Private Customized Beijing Layover Tour of City Highlights

5.0 (7 reviews) 4–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Enjoy a private 6-8 hour tour of Beijing that includes pickup by your experienced private guide upon your arrival at Beijing International Airport PEK or Beijing Daxing Airport. See more of the city with a local guide who shows you the sights that you select to visit. Possibilities include the Qianmen Snack Street, Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden city, Temple of heaven, Houhai lake, Lama Temple, Drum tower, Shopping or nightlife. You also can choose to add the Great Wall into the itinerary when make booking. This is an ideal option for people who have limited time in Beijing and want to taste great local food, shopping and see all the highlights on a tour with a flexible customized itinerary, including a restaurant lunch or dinner plus round-trip airport transport (or hotel drop-off) by private vehicle.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Unique Beijing Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Adults (11–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance fee to 2-3 attractions
Included: Lunch or dinner depending on the start time
Included: Cable Car Round Trip (if you choose the Great Wall option)
Included: Transport by private vehicle

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Tiananmen Square

30 min

Tailor your perfect Beijing journey with our flexible tours, starting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Two exclusive tour routes and two service packages are available

2 Route Options

Downtown Tour: Discuss with your guide on where to go in downtown, choose 2-3 sites to visit, such as Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, traditional hutongs or local markets.

Great Wall Tour: Head straight to the world-famous Great Wall—an unmissable symbol of China’s ancient civilization from airport.

2 Service Packages

Transport-only Package: Vehicle Arranged by Group Size-Comfortable cars/vans/buses matched to your party size. Drivers carry multi-language translation devices to ensure smooth communication. Complimentary bottled water and snacks provided.

Transport+Guide Package: A professional guide accompanies you, sharing fascinating stories, historical facts and cultural anecdotes behind every attraction.
Temple of Heaven

one hour Admission not included

For Transport-only Package

Downtown Tour

Pick your desired spots. Forbidden City tickets need advance notice (we’ll arrange them for you); tickets for other sites (Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen, Summer Palace, etc.) can be purchased on the day. The driver will drop you off at each attraction, wait in the parking lot, then take you to the next stop or back to the airport at the scheduled time.

Great Wall Tour

Driver picks you up from the airport and heads straight to the Great Wall. Cable car fees are at your own expense if you choose to take it. After your visit, the driver will drive you back to the airport with ample time to spare.
Back Lakes (Hou Hai)

Passing by

For Transport + Guide Package

Downtown Tour

Driver picks you up from the airport, then you’ll meet your guide at the first downtown attraction. The guide will accompany you inside every site, sharing rich historical stories. Choose from Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City, Summer Palace (Forbidden City tickets require advance booking). You can also discuss with your guide to visit local markets or try authentic Chinese food.

Great Wall Tour

Guide joins you for the entire trip—climbing the Great Wall together while telling you its fascinating background. After the tour, you’ll be driven back to the airport.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Beijing Daxing International Airport
Capital Airport

Free pick up including hotels in Beijing or Beijing Capital International airport PEK or Beijing Daxing Airport

Using your ticket

Each traveler is allowed a maximum of 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on bag. Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
Tour guide will waiting for you for 120 minutes after flight arrival, if you can not come out on time please call us to let us know

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation

Options

PKX: Guide-City+Great Wall

PKX: Guide-City+Great Wall: Includes round-trip transport from PKX Airport, a tour guide+ticket for 1 selected downtown attractioin plus Great Wall.

Pickup included
PKX - Downtown Transfer

PKX - Downtown Transfer: Includes PKX airport-to-downtown transport+tickets for 2-3 selected attractions; Forbidden City requires 7-day advance notice

Pickup included
PEK to Downtown Transfer

PEK to Downtown Transfer: Includes PEK airport-to-downtown transport and tickets for 2-3 selected attractions; Forbidden City requires 7-day advance.

Pickup included
PKX:Guide+Transfer-City

PKX:Guide+Transfer-City: Includes round-trip transport from PKX, a tour guide+tickets for 2-3 selected downtown Beijing sites(Great Wall excluded).

Pickup included
PEK: Guide+Transfer-City

PEK: Guide+Transfer-City: Includes round-trip transport from PEK, a tour guide, and tickets for 2-3 selected downtown Beijing(Great Wall excluded).

Pickup included
PEK Guide to City+Great Wall

PEK Guide to City+Great Wall: Includes round-trip transport from PEK, a tour guide+tickets for 1 downtown attractions plus the Great Wall.

Pickup included