
Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 1 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour worth booking?
Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour is a 48-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $23 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 48 hours
- From
- $23 per person
Enjoy a personalized private tour of Beijing designed to make the most of your time while avoiding the stress of traveling on your own. With a private guide and private vehicle, you’ll explore four of Beijing’s most iconic landmarks at a comfortable pace—from the spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall and peaceful Summer Palace to the magnificent Forbidden City and historic Temple of Heaven. Your knowledgeable local guide will share the history, culture, architecture, and stories behind each site, while the private format allows you to ask questions, take photos, and enjoy each attraction at your own pace. This carefully planned itinerary combines Beijing’s most important imperial landmarks with beautiful scenery, making it an ideal introduction to the city for first-time visitors.
What you get
About this experience
Enjoy a personalized private tour of Beijing designed to make the most of your time while avoiding the stress of traveling on your own. With a private guide and private vehicle, you’ll explore four of Beijing’s most iconic landmarks at a comfortable pace—from the spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall and peaceful Summer Palace to the magnificent Forbidden City and historic Temple of Heaven. Your knowledgeable local guide will share the history, culture, architecture, and stories behind each site, while the private format allows you to ask questions, take photos, and enjoy each attraction at your own pace. This carefully planned itinerary combines Beijing’s most important imperial landmarks with beautiful scenery, making it an ideal introduction to the city for first-time visitors.
What's included
Included
- Some options offer free pick-up and drop-off within the Fifth Ring Road;
- Lunch
- Some options offer professional English tour guide services;
- All entrance tickets included
Not included
- Meals
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Beijing
1. Take Beijing Metro Line 10 to Liangmaqiao Station (亮马桥站) 2. Use Exit D to leave the station 3. As you exit: - You'll see Kunlun Hotel immediately on your right side - (It's directly facing the subway exit) 4. Wait by the main road in front of Kunlun Hotel. (not the subway exit)
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations. Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.
Ends at
1. Take Beijing Metro Line 10 to Liangmaqiao Station (亮马桥站) 2. Use Exit D to leave the station 3. As you exit: - You'll see Kunlun Hotel immediately on your right side - (It's directly facing the subway exit) 4. Wait by the main road in front of Kunlun Hotel. (not the subway exit)
Options you can book
Private Car & Guide-Other Lang
2-day private car and guide : Tour guide will be assigned according to your needs, including guides in Spanish, French, Italian, German and other language Duration: 10 hours: A continuous duration of 10 hours every day. No meals : Free bottled water is provided on the vehicle. additional fee.: Round-trip cable car(20.89USD/Person);Chair lift and toboggan(20.89USD/Person),just for great wall. Pickup included
1D Private Car & 2D Guide
Private car & Tour Guide: Private car services only at the Mutianyu & Summer Palace . English-speaking tour guides are provided in two days Duration: 10 hours: A continuous duration of 10 hours every day. No meals: Free bottled water is provided on the vehicle. Forbidden City&Temple of Heave: This day have no private car service ,Transfer by Didi on your own Additional fee: Round-trip cable car(20.89USD/Person);Chair lift and toboggan(20.89USD/Person),just for great wall. Pickup included
2D Private Car & 1D Guide
Private car & Tour Guide: Private car services in two days. English-speaking tour guides are provided only at the Forbidden City & the Temple of Heave Duration: 10 hours: A continuous duration of 10 hours every day. No meals: Free bottled water is provided on the vehicle. Additional fee: Round-trip cable car(20.89USD/Person);Chair lift and toboggan(20.89USD/Person),just for great wall. Pickup included
Just ticket book for 2day trip
No meal & No drinks Only for ticket booking: Some museums will be closed on Monday. Please arrange your itinerary reasonably.You can also purchase the tickets on-site. This option with no Vehicle Great Wall ticket: If you need to take rounded-trip cable car (or chairlift up and toboggan down),you need to pay an additional 140yuan/person.
1D Private Car & 1D Guide
Private car & Tour Guide: Mutianyu&Summer Palace just private car service.Forbidden City&Temple of Heaven just English-speaking tour guide service. Duration: 10 hours: A continuous duration of 10 hours every day. No meals: Free bottled water is provided on the vehicle. Forbidden City&Temple of Heave: This day have no private car service ,transfer by Didi on your own. Additional fee: Round-trip cable car(20.89USD/Person);Chair lift and toboggan(20.89USD/Person),just for great wall. Pickup included
Private Car & Guide(English)
private car and guide - 2 days: The entire itinerary within two days will be by private car and with an English tour guide. No meals: Free bottled water is provided on the vehicle. Additional fee: Round-trip cable car(20.89USD/Person);Chair lift and toboggan(20.89USD/Person),just for great wall. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- YH-Travel
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Unforgettable travel in Beijing
We used their service for the second time during our transfer.Leo is very interesting!And our itinerary is very well,during those two days we visit Great Wall and Forbidden City!we also visit the garden just for the empor in Qing Desnty. Very good ,And thank you Leo!Good Luck!And thank you our tour guide Sam .He knows a lot of history of the city.非常感謝你們的熱心服務,讓我們非常享受這兩天的行程。也感謝你們在行程之外推薦了烤鴨和火鍋,非常棒。
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your trust and recommendation. Your positive feedback is the driving force that motivates us to keep moving forward. We will double our efforts to serve every guest of ours well in the future! Wish you good health and smooth work in 2026, and all the best!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 48 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $23 to $800
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour cost?
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Prices start at $23 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour take?
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Plan for about 48 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 48-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private 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 48-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour?
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Included: Some options offer free pick-up and drop-off within the Fifth Ring Road;; Lunch; Some options offer professional English tour guide services;; and All entrance tickets included. Not included: Meals. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 3785 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour offered in?
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It is offered in German, English, Italian, French and Spanish. 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private 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.
Is Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private 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.
What booking options are available for Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City 2 Days Private Tour?
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There are 6 options to choose from, including Private Car & Guide-Other Lang, 1D Private Car & 2D Guide, 2D Private Car & 1D Guide, Just ticket book for 2day trip. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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