Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 173 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square worth booking?
Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square is a 9-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $98 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 173 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (173)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $98 per person
Gain insight into imperial China on a private full-day tour of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing. Start with a look at the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then tour the immense Forbidden City complex with your knowledgeable guide. After lunch, hike along the Mutianyu Great Wall and enjoy multiple photo opportunities on the Wall. Travel in comfort with your guide in your own private vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
What you get
About this experience
Gain insight into imperial China on a private full-day tour of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Beijing. Start with a look at the monuments of Tiananmen Square, then tour the immense Forbidden City complex with your knowledgeable guide. After lunch, hike along the Mutianyu Great Wall and enjoy multiple photo opportunities on the Wall. Travel in comfort with your guide in your own private vehicle, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.
What's included
Included
- Pick up and drop off to hotels within the 3rd ring road of Beijing
- Mutianyu Great Wall round-way cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down, costing US$20 per person
- Entrance fees to the Fobidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall
- Private English speaking tour guide and air-conditioned car with chauffeur
- One buffet lunch with soft drinks (Halal food and baby food not available)
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Tiananmen Square
In the morning, your private guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby, and then a comfortable and capacious chauffeur-driven car will transfer you to Tiananmen Square. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around this city square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao. Follow your guide to take a morning walk around Tiananmen Square, and you can shoot distant view photos of the brilliant landmark buildings such as the Monument to the People's Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.
120 minutes here
The Palace Museum
Walk through the Gate of Heavenly Peace with the great Chairman Mao's portrait on it; you come to this morning's highlight - the 600-year-old Forbidden City - the largest and the most intact imperial palace complex of the Ming and Qing Courts (1368 - 1911 AD). The majestic Forbidden City has 9,999 rooms! Which are the most essential and interesting parts? The veteran itinerary designer carefully selects the top 10 palaces for you, including major ones on the traditional central axis, and some special chambers on the east and west wings.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Mutianyu Great Wall
After 1.5 hours driving, you will arrive at the Mutianyu Great Wall, which is the best preserved and most popular section among all in Beijing. Upon arrival, you will be invited to enjoy a buffet lunch of authentic Chinese dishes with soft drinks. The itinerary designer smartly choose afternoon to visit the Wall to avoid the crowds, and you’ll have at least 2.5 hours to visit the wall and take some nice photos. The round-trip cable car fare at the wall is included in the tour price. After the tour is completed, we will transfer you back to your hotel in downtown Beijing.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
City Day Tour + Private Car
Private Tour : 1 Day to Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven Included: Hotel pickup & drop-off, private guide & driver, entry tickets. Pickup included
Private 2-Day Beijing Tours
All-inclusive Private Tours: Private guide & driver's services, entry fees, buffet lunch on day 1, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift & toboggan. Customized Route: Day 1: Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Mutianyu Great Wall. Day 2: Temple of Heaven, Hutong, Lama Temple, Summer Palace. Pickup included
Full Day Mini Group Tour
Classic Route: 1 Day Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City/Palace Museum, Buffet Lunch, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Duration: 11 hours All-inclusive: Hotel pickup & drop-off, tickets, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift+toboggan, buffet lunch, guide & driver's services. Best Value Mini Group: Skip the crowded big groups and connect with like-minded travelers, while enjoying an intimate experience with personal care. Pickup included
Spanish/ German/ French Guide
Private Tour : 1 Day to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Buffet Lunch, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Included: Spanish/German/French-speaking guide, driver, entry tickets, lunch, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift+toboggan. Pickup included
Tour & 2-way Airport Transfer
Private Tour: 1 Day to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City/Palace Museum, and Mutianyu Great Wall, with airport (PEK) pickup and drop-off. Included: Private guide & driver, buffet lunch, entry ticket, round-trip cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down at Great Wall. Pickup included
Mutianyu + Forbidden City
All-inclusive Private Tour : 1 Day to Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Buffet Lunch, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Included: Hotel pickup & drop-off, private guide & driver, entry tickets, lunch, Great Wall 2-way cable car or chairlift+toboggan. Pickup included
City Day Tour + Taxi
Private Tour: 1 Day to Forbidden City, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven Included: Hotel pickup & drop-off, private guide, taxi fee, entry tickets. 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
- Travel China Guide
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We offer free pick-up within the fourth ring road of the Beijing city. While Beijing is really a very large city, to ensure the morning pick-up going smoothly as scheduled, we suggest you choose centrally located downtown hotels. For any pick-up issues, your one-on-one travel consultant is ready to help anytime.
