Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City Private Tour

Save hours of research and planning by enjoying a private tour to two of China’s top attractions: the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Admission tickets are included, so there’s no need to wait in long lines to purchase them. You’ll have ample time to explore each site independently, allowing you to set your own pace without feeling rushed.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mutianyu Great Wall - Mutianyu Great Wall is located at North part of Beijing, it’s about 75 kilometers away from downtown Beijing, and it takes 1.5 hours to get there. Mutianyu Tourist Zone is surrounded by mountains and possesses beautiful scenes. The place is taken as the most beautiful site of the Great Wall at home and abroad. It is 20 watchtowers open to public, your English driver will pick you up at your hotel in Beijing or Capital airport or train station directly drive to Mutianyu Great Wall , when you arrive at the Great Wall, the driver will booking the entrance ticket in advance ( included) ,and show you the map of the Great Wall , explain to you there is 2 different cable car company, one is cable car up &cable car down, another is chairlift up toboggan down is optional ( Excluded), your driver will tell you how to go up to the wall and how to back meet point, then the driver will wait for you at the meet point. After you visit Great Wall the driver will drive you to the Forbidden City.
  • Forbidden City-The Palace Museum - The forbidden city is located in the center of Beijing. It takes about 1.5hours from the Great Wall drive to there. It is the best preserved imperial palace in China and largest ancient palatial structure in the world , it is the largest piece of ancient Chinese architecture still extant today, it used to be the former imperial palace for the Ming and Qing emperors, when you close to the forbidden city the driver will tell you where you should go and where he will waiting for you, because forbidden city area isn’t allow for parking, so you better give the driver your phone number, of course the driver give to you his number, it’s more easy to find each other. And when you booking this tour with us, please send me your passport name and number, I will booking the forbidden city ticket for you in advance ( admission included). After you visit the forbidden city the driver will drop you off at the hotel or airport or train station.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • English driver (not a tour guide)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Cable car or toboggan ticket not included
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Cable Car /Toboggan
  • tour guide
Additional Information
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non -arrival of cruise ship
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • For layover travelers,if you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. there is no refund for the same day cancellation
  • Age under 5 is free to join
  • Car seat is available on request if advised at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • if you wish to be picked up from Beijing Train station, please advise your train schedle upon booking
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Location
Mutianyu Great Wall
Mutianyu Village, Bohai Town, Huairou District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Stefanpsmith
Jul 30, 2024
Amazing - Had a trip to the Great Wall and forbidden city. Mr Guo was our driver and was Brilliant from start to finish can’t help enough.
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Small_explorers
Jul 17, 2024
Seamless sightseeing experience. - We had a great time on our tour! Mr Guo was waiting for us in the hotel lobby at 7am. He drove well, the car was very comfortable, and he made sure we knew exactly where to go to enter the sites and to meet him afterwards. Seeing the Great Wall and the Forbidden City was the highlight of our time in China and we couldn't have fitted both sites on one day without a driver. We also had a chance to look at Tiananmen Square. I was very happy with how smoothly this tour went and would highly recommend Mr. Guo and Mike's Tours.
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Suzanne_s
Jul 16, 2024
Excellent way to see a lot in one day. - We had a great trip to the Great Wall at Mutianyu and the Forbidden City. Everything went smoothly, from pick up to drop off back at the hotel at the end of a very full day. Our driver Mr Guo was very helpful and made sure we knew where to go - he waited with us to enter the attractions and helped with taking photos. We could not have fitted so much into the day without doing this tour! Highly recommended. Mutianyu is a very nice part of the wall to visit, and by leaving early it wasn't too busy, even though we were there in peak season.
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Debra_b
Jul 2, 2024
Mutianyu Great Wall Experience - Right from the intial booking of this tour the communication between Mike and myself was brilliant. On the day of our tour we met Alvin our Driver and he was worth not just 5 stars but 10. He ensured we got through the entry gates and was on our way before he left us and was ready to pick us up at the end. Our trip was made so easy, we just sat back and enjoyed every minute. Our day was amazing.
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Rachellaughwrinkles
Jun 14, 2024
Best layover ever! - What an amazing experience! I can’t speak highly enough of our tour with Mr. Guo. Right from the beginning, coordination with Mike was fast and easy, and when Mr. Guo picked us up at the airport he kindly looked after our every need (making sure we stayed hydrated, comfortable, etc.) The Great Wall experience really blew our minds, and navigating the various checkpoints at the Forbidden City was a breeze because of Mr. Guo. We simply wouldn’t have been able to manage on our own. At the end, Mr, Guo dropped us at a hutong near a lake and train station where we could explore lots of dinner options before easily find our way back to the airport for our flight. All in all, this was the best layover ever! Thank you!
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Tour08911417436
May 19, 2024
Perfect day. Friendly driver. - I ordered Mike's car service. The driver, Mr. Guo, was waiting for me in the hotel lobby at 7 o'clock on time. Mr. Guo drives a beautiful and clean car. He was very friendly and brought bananas. He spoke English very well. He visited the Great Wall and the Forbidden City together. Thank you very much for his company for one day. Hope to book again next time.
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A4904htjamesb
May 19, 2024
Great Tour - This is a perfect tour for those with limited time in Beijing. We wanted to do both the forbidden city and the great wall in one day so this tour suited us. Bruce was our driver, he was very friendly, and a smooth competent driver. He is also very knowledgeable about the history of these historic sites. Great tour, I would highly recommend!
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Irr777
May 7, 2024
Very good trip - The trip was very good with our driver Alvin. He was very professional and friendly. As it was the Labor Day holiday in China, Mutianyu was very crowded and there was a queue of 2h to get at the top with the cable car. Otherwise you could walk 30min to go by walk.
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842jagodas
Apr 29, 2024
Excellent trip! - The trip was excellent. Bruce was our driver. He is a really good driver and speaks English well. We had a great time as Bruce looked after us the whole time. We just enjoyed the views and beautiful weather while walking along the Great Wall.
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Feshunt
Apr 26, 2024
Lots of walking/steps and a great experience - Enjoyed our time. We booked at the last minute so had to switch out the Forbidden City for the Summer Palace. Between that and the Great Wall we did 22000+ steps that day. Our driver Bruce was very patient as we took our time and it ended up being a 10 hour day.
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