Private Tour
BusDa-Private Day Tours: Forbidden City & Mutianyu Great Wall
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the best of Beijing on one of our private sightseeing tours featuring two must-see attractions: the majestic Forbidden City and the scenic Mutianyu Great Wall. This full-day tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. Begin with a walking tour through the Forbidden City, the largest ancient palace complex in the world. Then relax on a scenic drive to Mutianyu, where a peaceful hike or optional cable car ride lets you enjoy panoramic views of the Great Wall. Whether you're looking for city tours, car tours, or private and luxury experiences, this tour delivers a memorable and comfortable day. Ideal for families, couples, or solo travelers, it also suits those seeking layover tours or customized half-day tours. Escape the crowds with a personalized itinerary led by a knowledgeable guide. Experience Beijing your way with one of our top-rated sightseeing tours.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
The remaining time will be allotted for the travel time
NOTE: Customers from Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan need to book 7 days in advance
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Forbidden City-The Palace Museum
The forbidden city is the best preserved imperial palace in China and largest ancient palatial structure in the world , it is the largest piece of ancient Chinese architecture still extant today, it used to be the former imperial palace for the Ming and Qing emperors,And when you booking this tour with us, please send me your passport name and number, I will booking the forbidden city ticket for you in advance ( admission included).
Mutianyu Great Wall
It takes about 1.5hours from the drive Forbidden City to Great Wall ,Mutianyu Tourist Zone is surrounded by mountains and possesses beautiful scenes. The place is taken as the most beautiful site of the Great Wall at home and abroad. It is 20 watchtowers open to public,you can choose to visit the Great Wall either by Line east or Line west, or both
What‘s Included
Roundtrip transportation by air-conditioned bus (if option selected)
English-speaking guide
Free shuttle bus within the scenic area
Private tour with Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Entrance Ticket to the Sites
Cable car 140rmb per person(optional)
Toboggan 140rmb per person(optional)
Personal expenses
Options
Mutianyu Only Private Tour
Duration: 8 hours
Private No Guide Full-Day Tour: Entrance ticket and Private car with driver included. Guide, Lunch and cable car not included.
Mutianyu Round-trip Bus Tour
Duration: 8 hours
Guided Full-Day Bus Tour: Entrance ticket, Round-trip bus transfer and Licensed English-speaking guide included. Lunch and cable car not included.
Forbidden City Half Day Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Private Guided Half-Day Tour: Entrance ticket and Licensed English-speaking tour guide included.
Pickup included
Forbidden City & Mutianyu Tour
Private Guided Full-Day Tour: Entrance ticket, Licensed English-speaking guide, and private car with driver included. Lunch and cable car not included.
Duration: 10 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A real surprise.
Maria de Fátima R,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide helpful, friendly, very attentive and a very good English. Punctual and always available, very professional Spectacular what we visited..had low expectations but surpassed much by the sympathy of those who guided and accompanied us. Gave some suggestions on how to visit the wall. It was very good.
Unique experience
RebecaB470,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We have really enjoyed the visit to the forbidden city and the wall. Quite the experience. The Guide Read great. It's been a great day.
Great!!!
J8301CUanam,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great!! Very friendly Jackie Chan guide. Recommended to go to the wall including transportation. The only thing that does not include is the cable car to raise 140 yuan per person.
Amazing tour
isaacaC8941IX,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a great experience. I Booked last minute and they were able to accommodate our needs. Communication was very easy. They respond very promptly. Our tour guide Yuly was very kind and informative always looking for us to get the best experience. We were all so happy with this tour. We would book again and recommend to others.
Make you trip easy
Sunshine14826041727,,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It’s so convenient, with the bus and the explanation, everything so easy to get this tour, especially if you get a tour leader with Liz, she can speak perfect English, They contact you after you book and give directions.
Wonderful day
Lars S,,Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great guide who explained everything in an exciting way and made the trip absolutely amazing. Huge experience- will choose this guide another time.
He took us to the Great Wall, authentic local cuisines, forbidden city, summer palace, and a local market
shreias,,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jackie was a wonderful tour guide! He is very funny and really helpful in navigating the city, especially for foreigners!
Amazing Tour of Top Beijing Sightseeing Locations
ronils353,,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jackie Chan was an amazing tour guide. He made sure that we got to all of the top destinations on time and got to experience everything. He also helped us communicate with locals and gave us tips to save money and have the best experience. He was very kind and friendly, and I definitely recommend him.
Excellent Tour Guide for our group of 20, private tour guide to see the Forbidden City and the Great Wall; 5 star review
Nomad593171,,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide! Jackie is amazing! He was very informative and entertaining. Highly recommend him. Everyone in our group agrees
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