Layover Tours in Beijing at a glance
- Our pick: Mutianyu Great Wall private hike tour from Beijing, US$ 69 per person (5h–8h, 5.00★ · 241).
- Shortest: Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall: 4–5 Hours, US$ 79 per person (4h–5h, 4.94★ · 202).
- Also recommended: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour: Skip Lines from Beijing Airport, US$ 100 per person (5h–8h, 4.97★ · 114).
Price per person across the 14 options priced per person: US$ 69–US$ 180 (median US$ 145). With 100+ reviews: 5 of 14.
Of the 14 options: 13 with live guides in English, 14 with free cancellation, 14 with instant confirmation, 12 with hotel pickup, 13 kid-friendly, 11 private and 13 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Layover Tours in Beijing — Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
14 options
Mutianyu Great Wall private hike tour from Beijing Private tour from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel or airport pickup and air-conditioned vehicle. You set the pace for 3 to 5 hours of hiking and exploring the wall. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:00 to 15:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (241 reviews) Duration: 5h–8h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall: 4–5 Hours Private tour from Beijing airport or hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall with English-speaking guide, entrance fee and transfers included, walk the wall. Every day · Every 1 h, 07:00 to 13:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 70 ★ 4.94 (202 reviews) Duration: 4h–5h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour: Skip Lines from Beijing Airport Private transfer and Great Wall tour from Beijing airport with English driver, entrance ticket and winter jacket included. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 14:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.97 (114 reviews) Duration: 5h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 100 per person
Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour with Airport Pickup Step off your flight and onto the Mutianyu Great Wall with a private guide, airport pickup, and flexible timing: see more in your Beijing layover without stress. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.94 (126 reviews) Duration: 4h–6h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Beijing Layover: Great Wall & Forbidden City 9AM-5PM Beijing layover tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City in one day. Airport pickup at 9am, English guide, entry tickets and transport included. Tue–Sun · 09:00 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.99 (106 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Beijing Layover: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour with Airport Pickup Feel the ancient stones at Mutianyu Great Wall, wander the Forbidden City, and see Tiananmen Square on a private Beijing layover tour. Includes airport pickup and guide. Tue–Sun · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 12:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.97 (92 reviews) Duration: 10h–12h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Beijing Layover: Great Wall & Forbidden City Small Group Tour Step off your Beijing layover and walk the Mutianyu Great Wall, wander the Forbidden City, and relax with easy airport pickup. Visa-free, small group adventure. Tue–Sun · 08:00 · Up to age 80 ★ 4.99 (81 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall: 5-Hour Private Visit Private layover tour from Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall with English-speaking driver and hotel pickup. Every day · No fixed time · Hotel pickup · Ages 14–70 ★ 4.86 (72 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Beijing Airport Layover Tour: Great Wall & City Highlights Private guided tour from Beijing Capital Airport with English-speaking guide, airport pickup and drop-off, and flexible 4 to 12-hour options. Every day · 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.83 (71 reviews) Duration: 4h–12h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 69 per person
Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Layover Tour Private guided tour from Beijing Capital Airport covering Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with English-speaking guide, driver. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 12:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (32 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Mutianyu Great Wall & Hutong Private Tour from Beijing Airport Private guided tour from Beijing Capital Airport featuring Mutianyu Great Wall and Old Hutong rickshaw exploration with English-speaking guide, driver, and all entry tickets. Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 14:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (30 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 180 per person
Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Private layover tour from Beijing airport with Mutianyu Great Wall entrance, Forbidden City tickets and English-speaking guide included. Tue–Sun · 6 start times, 06:30 to 10:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (24 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Beijing Layover Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Transfer Private Beijing tour from airport with guide, driver and VIP Forbidden City entry: Mutianyu Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and imperial palace in one trip, timed to your flight. Tue–Sun · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 09:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 7h–11h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 171 per person
Beijing Layover Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Tiananmen Small group tour from Beijing airport with guide and driver. Skip the Forbidden City queue with VIP entry, walk the Great Wall, and see Tiananmen Square. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 160 per person
The top 12 of 14 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutianyu Great Wall private hike tour from BeijingOur pickPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 69 per person | 5h–8h | 5.00★ · 241 | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:00 to 15:00 | — |
| Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall: 4–5 HoursShortestPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 79 per person | 4h–5h | 4.94★ · 202 | Every day · Every 1 h, 07:00 to 13:00 | English, Chinese |
| Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour: Skip Lines from Beijing AirportAlso recommendedPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 100 per person | 5h–8h | 4.97★ · 114 | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 14:00 | English |
| Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour with Airport PickupPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 145 per person | 4h–6h | 4.94★ · 126 | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 14:30 | English, Chinese |
| Beijing Layover: Great Wall & Forbidden City 9AM-5PMGroup of up to 15 | US$ 150 per person | 8h | 4.99★ · 106 | Tue–Sun · 09:00 | English, Chinese |
| Beijing Layover: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour with Airport PickupPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 180 per person | 10h–12h | 4.97★ · 92 | Tue–Sun · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 12:30 | English, Chinese |
| Beijing Layover: Great Wall & Forbidden City Small Group TourGroup of up to 15 | US$ 150 per person | 8h | 4.99★ · 81 | Tue–Sun · 08:00 | English, Chinese |
| Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall: 5-Hour Private VisitPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 90 per person | 5h | 4.86★ · 72 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| Beijing Airport Layover Tour: Great Wall & City HighlightsPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 69 per person | 4h–12h | 4.83★ · 71 | Every day · 15:00, 16:00, 17:00 and 18:00 | English, Chinese |
| Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Private Layover TourPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 180 per person | 8h–9h | 5.00★ · 32 | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 12:30 | English, Chinese |
| Mutianyu Great Wall & Hutong Private Tour from Beijing AirportPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 180 per person | 7h–8h | 5.00★ · 30 | Every day · Every 30 min, 06:30 to 14:30 | English, Chinese |
| Beijing Layover Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden CityPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 120 per person | 8h–9h | 5.00★ · 24 | Tue–Sun · 6 start times, 06:30 to 10:30 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Beijing Layover: Great Wall & Forbidden City 9AM-5PM (US$ 150 per person) · Beijing Layover: Great Wall & Forbidden City Small Group Tour (US$ 150 per person)
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