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The 15 Best Great Wall Tours from Beijing

164 tours  ·  from $10 a head

The decision is which section, not whether. These 15 compare Mutianyu, Badaling, Jinshanling and Simatai on drive time, how restored the stonework is, how many people you will share it with, and what the bus, cable car and lunch add up to.

From Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Tours with Options - The 8:00 AM coach and the ride to the mountains
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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

Join Beijing Mubus for an 8 to 10 hour Mutianyu Great Wall trip from central Beijing. Ride a direct coach, spend about four to five hours at the Wall, and choose from free exploration, a buffet lunch, a 30-minute architecture talk, a demanding 5-kilometer hike, an overnight villa, or a Summer Palace add-on. English, Spanish, and Russian guides are available.

“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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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch - The ride from central Beijing to the mountains
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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 your English-speaking guide at Zhangzizhonglu Subway Station at 8:00 AM for a nine-hour Mutianyu outing. Guides such as Kevin and Linda help you choose a route, arrange optional cable-car or toboggan tickets, and explain the Wall’s story. You get round-trip transport, admission, park shuttle service, and five hours around Mutianyu, with lunch available as an option.

“Definitely one of the best things you can do in Beijing. Our guide Kevin is a really nice guy, ready to help you. Choose the option which offers food, it's really good.”

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All-Inclusive Tour: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Walking Into the Forbidden City
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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

Spend 9 to 11 hours with a private guide such as Lucy, Wendy, or Jerry, visiting Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Hotel pickup, transport, lunch, entrance fees, bottled water, and either a cable car or chairlift and toboggan ride are included. Expect a full, active day with useful help at security points.

“Jerry was an amazing guide, catering to our interests, giving us tips that allowed us to sail thru security, and seeing the good stuff! He knew historical details that thrilled these history buffs’ hearts. This trip was clearly bucket list items, and he allowed us all the time we needed to fully appreciate our amazing time at the Great Wall! I’d recommend this tour and Jerry both!”

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MuBus: Mutianyu Great Wall ENG/ESP/RUS Guided Bus Tour - Arriving at Mutianyu and using the shuttle
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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

Travel from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu by direct bus with an English, Spanish, or Russian-speaking guide. You get several hours on the Wall, entrance and internal shuttle tickets, plus tea and snacks. Optional extras include a rural buffet lunch, a 5-kilometer hike, cable car, and toboggan rides.

“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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Beijing Full Day Tours: Tiananmen Sq, Forbidden City, Great Wall - Three hours inside the Forbidden City
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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 small-group outing links Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Expect hotel pickup within Beijing’s Third Ring Road, an English-speaking guide such as Helen or Rocky, entrance fees, buffet lunch, water, and a cable car or chairlift and toboggan ride. It is an efficient first-day introduction, but expect a long, active schedule.

“Mary is our tour guide! Thank Mary for sharing her expertise, food and experience! She has been great Great way to go to all the places! May not be the best to come to China or any East Asian countries during summer. Otherwise, well worth it to not go through the hassle of doing all of them yourselves.”

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Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options - Meeting at Dongzhimen and riding out
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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

Mubus takes you from Dongzhimen to Mutianyu on a direct bus with an English, Spanish, or Russian-speaking guide, depending on your booking. You get the wall entrance fee, internal shuttle, free tea and snacks, and 4 to 5 hours to explore. Optional packages may add cable cars, a toboggan, buffet lunch, or a Summer Palace visit.

“The experience was amazing, walking on the great wall of China was surreal. The lunch they provide with the tour was also delicious. Thank you very much Mike for an incredible tour!”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver - The 1.5-hour drive from Beijing
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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

Your English-speaking driver collects you at a Beijing hotel, station, or airport and drives you to Mutianyu in a private air-conditioned car. Drivers such as Peter, Jack, Naomi, and Shane help with tickets, cable-car choices, directions, and photos, then give you about three hours to explore independently. Early departures help avoid crowds.

“good experience. Our guide Jack explained us very interesting things and was very kind.”

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Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall & Summer Palace Day Tour - Meeting at Hepingxiqiao and heading north
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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

Spend about four hours at Mutianyu Great Wall, then three hours touring the Summer Palace with an English-speaking guide. The $29 bus tour includes transport and entry tickets, while cable cars, the toboggan, and the palace boat cost extra. Guides such as Yoyo, Lee, Jackie, and Evelyn are praised for clear explanations and lively help.

