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Great Wall Tours from Beijing: The 15 Best Days on the Wall

414 tours  ·  from $6 a head

The real choice is the stretch, not the operator: restored Mutianyu, crowded Badaling, wild Jinshanling and Jiankou. These 15 cover all of them, with the drive time, the cable car question and the price of each.

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - The ride from Beijing
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From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

1.Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,216 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $19Our pick

Beijing Mubus runs daily coach trips to Mutianyu with English, Spanish, or Russian guides, a visitor lounge, and several tour options. Expect a direct ride, included Wall entry and shuttle, then hours to explore at your own pace. Add a buffet lunch, a short architecture talk, a strenuous 5-kilometer hike, or a combined Summer Palace tour. Guides such as Jily, Helly, and John have helped visitors plan routes and make sense of the Wall.

“We were with Jily. We had a good time on the great wall. Jily explained everything and it helped us organized our course. We also did the summer palace and had many explanations and stories about the emperors and Dragon Lady Merci Jily !”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch - The 90-minute drive and the guide’s role
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

2.Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,056 reviews · 9 hours · from $18Top rated

Meet an English-speaking guide at Zhangzizhonglu Subway Station at 8:00 AM, then ride to Mutianyu for five hours on the Wall. Admission, return transport and an in-park shuttle ticket are included. Lunch is optional; cable car and toboggan rides cost extra. Guides named on recent departures include Kevin and Linda.

“Linda was great, very knowledgeable & gave us good tips on what to do. Thanks! Kevin”

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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - The Forbidden City: two hours among imperial halls
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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

3.All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,873 reviews · from $128

This 9 to 11-hour Beijing tour pairs Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with an afternoon at Mutianyu Great Wall. Your guide and private vehicle handle the transfers, while the price includes admission, lunch, bottled water, and your choice of cable car or chairlift and toboggan. Guides such as Lucy, Wendy, Jerry, and Maggie have led the day, though guide assignment is not guaranteed.

“Our family of 3 had a wonderful day packing in the major sites with Lucy. She was extremely knowledgeable and flexible, even allowing us a quick stop for coffee. We learned not only about the history of China, but tea culture and jade. She gave us tips on which things to visit and which to skip. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour - Lunch can make the middle of the day easier
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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

4.MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,361 reviews · from $20

Ride from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu with an English, Spanish, or Russian-speaking guide on the bus, then explore the Wall at your own pace. You get about five and a half hours on site, with entrance and internal shuttle included. Guides such as Taka lead an optional 5-kilometer hike; cable cars, toboggans, and lunch cost extra unless you select an upgrade.

“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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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - The drive and lunch before Mutianyu
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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

5.Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,634 reviews · from $99

This 10 to 11-hour Beijing tour links Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, and cable car or chairlift and toboggan access. Groups are usually about 12. Guides named in recent accounts include Helen and Rocky, whose history explanations and help with photos are often praised.

“Amazing experience! We were also taken to a great Chinese buffet. Surprised with how well articulated our guide Rocky was, would definitely repeat :). Rocky rocks!”

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - What the bus guide can and cannot do
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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

6.Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,272 reviews · from $20

Take a direct Mubus coach from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu, where you get the wall entry ticket, an internal scenic-area shuttle, and four to five hours to explore on your own. A guide gives the group an introduction on the ride; Mike, Cici, Taka, and other guides have led departures. Cable cars, the toboggan, and buffet lunch cost extra or depend on your option.

“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 family and friends! :)”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver - The Beijing pickup and drive north
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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

7.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $84

A private English-speaking driver picks you up in Beijing for the roughly 1.5-hour ride to Mutianyu. You get about three hours on the wall, with time to hike and take photos. Drivers such as Peter, Jack, Naomi, and Shane have helped with tickets and route tips. Cable car and toboggan rides cost extra.

“Had a lovely trip to the wall! We actually were the first to arrive to the wall in the morning since we went early. Special thanks to my awesome driver Shane, who even accompanied me up and took some fotos. Thank you for making this trip unforgettable, Shane 🙏🏻”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour - The Summer Palace: a guided walk through royal grounds
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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour

8.Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,004 reviews · from $29

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Hepingxiqiao to Mutianyu, where you get several hours to explore the Wall at your own pace. Then tour the Summer Palace with an English-speaking guide and hear about its royal buildings and the Dragon Lady. Optional rides cost extra. Guides on different departures have included Yoyo, Lee, Amy, and Jackie.

