Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Options
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Is Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Options worth booking?
Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Options is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $40 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 23 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (23)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City with a Private car, Basic English speaking driver or English Speaking Tourguide(Based on Option Select) The Mutianyu section is one of the most complete and longest sections
What you get
About this experience
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City with a Private car, Basic English speaking driver or English Speaking Tourguide(Based on Option Select) The Mutianyu section is one of the most complete and longest sections of the existing Ming Dynasty Great Wall, allowing you to personally experience the greatness of ancient Chinese military defense projects The Forbidden City is one of the largest and best preserved ancient wooden buildings in the world, with magnificent architectural style, red walls and yellow tiles, and brilliant gold, reflecting the ultimate luxury and exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese royal architecture Highlights • Save time and High flexibility • Comfortable and convenient, Easy to carry • Smooth communication with zero barriers • Independently Control the pace of the journey • Comfortable private experience and environment • Safe and reliable driving
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Bottled water
- Round-way Private Air-conditioned vehicle
- Great Wall entrance fee and Shuttle bus ride
- English driver or English tourguide(Based on Option Select)
Not included
- Cable car / chairlift and toboggan ticket for Great Wall
- Meals
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Beijing
You will visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City with 2 options. Please check each option's details for special inclusions. Route A: Private car with basic English speaking driver Route B: Private car with English speaking tourguide this 2 options are all available pick you up at your located hotel in Beijing or Beijing airport or Beijing train station. and all options include Mutianyu Great Wall entrance ticket, Mutianyu internal shuttle bus for uphill and downhill, also include Tomb Ding's entrance ticket, just one option with tourguide, one option without tourguide.
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Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Great Wall is located in Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District, Beijing, China, 70 kilometers away from the city, It's about an hour and half drive to there, The Mutianyu Great Wall has a total length of 5400 meters and is currently open 5.4 kilometers for tourists to visit. At the Mutianyu Great Wall, you can not only see the unique architectural landscape, rich natural landscape and profound cultural landscape, but also experience the slide
120 minutes here · Admission included
The Palace Museum
The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing, on the central axis of the city. The Forbidden City covers a vast area with numerous palace buildings and courtyards. It is one of the largest and best preserved ancient wooden structure buildings in the world. Its grand scale and spectacular momentum are stunning. In the Forbidden City, you can see magnificent palace buildings, exquisite cultural relics and treasures, and special palace gardens, etc.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Beijing
after you visit Great Wall, if you would like to drink or eat something is available, there is restaurant near the Great wall (Self-paying)then your driver will drive you to forbidden city, after you visit forbidden city 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+English Guide
This option includes a private car and a professional English-speaking tour guide. Pickup included
Private car+English Driver
This option includes a private car and a basic English-speaking driver, without 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
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- 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
- Convenient and direct: directly from the hotel or designated places, direct to the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City, no need to change a variety of transportation, saving time and energy, especially for tourists with luggage or the elderly and children more convenient.
- Flexible schedule: Visitors can freely adjust the length of their visit to the Mutianyu Section of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City according to their own interests and schedule, without being restricted by public transport schedules or tour group itineraries.
- Communication barrier free: English drivers can communicate fluently with foreign tourists in English, help them accurately express their needs, such as asking about the route, understanding the local conditions, etc., to avoid the inconvenience caused by language barriers.
- English tour guides possess professional knowledge and can accurately explain the history, culture, architecture and other aspects of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City in fluent English, allowing you to have a deeper understanding of China's history, culture, customs, etc., enhancing your travel experience and leaving you with a richer and more profound travel impression.
- Please wear appropriate clothes according to the weather and It is recommended to bring sunscreen, sunglasses or umbrellas or cap in summer
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Children Under 5 years old are 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 23 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
23 verified traveler reviews for Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Options. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great experience
Awesome tour and Jessica was spot on our tour guide. A lot of history and knowledge and sights from China's people lives. We were very happy with this tour and hihgly recommended to everybody who want to see sights in small group with family and friends.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful stopover
The communication, service, timing, kindness, and planning were excellent. A great option for exploring these places during your flight stopover, without any problems
via Tripadvisor
Thank you Linda 🙏❤️
Very perfect, thank you for excellent and professional driver. Linda also very helpful and have menu suggestions The trip amazing 😍❤️
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Experiences of Beijing
I did a private tours of Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City with Summer Palace & Temple of Heaven during my recent trip to Beijing over two different days. I found the services to be thoroughly professional with proper time management, and well coordinated pickup and drop from my hotel. Driver who took me to Great Wall could speak and understand English properly and took care of all my needs for sightseeing and veg food options. Linda is an excellent guide with very good knowledge of historical sites of Beijing, and we had wonderful day with visit to the sites, enjoying excellent conversations with plenty of stories, myths and anecdotes associated with these crucial historical sites. We also did short bicycle ride through old bustling quarters of Beijing to explore bylanes. Overall, I did enjoy my both days thoroughly despite being a solo member due to excellent connect through conversations and carried some unforgettable memories. Would love to do tours again with Linda, when I revisit with my family.
via Tripadvisor
Absolutely Fantastic!
Unbelievably great! Everything went smooth, from the driver picking us up at the airport to leaving us at the hotel in the evening. If you’re on a stop-over for 24h or less I couldn’t recommend Lina enough. The driver we had was fantastic, spoke English well, and was extremely nice. Linda was very easy and fast at responding and planning the trip. All in all well worth it and will recommend to everyone I know when going to Beijing!
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
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $40 to $328
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Options: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Options 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Options 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Options worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 23 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 Private Tour with Options?
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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 Private Tour with Options 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Options?
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Around 8 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 Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour with Options 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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