“The Forbidden City is a must-see in Beijing. Our guide, Andy, was well-organized and gave us a great overview of the history, along with some interesting anecdotes about the palace. He was also really accommodating. I’d recommend this tour if you’re looking for a well-guided and smooth experience !”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - The drive from Beijing to the Wall
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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

Travel from your Beijing hotel or airport to Mutianyu in a private vehicle with an English-speaking driver. You set the departure time and explore the Wall independently, with entrance and shuttle fees included. Cable car and toboggan rides cost extra. Drivers such as Kevin, Ken, Wu, and Matthew have helped with tickets, routes, photos, and family needs.

“Matthew was an excellent driver for our trip to the Great Wall. He was punctual, friendly, and professional, and the car was clean and comfortable. He made the journey smooth and enjoyable with helpful tips along the way. Highly recommend him for anyone visiting Beijing!”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - The drive from Beijing to the Wall
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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

Travel from Beijing to Mutianyu in a private air-conditioned car with a basic English-speaking driver. Choose your pickup time, get help with tickets and cable car options, then hike independently for about three hours. Drivers such as Peter, Ken, Ruby, and Jack are often praised for safe driving, photos, and practical advice.

“We had a great drive out to the Great Wall by Ken. He was timely, kind and helpful with retrieving the extra tickets for the cable car and toboggan. So glad we left our hotel at 0630 to beat the bigger crowds!”

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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options - Mutianyu Great Wall: the morning centerpiece
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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 with a guide such as Sherry, Lucy, Aurora, or Cindy at Beijing’s Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace. Ride a cable car or ski lift, hike the Wall, enjoy lunch, and explore imperial halls, the Long Corridor, and Marble Boat by private vehicle.

“Wonderful, so well planned it made me very comfortable! Amy was so knowledgeable about our sights and I learned so much!!!!”

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Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing - Walking the Badaling Great Wall
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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

Spend about eight hours visiting Badaling Great Wall and Chang Ling Ming Tomb from Beijing. Pickup from hotels within the Fourth Ring Road, an English-speaking guide, lunch, transport, and entry tickets are included. You can climb the north or south side of the wall, but cable car fees cost extra. Expect jade and, on some departures, tea-shopping stops.

“Jenny is the best! Great information, friendly and helpful. A true professional. We really enjoyed the Great Wall experience and Jenny helped us with a map and directions for some added activities after the tour.”

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Beijing 2-Day Tours: Great Wall, Forbidden City & Top Highlights - Day one: Tiananmen Square and the imperial center
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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

This two-day small-group tour covers Beijing’s essential sights with hotel pickup inside the Third Ring Road. An English-speaking guide such as Helen, Rocky, or Tom leads you through Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall, the Temple of Heaven, old hutongs, Lama Temple, and the Summer Palace. Expect early starts, long days, a buffet lunch, and a group of about 12.

“Very organized and a great way to see Beijing! My husband and I went in November for his birthday. A bit chilly but fun!”

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

Leave Beijing at 8am for Jinshanling, then hike from the eastern section toward the main gate across restored and original wall. Expect steep steps, more than 15 watchtowers, open views, and a quiet trail. Your package may include an English-speaking guide, lunch, trekking poles, snacks, and bottled water.

“Unreal from start to finish!! Denit (sorry if spelt wrong) was amazing with his knowledge and just an all round lovely person. The good/restaurant after was some of the best food I’ve had in Beijing!! Couldn’t recommend enough! Thanks so much!”

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Beijing Essential Full-Day Tour including Great Wall at Badaling, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square - Tiananmen Square: a brief look at modern China
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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 essential sights in about nine hours with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch, entrance tickets, and air-conditioned transport. You’ll visit Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Badaling Great Wall, with a Longdi Jade Factory stop on the return. Guides such as Lee, Jenny, Murphy, and Michael Shi have earned praise for clear explanations and attentive help.

“A nice city highlights tour with a friendly guide. I’d have skipped the tea house stop, as I’m not a fan of ‘commercial proposals’, but everything else was excellent. The Great Wall is absolutely breathtaking and unforgettable!”

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