Beijing

15 Best Great Wall Tours

This list pulls together the Great Wall day trips I trust, from easy Mutianyu runs to quieter stretches at Jinshanling. Mutianyu sits about 90 minutes north of the city, with a cable car up and a toboggan ride down. Pick your section first; it decides the shape of your whole day.

2.Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour w/Summer Palace Option

Discover Beijing’s top sights with this well-organized tour covering the Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace, led by expert guides for a seamless experience.

★ 4.9

“Selina was an excellent tour guide. It was such a busy day but she was so informative and fun. Highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Private All-Inclusive Day Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall

Immerse yourself in the ancient wonders of Beijing's historical landmarks and uncover the secrets that lie within, guaranteed to captivate and leave you craving for more.

★ 5.0

“Great chance to see alot in one day. Plenty of time at each stop, Jerry our tour guide was great, very Knowledgeable and happy to answer all our questions , made our day full of laughter”

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5.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Bus Tour (8:00am/10:00am)

Lose yourself in the enchanting journey to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a tour that will leave you longing for more of its breathtaking beauty.

★ 5.0

“Helly is very good , we have a great trip with minuscolo , great wall is beauty, i highly recomend, and the food there is good , transportation is convenient , Thank you helly”

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6.Beijing Mini Group Day Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen

Feast your eyes on the majestic Great Wall, the awe-inspiring Forbidden City, and the historic Tiananmen Square during the Beijing Mini Group Day Tour.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! Hit all the popular places with transportation included. Lots of walking!! Beautiful autumn day for the Great Wall. Helen was an excellent tour guide. She was kind, funny and extremely knowledgeable on all the facts about each location. She went out of her…”

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7.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Bus Tour (10:00am Departure)

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary adventure to the Mutianyu Great Wall, where you'll uncover hidden gems and create lifelong memories along the way.

★ 5.0

“The Great Wall tour was absolutely breathtaking! The views were stunning, and the experience was unforgettable. Fred, our guide, was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the entire journey, making the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommend!”

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8.Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

Discover the Mutianyu Great Wall with this private, flexible tour featuring skip-the-line tickets, a knowledgeable driver, and customizable options for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Shane was fantastic, so kind, helpful and informative. He had so many interesting facts and entertained us the whole time. He was extremely kind and made sure we were always comfortable and prepared.”

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9.Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

Discover the hassle-free Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall tour with comfortable transport, guided insights, no shopping, and flexible options to make your visit memorable.

★ 4.9

“Everything was really good, nice meeting point, the guide Maggie was really attencious and gave good tips, and helped during the bus buying the tickets of the chairlift/tobogan or the cableway. The time is enough to do east or west or middle tracks.”

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10.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

Get ready for a remarkable journey to the Mutianyu Great Wall, where a private trip with an English-speaking driver will unveil hidden treasures and unforgettable adventures.

★ 5.0

“Great experience at the Great Wall. Kevin our driver was very accomodating (we had an infant with us) and was able to be dropped off at the entry point. A must see for those travelling to Beijing!”

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11.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With Speaking-English Driver

Lose yourself in the mysteries of the Mutianyu Great Wall with a speaking-English driver, and uncover the hidden treasures and captivating experiences that await.

★ 5.0

“The trip was excellent. Mr Guo was very kind and helpful and an excellent guide for our tour who gave great advice on how to enjoy the walk on the wall. The pickup was punctual and we has a very comfortable trip to the Wall…”

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12.All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour

Prepare for an extraordinary journey through Beijing's iconic landmarks, as the All Inclusive Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Tour promises a day of exploration and surprises.

★ 5.0

“After a very prompt pick-up and introduction we headed out of Beijing in a very clean and comfortable car. We had a wonderful and memorable day with our guide and driver on our trip to the great wall of China and the summer palace. ORead…”

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13.Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour From Beijing

Kaleidoscope of historical wonders awaits as you embark on a day tour to the Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs, revealing secrets that will leave you craving for more.

★ 4.5

“Strange and bad tour. You get what you pay for. I did a tour with Jenny. She wasn't mean, but she was pushy in weird ways. She asked us if we wanted to go see an acrobatics show after the tour, and we said no,…”

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15.Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour Including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Squar

Get ready for a day of adventure and discovery as we explore the Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square on this essential Beijing tour.

★ 4.5

“Bruce our tour guide was very knowledgeable in taking us through the forbidden city. The tour as a whole was very well done”

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5.0Morning Mubus to the Mutianyu Great Wall (7:40am Departure) – Beijing$130.00 4.9Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Ticket & Buffet8 - 10 hours$17 4.0Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch From Beijing$79.00 4.9From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Day Trip with Entry7 - 10 hours$9 4.9Beijing:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass5 hours$118 5.0Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Cable Way Up & Toboggan Down$108.00 5.0Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour With Options$29.00 4.7Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Scenic Bus Tour10 hours$24 4.9Beijing: Mutianyu & Summer Palace TourGroup/Private Options8 - 9 hours$131 5.0Beijing Private Tour: 2 Days Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall VIP Tour$369.39 4.9Beijing: Jingshanling Great Wall Trekking Tours with Options8 - 10 hours$60 4.9Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour$160 5.0All Inclusive Private 1-Day Jinshanling Great Wall Hiking Tour$75.00 5.0Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hike: Simatai West to Jinshanling$138.00 5.0Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour With Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu$159.00 4.9Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour With VIP Fast Pass$133 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall Small-Group Tour From Beijing Including Lunch$186.00 5.0Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour$160 4.9Beijing: Forbidden City and Great Wall Tour8 - 10 hours$150 5.0Mini Group Beijing Day Tour to Forbidden City and Badaling Great Wall, No Shops$24.99 5.0Mini Group: 2-Day Beijing Highlights and Great Wall Tour$330.00 5.0Small-Group Tour:Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace and Bird Nest$89.00 5.0Beijing Top 2 Highlight Private Tour: Great Wall, Forbidden City$205.00 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip With Lunch$185.30