Top Beijing Layover Tours

Meeting point was easy to find and Kevin was friendly, bubbly and enthusiastic. Trip to the wall was ok, we found the legroom on the bus was a little cramped especially for my husband with long legs. Cable car tickets were easily acquired from Kevin and all went smoothly thanks to Kevin’s clear instructions. The Great Wall was much steeper than expected but we climbed as much as we liked in the time we had. Cable Cars trips were lovely. Lunch was great and we had the chance to meet some of the other travellers which was great.

Jade was an amazing tour guide. Super nice and knowledgable. With how big the complex is, she was able to show the best highlights with humor and insight. She is also an expert on where to get the best photos to make the most of your experience! I definitely would recommend getting a tour for the palace, and having Jade as your tour guide is a guaranteed win!

Once I made the booking I was contacted by Tony to confirm my pick up location. I had the pleasure of Lillian as my driver. She was absolutely wonderful. The trip to the Great Wall was about 1 1/2 hours in a very comfortable car. Lillian was very pleasant to be with. She was so very helpful to be sure that I got in the right line and on the cable car. I had a problem with my ticket as i had purchased the wrong one and she helped me get that sorted out. She came along with me at the beginning and was able to take some great photos of me at the Wall which was very helpful since I was on my own. She then waited for me while I hiked the wall for about 2 1/2 hours then directed me to a good place to get some lunch, then got me back to my hotel. All in all she helped make my Great Wall experience a wonderful one. Highly recommended!

The sunset tour to the Jinshanling section of the Great Wall was amazing. There were very few tourists on the wall which made the experience even better. Our tour guide Jackie was really nice. He even gave us a certificate at the end. Would definitely do it again!

This was my first time visiting Beijing and the Great Wall, and I highly recommend this self guided tour if you’re looking for transportation to and from the Great Wall. Alvin was professional and picked me up promptly at my hotel at the time specified. He was knowledgeable and quick with where to go throughout my Great Wall tour. He even helped take pictures for me and waited while I ate lunch. The ride to and from was comfortable and straightforward. I highly recommend him and this tour, and would do it again if given the opportunity.

This was the perfect layover tour for me. Naomi , my guide, was very friendly, helpful & she made sure that I get to see the sights I wanted in a reasonable time & still managed to drop be off in time for my next flight. It was a great experience & I’m thankful to Naomi for that. She even gave me a panda bracelet souvenir which I appreciate. Communication from the tour group is also very efficient.

Mark gave us what was easily one of the most unforgettable travel experiences we’ve ever had, all during a layover in Beijing. We had an 18 hour layover and wanted to get the most out of it, we booked his longest tour and then discussed with him how we could make it even longer to truly experience as much as possible. From the very beginning, the experience was exceptional: he timed our airport pickup perfectly, somehow predicting exactly when we’d make it through immigration and customs, which made a huge difference after an international flight with very little sleep. His vehicle alone felt like a luxury recovery lounge — incredibly comfortable seats that nearly laid back and even propped up our legs. It was exactly what we needed to recharge before an action-packed day when we were running on only a couple hours of sleep. Mark curated the perfect Beijing experience for us. We started at the Great Wall, where we took a chair lift up, explored, and then had an absolute blast taking the toboggan down. From there, he brought us to a great tea ceremony that was both relaxing and fascinating. Next was the Forbidden City, where Mark’s knowledge truly shined. He was constantly sharing incredible stories, historical facts, and cultural insights that made every stop feel meaningful. Thanks to his knowledge, we even got to see some of the terracotta warriors on display at the palace that we never would have known about otherwise. The day somehow kept getting better. Mark then took us for one of the most authentic and delicious Peking Duck dinners imaginable where we all got to talk about everyday life in China and how much Beijing had changed since he was a boy. After dinner, we grabbed bikes and rode past Tiananmen Square before heading into a hutong market for shopping, which was the perfect way to experience Beijing at night before heading back to the airport. What’s most impressive is how seamlessly Mark made this all happen. In just one layover, he gave us a rich, exciting, comfortable, and deeply memorable experience of Beijing. He is knowledgeable, organized, thoughtful, and clearly passionate about what he does. If you have even a short stop in Beijing, booking Mark Ma is one of the best travel decisions you could make. We cannot recommend him highly enough. Truly an amazing guide and an absolutely incredible day!

Angie was an amazing tour guide. We booked a 6 to 8 hour tour with her and she provided a lot of history about Beijing the Great Wall and other subjects continously throughout the tour. She was highly engaged and attentive to all of our needs. The logistics regarding transportation and getting through the lines with special passes saved a ton of waiting in the crowded entrance. Angie's English was great and was very helpful giving us directions and information. She accompanied us on our walk of the Wall as well. We never felt we were lost. She guided us all the way. I highly recommend her and her company as a private tour. It will make for a smooth and enjoyable experience with no hassles. It will also save a ton of time than if you take the larger tours as they do not have the special passes. This was the best tour and service we have had.