Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Layover Guide Tour

Beijing, China

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

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Overview

What's Included

Private Air-conditioned vehicle
English Speaking Tourguide
Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket and VIP Pass
Forbidden City entrance ticket
Bottled water

Great Wall Cable Car/Chairlift up and Toboggan down Ticket
Lunch
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

1: Any hotel located in Beijing is available for pick up, but If your hotel is outside the Fourth Ring Road, you may need pay extra to the driver. your tour guide will hold a sign in the hotel lobby and wait for you. 2: If your pick up point is at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), your tour guide will hold a sign and wait for you： • Terminal 2: In front of Starbucks Coffee Shop (Arrival Hall) • Terminal 3: In front of Manner Coffee Shop (Arrival Hall) 3: If your pick up point is at Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), your tour guide will hold a sign at the exit of the arrival gate wait for you. 4: If your pick up point is at Beijing South Station, your tour guide will hold a sign in front of the Costa Coffee at Exit 2 of the arrival hall and wait for you.

Itinerary

Beijing (Pass By)

Mutianyu Great Wall

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Palace Museum

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Beijing (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infant seats available
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
This is a Private Tour for your booking, No other group will join you
The Forbidden City implement a real-name reservation policy, So after you booking, please contact me and send me each people's name, passport number, age, gender and nationality
According to the regulations of the Palace Museum, Chinese citizens (including residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) must book tickets online 7 days in advance. If you make a reservation within 7 days before your visit, we cannot guarantee that we will get a ticket for you. in addition, if it is during a holiday or the peak tourist season, we also cannot 100% guarantee that we will help you get a ticket. If the tickets online have been sold out or we failed to help you get one, you can only cancel this trip and we will offer a full refund, thanks for your understand and support

For foreign tourists holding passports, if the online tickets are sold out or we fail to get online ticket for you, you need get tickets on the spot according to the guidance of your tour guides or customer service of our travel agencies. but, purchasing tickets on the spot need queuing
Due to the implementation of the limited ticket sales policy by the Palace Museum. At present, the Palace Museum releases 40,000 tickets every day, including 20,000 individual tickets and 20,000 group tickets. All visitors must make a real-name reservation for their visit. Therefore, for your better visiting experience, Please try to book in advance as much as possible
The Forbidden City have strict security check policies. It is strictly prohibited to bring flammable, explosive and other items as well as controlled knives. In addition, please do not bring lighters, drones, tripods, selfie sticks longer than 1.3 meters, scroll paintings, oil-paper umbrellas, sunscreen spray and power banks with a capacity of more than 20,000 milliamperes
Please don't forget to bring your passport. If you don't bring it, you may be refused entry
Please wear appropriate clothes according to the weather and It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses or umbrellas or cap in summer
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Children Under 5 years old are free to join
Baby seats offered if you request
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.

Reviews

5.0

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The Best Great Wall Experience Ever – Thanks to Linda!

Samuel_R, Jul 2025

I did this tour of the Great Wall of China at Mutianyu with Linda, and honestly, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. This is hands down the best tour of the Great Wall of China you could ask for. Everything—from the planning to the views to the personal touches—was beyond anything I expected, and I genuinely can’t imagine a better way to experience such an iconic place. From the moment we met, she was incredibly warm, energetic, and easy to connect with. Her English was amazing—very natural and fluent—so I never felt lost or confused at any point. Anytime someone said something I didn’t understand, she’d jump in and explain it all without me even needing to ask. She also threw in a lot of interesting historical facts and fun anecdotes that made the whole experience feel richer and more personal. One of the things I appreciated most was how perfectly Linda coordinated every single part of the day. Before the tour even started, she reached out to confirm the time, explained what I’d need to bring, and made sure I was totally prepared. On the day itself, everything ran like clockwork—no waiting around, no confusion, just smooth sailing from the hotel pickup to the cable car ride up, the hike along the Wall, and the ride back down. She always seemed one step ahead, whether it was finding the least crowded spots, offering snacks and water, or adjusting the pace based on how I was feeling. Even after the tour ended, she checked in to make sure I got back safely and shared all the photos she took (which were incredible, by the way). Linda was also amazing with the camera. She knew all the best spots, the angles with the best light, and even gave me little cues on how to pose naturally so it didn’t feel forced. I ended up with some of the best photos I’ve ever had from a trip—definitely Instagram-worthy but also great keepsakes. I can’t recommend Linda enough if you’re planning to visit the Great Wall. It’s already an incredible place, but having her as a guide took the experience to a whole new level. If you want an stress-free, fun, and memorable adventure, she’s 100% the person to go with.