Private Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City
Private Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, and Forbidden City
Make the most of your Beijing layover and visa-free entry with this 8-hour private tour of the city's essential sights. Three UNESCO sites in one day layover tour. Walk on the Great Wall at Mutianyu, visit Tiananmen Square, and explore the Forbidden City.
Tour includes entrance fees, personal guide, lunch, and private, climate-controlled vehicle.
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Mutianyu Great Wall
Less crowded than the Great Wall at Badaling, the Great Wall at Mutianyu is famous for its beautiful surroundings, with forest-clad hills and fresh mountain air. Enjoy a couple of hours hiking along the fully restored wall with your guide. Cable car up and toboggan to slide down would bring be more interesting for your trip.
2 hoursTiananmen Square (Tiananmen Guangchang)
Your first stop will be the world's largest city square: Tiananmen Square. Your guide will show you the Great Hall of the People, China's answer to the Capitol, the gigantic National Museum of China, and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, where the revolutionary leader's remains are preserved for posterity.
1 hourGreat Hall of the People (Renmin Dahuitang)
Pass by
Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (Maozhuxi Jiniantang)
Pass by
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Please note: the Forbidden City is closed on Monday. On this day, you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace and Great Wall day tour instead. The Summer Palace was emperors' lakeside summer retreat.
1 hour 30 minutesHall of Great Harmony (Taihe Dian)
Pass by
The Imperial Garden of The Palace Museum
Pass by
Included
- Cable car or toboggan to the Great Wall
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Authentic local Lunch
- Private guide
- Round way airport transfers
- Private vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Mutianyu Great Wall
- Entry/Admission - Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Souvenirs
Good to Know
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for getting your Forbidden City entrance ticket in advance)
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. On these days, you'll visit the UNESCO-listed Summer Palace, the emperors' lakeside summer retreat, instead.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.