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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

“We had an amazing day visiting the Great Wall of China, experiencing stunning views and memories and pictures to last years! Our tour guide CiCi was amazing informative and accommodating, would highly recommend.”

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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

“Wendy provided tremendous supporting information at each location we visited on this daytrip highlighted by a beautiful afternoon at the Great Wall.”

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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

“Very well organized, clean bus, tour guide offer plenty of information without giving the vibe of eating to upsell us; we enjoy the brief history talk in the bus, just the right amount of information; my kids end up getting the medals and my little…”

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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

“Being at the Great Wall of China itself is a memorable and one of a kind experience. However, MUBUS made it perfect! The tour guides and staff were all amazing esp Mike, who quickly attended to our queries. I will definitely recommend this to my…”

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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 amazing experience on our private trip to the Mutianyu Great Wall, thanks especially to our driver, David. He was exceptionally professional and friendly, making the whole journey very convenient for our family, including our elderly parents. We opted for the 6:30 AM…”

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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

“A day well spent taking in the wonders of China. Our guide Yoyo was so informative and lively that she made the trip even more memorable. Thank you Yoyo. Would highly recommend that you take this tour.”

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9.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver

Discover the authentic Mutianyu Great Wall with this private, flexible tour featuring private transport, free time to explore, and optional rides.

★ 5.0

“I had Ken as my driver for my trip to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, and he was absolutely fantastic! He arrived right on time, drove safely, and made the whole experience so easy and enjoyable. His car was clean and comfortable, aRead…”

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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 group of colleagues had the absolute pleasure of touring the Great Wall and Summer Palace with Lily. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide. From the moment we met her, her energy was infectious. She brought the sites to live witRead more”

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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

“Beautiful day trip outside Beijing City for visiting the the great wall and Ming tombs with a nice and friendly tour guide. I can recommand this tour.”

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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

“What a great way to visit the top sites. Everything went smoothly. It was a great bang for the buck. Lee was a great tour guide. I didn't bring my passport but I was able to get in with a photo of it. I recommend…”

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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

“Excellent tour with our guide Michael! He was attentive throughout the tour, gave a good amount of information regarding the sites, and consistently reminded us what we were about to do, and what the time constraints were. We reRead 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