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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

“It was very nice trip, interesting info received while on the bus, everything well explained and enough time to explore great wall on your own, highly recommended! And make sure to include lunch, worth it.”

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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

“Bobo cao was an amazing guide, she made everything fun for us, she made the experience one to always remember Thanks so much to her for making my day fulfilled”

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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

“John was very helpful. But if you plan to do west and east side the time is very short. The point 20 is very beautiful but hard to climb.”

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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

“I had an incredible time on this Beijing trip, and a huge part of that was thanks to our tour guide, Helen. She is extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely caring. I was dealing with a sore throat during the tour, and Helen went out of…”

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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

“Very well organized, great knowledgeable guides. The buffet lunch and snacks were amazing. It was a memorable experience. Delivered what promised. Highly recommended”

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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

“Shane was my driver and he was great! Gave us important information about the great wall, was flexible with timing and had a pleasant and approachable attitude. I'd recommend it for this experience.”

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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

“Jackie is an amazing guide! Very clear, knowledgeable and a lovely singer! The excursions were AMAZING, cable car, chair lift and slide 🫶🏼”

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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

“Excellent tour, our guide Cindy looked after us great, and our driver Mr Doo drove us around for the day was also great, Cindy explained everything in English to us and answered all our questions in full, had a great time on this Tour, recommended…”

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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

“The tour was very professionally organized. Our guide Jenny contacted us a night before the tour to let us know about the pick-up timings the next day and she was very punctual and was dot on time to pick us up. The vehicle was also…”

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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

“If in doubt, 5 stars. It's a great 2-day itinerary. You see the most important sights. You have to bear in mind that there isn't much time to visit the each sight in detail. One should plan an additional day for what interests most. The…”

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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

“zhang feng was very friendly, ride was comfortable and instructions clear. Visiting this part of the wall in December was a great experience, sunshine, snow and almost no people. excellent choice”

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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

“This experience requires a lot of walking. So clients need to be mobile to get the best experience. This was a fantastic experience. Michael was an amazing tour guide. He kept us on track and communicated frequently to ensure we undersRead more”

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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