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15 Best Great Wall Tours

The Great Wall sections from Beijing compared: Mutianyu with its cable car and toboggan descent, Badaling for rail access and shuttle buses that solve the logistics cheaply. Mutianyu’s watchtowers see a fraction of Badaling’s crowds.

1.From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

Discover the Mutianyu Great Wall with flexible tour options from Beijing, including skip-the-line access, guided hikes, and authentic local dining.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Jily made our Mutianyu Great Wall trip on Chinese New Year absolutely fantastic! Her cheerful personality and deep knowledge of both the wall and Spring Festival traditions kept us engaged from start to finish. The logistics couldn't have been smoother—we gathered at Dongzhimen Subway Station,…”

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

Experience Beijing's highlights with this private all-inclusive tour visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Mutianyu Great Wall, with expert guides and seamless logistics.

★ 5.0

“A very informative and fun experience walking through the forbidden city & along the great wall with our guide!”

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3.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options from Beijing

Discover the Mutianyu Great Wall with this all-inclusive tour from Beijing, featuring comfortable transport, expert guides, and authentic Chinese cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Good tour, well explained. Two ways to do it: East and West side. If you wanted to do both, might be short for a time. We chose the West side with the cable car and was very happy with the overall experince.”

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4.Beijing 10h Mini Group: Great Wall, Forbidden City,Tiananmen Sq.

Discover Beijing's top sights—Forbidden City, Great Wall at Mutianyu, Tiananmen Square, and Houhai Lake—on a small-group tour with expert guides for authentic experiences.

★ 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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5.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour (8:00am & 10:00am)

Discover the hassle-free Mubus Mutianyu Great Wall tour, offering direct transport, flexible exploration, and authentic views for a value-packed Beijing experience.

★ 5.0

“The experience was amazing, walking on the great wall of China was surreal. The lunch they provide with the tour was also delicious. Thank you very much Mike for an incredible tour!”

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

Discover the Mutianyu Great Wall with a private driver, skip the lines, and explore at your own pace. An authentic, flexible day-trip near Beijing.

★ 5.0

“We had an absolutely outstanding experience with our driver Peter, and we couldn’t recommend him more highly. From the moment he picked us up at the airport, took us to the Great Wall of China, and later brought us back to the airport, everything was…”

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

Discover the iconic Mutianyu Great Wall with this reliable, hassle-free day tour from Beijing. Enjoy scenic views, expert guides, and no hidden fees.

★ 4.9

“Peter was very friendly and knowledgeable. The transportation was good and we had ample time Great Wall and Summer Palace. This tour was mostly free and easy and it suited us well. Some members in my family climbed the Great Wall and others did shopping…”

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8.Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour

Discover Beijing's top sights in one day with this affordable tour visiting the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace, guided by knowledgeable experts.

★ 4.8

“YOU SHOULD BOOK THIS TOUR! If you’re comparing options to see the Great Wall go for this one. We saw a stunning, big chunk of the Wall AND had a delightful tour of the Summer Palace all in the one booking. Fantastic value for money.…”

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

Discover Beijing’s highlights with this private tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace. Enjoy expert guides, scenic views, and hassle-free transfers.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Edward, and driver, Mr. Liu, were both fantastic! We were very limited on time in Beijing and worked with us to see all the sites we wanted. The private transportation was very comfortable and we enjoyed the lunch spot we went to. It…”

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11.Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

Discover the Great Wall at Badaling and the Ming Tombs in a full-day, guided tour from Beijing, combining history, stunning views, and cultural insights for an authentic experience.

★ 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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12.2-Day Mini Group to Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

Discover Beijing’s top sights over two days with a small-group tour featuring the Great Wall, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and more—no shopping detours.

★ 5.0

“I want to share our feedback regarding the recently arranged tour for one of our clients. The tour was initially booked for two days. At the client’s request, the schedule was adjusted by shifting one day later, and we appreciate that the changRead more”

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13.From Beijing: Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

Discover the authentic Jinshanling Great Wall with a small group hike from Beijing, including local lunch, stunning views, and expert guides for an unforgettable experience.

★ 4.9

“Our driver Zhang Feng was incredibly nice and organized, very safe driving, even gave us fruits and made very clear instructions, can highly recommend !”

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14.Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

Discover Beijing's highlights on this full-day tour—including the Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City, and Tiananmen Square—with expert guides and seamless transport.

★ 4.5

“I had an incredible experience on the Great Wall of China day tour! The night before, my guide Lee contacted me to confirm all the details and even checked in with my hotel, which immediately made me feel well taken care of. He picked Read…”

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15.Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options

Discover our detailed review of the Mutianyu Great Wall private tour, featuring private transport, expert guides, and authentic scenic experiences in Beijing.

★ 5.0

“An impressive building, a source of pride not only for the Chinese people. The driver, Mr. Zhu, was very detailed in his explanations during the journey from Beijing to the Great Wall of China and back. The organization of the visit was very good.”

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More Great Wall Tours

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 4.9Beijing: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 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 5.0Small Group 6km hiking tour Jinshanling Great Wall-Simatai West$75.00 5.0Beijing: Full-Day Small-Group Great Wall Hiking at Jinshanling$138.00 5.0Mini Group: Beijing Forbidden City Tour with Great Wall Hiking at Mutianyu$159.00 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Small-Group Tour with Lunch$186.00 5.0Great Wall at Gubeikou and Jinshanling Private Sunset Tour$160 5.0Mini Group: 2-Day Beijing Highlights and Great Wall Tour$330.00 5.0Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest$89.00 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch$185.30 4.8Beijing: Badaling Ancient Great Wall of China Day Trips8 hours$22 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with Experienced Tour Driver$89.00 5.0Beijing Capital Airport Layover Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour$69.00 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour with English Driver6 - 9 hours$98 5.0Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour with Best English Speak Driver$88.00 5.04-5 Hour Beijing Layover Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall$79.00 5.0Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall$80.00 4.9Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City /Summer Palace10 hours$25 5.0All Inclusive Private Day Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace$148.00