Mutianyu Great Wall & Ming Tombs Private Layover Guided Tour

In planning for my family vacation to the Philippines, we were faced with the opportunity of selecting a flight with a layover in Beijing. Usually, layovers are frowned upon and seen as nothing more as inconveniences rather than opportunities. However, The Beijing Layover Tour Co. has completely changed my perspective on what a layover can be. We had two layovers, one on the way to Manila and one on the way back. For starters, communicating with Daniel, the coordinator, was exceptional. Daniel responded right away. All questions were answered, details mapped explicitly, and itineraries were easy to understand. He was very flexible with our landing and departure times as well as with the itinerary itself, allowing us to add or subtract certain destinations. Herbie, our tour guide, has an energy to him that radiates through everyone he comes across us. It is clear that he loves what he does, and he is one of the best to be doing it. I can say without hesitation that Herbie made our touring experience two times better than what it would've been with anyone else. He eagerly took all our photos, from different angles, encouraging us to try different poses, etc. He has a vast knowledge of Chinese history, not just basic historical facts, and addressed all our questions with answers that he could then relate to the other destinations we visited. Even the recommended food spots he took us to were delicious. More than anything, his genuine appreciation for what he does and the cultural relics he works with enhances ones entire experience. The destinations themselves should be on everyone's bucket list. The Great Wall was everything you already think it to be, the Ming Tombs offered a rich history of Ming rulers, the Summer Palace was beautiful and had an amazing story to go with it, and Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City offered daring new perspectives on the history you already learned. Overall, if you have an opportunity for a layover in Beijing, take it, especially with this tour company. Make sure to ask for Herbie, as he is not only a great tour guide but in spending over 20 hours together over two layovers, I can say he is a friend for life. Thank you, Daniel and Herbie, for an amazing layover! I will definitely recommend you guys to my friends!

We booked a private tour of the Great Wall and Ming Tombs with Herbie as our English speaking guide. Herbie has an encyclopedic knowledge of all things China. Not only would I book a tour with Herbie again and again, but I wholeheartedly recommend him without reservation. Herbie is the BEST! Oh, the Great Wall and Ming Tombs were awesome too!

Jill y met us on time and guided us to a comfortable car where we could leave our stuff in between sites. We scheduled the Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, but also got the chance to stop at a tea house. Jilly is outgoing, funny and extremely knowledgeable. She tailors the tour to your liking and interests. I truly recommend her.