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Mutianyu Great Wall: The 15 Best Tours from Beijing

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Mutianyu is the restored section with the cable car and the toboggan run, which is why most first visits end up here. The 15 below differ on departure time, whether the ticket and the lift are included, and how long you actually get on the ramparts.

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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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

3.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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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

4.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

5.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 Gt Wall Trip, Depart 8-10am Bus w/ Tickets - Getting from central Beijing to the Wall
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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

This low-cost Beijing day trip takes you by licensed bus from central Wangfujing to Mutianyu, with admission and park shuttle included. English-speaking guides such as Maggie, Lina, Lucy, and Brown explain the routes, help with cable car choices, and keep the day on track. You get about five hours at the Wall, with optional chairlift, cable car, and toboggan rides at extra cost.

“Everything was really good, nice meeting point, the guide Maggie was really attencious and gave good tips, and helped during the bus buying the tickets of the chairlift/tobogan or the cableway. The time is enough to do east or west or middle tracks.”

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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

7.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

8.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

9.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

10.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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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options - Climbing Watchtowers and Stone Steps
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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

Travel from your Beijing hotel to Mutianyu in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. You get ticket help, Wall time, buffet lunch, tea, snacks, water, and beer. Guides may include Michael, Mike, Jackie, Jily, or Mr. Zhu. Check your option carefully for cable car or toboggan costs.

“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) - The bus ride from 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

You’ll ride an air-conditioned bus from a central Beijing meeting point to Mutianyu, then get about four hours to explore. English-speaking guides such as Yoyo, Linda, Aria, Betty, and Evelyn handle tickets and explain the route. Choose a Great Wall-only trip or add the Summer Palace, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Yuanmingyuan, or Dingling Tomb.

“The tour guide was amazing & i had a amazing trip with him. Will book again next time!!!”

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Great Wall of China at Mutianyu Full-Day Tour Including Lunch from Beijing - The seven-hour day from Beijing
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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

Spend about seven hours visiting Mutianyu, one of Beijing’s most scenic Great Wall sections. Your English-speaking guide, with names such as Mary, Jenny, Michael, or Vanessa reported for this service, handles transport, history, tickets, and lunch. Expect steep steps, fine mountain views, and possible tea and jade shopping stops.

“Jenny was a great tour guide, giving a lot of information about Beijing, the local area and the Great Wall.”

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Beijing:Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Fast Pass - What the guide actually adds
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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 quieter unrestored section of the Great Wall. An English-speaking guide such as Lucy, Sherry, or Cindy handles the history and logistics, while your private car provides hotel pickup, water, snacks, and flexible free time. Cable cars are included at Mutianyu and Badaling.

“Lucy was a brilliant and paceful guide into the Great wall and Summer place.”

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Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down - Reaching the wall by chairlift or cable car
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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

Travel privately from your Beijing hotel to Mutianyu Great Wall with a guide such as Lucy, Jerry, Maggie, or Bobo. Take the chairlift or cable car up, walk the wall at your own pace, and choose a toboggan ride down where available. Expect five to eight hours, hotel transfers, tickets, bottled water, and time for photos.

“This trip is very worthwhile, had a very good guide named Jerry. Made it very easy to navigate our way onto the wall with no hassles of queuing and waiting for tickets.”

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