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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 was an amazing tour guide! She was very happy and cared a lot for all of us. She did an amazing tour of the summer palace, telling us the history and pointing out details in the structure and design. Well worth the trip to…”

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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

“It was a great trip. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and good. This was oir first time using Viator, and they didn’t disappoint”

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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

“On time, Kevin our leader was very helpful and professional. Enjoyed the tour and will trust Mubus in the future if the opportunity apoears.”

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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

“Fantastic day out. The tour guide Rocky really knew his stuff and could answer all questions. He was able to navigate us around the massive crowds very well as it was the national holiday week when we went. Rocky also took a lot of excellent…”

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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

“A well organised trip that allows you to see The Great Wall from many angles. They give you useful tips how to do it and which path to choose, depending on your fitness and preferences. Was lucky to have Mike as a guide, who enthusiastically…”

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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

“Our guide jackie chan was espectacular, he sang tradicional Chinese songs for us, make fun games with prizes, gave advice on how to walk the wall and told us histories from the summer palace. Very high recommend tour and guide.”

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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

“The tour was good. Our guide was Jack, whom I would recommend. His English and knowledge of history was pretty good. The driver didn’t speak any English, but it greeted us at the airport with a sign and it wasn’t really a problem.”

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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

“Our guide, Lee Li was good. He was constantly keeping in touch with us on the day of pickup so we don't feel worry on the booked tour. During the tour, he did quite a lot of explanation on things we see & places we…”

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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

“We had a terrific day with Lisa Liu as our guide to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and the Great Wall at Mu Tian Yu. She kept us informed and gave us a lot of flexibility to determine meal options. We hope to see her…”

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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

“A superb day trip on the Jinshaning section of the Great Wall. This part is untouched by mass tourism, and I found myself completely alone in many places. The route crosses both restored and original sections. I was the only person who had booked for…”

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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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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