Beijing Tour: Great Wall & Summer Palace

Embark on a full-day private tour of Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace in Beijing. Discover historic gems, enjoy stunning scenery, and savor local cuisine.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Beijing - This one-day tour of Beijing offers two adaptable travel options to suit your preferences, both featuring hotel pick-up and drop-off for added convenience.
    Option 1 is the Boutique-Style Small Group Tour, which limits the group size to 8 people. This ensures a more personal and comfortable experience without overcrowding—perfect for…
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan ticket
  • Lunch
What's Not Included
  • Dragon boat cruise in the Summer Palace
  • Gratuities
  • Additional entrance fee to the museums at the Summer Palace
Additional Information

Join our one-day tour in Beijing to visit two World Cultural Heritage sites—the less crowded Mutianyu Great Wall and the elegant Summer Palace. Enjoy an all-inclusive experience with a professional English-speaking guide, round-trip hotel transfers, entrance tickets to both attractions, a Mutianyu cable car ride, and a delicious lunch, with no hidden…

Location
Beijing
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bonnie_y
Mar 14, 2026
First time in Beijing,... - First time in Beijing, total of 7 of us, which included 2 young kids. We had so much fun! Ranee, our tour guide was knowledgeable, Professional, and so accommodating. We will definitely be finding Ranee again when we return to Beijing! And I can’t forget the driver- he was great as well. Absolutely wonderful experience!!
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Delongf
Mar 11, 2026
10/10 would recommend - It was a great tour. Our guide Andy was very knowledgeable and was very friendly. The wall was a wonder to behold. The section we went to was not as crowded and it was a great choice. The summer palace was also amazing
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Peternf
Mar 4, 2026
Magical Day With Tour Guide Sherry - We have just completed this tour today and can highly recommend it. We are a couple from Australia. Our tour guide Sherry was lovely and has a big heart for her country and she was both professional but friendly and very informative and we enjoyed her time. Our driver Zhang was also professional and friendly. We were very blessed as it snowed at The Great Wall so our experience was magical. We had a very plentiful lunch of good quality food and a wonderful walk of The Summer Palace too, ending with a cultural show of acrobatics. Sherry was a very educational guide and adapted to our needs and it resulted in a truly wonderful day. Ask for Sherry when booking, we recommend her highly. Thank you ❤️
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Andrewgu701fn
Feb 11, 2026
Amazing experience with Cindy - We had an amazing day with Cindy and our driver, Mr. Lee. The day was incredibly organized and Cindy did everything to accommodate us. Great sights and storytelling. Also a wonderful meal. Thank you, Cindy!
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Navigate59793745017
Jan 31, 2026
mutianyu and summer palace - Mutianyu Great Wall About 70 kilometers from Beijing, it is less crowded, scenic, and covered with lush vegetation. Take the direct shuttle bus or drive (1.5 hours). Entrance fee: 45 yuan in peak season, 40 yuan in off-season; round-trip shuttle bus: 15 yuan. For an easier trip, take the cable car to Tower 14, walk to Tower 20 (Hero Slope), and go down via the fun slide. The whole trip takes 2–3 hours. Wear non-slip shoes, bring water and sun protection. Summer Palace Accessible via Subway Line 4 (Beigongmen or Xiyuan Station). Buy tickets in advance via official WeChat accounts. Entrance fee: 30 yuan in peak season; combined ticket: 60 yuan. Enter through the East Palace Gate, follow the route: Hall of Benevolence and Longevity → Long Corridor → Tower of Buddhist Incense → boat ride to Nanhu Island → Seventeen-Arch Bridge, which saves time and offers great photo spots. Visit at 7:30 AM or after 3 PM to avoid crowds. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a power bank.
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Jan
Jan 26, 2026
Great experience at the Great Wall - Susan and driver Mr. Tian made the Day very good with great knowledge and good english language. We had a good lunsh and a tasting tea seremoni as well.
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Shaun_b
Jan 15, 2026
A bucket list day out! - Cannot recommend this tour enough. Our guide, Renee, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Our driver, Mr Lee, was also very friendly and we felt safe the entire time. The vehicle was spacious and comfortable too. Lunch also very nice! We left at 7am and we were the first people on the chair lifts and had the Great Wall to ourselves for some time - a once in a lifetime experience made even better by not having to arrange a single thing and being completely stress free. Huge thanks to Renee and Mr Lee!
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Johnathany2026
Jan 15, 2026
Satisfied Traveler - Very well planned trip with sufficient time for us to explore and take pictures. Tour guide(Andy) is very knowledgeable and speak good English. They also accommodated to our last minute time change. The ride to the destinations is very comfortable thanks to Mr Tian our driver.
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Miguel_l
Jan 6, 2026
Aurora was brilliant from... - Aurora was brilliant from start to finish. She explained everything clearly, was very kind and attentive, and made our day at the Great Wall and Summer Palace unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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Bethau8852kk
Dec 20, 2025
Incredible Day - The experience was incredible for the price we paid. It was definitely worth the money. Sherry our tour guide made our day so special with her knowledge of the area as well as the incredible historical knowledge she shared. Both the Great Wall and the Summer Palace were a must visit. We had an incredible clear day which made the experience even more amazing! Sherry offered to book an acrobatic show for us if we wanted to add to our day. We chose to do this on top of our paid package. She organised our tickets and made sure we had amazing seats. While we were in the city, we also took the opportunity to see the Olympic Stadiums and surrounding areas. Sherry continued to share her knowledge everywhere we went. I would book Sherry and GaoXin again in a heartbeat. They made our day so special and it will never be forgotten!
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From $104
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).