Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest
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Is Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest worth booking?
Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest is a 9-hour experience in Beijing, China, from $79 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 253 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (253)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $79 per person
Want a Hassle-Free, lunch included, "No more than 9 people" small-sized Group Tour for the two most beautiful attractions in Beijing? Want to visit the less crowed and most beatiful Great Wall? A option to take the ferry
What you get
About this experience
Want a Hassle-Free, lunch included, "No more than 9 people" small-sized Group Tour for the two most beautiful attractions in Beijing? Want to visit the less crowed and most beatiful Great Wall? A option to take the ferry boat ride in the Kunming Lake of the Summer Palace to enjoy the cooler air in summer? This is the Tour you looking for!
What's included
Included
- English Speaking Licensed Tour Guide
- Pickup & drop-off for the hotels inside 2nd ring road of Beijing.
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- 40CNY Imperial Ferry Boat ticket in the Summer Palace
What you'll see and do
Mutianyu Great Wall
You will be driven to the Mutianyu Section of Great Wall early to avoid the traffic and lines(queues). This section of Great Wall is the most beatiful secion around Beijing city. You can choose to have the lunch before or after you enjoy the Wall. With our vip pass, we can drive directly to the Great Wall without changing shuttle bus which avoid lots of trouble and wasting of time, and then you can enjoy a 2 hours hiking on the Wall. You can choose to take the ski - lift up and toboggan sliding down to get on and off the Great Wall, it is highly recommended, so that you won't need to climb 30mins steps on the hill before reaching the actual Great Wall. And when you come down from the wall, you can choose to do the toboggan sliding down the hill, which is the best way to finish your exciting Great Wall trip.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Bird's Nest National Stadium
Driving pass the Olympic Stadium - Bird Nest. It is closed, so that we won't stop here, but you can take photos in the car.
Pass by without stopping
Summer Palace
You will enjoy a nice view and a cooler summer in here. First you will see the Palace Area to find out how luxury life the Imperial Family had, and then have a walk through the longest Corridor with paintings in the world to get on an Imperial Ferry Boat(if available) in Kunming Lake to enjoy the stunning view of this massive Imperial Garden, which was a birthday gift from an emperor to his mother almost 300 years ago.
80 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Day Tour + Cable Way
The fun way to get on the Wall: Includes the round trip ski-lift + toboggan slide down ticket. Toboggan is not guaranteed due to the weather conditions, etc. Pickup included
Day Tour Only
Basic tour option: This is the basic tour option. The cableway or closed cable car tickets are NOT included, but you can pay them onsite. 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 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Addiction Travel
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- You can switch the cable way tickets to gondola tickets by provide your name and passport number in advance.
- The ticket of Cableway is not included in the Cableways option for child. If the child is over 1.2meters tall, he will need to purchase the ticket onsite.
- Please bring your passorts on the travel day.
- The Cableways option is only for the tickets of ski-lift round trip. The tobbogan silde down is a free addon and may not be available due to the weather conditions or the line is too long.
- Lunch is included for Chinese authentic food in Chinese restaurant. No halal food option available.
- This group tour requires at least 3 travelers to operate.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 255 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
7 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
5 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
255 verified traveler reviews for Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A must-do trip to visit the Great Wall
A friend of mine recommended this tour as I wasn’t disappointed. The booking process was simple and the pick up was simple and on time. You’re sent clear instructions about the pick up the day before. They were also able to fulfil my request to sit at the front of the van which was great. The Great Wall is amazing and you’ve got enough time to explore the wall yourself. I booked the tour with the cable car - recommended - and there is the option of the toboggan down but I chose the cable car. Lunch is included and it was very good feed with plenty of it. The Summer Palace was crowded (to be expected at this time of year) but really interesting and it was a good tour. Keith, our guide, was friendly, welcoming and knowledgable. He made sure we were safe and had the best experience during the trip. I’d highly recommend this trip.
via Viator
Great Beijing
Very amazing historical places! Our guide know everything history this place! Interesting, unfogettable
via Viator
Great for solo travelers
This was the best tour I had in Beijing! It was great not being tied down to a group. Wendy knew all the great photo spots and where the entry lines were most likely to be the shortest, and her English is very good and I appreciated her knowledge of the various sites. The subway travel was awesome too!
via Viator
We had a fantastic day...
We had a fantastic day with a small group and an amazing guide. Everything went smooth, great tour and a lot of fun. Lunch was also very delicious. It was a perfect combination of great wall and summer palace.
via Viator
Convenient way to explore two major attractions
The small group tour with Keith was good overall. The brief informations provided about the Hreat Wall and the Summer Palace were useful, the lunch was delicious. I did not feel comfortable sitting at the back with two other guests separated from my mother. We were not given the option to take boat ride at the Summer Palace although the tour ended by 3 pm.
Response from the operator: Hello, thanks for your postitive review. And we would like to give some feedback about your concerns. You told us your mom is 78 years old before travel day, and we ask if she need the front seat, so that we save the front seat of the van for her, but there is only one seat in the front, you can't seat with her there. And for the summer palace, because your mom was tired and didn't walk with the group, that is why the guide didn't ask if the group want to do the boat ride. If you take the boat, it will take you to another exit, that you can't meet your mom back at the entrance. The ferry boat is not included in the tour, we only can do it if all the guests in the group agreed to go and also you need to pay for the boat tickets:) The tour ended at 3pm at the summer palace, but there was still an hour to drive back to hotels. As you can see in the tour description, this is a 9 hours tour, and the tour started before 7am in the morning.
via Viator
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
- $79 to $124
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 89
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 83
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Beijing.
How much does Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest cost?
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Prices start at $79 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 Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest 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 Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 253 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 Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest?
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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 Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest 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 Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest?
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Around 89 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 Small Group Tour: Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace & Bird Nest 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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