“A great day out The guide was very good and friendly 😃”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - Reaching the Wall and getting oriented
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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 927 reviews · from $78

Set your own departure time for a private drive from Beijing to Mutianyu, about 1.5 hours each way in ordinary conditions. Admission and the site shuttle are included; cable car and toboggan rides cost extra. Your English-speaking driver handles the transport and can help with the visit, but this is a self-guided day, not a guided history tour.

“This was the highlight of my trip to Beijing. Highly recommend this hike. It is challenging in some sections, but with four hours is so doable. Absolutely breathtaking in beauty!”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - Reaching the Wall and getting oriented
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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

10.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $92

A private, roughly eight-hour trip from Beijing to Mutianyu includes hotel pickup, a basic-English-speaking driver, wall admission, shuttle bus, bottled water, and free time to walk the ramparts. Set your preferred departure, then choose whether to pay extra for a cable car, chairlift, or toboggan. Drivers such as Peter, Ken, and Ruby have helped visitors with routes and tickets.

“Amazing experience, much better than expected, along with super friendly and great service as our driver Jack was excellent and kind.”

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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options - Reaching the Mutianyu ramparts
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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

11.Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · from $124

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Mutianyu and the Summer Palace, with hotel pickup, a guide, lunch, entry tickets, and a choice of round-trip cable car or ski lift up and toboggan down. Guides named for this tour include Aurora, Cindy, Sherry, Lucy, and Edward, though your guide may differ. Check whether you are booking the private or small-group option.

“Susan Shan, our host was lovely, friendly and great fun. She recommended we change our itinerary slightly which worked out brilliantly and allowed us to visit The Great Wall at a quieter and warmer time of the day. She was very engaging and knowledgeable and we had a great time.”

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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing - Lunch, jade, and the commercial side of the day
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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 731 reviews · from $87

This eight-hour Beijing outing pairs a climb at Badaling with a visit to Chang Ling, the largest Ming tomb open to visitors. An English-speaking guide handles transport and context; lunch and hotel pickup within the 4th Ring Road are included. Guides such as Jenny, Mary, Lisa, and Michael Shi have led tours, though your guide may differ. Budget extra for the optional cable car.

“Driver picked me up right on time. My guide was super friendly and sociable through the entire trip.”

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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights - Mutianyu: a rewarding wall visit after a long drive
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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

13.Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 688 reviews · from $99

Spend two full days with an English-speaking guide, visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, Temple of Heaven, a hutong courtyard, Lama Temple and Summer Palace. Hotel pickup within Beijing’s Third Ring Road and air-conditioned transport save planning time. Guides named on past trips include Helen and Rocky, though your guide may differ.

“This was a perfect way to see all the sites in Beijing. Helen was our guide! She was awesome! She did walk very fast but would wait on us!”

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From Beijing: Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall - The 8am departure and the long drive north
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From Beijing: Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

14.Small Group Hike at Jinshanling Great Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 667 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Travel from Beijing to Jinshanling East, then hike for about three hours across original and restored wall, past more than 15 watchtowers. The route is steep in places and usually quieter than the most visited sections. Groups are capped at 12. Check your chosen option carefully: a hiking guide and lunch may be optional.

“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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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square - Lunch and the jade stop: useful break, sales-minded setting
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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 609 reviews · from $99

Cover Beijing’s headline sights in about nine hours by air-conditioned minivan, with an English-speaking guide, included admission and a Chinese-style lunch. You’ll visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Badaling, then stop at the Longdi Jade Factory. Guides such as Lee, Jenny, Michael and Murphy have led the tour, though your guide may differ.

“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 bringing it to make things easier. Traveling in China is safe to travel with a passport on you. I also recommend leaving to meet at the pickup hotel, much sooner than you think. Google Maps doesn't have traffic data. It said 25 min and ended up being 45 minutes. I showed up 15 min late and I was still able to make it.”

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