Private Tour
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Embark on a hassle-free, private day trip to Beijing’s two iconic gems — the Mutianyu Great Wall and The Summer Palace — with our 8–9 hour tailored service, featuring two flexible packages to suit your travel style.
We’ll pick you up directly from your centrally located hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle sized to your group (ranging from 5-seater to 55-seater) and our professional driver will guide you to ticket counters where you pay on-site, eliminating the need for advance booking.
Opt for the Private Transfer Only package to enjoy total freedom, exploring each attraction at your own pace and crafting your own itinerary; or upgrade to the Private Transfer + Professional Guide package to dive deeper into history, as your friendly expert guide shares fascinating stories and insights behind these UNESCO World Heritage Sites, turning your sightseeing into an engaging, informative journey.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Choose from our two flexible packages to craft your ideal Beijing day trip — Private Transfer Only (driver service) or Private Transfer + Professional Guide. Your driver (or driver plus guide) will pick you up directly from your downtown Beijing hotel. Hop aboard your private, air-conditioned vehicle (sized from 5-seater to 55-seater based on your group number, with ample space for everyone) for the 1.5-hour drive to the Mutianyu Great Wall. Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks on the way, and use the multi-language translator provided in the car for smooth communication anytime. Upon arrival, your driver will assist you with ticket arrangements (you pay on-site). For the Transfer Only package, the driver will wait for you at the parking lot while you explore the Great Wall at your own pace. For the Transfer + Guide package, your expert guide will accompany you to climb the wall, sharing fascinating historical stories behind the watchtowers and ramparts, and leave you free time for photos. After the Great Wall visit, meet your driver again and head to The Summer Palace — China’s largest and best-preserved imperial garden, famed for its elegant pavilions, serene lakes, and intricate landscapes. On arrival, the driver will help with on-site ticket purchase (you pay directly). With the guide option, your guide will lead you to the garden’s key spots, recounting tales of the Qing Dynasty and Empress Dowager Cixi’s life here; without a guide, you can wander the scenic paths and lakeside at your leisure, with the driver waiting in the parking lot. Once the tour concludes, your driver will take you back to your hotel, wrapping up your 8–9 hour hassle-free journey.
Hotel pickup and drop-off(For Hotels within the 4th ring road of the Beijing City)
Bottled water
Round-trip private transfer
Private guide service if related tour option is selected
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entrance Fee
Tour Guide if you choose the option to use transfer only
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Beijing
Beijing China
This option offers you tour guide service and private transfer (all entrance fees and meal are at your own cost).8-9 hours
Pickup included
Tour including transfer and driver, 8-9 hours service please pay your own entrance fee and food
Pickup included
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tobias A,,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
Great trip to the Great Wall of China and the Summer Palace. I would highly recommend. Our driver, wang guo wang was excellent. He helped us buy our tickets and made a requested stop. The service he provided was 5 out of 5
Sayan D,,May 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
We had a lovely time visiting the Great Wall. Jason was a kind and helpful driver - arrived on time to pick us up and helped us to buy tickets. Unfortunately due to heavy traffic, we were unable to visit the Summer Palace.
Courtney A,,Nov 30, 2019
- Review from Viator
Great tour! It was very nice that it was private and our driver was very nice. He did not speak a lot of English but he used his phone to communicate and the tour company said I could call them if we had issues so it worked out fine. He was very good about meeting us close to each place so we didn’t have to walk too far. Our only complaint was we only have one hour at the Summer Palace and you really need two, which would have cost extra. If you do this tour definitely pay for the extra hour there!
MsDIY,,Nov 6, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
Four of us spent the day with Coco and Mr Wu. They were prompt in their pickup, and used the car ride to good advantage explaining the sites we were passing and orienting us for the day. Mr Wu was a very safe driver, which is important to us! Both sites were great, and the fact that we had good weather certainly helped! Coco was very efficient in getting us around, avoiding the crowds where we could. It couldn't have been better!
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