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Great Wall Tour: Private, Flexible, Affordable
4.9
33 Ratings
Beijing
Embark on a private guided tour of Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing. Explore this iconic landmark with a knowledgeable driver guide, who can assist with local food, ticket purchases, and shopping. No advanced visa required!
Embark on a private guided tour of Mutianyu Great Wall from Beijing. Explore this iconic landmark with a knowledgeable driver guide, who can assist with local food, ticket purchases, and shopping. No advanced visa required!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Mutianyu Great Wall - Your driver will pick you up from your hotel, PEK airport, or Beijing railway station, holding a sign with your name. You’ll be driven to the popular Mutianyu Great Wall section in Beijing (entrance ticket included). The driver, who speaks basic English, will point out the best spots on the wall and assist with photos. You’ll…
- Mutianyu Great Wall - Your driver will pick you up from your hotel, PEK airport, or Beijing railway station, holding a sign with your name. You’ll be driven to the popular Mutianyu Great Wall section in Beijing (entrance ticket included). The driver, who speaks basic English, will point out the best spots on the wall and assist with photos. You’ll then have free time to explore on your own. A cable car or toboggan ride is available for an additional CNY 140 per person (round trip, cash only). You can also request a stop at a local Chinese restaurant to enjoy authentic cuisine (additional cost). The driver will help you find a good restaurant and wait for you. Afterward, you’ll be escorted back to your hotel or PEK airport.
What's Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Entrance fee to Great Wall
- Bottled mineral water in the car
- All taxes, tolls, parking fees, fuel, service fee
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Entrance fee to Great Wall
- Bottled mineral water in the car
- All taxes, tolls, parking fees, fuel, service fee
What's Not Included
- If you would like to taste local food (Pay extra)
- Tips to the driver (If you enjoy our service)
- Tour guide
- Option : Cable car at Great Wall
- If you would like to taste local food (Pay extra)
- Tips to the driver (If you enjoy our service)
- Tour guide
- Option : Cable car at Great Wall
Additional Information
This service is perfect for travelers seeking comfort, flexibility, and affordability without the need for a fully guided experience. It offers an ideal balance of independence and convenience, making it perfect for those wishing to explore the Great Wall on their own terms, yet with supportive assistance when required. It caters to individuals who…
This service is perfect for travelers seeking comfort, flexibility, and affordability without the need for a fully guided experience. It offers an ideal balance of independence and convenience, making it perfect for those wishing to explore the Great Wall on their own terms, yet with supportive assistance when required. It caters to individuals who enjoy self-exploration but appreciate help with transportation and basic communication. Couples and families looking for a private, relaxed day trip without the rush of group tours will find it appealing. With comfortable door-to-door transportation, no walking between transport changes, and options like cable cars, it is suitable for all ages. It’s an excellent choice for travelers with limited time in Beijing who desire a quick and stress-free visit to the Great Wall. This service is ideal for those who prefer not to pay extra for a full-time tour guide but still want organized, safe, and convenient transport. The driver offers basic assistance with directions, tickets, and suggestions, making it accessible even for first-time visitors.
- The Great Wall opens from 7:30am to 5pm. Therefore, the earliest pick up time is 6am ; the latest pick up time is 13:30.
- As the tour will last around 4-5 hours, plus the time (1.5-2 hours) to get out of airport and the time to catch flight, so the time table is at least 8 hours or longer if you have a layover in Beijing.
- If you will have to carry luggage, you may have them locked in the car.
- 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.
