
Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 96 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch worth booking?
Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $142 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 96 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 82 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (96)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $142 per person
This all-inclusive full-day Beijing tour is your ticket to an immersive journey through the city’s profound cultural heritage! Join our small group (limited to just 12 travelers) for a personalized experience with our expert local guide, as we take you to 2 of Beijing’s most iconic sights: the spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall and the serene, picturesque Summer Palace. Every detail is fully included with NO additional costs—all entrance fees to the attractions, a round-trip cable car or toboggan ride at Mutianyu, a tasty lunch, and comfortable round-trip minivan transportation with door-to-door service. We provide pick-up&drop-off for all accommodations within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road, so you won’t have to worry about a single logistics detail. Our small-group size means you’ll get the dedicated attention you deserve from your guide, with no crowds or rushed schedules. This is a worry-free, all-encompassing Beijing adventure—book today and create unforgettable memories of China’s capital!
What you get
About this experience
This all-inclusive full-day Beijing tour is your ticket to an immersive journey through the city’s profound cultural heritage! Join our small group (limited to just 12 travelers) for a personalized experience with our expert local guide, as we take you to 2 of Beijing’s most iconic sights: the spectacular Mutianyu Great Wall and the serene, picturesque Summer Palace. Every detail is fully included with NO additional costs—all entrance fees to the attractions, a round-trip cable car or toboggan ride at Mutianyu, a tasty lunch, and comfortable round-trip minivan transportation with door-to-door service. We provide pick-up&drop-off for all accommodations within Beijing’s 4th Ring Road, so you won’t have to worry about a single logistics detail. Our small-group size means you’ll get the dedicated attention you deserve from your guide, with no crowds or rushed schedules. This is a worry-free, all-encompassing Beijing adventure—book today and create unforgettable memories of China’s capital!
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of the Beijing City)
- Entrance Fee
- Cable car or ski lift up and toboggan down at the Wall (if you choose the related option)
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Cable car or Ski lift and toboggan if you choose the option without it
What you'll see and do
Mutianyu Great Wall
You will be picked up from your hotel lobby at 8:00am and your guide will lead you to your private minivan and start the tour. Drive about 1.5 hours to the Mutianyu Great Wall. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is a masterpiece of restoration, with 23 original-style watchtowers. Upon your arrival, you will have some time to discover this amazing creature by yourself! You will get on the Great Wall either by chair lift up and toboggan down from at tower 6 or cable car round trip at tower 14.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Summer Palace
After the hiking, it's time to have lunch in a local village for the authentic Chinese food. The sample dishes: Gongbao Chicken Local mushroom and pork Onion pancakes Muxu pork Sweet and Sour pork/chicken Egg or soy sauce fried rice Spicy beans Board on the minivan again, and head to the Summer Palace. During the 1 hour drive, your English speaking guide will tell you more about the imperial palace before you visit there. The Summer Palace is the largest and best-preserved imperial garden and palace in China. Your full-day tour concludes with a drop-off at your hotel in Beijing.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Tour without cable car
Tour without Cable Car: Lunch and entry tickets to the Great Wall included, please pay your own cable car tickets Pickup included
Tour with cable car inclusive
This option choose English speaking tour guide, Entry ticket+cable car round trip or ski lift up and toboggan down 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
- Discover Beijing Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off is available for all hotels within the 4th Ring Road. Please contact us one day prior to departure to confirm the exact pick-up time.
- Punctuality is strictly required. We can only wait for late arrivals for a maximum of 10 minutes.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 96 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
96 verified traveler reviews for Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour with Andy!
The Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace private Tour was really good. We had Andy as our guide and he was excellent, lots of knowledge and easy to talk to. Driver was also very nice and safe driving (Beijing drivers can be crazy!). We had a vehicle for ourselves with a lot of room and great AC. We enjoyed the early tour starting at the Great Wall, we avoided the crowds, was beautiful, took the toboggan to go down and seeing the crazy crowds coming up when we were leaving was very peaceful. The Summer Palace was packed but Andy gave us the basic tour & knowledge needed. The lunch was fantastic, good food and a lot of options. Two things to better this tour will be for them to have in the booking information the extra access cost (if wanted) to not get the bus and drive to the top, that way we are prepared and we don’t think is a scam. We did the extra, was only to buy merch at a location and spend a minimum of 80CNY per person, which we said yes to avoid the crowds, waiting longer and walking more. Before lunch they take you to a museum on the first floor but is for you to buy and the lady there was very pushy and followed us everywhere and I think that should not be added to this tour or give the option to not go in. Besides that, I definitely recommend this tour and our guide Andy who was very professional.
via Tripadvisor
Summer Palace and Great Wall Guided Tour
Jackie Chan of Badhu Bus Tours was absolutely brilliant. Would highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Sherri, for the win!
We enjoyed our tour to the Great Wall and Summer Palace immensely - in no small part due to Sherri"s excellent guiding. Sherri had deep and wide knowledge of the site-related subject matter (and seemed totally undaunted by follow up questions). In addition, Sherri effortlessly indulged our many, many questions about the texture of life in modern ("New") China with thoughtful answers drawn from personal experience and observations. We couldn't have asked for a better guide!
via Viator
The traffic was terrible,...
The traffic was terrible, but the tour guide and driver were great. We saw good stuff and learned a lot.
via Viator
We had a great time with...
We had a great time with Alice Ji as our guide and Mr. Liu as our driver visiting the Great Wall and Summer Palace tour. Alice was great at explaining (in English) the prominence and history of both sites. Great photographer too. Very worthwhile!
via Viator
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
- $142 to $158
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 34
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Discover Beijing Tours, who run 82 experiences we rank across 5 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 52.7.
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Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $142 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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace 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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 96 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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace 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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace 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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch?
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Around 34 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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace 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 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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch?
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Included: Professional guide; Lunch; Transport by air-conditioned minivan; Hotel pickup and drop-off (For hotels within the 4th ring road of the Beijing City); and Entrance Fee. Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase); Gratuities; and Cable car or Ski lift and toboggan if you choose the option without it. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1573 listed pickup locations in and around Beijing. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch 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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch?
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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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch 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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch 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 Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch?
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Across 96 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Small-Group Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Tour with Lunch?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Tour without cable car, Tour with cable car inclusive. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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