Private Tour
2 Days Visa-free Beijing Private Layover Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 days
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We can pick you up from Beijing Capital Airport or your hotel. We will guide you to get Visa-free permit step by step, and make sure you get back to airport in time. We supply a professional driver and a car with licence as well as a professional English speaking licensed tour guide, both of them work for you. We will make sure you can enjoy a safe tour with professional English interpretation both during driving and in attractions, and would not waste your time for parking. Our driver will make sure your luggage is safe while you are not in the car.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Countries qualified for the 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 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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Airport-City Downtown-Hotel
Tiananmen Square
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up in time from Beijing Capital Airport or your hotel. First, you will see Tiananmen Square which is located at the center of Beijing City.
The Palace Museum
Nearby the square we can take about 10 minutes walk to the Forbidden City. It is almost five centuries and served as the home of the Emperor and his household, as well as the ceremonial and political center of the Chinese government.
Temple of Heaven
In the afternoon, we will drive you to the Temple of Heaven where the Chinese emperors held grand sacrificing ceremonies to heaven. The buildings and the parklands reflect ancient Chinese religious beliefs. It was identified as a “world cultural heritage” in 1998. After that, transfer you to the hotel.
Hotel-Great Wall-Summer Palace-Airport
Mutianyu Great Wall
We will spend this morning at the Mutianyu Great Wall which is surrounded by mountains and beautiful scenery, and also less crowded than other great wall sections.
Bird's Nest National Stadium
Transfer back downtown and stop by the Olympic Green to have a short exterior visit to the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube (we are not visiting indoors).
Summer Palace
Last stop we will visit the Summer Palace–the largest and best-preserved imperial garden existing. It is a vast ensemble of lakes, gardens, and palaces. In ancient times, it was for the emperor and concubines to play. After the tour, transfer you to the airport for departure or back to your hotel.
What‘s Included
China life tourist accident/casualty insurance.
Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary.
A private English-speaking tour guide & a private air-conditioning vehicle with professional driver.
Warm coats in winter.
Free-bottled mineral water.
Hotel charges.
Cable cars/toboggan at Great Wall. (CNY140 for round trip))
Meals. (If you would like to have meals, we can take you to local restaurants.)
Gratuities, tips to guides or drivers.
Tickets to the Bird’s Nest and Water Cube. (About USD12)
Pickup points
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2 Days Visa-free Beijing Private Layover Guided Tour
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Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Perfect Beijing Layover Tour – Exceptional Service from Start to Finish!
Kerry O,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an absolutely incredible experience on the 2 Days Visa-Free Beijing Private Layover Guided Tour, and I cannot recommend it highly enough—especially if you’re lucky enough to have Nina as your guide! From the very beginning, everything was handled professionally and smoothly. Daniel, who communicated with me prior to my arrival, was fantastic. He answered all of my questions quickly and professionally and provided very detailed, easy-to-follow instructions about what to do upon arrival. Because of his clear guidance, I was able to get through immigration and customs without any issues and find the meeting point stress-free. That level of preparation made a huge difference. As a solo traveler, this tour was the perfect option. I felt completely taken care of from start to finish. Having a private guide made the experience feel personal, safe, and seamless—especially during a busy holiday period in a city as large as Beijing. I never once felt overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next, which allowed me to simply relax and enjoy the experience. Day 1 was amazing. Nina was outstanding—knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly thoughtful. She explained the history and culture of every place we visited in a way that was both informative and entertaining. I happened to be traveling during Lunar New Year, which was an incredible cultural experience to witness, but it also meant that every attraction was beyond packed with people. Despite the holiday crowds, Nina adapted the itinerary seamlessly so I could still see as much as possible within my limited layover time without feeling rushed or like I was missing out. One moment that truly stood out was at the Temple of Heaven. The line to enter was extremely long, so instead of spending valuable time waiting, Nina took beautiful photos of me from the outer grounds and gave a detailed explanation of the Temple’s history and significance. She then arranged a private tea ceremony during that time slot as a substitute experience—and it was absolutely wonderful. It felt authentic, relaxing, and incredibly special. On Day 2, Nina once again demonstrated how experienced and strategic she is. Because of the heavy holiday crowds, she suggested adjusting our start time slightly so we could arrive at the Great Wall earlier. That small 45-minute change made a world of difference. When we arrived, the line was minimal, the Wall was not overly crowded, and we were able to take amazing photos and truly enjoy the experience. By the time we were leaving, the line had become extremely long. Her foresight and flexibility completely elevated the experience. Nina’s adaptability, deep knowledge, and genuine care for making sure I had the best possible experience truly set this tour apart. Combined with Daniel’s excellent communication and organization beforehand, this was a flawless and memorable trip. If you’re a solo traveler considering a Beijing layover tour, this is absolutely the way to do it. And if possible, request Nina—you won’t regret it!
