Private Tour
Beijing Private Mutianyu Great Wall Tour with English Driver
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Flexible and relaxed private experience;
English-speaking driver for smooth communication;
Private hotel/airport pickup and drop-off;
Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket included;
More free time to explore at your own pace;
Cable car or chairlift/toboggan available as an optional add-on;
A comfortable and hassle-free way to visit the Great Wall.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Great Wall opens from 7:30am to 5pm. Therefore, the earliest pick up time is 6am ; the latest pick up time is 13:30.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mutianyu Great Wall
Picking up by your driver in your hotel or PEK airport or Beijing railway station with your name paper. Then you will be taken to the most popular Great Wall section in Beijing-Mutianyu Great Wall(entrance ticket is included). Driver who can speak basic English will tell you where is the best place to see on the wall and help you to take photos, then you enjoy free time to walk and visit on your own. Cable car / toboggan is an option for you(pay cash extra: CNY 140 per person for round way). You can also require a stop at a local Chinese restaurant to taste the authentic local food (Pay extra), driver will help you to find a good restaurant and wait you there. After that, driver will escort you back to your hotel or PEK airport.
What‘s Included
Private vehicle with driver
Bottled water
Entrance fee
Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off
Toll fees, parking fees, and fuel surcharge
You're free to choose either Chinese or Western light meals at the scenic area. Your guide will assist you with ordering.
Tour guide
Option : Cable car at Great Wall
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Picking Up from PKX Airport
Duration: 7 hours: You will be picked up from PKX airport and then after the tour, we will drop you back to PKX airport or a hotel in Beijing.
Pickup included
Great Wall Night Tour
Running Hour: 17:30-21:00: This tour is good for people who have a layover from 4pm to the midnight.
Pickup included
Picking Up from PEK Airport
Duration: 5 hours: You will be picked up from PEK airport and then after the tour, we will drop you back to PEK airport or a hotel in Beijing.
Pickup included
Reviews
37 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This made our first day...
Amy E,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This made our first day in China so seamless! Both Jade & Michael went above and beyond to help us settle in!
Highly recommended.
Alexandra L,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice experience to make use of your layover time in Beijing. Very friendly driver and helpful wherever needed.
Worth the extra money for the private tour
Milenko S,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver was fantastic. He was so polite and patient and helpful. I am so glad we opted for the (more expensive but worth it) private tour as it was a three hour drive from Beijing due to extra traffic because of the festival that day. The vehicle (a five seater) was so comfortable, it was like flying business class. We had snoozes in each direction of the drive. Much better than being cramped on a bus seat, imo. The queues for the cable car were terrible. Avoid festival days or holidays of any kind. It took about two hours from the first queue (for the shuttle bus) to reach the wall. It’s a site well worth visiting but it is a long day. And you’ll probably be so tired the next day that you’ll want to sleep in and rest so consider that in your schedule.
The Great Wall of China!!! Finally!!!
antoxnio,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved my tour experience with Shan!!! He went the extra mile when he picked us up from the hotel and waited for us a bit longer than expected. He also recommend us where to eat in the great wall. He is so kind and professional. He took the best pictures of us!!!!!! Thank you so very much, Shan!!!
Great trip with fantastic guide
Pim v,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic tour to the Great Wall, mostly thanks to Tony! He was friendly, attentative and told us a lot about the Wall and everything we saw on out way tobthe wall. We recommend him for 100%
Awesome and stress free layover tour!
daniel p,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing tour! Had a long layover in Beijing and this was the perfect, private tour to fill that down time. My guide Tony was very responsive, professional and friendly. He contacted me right after booking to arrange the meeting and provide some tips. For example he suggested starting a little earlier to avoid the crowds (this was very important as I found out). On the appointed day he arrived promptly at the meeting spot in the airport with a sign so there was no way to miss him. Tony then drove us to the Great Wall section in a comfortable, spacious minivan, even providing water and snacks. He answered questions along the way in excellent English and was very knowledgeable. The drive was about an hour and a half, without much traffic since we were north of the city. At the Great Wall, Tony took care of everything including purchasing tickets for entrance as well as for the chair lift and sled ride. These are quite fun and recommended, but they take only cash so Tony recommended to get some cash at the airport ATM, which came in handy. Tony rode up and walked along the wall with me, answering more questions and taking pictures. He also allowed ample free time to explore on my own. The Great Wall itself is incredible and words don’t do it justice. It is steep in places and can get very hot in the summer so definitely have good walking shoes and maybe a sun umbrella. After looking around as much as I wanted, we took the toboggan sleds down, which was great. Walking on the wall works up an appetite so we stopped for some early lunch and souvenir shopping. While going back I noticed there was a huge crowd of people in line, way more than when we arrived, so the timing of our visit was perfect to avoid those massive lines! Then we headed back to the airport with a comfortable amount of time for my connecting flight. Overall it was such a wonderful and low stress tour, with almost no waiting for anything. Don’t hesitate or think twice, if you have a long early morning layover in Beijing this is the tour and Tony is the guide for you. Just go!
100% recommend
Robert A,Jul 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00100% recommend this private tour to see the Great Wall! Our tour guide, Tony, was super friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He picked us up at our Beijing hotel where we had approximately a 90 minute drive to the wall entrance. The van ride was very comfortable and went by quickly as Tony offered background information and answered questions. When we arrived, Tony had premiere parking that saved a long uphill walk from the public parking lot and shuttle bus area. He coordinated all the tickets and waited with us in line. We took a chair lift up to the wall, which in itself was really fun with great views. Once on top we had plenty of time to explore and take pictures. Tony gave history and also knew all the best photo spots, where he took many pictures of our family. Once finished, Tony escorted us down and we grabbed a quick bite to eat before heading back. The wall is obviously a major attraction and on many people’s bucket lists. If you are going to go, this tour was a super pleasant and easy experience, and I definitely would do it again! In fact, next time we are in Beijing I plan to use the same operator and request Tony again for other regional tours.
Unforgettable experience
Avoni G,Mar 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you only have a few hours for the Great Wall, I highly recommend this. Shane was extremely courteous, knowledgeable, and kind. His background and experiences made him craft an unforgettable afternoon for me at the Mutianyu Great Wall of China.
Efficient, comfortable and stress free
J763GGandrewl,Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent , excellent, excellent Most efficient, comfortable and stress free way to see one of the 7 wonders of the world. Thanks Shane!
More than I could have ever imagined
Tevonne S,Jul 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing tour! We only had 5 hours before our flight and David delivered! He was so friendly and patient. Made sure we got great photos. My only recommendation is do not take this tour if you have walking limitations of any kind. Also I you take the lift be sure to smile as you get closer. They will take a photo you probably want to buy. The view was beautiful. Thank you David for adding another wonderful experience to our list!
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