Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour

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Beijing, China

6 to 9 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

If you're in Beijing on a layover, visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China on this private tour. Be picked up at the airport and driven by private vehicle to the wall to see this UNESCO-listed world wonder, then enjoy convenient transportation back to the airport. When booking, select the option that matches the number of people in your party. Tours include a private tour guide, car, local lunch, entrance fees, and cable car or toboggan fee at the wall.

Layover tour to the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu
Enjoy pickup and drop-off at the Beijing airport by private vehicle
Includes lunch and private, English-speaking tour guide
Marvel at on the the New7Wonders of the World

What's Included

Private driver
Transport by private vehicle
Cable car up to tower 14 and cable car down or Chairlift up to Tower 6 and Toboggan Down
Toll, Gasoline and parking fees
Entrance ticket

Gratuities
Tour guide(only available for all-inclusive option)
Local authentic food lunch or dinner(only available for VIP tour package)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

You will be picked up at downtown hotel, please bring your passport for the tour.

Itinerary

Your tour begins with pickup at Beijing International Capital Airport (PEK) by your private driver, who takes you by private vehicle to the Great Wall at Mutianyu. This section is typically less crowded and one of the more beautiful pieces of the wall with its environment of trees and bush.

When you arrive, you are free to hike on the wall for as long as you wish during your allotted time here. If you don't want to hike the whole way, you can take the cable car up and then come down on the cable car or the toboggan (tickets for the cable car and toboggan are included).

Enjoy a delicious lunch (included) before returning to the airport to end your tour.

Mutianyu Great Wall

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If you wish to be drop-off at your hotel in Beijing, please make your request in the "Special requirement" field upon booking.
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 24 reviews

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Excellent!

navilm89, Sep 2018

Great for when the time is limited.. and at the time we did it, it feel like we where the only one on the Great Wall.. The best experience!

Our tour guide was the best! I...

Kiara_B, Dec 2016

Our tour guide was the best! I believe her name was Julie, if I can remember correctly. It took forever to come out of customs and she was very patient with us. On the way to Mutianyu, she gave us history on Beijing, the Great Wall and exchanged our USD to RMB saving us from the airport exchange fees. She allowed us personal time on the wall and even made sure we made it back down the gondola before the ride closed for the evening. She spoke English very well and was truly a great all around. I highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Kiara, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback and high recommendation! We’re incredibly glad that Julie took such good care of you—waiting patiently after customs, sharing fascinating history, helping with currency exchange, and making sure your time on the Mutianyu Great Wall was safe and enjoyable. Her great English and thoughtful service are truly impressive. We’ll be sure to share your lovely comments with Julie. Thanks again for choosing our tour, and we hope to see you again soon! Regards lily

As mentioned in the prior review...

Rodney E, Dec 2016

As mentioned in the prior review, the main asset this tour provides is a private driver who will meet you in the airport and drive you to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. He'll help you buy tickets if you have some preference for the cable car or the toboggan, make sure you tell him in advance. I took the cable car both up and down, but taking the toboggan down would have been less tiring since I wouldn't have had to double back all the way to the cable car station after hiking all the way to the grand turret. Make sure to pace yourselves if you want to hit all the major points along the Mutianyu section within 2 hours, as the wall gets very steep and it was quite tiring, and I consider myself to be in pretty good shape. After directing you to the shuttle bus station at the main entrance to the Great Wall village, the driver will wait for you around where the tickets are purchased. One thing not mentioned here is that if you have data in China I use T-Mobile which gives me inclusive roaming coverage, download WeChat in advance so that you can use it to communicate with your driver when you're not with him. All in all, this was well worth the money paid and I'd wholeheartedly recommend it, particularly since having the driver meet you in the airport and take you back right away lets you make the most of a tight schedule.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Rodney, Thank you so much for your fantastic review and all the useful travel advice! We’re really glad our private driver service made your Mutianyu Great Wall trip efficient and enjoyable, from airport pickup to ticket assistance. It’s great to know you found the tour good value for money and that it fit well with your tight schedule. Your tips about the cable car, toboggan, hiking pace, and WeChat communication will be really helpful for future guests. Thanks for your high recommendation, and we hope to serve you again soon! Regards lily

I would not call this a tour... More...

Benjamin B, Mar 2016

I would not call this a tour... More like a semi English speaking driver who drove us to the tourist center. He helped us purchase tickets to take a bus and the lifts to the top. He gave us a cell phone to call him when we were ready to be picked up (after taking lift and bus back).

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Dear Benjam, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and for your 4-star rating! We really appreciate you letting us know about your experience, and we’re sorry that this time it didn’t live up to what you expected from a guided tour—this is absolutely not the standard we strive for, and we take your comments to heart. We’ll be sure to review and improve our arrangements to make sure every guest gets the full, guided experience they’re looking for, with clear and thorough support every step of the way. Our team is always working to do better, and your feedback is a huge help in that. Thanks again for giving us the chance to host you—we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and show you the great experience you deserve! Regards lily

Tour privato all-inclusive di Pechino sulla Grande Muraglia di Mutianyu dall'aeroporto

rolliplanet, Sep 2019

Tour ottimo! La nostra guida è stata Jenny, molto disponibile, simpatica e preparata, ci ha fatto anche delle bellissime foto. Molto comodo per stopover, direttamente dall'aeroporto. Lo consiglio a tutti!