Beijing Capital Airport Layover Tour
Description
Make the most of your layover in Beijing Capital Airport and explore the Great Wall of China and other iconic sites in the Chinese capital with this private layover tour.
Tour Details
This completely private tour includes a car, driver, and English-speaking guide from Beijing Capital Airport until drop-off. Depending on the duration of your layover, we will follow one of the itineraries below. As this is a private tour, the itinerary can be modified based on your available time and preferences.
During the booking process, you can select one of the following itineraries:
5-hour Beijing Tour
In this tour, we'll have 5 hours to visit key locations such as Tiananmen Square, a central point in Beijing. We'll also explore the Forbidden City, the largest imperial residence in China known for its rich history.
6-Hour Great Wall Tour
This itinerary allows us 6 hours to explore the Great Wall of China in the Mutianyu area, a popular choice among travelers looking to experience one of the Seven Modern Wonders of the World.
9-Hour Complete Tour
With this option, we'll have a total of 9 hours to visit the Great Wall of China and the Forbidden City, the largest palace complex in the world and a symbol of Chinese imperial history.
Important Info
Keep in mind that the total roundtrip takes approximately 1.5 hours, so we need to return to Beijing Capital Airport 2.5 hours before your flight departure. This means that the time needed for the tour will be 4 hours less than your layover. For example, a 5-hour tour is optimal for a 9-hour layover.
This tour is exclusively available to and from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Please note that the tour cannot be arranged if you arrive at Beijing-Daxing International Airport (PKK) due to transfer times.
Passport Info
It is crucial to provide the correct passport number at the time of booking, as it cannot be modified later.
Monument Schedule
While the tour can be customized, our itineraries focus on visiting the main monuments around Beijing. The following are the schedules for these locations:
- The Forbidden City: High season 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Low season 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. If your flight arrives after 12 pm, you won't be able to visit. The Forbidden City is closed on Mondays; if you arrive on this day, we will visit other monuments in Beijing. Please note that availability for access to the Forbidden City is limited, especially on busy dates. Booking at least 7 days in advance is recommended.
- The Great Wall of China: 8 am - 5:30 pm. If your flight arrives after 2 pm, you won't be able to visit.
What's included
- Airport transfer
- English–speaking guide
- Transport by car
- ID service
- Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in your group
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Ticket for the 5–hour tour: 120RMB per person
- Ticket for the 6–hour tour of the Great Wall (cable car and toboggan ride included): 200RMB per person
- Ticket for the full 9–hour tour: 300RMB
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 72 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
It's important to indicate your flight number and your Beijing airport arrival time. The guide will be waiting for you, holding a sign with your name on it at the arrivals terminal exit of Beijing Capital Airport (PEK).
For operational reasons, you can only bring bags or backpacks in the vehicle. If you bring luggage on the tour, you’ll need to leave it at one of the luggage storage services at the airport.
Important Info
The Beijing Forbidden City is closed on Mondays. So if your arrival flight is on that day, then we advise taking the opportunity to visit the Great Wall of China or the Temple of Heaven.
Although admission tickets aren't included in the price, the provider will buy all the tickets in advance. Once we start the tour, you'll need to pay the guide the price of the tickets in cash (EUR or USD), Alipay, or Wechat.
Please keep in mind that the tour time will begin after pickup at the airport
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