All-Inclusive Private Tour:Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City

At a glance

All-Inclusive Private Tour:Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City is a 9h – 10h private experience in Beijing, China, operated by Beijing Tour Guide. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 83 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $198 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Round way trip cable or chairlift up with toboggan down, Bottled water, Professional guide.

Quick facts

Duration

9h – 10h

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

German, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English, Italian

Pickup

Hotel pickup included

Confirmation

Instant confirmation

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Travellers

1–15 per booking · adult required

Ages

Infant 0–5 · Child 6–11 · Adult 12–99

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1 · 40m

   Begin your Beijing adventure one day tour from your hotel. Your guide and driver will meet you at your hotel lobby in the morning and start you lovely trip from downtown Beijing. You will first visit the Tian'anmen Square, one of the largest city squares in the world. Stroll around the Square, you will see he Great Hall of the People, the National Museum of China, Chairman Mao's Mausoleum and the Monument to the People's Heroes.

2. Stop 2 · 2h

   Then walk to the magnificent Forbidden City. Entry with your pre-booked ticket. Begin your exploration of the world's largest imperial complex, also one of the best-preserved sites in the world. Once the imperial palace for the Ming and Qing dynasties, it is now home to the Palace Museum.

3. Stop 3 · 2h

   Afterward, set out for the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, approximately 1.5 hours away by car. On the way, you will stop at a local restaurant, taste different varieties of dumplings and dishes, enjoy a glass of cold beer or soft drinks. Then relax in your comfortable private vehicle and listen as your guide fills you in on the history of this site. Once you arrive, gaze up at the incredible hilltop battlements. Then, with your pre-booked ticket, travel directly to the gate rather than using the shuttle bus transfer, and enjoy fast-track access. Then choose a cable car or ski lift to the wall itself. Spend the next several hours hiking and exploring on foot.
   After the trip, your guide and driver will accompany you to the hotel.

Meeting point

Traveller ratings

Good to know

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• If you choose to have different language tour guide than English or Chinese one, please ensure to make your booking at least 3 days advance
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
• Passport name, number is required at time of booking for all participants
• Tip: the Forbidden City ticket is not guaranteed. It can be booked 1 week before. If it is sold out, you will do the Jinshan Hill to have a bird view of the Forbidden City and your guide will take you to the place where quite close to it. If not work for you, you will get fully refund.

Cancellation policy

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

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