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Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City: Private Guided Layover Tour with Visa-Free Permit
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59 Ratings
Beijing
Experience the best of Beijing on a private guided layover tour. Visit the Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City with a professional English-speaking guide and enjoy hassle-free transportation and visa-free permit assistance.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Mutianyu Great Wall - Pick you up from airport or your hotel in time by our private tour guide and driver. Transfer you to Mutianyu Great Wall, you can stay at there as long as you like. Then go to the Forbidden City.
- Tiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang) - Visit Tiananmen Square, you can decide to stay longer or shorter time. And then go to the Forbidden City near by.
- Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - Visit the Forbidden City as long as you like. Transfer you back to airport or your hotel after the tour.
What's Included
- Admission to Great Wall and Forbidden City included.
- Comprehensive tourist insurance covered.
- Licensed English-speaking guide and professional driver provided.
- Warm coats supplied during winter season.
- Complimentary bottled water.
What's Not Included
- Cable cars/toboggan at Great Wall.
- Gratuities, tips to guides or drivers.
- Meals. We can take you to have lunch if you have time, please pay the meal cost on your own.
Additional Information
Whether you’re at Beijing Capital Airport or at your hotel, we can arrange for your pickup. We’ll help you secure your Visa-free permit every step of the way, and ensure your timely return to the airport. Our service includes a licensed car complete with a professional driver, as well as an expert English speaking tour guide - both dedicated to your service. We guarantee a safe, enjoyable tour experience with English interpretation during the drive and at the attractions, void of unnecessary parking waits. And rest assured, your belongings will be safe with our driver while you’re away from the car.
- Our earliest pick-up time is 6:30am. You will need 1.5-2 hours to be get out of customs after your flight arrives. You shall go back in airport at least 1.5-2 hours before the flight departure.
- We do not recommend you book this tour, if you arrival Beijing capital airport after 11:30.
- Countries qualified for the 24/144-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 24/144-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)
- As a tour company, if we agree to arrange tour for you that is means your flights information, layover time and your nationality fit the visa free policy requirements. But there are still some other issues might happen that might cause you can not obtain the visa-free or can not get out of the airport. We don’t take any responsibility if you are not able to get visa-free for any reason.
Location
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Gavinb860
May 27, 2024
Just the best experience - Throughly recommend this tour, Herbie and his driver personally guided us through the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Herbie made it a fun day and you won't be disappointed if you take this tour. Way better than a multi person bus tour!!
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Giodeci
May 10, 2024
One of the most beautiful experiences of my life - They picked me up at the hotel, amazing car trip, professional guide with perfect English. He explained a lot to me about the history of China and the wall. We ate in a typical restaurant and then visited the beautiful Forbidden City and immediately after Tienamen Square. I recommend the tour to everyone because it is worth every penny.
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Justin_b
May 8, 2024
Perfect Layover Tour - The tour was perfect for my 15 hour Layover in Beijing. The pickup and drop off at the airport worked perfectly so i had more than enough time to catch my next flight. The tour guide was very friendly and knew a lot about the city and the Great Wall. I would recommend this tour to everyone who has at least a 12 hour layover and wants to make the most out of their time.
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Darinka_o
May 6, 2024
He brings China closer to us! - Herbi made a wonderful day trip. Very good English language, clear explanations , right level of information, suitable to different level of history knowledge, good pace, well organised.
Although of the busy time, he found nice places for photo shooting and good views. Top!
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Susantj5319nb
Apr 19, 2024
Fascinating layover tours in Beijing. Make use of your waiting time. - We actually had two separate tours the Great Wall tour outbound on our layover and the Zoo, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City on our return layover.
We had Nina on both tours. She was great, really warm and friendly and she introduced us to Beijing very well. We learnt a lot about the history and culture and the fascinating heritage. We also stopped at some very good places to eat that Nina recommended. The organisation of the tour was very smooth. If you have several hours in Beijing consider a layover tour with this company, it's really worth it. We felt like we'd had a multi trip holiday. Thanks Nina and drivers.
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Jet02322950238
Apr 10, 2024
Amazing tour - We had 14 hours layover in Beijing and booked the tour to the Great Wall and Forbidden City. That was enough time to see everything without stressing. Our guide Herbie was great, he spoke very good english, was friendly and explained everything very interesting. The driver was also very good. They made sure that we are back at the airport in time. Everything was organised very well. Be careful at the airport, there are many other "guides/..." who want to take you on their tour and impersonate as your guide.
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Dominikbarta
Mar 7, 2024
1 Day in Beijing with Herbie. - Everything was Perfect!
Herbie is perfect guide, he is interested in history, he will tell you everything he knows.
Herbie will help you plan and fill every bit of time you have in Beijing and He is really good photographer ðŸ¤
We also thank the driver, the ride was safe and smooth.
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Patrickmm6055tp
Mar 5, 2024
A perfect day in Beijing with Herbie - We are overwhelmed by the day in Beijing with Herbie (and of course the driver Mr. Lee). It far exceeded our expectations. First of all, we met Herbie at the meeting point on time. He was even there before the agreed time and we were a little earlier because immigration went a little faster.
After that, we got into the very comfortable van and there was also water to drink.
We went to the Great Wall of China first and Herbie explained everything to us so vividly. It was so exciting, interesting and funny at the same time. He also knew the best photo spots and put us in the perfect setting. Then we headed towards the city to the Forbidden City, past Tiananmen Square. Before that, at our request, we had lunch in a very delicious restaurant that Herbie had recommended.
In the Forbidden City, he also showed us the most important sights in the time we had available. But you could easily spend 1-2 days there if you want to see everything. Afterwards, we went to the airport on time.
Thank you Herbie for this perfectly organized day that the four of us will never forget.
We really recommend everyone to experience a layover tour with a guide (preferably Herbie).
Many greetings from the 4 Herbies :-) !!
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Peterrohoska
Jan 28, 2024
Perfect service - Thanks for the great time! Both the driver, Mr. Wang and our guide, Herbert were very nice and helpful throughout the whole trip. The explanation at the sites were very extensive and we spent lots of time in friendly chatting. The car was comfortable and safe, my wife got a huge army winter coat against the cold outside. Herbert helped us with many things throughout the trip, even went for a lunch together at a very local restaurant (8 USD for 40 dumplings and a beer). I highly recommend the service, would go again!
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Walkingben
Jan 15, 2024
One day layover tour in Beijing - Perfect day trip for a layover ! I did a private tour based on what I wanna see in Beiijing and the guide waited me in the airport and then I could visit most of places in Beijing ! Even I was tired of my long trip, I could rest in the car. 100% recommended !
Thank Hans and the driver for your hospitality !
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