
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch
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4.8/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch worth booking?
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $46 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (6)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $46 per person
you will visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with a private car, English speaking tourguide and lunch included. The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved and longest sections of the Ming Dynasty's Gre
What you get
About this experience
you will visit Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace with a private car, English speaking tourguide and lunch included. The Mutianyu Great Wall is one of the best-preserved and longest sections of the Ming Dynasty's Great Wall that still exist, with a total length of 5,400 meters. It well embodies the ancient charm of the Great Wall and has profound historical and high cultural value. The Summer Palace is an outstanding representative of Chinese imperial garden architecture and is known as the "Museum of Imperial Gardens". This place was once a summer resort for emperors and empresses of the Qing Dynasty, carrying rich historical and cultural connotations. Highlights • Save time and High flexibility • Comfortable and convenient, Easy to carry • Professional tour guide explanation • Historical and cultural experience • Food experience
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Physical effort
1 mentionExpect real walking or climbing: reviewers mention the effort involved.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Summer Palace/ Great Wall tour
I booked a tour to the Summer Palace and Great Wall with Linda before we got to Beijing. We were picked up very promptly by our tour guide Selina and a driver. We had very informative visits to both sites including a tea tasting. Nothing was too much trouble. Selina was very knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the day with. I would thoroughly recommend using Linda’s company. Linda also arranged our airport pick up which was very efficient.
via Tripadvisor
Puntual & Efficient
Used Linda service for both airport pickup as well as the tour to great wall & summer palace. Linda's driver was punctual both times. Vehicles were decent and the drivers spoke enough English to answer a few questions. I do recommend her service especially to great wall and summer palace.
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One day trip to Mutianyu and Summer Palace
Got in touch with Linda few weeks before my trip to Beijing. The arrangement made by Linda was brilliant. Driver was punctual and careful in driving, car was clean and comfortable. However, driver seems to speak little english as most our conversation throughout the journey was conversed in Mandarin though I was expecting english conversation and I speak very little mandarin. There was a slight misunderstanding at Mutianyu as we have to purchase extra ticket to come down as we walked and hike up the great wall from watchtower 6 to 14 and in order to come down, the return ticket that the driver helped us to buy could not be utilsed as the cable car at station 14 is operated by a different operator. Had we know about this earlier, we would not have climb till station 14 of the great wall. Some miscommunications and lack of information from the driver's part here. At first thought we can be refunded as we only utilised one way of the ride up, however was told no refund can be made. However, Linda was patient in handling the situation swiftly and is very helpful to get the refund portion the next morning. Even arrange the pickup at my hotel's concierge area which was a good after-service provided. Aside from the misunderstanding, we had an enjoyable one day trip to Mutianyu + Summer Palace with Linda's service. the return chairlift/toboggan ticket that driver bought for us should be utillized on our way down too. There was another cable car operator
via Tripadvisor
Good English speaking driver
Car arrived on time. We left a book I the car, it was brought to our hotel 2 days later. Good service.
via Tripadvisor
Family trip to Beijing
Our family visited Beijing last month and had heard about Linda Beijing Tour Car service from friends who had lived there. The service was excellent, prompt, and friendly. They had a van big enough for a large family and luggage (we used them for transportation from and to the airport as well). Would definitely recommend this service. They were flexible and helpful in recommendations for restaurants too.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $46 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 Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch 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 Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 6 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 Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch?
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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 Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch 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 Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch?
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Around 2 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 Summer Palace Private Tour with Lunch 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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