- Important note: Entrance tickets of the Forbidden City are usually released online 7 days in advance and could be easily sold out. Kindly advise you to book the tour 8 days before since the ticket purchase is based on the real name policy.
- The time schedule of the itinerary is for reference. It will be adjusted according to the traffic and real situations.
- Please carry your valid passport on the day of travel.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Not suitable for: People over 85 years old and wheelchair.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 170 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
170 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great tour and guide
The tour was very well organized. Jessie is a great guide; she is very engaging, funny, and honest. I felt we had enough time at each location and I liked the variety of activities. The tea ceremony at the end was a nice way of wrapping the day up.
via Tripadvisor
A great tour
The tour was informative and covered a lot of must see places without feeling like everything was being rushed so we could get to the next place. Sisi was our tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and had great communication. We felt like part of her family by the end of the tour. We highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear that Sisi made your tour so informative and well-paced, covering all the must-see places without ever feeling rushed. It's wonderful that her knowledge, communication, and warmth made you feel like part of her family by the end. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We truly appreciate your high recommendation.
via Tripadvisor
Can't wait to do again!
This was our first trip to China. Sisi was outstanding and arranged everything AND MORE for our Beijing stay. She treated us like family and provided in-depth street knowledge of Beijing making the captial feel like second home to us. Sisi has continued to provide us with recommendations post-tour ensuring we get the most out of the last few days. Looking forward to returning to Beijing and seeing her again!
Response from the operator: We truly appreciate your kind review. We're so glad Sisi's outstanding care and local knowledge made your Beijing stay so memorable and welcoming. We look forward to serving you again—and Sisi will be thrilled to see you on your next visit!
via Tripadvisor
Great Beijing tour!
Touring Beijing with CiCi felt like being shown around by a local friend. She has a wonderful, warm personality and went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and having fun. She answered all of our endless questions with a smile and even helped us capture some amazing photos along the way. Thank you, CiCi, for showing us the best of Beijing!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We're thrilled that CiCi's warmth and attentiveness stood out to you throughout the tour. Her ability to make every guest feel comfortable and cared for is something we deeply value.
via Tripadvisor
Awesome time with Kevin in Beijing 😄
We had an amazing time in Beijing with Kevin as our tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared lots of interesting stories and insights that really brought the places we visited to life. Kevin also knew all the shortcuts and best ways to get into the tourist attractions, which saved us a lot of time. He even made getting on the train an absolute breeze and took all the hassle out of navigating around Beijing. We really appreciated his knowledge, local expertise and friendly manner. Thanks so much, Kevin, for helping make our Beijing experience so memorable. We would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Beijing!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your thoughtful review. Kevin will be deeply pleased to know that his knowledge, storytelling, and practical expertise made your Beijing visit so rewarding. We hope the memories of this trip stay with you, and that we might have the chance to welcome you back. Thank you for choosing us.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $98 to $649
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 61
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Travel China Guide, who run 163 experiences we rank across 39 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.6 and 6 in the 90+ Club.
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Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square cost?
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Prices start at $98 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 Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square 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 Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 173 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Beijing, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square?
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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 Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square 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 Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square?
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Around 61 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 Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square 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 Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square?
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Included: Pick up and drop off to hotels within the 3rd ring road of Beijing; Mutianyu Great Wall round-way cable car or chairlift up & toboggan down, costing US$20 per; Entrance fees to the Fobidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall; Private English speaking tour guide and air-conditioned car with chauffeur; and One buffet lunch with soft drinks (Halal food and baby food not available). Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 20 listed pickup locations in and around Beijing. Be ready about 10 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square 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 Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square?
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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.
Is Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Not suitable for: People over 85 years old and wheelchair. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square 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.
What do travelers say about Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square?
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Across 173 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, good for families. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
What booking options are available for Full Day Mutianyu Great Wall, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square?
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There are 7 options to choose from, including City Day Tour + Private Car, Private 2-Day Beijing Tours, Full Day Mini Group Tour, Spanish/ German/ French Guide. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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