Beijing Tour: Great Wall & Summer Palace

Embark on a full-day private tour of Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in Beijing. Discover historic gems, enjoy stunning scenery, and savor local cuisine.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beijing - This one-day tour of Beijing offers two adaptable travel options to suit your preferences, both featuring hotel pick-up and drop-off for added convenience.
    Option 1 is the Boutique-Style Small Group Tour, which limits the group size to 8 people. This ensures a more personal and comfortable experience without overcrowding—perfect for…
What's Included
  • Round-trip hotel transfer within 5th ring road
  • Knowledgeable professional guide
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Choice of cable car or ski lift and toboggan ride
  • Inclusive of lunch
  • Travel comfortably in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Dragon boat cruise in the Summer Palace
  • Gratuities
  • Additional entrance fee to the museums at the Summer Palace
Additional Information

Join our one-day tour in Beijing to visit two World Cultural Heritage sites—the less crowded Mutianyu Great Wall and the elegant Summer Palace. Enjoy an all-inclusive experience with a professional English-speaking guide, round-trip hotel transfers, entrance tickets to both attractions, a Mutianyu cable car ride, and a delicious lunch, with no hidden…

Location
Beijing
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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748gonzalop
Oct 5, 2025
Visit the Great Wall with local guides - We had a very good experience with Edward and driver Li. We totally recommend going with a guide and private driver to skip long waiting line and learn about the place
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711mariec_linep
Oct 5, 2025
Great driver and guide! - Great experience. Beautiful tour and Edward knew all the tricks to be on time and to be efficient. We recommend leaving around 6am Beijing to arrive at the opening and avoid the crazy crowds. LiQingShang was an amazing driver, the car was so comfy and clean and he had snacks and drinks. Thank you
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Jorge
Sep 27, 2025
100% recommended - Sherry was an outstanding guide. She explained everything clearly and took us to the best spots at the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. On top of that, she’s a talented photographer who captured amazing moments from our trip. Highly recommended!
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Marissa_w
Sep 25, 2025
Had an amazing tour with Aurora - We had an amazing time on our tour and would highly recommend to anyone considering. Our tour guide Aurora was so kind, knowledgeable and fun. We learned so much from her throughout the day and she really made the experience for us. We loved our experience and highly recommend!
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Samuellad2023
Sep 23, 2025
Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour - My mom and I booked a private tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace. Our first stop was the Mutianyu Great Wall. The scenery was breathtaking, definitely worth the climb up and down the many steps (and a little sweat!). Afterward, we enjoyed a buffet lunch with a good variety of food. We then headed to the Summer Palace, a place rich in history with serene views of the lake and colorful buildings. It’s a must-visit if you’re in Beijing. Shelly was our guide and Dapeng our driver. Both were professional, welcoming, and kind. Shelly was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the history behind both sites. She even acted as our personal photographer, always offering to take pictures and guiding us to the best spots for memorable shots. The car was clean and comfortable, and Dapeng kindly provided bottled water during the trip. He always greeted us with a smile and was especially thoughtful, even opening the car door for my mom. We truly enjoyed this tour and highly recommend both the experience and the team.
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Diana_tt1
Sep 19, 2025
Great tour experience - Excellent organised tour to the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. Our guide Aurora was very well organisaed, kept very good pace of the tour and took us to the right places to get the most of the places we were supposed to visit. Great recommendations like to take the boat in the Summer place. She was also very informative and helpful when we discussed different topics helping us understand the Chinese culture and history.
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Evelined899
Sep 15, 2025
Comfortable and reliable - A really nice and very comfortable trip to the Great Wall of China and the Summer Palace. The driver and the guide Tony were punctual and very accommodating. Everything was taken care of and you didn't have to worry about anything. We were early and could therefore see all the sights without queuing. This is how sightseeing is fun:)
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Enyi
Sep 15, 2025
Great Wall and Summer Palace visit - The private experience for the Great Wall is worth it due to the large crowds and tour groups we saw. With the time we selected, we had descended the wall by the time the larger groups were arriving.
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Mgk3601yr
Sep 13, 2025
Worth the money! - My family really recommends this tour, and especially if you have the opportunity to get Sherry as a guide and Zhang as a driver. Zhang drove smoothly, no hard brakes and very nimbly, and Sherry is so knowledgeable and funny! She offered really indepth information in an interesting way, worked wonderfully with us to let us explore at our pace yet keep ahead of the business brought by big tours. Paying extra for this private tour is truly worth it, especially as you can stop on the side of the road and buy truly delicious fruits! And Sherry was on top of contacting us to arrange a smooth and on time pickup, thank you!
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Luciareyesb2025
Sep 11, 2025
nice experience - It's been an amazing experience. Lucia is a very professional guide, always attentive for us. We have learned a lot thanks to her and we want to thank her for her great work.
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From $100
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).