The Perfect Beijing Layover Tour – Exceptional Service from Start to Finish
147kerryo,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an absolutely incredible experience on the 2 Days Visa-Free Beijing Private Layover Guided Tour, and I cannot recommend it highly enough—especially if you’re lucky enough to have Nina as your guide! From the very beginning, everything was handled professionally and smoothly. Daniel, who communicated with me prior to my arrival, was fantastic. He answered all of my questions quickly and professionally and provided very detailed, easy-to-follow instructions about what to do upon arrival. Because of his clear guidance, I was able to get through immigration and customs without any issues and find the meeting point stress-free. That level of preparation made a huge difference. As a solo traveler, this tour was the perfect option. I felt completely taken care of from start to finish. Having a private guide and driver made the experience feel personal, safe, and seamless—especially during a busy holiday period in a city as large as Beijing. I never once felt overwhelmed or unsure of what to do next, which allowed me to simply relax and enjoy the experience. Day 1 was amazing. Nina was outstanding—knowledgeable, engaging, and incredibly thoughtful. She explained the history and culture of every place we visited in a way that was both informative and entertaining. I happened to be traveling during Lunar New Year, which was an incredible cultural experience to witness, but it also meant that every attraction was beyond packed with people. Despite the holiday crowds, Nina adapted the itinerary seamlessly so I could still see as much as possible within my limited layover time without feeling rushed or like I was missing out. One moment that truly stood out was at the Temple of Heaven. The line to enter was extremely long, so instead of spending valuable time waiting, We stopped to take photos of the outer grounds and Nina gave a detailed explanation of the Temple’s history and significance. She then arranged a private tea ceremony during that time slot as a substitute experience—and it was absolutely wonderful. It felt authentic, relaxing, and incredibly special. On Day 2, Nina once again demonstrated how experienced and strategic she is. Because of the heavy holiday crowds, she suggested adjusting our start time slightly so we could arrive at the Great Wall earlier. That small 45-minute change made a world of difference. When we arrived, the line was minimal, the Wall was not overly crowded, and we were able to take amazing photos and truly enjoy the experience. By the time we were leaving, the line had become extremely long. Her foresight and flexibility completely elevated the experience. Nina’s adaptability, deep knowledge, and genuine care for making sure I had the best possible experience truly set this tour apart. Combined with Daniel’s excellent communication and organization beforehand, this was a flawless and memorable trip. If you’re a solo traveler considering a Beijing layover tour, this is absolutely the way to do it. And if possible, request Nina—you won’t regret it!
Great experience by Great Wall
Ukrainec,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tom and Katherine from Wales. China is like well lubricated machine . Well organised and orderly. Beijing is modern and busy place. Countryside is green and pretty. People are helpful and have old fashioned manners, polite and respectful. Herbie is a mine of knowledge about Chinese history, food, architecture, customs. He knows it all. Very intelligent, polite man. True ambassador of his great country. It was amazing to see Chinese progress and sheer success as a country. Herbie is always ready to provide historical background and dates. His driver Lee Sifu is also very helpful and reliable. Always on time and driving very safely. Both are great team. Big thanks to both of them. Great Wall is truly great feat of engineering. Mind blowing. And Herbie will tell you all about it. Best part is riding down on toboggan for 2 kilometres. Herbie will ride behind you to protect you from someone crashing into you.I recommend Herbie. Great guy, professional and helpful, same as his driver Mr Lee. All Chinese people I came across were helpful, orderly and respectful. Nice to see successful nation, proud and strong.
Visit to Beijing on a flight stopover.
albertorU3716NV,Dec 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did two days of guided tour with henri on two different days that we did stopover in pekin, it was a success because it picks you up and takes you from the airport at the agreed times, the visits were great, they were in English but you care that you understand everything. Since it was very cold and I knew we were going to the Philippines, he took us coats that suited us very well. So highly recommended for large groups, so the price is somewhat tighter. He also gave us our Chinese name on the second visit to each one, a very nice memory
MAGIC HOURS IN BEIJING
G5935DSlaurad,Dec 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00100% RECOMMENDED. I had never been to China, but Herbie, the guide we had, made me fall in love with the history of his country over the last two days. It's a pleasure to meet someone who is so involved in his work and who makes the hours you spend with him magical. Recommended if you spend a few hours or if you have several days. Tour of the most emblematic sites, advice, history and everything with people who make you connect with the country.
Beining with Lisa
J2005ICelisam,Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was spectacular and Lisa was the Best Guide we could have Very knowledgeable about the history of China and so passionate about her country that we fall in love too In the moment of saying goodbye he gave us lucky charms, leaving us speechless for kindness and nice gesture Highly Recommendation Thanks again for the wonderful experience Elisa and Marco
Like queens enjoying Beijin
Z7398WZanao,Feb 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a stopover in Beijing and booked a private tour for the whole day. We loved the attention we received, the recommendations of activities and our guide Nina. Very convenient to have the car at your disposal and to be able to leave things behind. Nina explained all the history of the places we visited, took a lot of pictures and took us to eat typical food from there. Super nice, she helped us to pay when Alipay didn't work. Highly recommended!
Excellent tour with Herbie
Dream62546420301,Dec 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited on a 2-day stopover tour from Beijing airport, the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace and the city's hutongs, having dinner at a local restaurant with guide Herbie. The guide's treatment and explanations were unbeatable. We had a great time and we would repeat without hesitation. Totally recommendable experience
The best guided tour experience I have ever had!
ElliotP2009,Sep 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My big thanks to our wonderful tour guide Herbie, who had Oxford English and knew the history like a professor. We had just a day and a half in Beijing and Herbie our tour guide managed to squeeze every major sightseeing location into our tight schedule: we arranged to meet at the airport arrival terminal immediately after we landed and started with the Great Wall tour straight from Beijing airport - this saved a lot of time. We were met with an airconditioned luxury sedan that took our luggage and took us to see the wall and and afterwards droped us off at our hotel - very convenient. The next day Herbie managed to squeeze in the Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Tienanmen Square, the Hutong and the Summer Palace - all in just one day. And it is very imporant to note that the Forbidden City and Tienanmen Square require a digital pre-registration ahead of the visit, which was also conveniently arranged by this tour company. Also Herbie, our tour guide, took every opportunity to make extremely good pictures of us like a professional photographer - so we have a stunning photoshoot of our entire trip instead of just selfies. That is a real bonus! Thank you Herbie and Daniel!
China Tour
T2876EVheathers,Jul 6, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a stress free visit as our tour went extremely smoothly! Herbie and Mr. John made our visit! We had a great time!
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