove us out to the Great Wall and gave us a lot of information about the city enroute. He…”

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6.Beijing: Great Wall Layover Tour with a Native

Discover Beijing’s iconic sights on a flexible, guided layover tour featuring the Great Wall, local cuisine, and seamless airport transfers—all at an affordable price.

★ 4.8

“Highly recommend this tour, Dong is a fantastic guide and very kind. I had 12 hours in the airport by myself, so decided to break it up with this tour. Dong was prompt with the pickup, and had water available in his very comfortable car.…”

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7.Beijing Layover Mutianyu Great Wall Private Car Service

Feast your eyes on the breathtaking views of the Mutianyu Great Wall during your Beijing layover, and discover why this private car service is a must for travelers seeking an extraordinary adventure.

★ 5.0

“it was a memorable day with driver/guide Hill who was very kind, helpful and attentive to our needs. The visit to the Great Wall was exactly as we had imagined, if not better. Hill drove us to buy fruits from farmers and had a lovely…”

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9.Beijing Layover Forbidden City and Mutianyu Wall Private Day Tour

Majestic and mesmerizing, the Beijing Layover Forbidden City and Mutianyu Wall Private Day Tour is a must-do experience that will leave you hungry for more of China's rich history and breathtaking landscapes.

★ 5.0

“Must live tris experience wonderful people doing wonderful things and taking you to wonderful places”

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10.Great Wall & Forbidden City Layover Small Group Tour (7AM-3PM)

Stand atop the Great Wall and explore the opulent halls of the Forbidden City on this immersive layover tour - but the hidden surprise at the end will leave you wanting more!

★ 5.0

“Johnny our tour guide made the experience amazing. He was very knowledgeable and had a good humour. We loved learning about a new culture and can’t wait to do my tours like these”

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11.Beijing: Private Layover Tour With Choice of Duration

Uncover the untold treasures of Beijing with a private layover tour where every moment is tailored to your preferences and promises endless possibilities.

★ 4.9

“We made the tour to the Forbidden City and the Great Wall in a long scale (13 hours) and we had time to see everything in 8 hours. Our guide was Cindy who had everything scheduled so we could see everything and be in time…”

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12.Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall With English Speaking Guide

Tired of boring layovers? Embark on a Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall With English Speaking Guide and witness a twist that will leave you wanting more.

“Tour went without a hitch. Tour guide was where he said he would be. Had plenty of time to see the Great Wall and back to catch flight. I would recommend to anyone who has a long long layover. Only negatives were the lineups to…”

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13.Private Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall

Explore the stunning Mutianyu Great Wall on a flexible, private guided tour from Beijing airport, featuring skip-the-line access and expert insights.

★ 5.0

“Lillian was an amazing driver! She went completely above and beyond for me and helped me with as much as she could. As a solo traveller she made me feel safe and comfortable.”

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14.Private Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City

Tackle your layover in Beijing with a private tour that takes you to the Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City, offering an unforgettable adventure with breathtaking views and rich history.

★ 5.0

“This was a great trip. Linda served as our guide and did a wonderful job. The trip to the Wall was my number one destination, and it was spectacular. We went to the summer palace on this day as the forbidden city is closed on…”

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5.0Beijing Airport Layover to City Flexible(4-12 Hour) Private Tour$89.00 5.0Great Wall Layover Small Group Tour (7AM-11AM)$112.00 5.0Beijing Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall$90.80 5.0Layover Trip With English Speaking Driver$84.00 5.0Great Wall Layover Small Group Tour (9AM-1PM)$112.00 5.0Private Beijing Layover Tour: Great Wall and Forbidden City9 hours$126 5.0Great Wall-Forbidden City-Hutong Private Layover Guided Tour$205.00 5.04-5 Hours Wild Great Wall Layover Tour With Flexible Visit Time$140.06 5.0Private Beijing Layover Tour: PEK Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall$70.00 5.0Layover Trip to Mutianyu Great Wall&Forbidden City With English Speaking Driver$126.00 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Layover Guided Tour$180.00 5.0Layover Trip to Great Wall with English Driver in Beijing$150.00 5.0Private Layover Trip to Mutianyu Great Wall by English Driver$65.00 5.045 Hours Layover Night Trip in Beijing With English Driver$80.00 5.0Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Private Layover Guided Tour$145.00 5.04-5 Hours Beijing Layover Tour From PEK to Mutianyu Great Wall$127.00 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall & Old Hutong Private Layover Guided Tour$180.00 5.0All-Inclusive Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall$198.00 5.05-8 Hours Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall$75.00 5.0Private Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Layover or Day Tour$6.00 5.0Private Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City$120.00 5.0All-Inclusive Private Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall$98.00 5.0Beijing and Mutianyu Great Wall Private Layover Tour and Lunch$66.00 5.0Private Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City With Cable Car and Meal$202.00