Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing
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Is Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing worth booking?
Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing is a 6-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $85 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 40 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (40)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $85 per person
For the first-time visitor to Beijing, who wants to see most highlights of the Great Wall in a time-saving manner, without too much exertion, the Great Wall at Mutianyu is probably the best choice. • No early departure.
What you get
About this experience
For the first-time visitor to Beijing, who wants to see most highlights of the Great Wall in a time-saving manner, without too much exertion, the Great Wall at Mutianyu is probably the best choice. • No early departure. Take your own time. • A personal English-speaking tour guide accompany you. • Round-way cable car/toboggan are included. Child-friendly way to uphill and downhill the mountain. • Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
What's included
Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Round-way cable car/toboggan included.
Not included
- Gratuities
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
Mutianyu Great Wall
Meet your guide in the lobby of your central Beijing hotel at around 12 pm, and get in your personal comfortable and air-conditioned car. Begin the 75-kilometer or 1.5-hour drive to the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall. As one of the most famous and best-preserved sections of the UNESCO-listed wall, Mutianyu is surrounded by lush greenery, offering beautiful views as it snakes across the hills and mountains. Arrive at Mutianyu at about 1:30 pm to begin your journey. Tour guide will accompany you to the middle section, give instructions as to where to go and when to get back, and let you choose to hike by yourself. The round-trip hike is about 3.7 miles (6 kilometers) and will take approximately 3 hours. If you prefer not to hike for this period of time, you may use the cable car (included) to travel up and down the mountain. The hike will finish around 4:30 pm. After the tour, return to Beijing.
360 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Trippest Travel
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services are available within the 4th Ring Zone of Beijing City.
- You will receive details about tour guide and exact pickup time in your voucher the day before. And the tour guide will also call you via hotel or leave a message for you about pickup time the night before tour.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 40 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Physical effort
2 mentionsExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
40 verified traveler reviews for Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
WILLIAM IS THE BEST TOUR GUIDE EVER HAD!
Wonderful experience at the great wall! Woderful place and William was the best tour guide I ever met. He took care of my old parents. easy going, kind, helpful smiling and and prepared. I couldn't ask for more. ask for him and you will be pampered and followed as if there was a friend with you!
via Tripadvisor
Mutianyu Great Wall visit with lunch
Thank you to our wonderful guide Cactus!! She communicated with our group in a professional and timely manner the day before our tour. We were in a small group of six people in a comfortable van. Cactus gave us historical background on the wall as well as the Forbidden City when she found out we would visit the next day. Our visit to Mutianyu gave us lots of time on the wall and Cactus was a really great photographer for us. We took the cable car up and down which proved to be the best option for my aunt who’s afraid of heights. Our lunch was served right when we got to the restaurant and was a delicious mix of veggie and meat dishes. Overall we had a very memorable day. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Find another tour.
Our tour guides was inexperienced and lacked a lot of knowledge about the tour. There was constant confusion and chaos. The tour group put three groups going to separate destinations together, then separated us - which was hectic. On the way back, some people were dropped off at the subway, or by the bus, and the group got us a taxi after we asked how we would be dropped off. Do not go on this tour.
Response from the operator: Dear Feeemz17, We are sorry to hear that your trip went poorly. It’s always our goal to see our guests have a great time and it sounds like your day didn't turn out anything like what you expected. The tour you did with cheaper price was coach tour which was intended for those who have limited budget. There're normally more than 10 people in the group and they live in different hotels. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off within appoined area (3rd ring road in Beijing). However, with the agreement of our customers, the guide may assist some customers take a taxi or metro back to their hotels instead of sending to the hotels one by one to save time. Once again, we apologize for this and thank you for your detailed feedback, as this will help us to review our services and to make necessary changes for improvement in the future. Trippest Customer Care Team inquiry@trippest.com
via Tripadvisor
Amazing day!
Long Ling (Linda) made this a wonderful day for us. She is extra knowledgeable, kind and made sure everything was taken care of for us. It was like traveling with a friend! We had no worries and everything went as planned/promised. We were picked up on time at the hotel (Ling Ling made sure the night before we knew where and when to meet), had a comfortable van with 4 other guests, water, delicious lunch (much more than expected) and the options to make our Wall visit what we wanted - some wanted to cable car, others chair lift, etc. Highly recommend! Five stars.
via Tripadvisor
What a great day!
We had an amazing time visiting the great wall with our guide William. A rather enjoyable ride to the great wall as William gave us a lot of information about the history of China & the great wall; then we fuelled up with a fantastic lunch at a great restaurant a short distance from the wall; and then the wall itself! We had the perfect amount of time with William to teach us the most important things and then we set off for 2 hours of free time. The toboggan down was also a highlight though it would have been equally as magical getting the chairlift back down. A really fun day!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $85 to $342
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing cost?
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Prices start at $85 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Beijing usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Beijing is not rushed.
Is Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 40 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing?
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Around 14 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Beijing can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Beijing and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Afternoon Departure: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour From Beijing start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Beijing within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Beijing?
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On Outty we rank every Beijing experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options, Beijing: Top 6 Highlights All Inclusive 2-Day Private Tour, Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Beijing?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Beijing?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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