Beijing · MUTIANYU GREAT WALL TOURS

Mutianyu Great Wall Tours: 15 Days Out from Beijing

254 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Mutianyu is restored, wooded and an easy ninety minutes out, with a cable car up and a toboggan down. These 15 range from the shuttle-bus ticket to a private car with a driver, each priced and timed.

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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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

3.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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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

4.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

5.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 Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets - Meeting near Dengshikou Station
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Beijing: Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

6.Mutianyu Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,256 reviews · 8.5 - 9.5 hours · from $18

Take a return bus from central Beijing to Mutianyu, with admission and the park shuttle included. An English-speaking guide handles instructions and can help arrange optional cable-car or toboggan tickets, while you explore the Wall at your own pace. Departures run at 8, 9, and 10 am, with about five hours at the site.

“Ally was a fantastic guide for our Great Wall of China tour from Beijing! She was very organized, quick to respond, and communicated everything clearly — from pickup details to what to expect during the tour. She was also super friendly and made the experience smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Highly recommended!”

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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

7.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

8.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

9.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

10.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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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options - Walking Mutianyu’s watchtowers
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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 588 reviews · from $130

Spend about nine hours on a Mutianyu outing with Beijing transfers, an English-speaking guide, and time to walk the Wall’s watchtowers. The tour includes admission, buffet lunch, tea, and snacks; cable car or toboggan access depends on the option you choose. Guide names have included Michael, Mike, Jackie, Jily, and Mr. Zhu, but assignments vary.

“Very nice tour. Driver took good care of us. Tour guide was very informative and interesting. Lunch was very good.”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Day Trips (Optional Add-ons) - Six routes, from a focused Wall day to imperial Beijing
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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Day Trips (Optional Add-ons)

12.Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Day Trips (Optional Add-ons)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 569 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $17Best value

Choose a Mutianyu-only day or pair the Great Wall with a Beijing palace, garden, temple, or Ming tomb. An English-speaking guide handles transport and included entry tickets, leaving you free to explore. Guides such as Yo-yo, Betty, Aria, and Linda have led trips, though your guide will depend on the day.

“Christina communicated well throughout the trip. We also had an earlier return back thanks to Christina.”

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Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing - A 7:30 start trades sleep for time
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Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing

13.Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 565 reviews · from $79

Travel from Beijing to Mutianyu with an English-speaking guide, Great Wall admission, round-trip pickup within the Fourth Ring Road, and a Chinese-style lunch. Expect steep steps, watchtowers, and mountain views. The cable car costs extra, and the day may include stops at tea or craft shops.

“Lee was really friendly and the tour was really good, full of different activities that enriched our stay in Beijing. I really recomend this activity with Lee.”

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Beijing:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass - Badaling: famous name, faster cable-car entry
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Beijing:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass

14.Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 5 hours · from $118

Choose Mutianyu, Badaling, or a rougher, less-developed Wall section for a private five-hour outing from Beijing. Your English-speaking guide explains the site, then leaves time to explore at your own pace. Mutianyu includes a choice of cable car or ski lift and toboggan; Badaling includes cable car access. Guides such as Lucy, Sherry, and Lily have led past tours, but your guide is assigned for your date.

“We had a great daytrip with Susan to the Mutianyu section. She is very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot and the trip was very smooth.”

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Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down - The private ride from Beijing
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Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down

15.Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · from $108

Ride from Beijing to Mutianyu with a private driver, then explore this well-preserved Great Wall section. Depending on the option you book, take a chairlift or cable car up, hike between watchtowers with a guide, and possibly race down by toboggan. Guides such as Lucy, Maggie, Jerry, and Bobo have led history-filled visits and helped with photos.

“Great trip with Bobo & Mr Fang. the car ride to Mutianyu was smooth as Bobo suggested we starts 30 mins earlier to beat the traffic & crowd. Bobo was passionate and took great pictures. the ride on the chairlift up was quiet and tranquil in the morning but the toboggan down was the best. had a great trip”

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