Location
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(33 Ratings)
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Pim_v
Aug 15, 2025
Great trip with fantastic guide - We had a fantastic tour to the Great Wall, mostly thanks to Tony! He was friendly, attentative and told us a lot about the Wall and everything we saw on out way tobthe wall. We recommend him for 100%
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Daniel_p
Aug 7, 2025
Awesome and stress free layover tour! - What an amazing tour! Had a long layover in Beijing and this was the perfect, private tour to fill that down time. My guide Tony was very responsive, professional and friendly. He contacted me right after booking to arrange the meeting and provide some tips. For example he suggested starting a little earlier to avoid the crowds (this was very important as I found out). On the appointed day he arrived promptly at the meeting spot in the airport with a sign so there was no way to miss him. Tony then drove us to the Great Wall section in a comfortable, spacious minivan, even providing water and snacks. He answered questions along the way in excellent English and was very knowledgeable. The drive was about an hour and a half, without much traffic since we were north of the city. At the Great Wall, Tony took care of everything including purchasing tickets for entrance as well as for the chair lift and sled ride. These are quite fun and recommended, but they take only cash so Tony recommended to get some cash at the airport ATM, which came in handy. Tony rode up and walked along the wall with me, answering more questions and taking pictures. He also allowed ample free time to explore on my own. The Great Wall itself is incredible and words don’t do it justice. It is steep in places and can get very hot in the summer so definitely have good walking shoes and maybe a sun umbrella. After looking around as much as I wanted, we took the toboggan sleds down, which was great. Walking on the wall works up an appetite so we stopped for some early lunch and souvenir shopping. While going back I noticed there was a huge crowd of people in line, way more than when we arrived, so the timing of our visit was perfect to avoid those massive lines! Then we headed back to the airport with a comfortable amount of time for my connecting flight. Overall it was such a wonderful and low stress tour, with almost no waiting for anything. Don’t hesitate or think twice, if you have a long early morning layover in Beijing this is the tour and Tony is the guide for you. Just go!
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Robert_a
Jul 7, 2025
100% recommend - 100% recommend this private tour to see the Great Wall! Our tour guide, Tony, was super friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He picked us up at our Beijing hotel where we had approximately a 90 minute drive to the wall entrance. The van ride was very comfortable and went by quickly as Tony offered background information and answered questions.
When we arrived, Tony had premiere parking that saved a long uphill walk from the public parking lot and shuttle bus area. He coordinated all the tickets and waited with us in line. We took a chair lift up to the wall, which in itself was really fun with great views. Once on top we had plenty of time to explore and take pictures. Tony gave history and also knew all the best photo spots, where he took many pictures of our family.
Once finished, Tony escorted us down and we grabbed a quick bite to eat before heading back. The wall is obviously a major attraction and on many people’s bucket lists. If you are going to go, this tour was a super pleasant and easy experience, and I definitely would do it again! In fact, next time we are in Beijing I plan to use the same operator and request Tony again for other regional tours.
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Avoni_g
Mar 6, 2025
Unforgettable experience - If you only have a few hours for the Great Wall, I highly recommend this. Shane was extremely courteous, knowledgeable, and kind. His background and experiences made him craft an unforgettable afternoon for me at the Mutianyu Great Wall of China.
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J763ggandrewl
Jan 14, 2025
Efficient, comfortable and stress free - Excellent , excellent, excellent
Most efficient, comfortable and stress free way to see one of the 7 wonders of the world.
Thanks Shane!
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Tevonne_s
Jul 3, 2024
More than I could have ever imagined - What an amazing tour! We only had 5 hours before our flight and David delivered! He was so friendly and patient. Made sure we got great photos. My only recommendation is do not take this tour if you have walking limitations of any kind. Also I you take the lift be sure to smile as you get closer. They will take a photo you probably want to buy. The view was beautiful. Thank you David for adding another wonderful experience to our list!
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Fabian_w
Apr 18, 2024
The perfect great wall adventure - We had an unforgettable trip to the Great Wall of China. Special thanks to our guide Mr Wang who did his verry best to give us the full VIP experience and a perfect trip.
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Nikoletta_v
Mar 30, 2024
Excellent experience - Very pleased with my choice of tour operator. Everything went smoothly from pick up to drop off. Communication has been clear throughout. Shane was an excellent guide
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Simon_b
Dec 31, 2023
Great wall visit - Super friendly driver, smooth and easy airport pickup. Recommended for a stopover in Beijing. Total time of the trip was around 7 hours
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Klaus_a
Apr 25, 2024
Visit of the Great Wall - We have a good guide und driver. Everything was good and we enjoyed that trip. The Great Wall is one of the top sightseeings in China
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