
Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour
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Is Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour worth booking?
Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour is a 9-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $110 per person. It scores 54 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 54 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $110 per person
This is an exclusively customized tour for passengers with layover time of approx. 14 hours or airport hotel staying. With comfortable round way transfer service from Beijing Airport / airport hotel, take a layover tour to visit Beijing highlights of Great Wall and Royal Palace with a knowledgeable tour guide.
What you get
About this experience
This is an exclusively customized tour for passengers with layover time of approx. 14 hours or airport hotel staying. With comfortable round way transfer service from Beijing Airport / airport hotel, take a layover tour to visit Beijing highlights of Great Wall and Royal Palace with a knowledgeable tour guide.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Professional licensed driver
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- English-speaking tour guide
- Bottled water
- Entrance ticket fee
- Local lunch
Not included
- Cable car
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Palace Museum
The private tour guide will pick you up from Beijing Capital International Airport based on your given flight details, or airport hotel at your customized time. Please provide flight information or hotel with starting time while booking. Have a straight drive to Beijing city to start the highlights day tour. Visit Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City. Walk through the solemn Square to the imperial palace, stop at your preferred sites for photo taking, and immerse yourself in the profound Chinese history.
240 minutes here · Admission included
Mutianyu Great Wall
Then have a delicious lunch in local restaurant, continue to explore the Mutianyu Great Wall once worked as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs. You can hike up, take the cable car or chair lift (at your own expense) onto the ancient wall, enjoy hiking on the ancient wall, appreciate the beautiful scenery and admire the tensely distributed watchtowers. Later have a relaxing transfer back to Beijing airport or airport hotel, and your memorable tour concludes.
300 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
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- China Travel Service
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Tour guide will hold a sign with your name and wait for you at the exit
- It usually takes more than an hour to exit the airport and go through customs
- Basically you are required to be back to the airport 2-3 hours prior to your departing flight
- Please make sure you have enough layover time to take the tour, basically around 14 hours
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Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $110 to $489
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by China Travel Service, who run 31 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 47.9.
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Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour cost?
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Prices start at $110 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 Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 54 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour?
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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 Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour?
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Around 0 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour 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 Temple Heaven, Lama Temple, Summer Palace & Peking Duck Bus Tour, Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Group Tours, Mubus: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Options. 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour?
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Included: Private transportation; Professional licensed driver; Airport pickup & drop-off; English-speaking tour guide; and Bottled water. Not included: Cable car; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 3 listed pickup locations in and around Beijing. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Beijing Airport to Mutianyu Great Wall & Forbidden City Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Beijing. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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