Private Tour
All-Inclusive Day Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
In this private day tour, you will be able to visit the top two attractions in Beijing: Great Wall of China (one of the seven wonders in the world) and the Summer Palace (the emperor's garden during the summer time in the past). You will be amazed by the grand view when you stand on the Great Wall. Summer Palace is going to give you another totally different feeling by its beautiful scenery. All entrance fee, cable car/toboggan fee, lunch meal, tour guide and private transfer service are all inclusive.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
If you choose to have different language tour guide service other than English or Chinese one, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days in advance
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
Cable car or toboggan fee
Transport by private vehicle
Local lunch
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Mutianyu Great Wall
In the morning, your professional English speaking tour guide and driver with air-conditioning car will come to pick you up from your hotel lobby. Then you will go to the Mutianyu Great Wall first (1.5 hours driving), which is further section in Beijing area and less crowed. This stretch of the Great Wall is known for its beautiful surroundings – dense woods and rich pastures that change colors with the seasons of the year. It winds its way over 1000 meters to the crest of a mountain, before turning sharply and dipping downhill. You'll have around two hours to explore the Great Wall. It takes around half an hour to hike up on foot, or you can choose to take the cable car or chair lift: it's also possible to toboggan.
Summer Palace (Yiheyuan)
After your tasty lunch in a local restaurant, you will visit the Summer Palace. It takes a bit over an hour to get there from the Great Wall. The Summer Palace was the royal garden in the past time. There are beautiful many pavilions, mansions, temples, bridges and huge lake, and corridors. While the Long Corridor is the longest one in the world which is on the Genuineness World Records. You will also see famous Seventeen Arches Bridge, Qingyan Stone Boat, Kunming Lake and Longevity Hill there. After the tour. Then drive you back to the hotel.
Options
Low budget tour
Group tour 6-8 people: This price option include: Ticket, Cable car or Toboggan, Lunch, Guide&Driver, Downtown hotel pickup&Drop off.
Pickup included
All-inclusive private tour
Full day tour: This price option is for English speaking tour guide, you will be picked up and drop off at you city center hotel.
Pickup included
Reviews
141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Your Best Option to Visit the Great Wall - Highly Recommend!
rogeliogz,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience visiting the Great Wall and the Summer Palace. We were picked up on time at our hotel in a nice, clean car. Our driver was very kind and a great driver. Lucy, our tour guide, was incredible. Her English is fluent, and she truly knows the history and details of Beijing. She was very kind and was always available to help. Everything ran smoothly and was perfectly managed. This is definitely the best way to see the Great Wall. I would do this tour again and recommend it to everyone. Thank you for this wonderful experience!
Perfect tour! Excellent!
Fátima C,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an absolutely incredible experience touring the Great Wall of China with Maggie! From start to finish, she made the entire day unforgettable. Her energy, positivity, and deep knowledge of the Wall’s history brought every moment to life. Maggie knew all the best viewpoints, helped us capture amazing photos, and made sure we enjoyed the perfect balance of learning, exploring, and relaxing. She was patient, friendly, and genuinely cared about making the tour special for each of us. It truly felt like we were exploring with a friend rather than a guide. If you’re considering a Great Wall tour, I cannot recommend Maggie enough—she turned a bucket-list destination into a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Absolutely five stars!
Great experience!
CASABERTO,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience. Maggie is the best!!! She was always supportive and taking care of us. I totally recommend it!
Amazing experience
Antonio V,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing experience! Maggie is super prepared and explanation are very clear. The places she showed us are stunning and we had a wonderful day. We were visiting Great Wall and the summer palace with our little daughter and we have to say she was loving her too. Thanks a lot for everything! Super suggested
Fun day at the great wall
alejandrop316,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful day learning about the great wall and the summer palace. Lynn is very knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to have her as our guide.
Amazing time in Beijing 🫰🏼✨
319emilip,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lot of fun during our excursion with Ling lin. She was an amazing guide, and she was into every historical detail during our pass through the palace and the grand wall, and she also took amazing pictures for us. I would recommend this excursion to anyone who is planning to come to Beijing.
Perfect day with Maggie (Great Wall & Winter Palace)
V2394PDstellal,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the winter palace and the Great Wall with our 2 children 8 and 10 years old with our guide Maggie and a driver. Great day for all of us, Maggie is a thoughtful guide who gives clear and precise explanations, and gave us time to visit at our own pace thinking about the children. Buffet breakfast very good, car with driver very clean and pleasant. We highly recommend.
Full Day Tour of Beijing
FrancoisK58,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Maggie, was kind enough to help. Thank you for explaining in English, arranging tickets in advance, and lining up instead! I recommend it.
Incredible Tour of the Great Wall and the Summer Palace!
kookyterp,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent an amazing day with our guide, Jerry. We started at the Summer Palace where Jerry did a fabulous job of describing the history and sites of the palace. After, we went to the incredible Mutiyanu Great Wall. Jerry gave us a history of how the wall was built through the various dynasties and then let us explore the wall at our own pace. The Great Wall absolutely lived up the hype. I highly recommend Lily's Tours and Jerry as your guide. You won't regret it!
Wonderful and seamless experience
sorens154,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day with our guide Linda! She was professional, informative, and courteous, as was our private driver. The Summer Palace was peaceful, and the Great Wall was spectacular. Linda helped us to avoid the crowds at both locations and to learn their fascinating history. Booking this all-inclusive option was great value and made the whole experience seamless from the moment we were picked up in the morning to our drop-off in the evening. Thank you!!
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