Beijing: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace
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Is Beijing: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace worth booking?
Beijing: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $40 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 30 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (30)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Explore Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace on a private tour with optional English-speaking driver or tour guide (if you choose English-Speaking Driver option without tour guide), flexible scheduling, hassle-free tran
What you get
About this experience
Explore Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace on a private tour with optional English-speaking driver or tour guide (if you choose English-Speaking Driver option without tour guide), flexible scheduling, hassle-free transfers, enjoy scenic views and rich history. The Great Wall is an important military defense project in ancient China, Mutianyu Great Wall, as a part of it, has witnessed the construction of China's ancient border defense line and the history of war. Through the tour, you can deeply understand the ancient Chinese military strategy, defense system and historical changes, and feel the long history of China. The Summer Palace was once the imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty, the place where Empress Dowager Cixi and Emperor Guangxu carried out political activities and lived, and many major historical events took place here. Highlights • Save time and High flexibility • Comfortable and convenient, Easy to carry • Smooth communication with zero barriers
What's included
Included
- Bottled water
- Hotel Pick-up and Drop-off with Private Air-conditioned car
- Great Wall Entrance Ticket and Great wall Internal Shuttle Bus ride
- Summer Palace Entrance Ticket
- English-speaking driver or English-speaking tour guide (choose based on your needs)
Not included
- Great Wall Cable Car or Toboggan Ticket
- Tower of Buddhist incense Ticket and Boat Ticket of the Summer Palace
- Lunch
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Linda's Guide & Driver Service
You will visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with a private car, English-speaking driver or English-speaking tour guide (choose based on your needs, if you choose English-Speaking Driver option without tour guide), pick up at your located hotel in Beijing or Beijing airport or Beijing train station.
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Mutianyu Great Wall
The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is about 70 kilometers from downtown Beijing, It takes about 1.5 hours by car. Compared with Badaling Great Wall, Mutianyu Great Wall tourists are relatively few, you can enjoy the scenery more calmly here, take photos, will not be too crowded, can get a more comfortable and comfortable tour experience. The natural scenery around the Great Wall is fascinating. The spring mountain flowers are in full bloom, the summer trees are shady, the autumn mountains are full of red leaves, and the winter is snow-covered. The scenic area has the domestic first-class cable car and Asia's first network red slide, the cable car can let tourists easily up the mountain, enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way; The slide adds to the fun of going down the mountain, shuttling through the mountains and feeling the thrill of lightning. After you visit the Great Wall, if you want to drink or eat something is available, there is restaurant near the Great wall.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Summer Palace
The Summer Palace is located on the northwest outskirts of Beijing, about 25 Kilometers away from the center of the city, It is the best -preserved Imperial garden in the world and one of the largest of its kind still in existence in China today, The architectural style of the park is diverse, covering various types of palaces, temples, pavilions, corridors, etc., with exquisite architectural techniques and exquisite decoration. Kunming Lake rippling green, Longevity Mountain shade trees, mountains and rivers, constitute a natural beautiful picture. Can let you enjoy the peace and beauty of nature in the hustle and bustle of the city.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Beijing
after you visit then Summer Palace, your driver will drive you back to your location.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private Car with Driver
This option includes a private car and a Basic English-speaking driver, but you can communication via a translation app. Pickup included
Private Car with Guide
This option includes a private car and a professional English-speaking tour guide. Pickup included
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
- Linda's Guide & Driver Service
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Instant Confirmation - You will receive a confirmation email immediately after successful booking
- Comfort and convenience - From the hotel to the scenic spot, the whole point to point transfer, without the trouble of finding a station. The car environment is comfortable, you can have a full rest during the journey, and visit the attractions with full spirit, especially the long way to the Great Wall, which can highlight this comfort and convenience.
- Flexible itinerary: You can freely adjust your stay at each attraction according to your own interests and schedule, and you do not have to be restricted by public transport schedules to enjoy your trip better.
- Children Under 5 years old is free to join
- Baby seats and winter coats offered if you request
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 30 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
30 verified traveler reviews for Beijing: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour and tour guide!
Angie is a wonderful tour guide. Highly recommend! Angie kept my family entertained all day with her perfect English, terrific China historical knowlege, and well thought out trip planning. Learned so much in one day! Incredibly luxurious private electric van, and professional driver. The tea ceremony at the foot of the Great Wall was a special experience.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent from start to finish
The tour was excellent from start to finish. The guide was punctual, well-prepared, and the new car made the whole experience very comfortable.
via Tripadvisor
recommended
The service was excellent, truly. Our driver, Bentley, was always very friendly and spoke excellent English. The car was comfortable and always waited for us as long as needed.
via Tripadvisor
Best choice, professional tour, expert guide!
Booking the tour turned out to be a stroke of luck. We decided to book spontaneously, even though we had originally planned to explore the Great Wall on our own. We changed our plans due to problems with the in China common payment app and thus it wasn't certain that we could pay for the bus from the city centre to the Great Wall. Now, about the tour itself: We were picked up from the hotel right on time and greeted by an incredibly friendly tour guide named Angie, who proved to be really dedicated and knowledgeable. She did not only inform us about the sights as such, but also answered all our questions on Chinese culture and lifestyle. Although the tour was a bit more expensive than some others, it was worth every penny. We received personalized attention, didn't have to endure long queues – it's worth noting that all the tourist attractions are overrun with local tourists – and were able to decide for ourselves how we wanted to reach the wall -on foot, via cable car or chairlift - customizing the itinerary on the spot. We took the chairlift and went down on the toboggan which turned out to be real fun. Angie also took pictures from the best spots for and with us on her personal phone and then sent them to us. Before visiting the Summer Palace we again tailored the tour to our needs. Angie agreed to working longer that day adding another sight (the Temple of Heaven) to the programme for which we could spontaneously pay an extra amount to cover the additional costs (time, driver, guide, tickets). At the end we even received a present each - a pendant with an elephant - which will always remind me of the great day we had.
via Tripadvisor
You should
Guide Davis was very kind and normal English speaker. Had an amazing experience
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $40 to $318
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 80
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Beijing: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Beijing: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace cost?
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Prices start at $40 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: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace take?
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Plan for about 8 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: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 30 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: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace?
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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: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Beijing: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace?
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Around 11 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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Beijing: Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace 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.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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