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GREAT WALL

10 Best 1-Day Tours

The standouts.

The 10 standout 1-day tours. Which section of the Wall, what you actually see when you get there, who runs the tour and what the day costs.

10 Best 1-Day Tours

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch

Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch - Summer Palace in practice: pavilions, temples, bridges, and lake views

1.Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Day Trip with Lunch

Most Popular★ 5.0

Private Beijing day trip combining Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace with lunch, hotel pickup, and lift plus toboggan tickets.

“We had an amazing trip with our guide. She was very knowledgeable with the areas and we got wonderful photos and memories to last! We enjoyed the tour so much we ended up booking a second day for the city afterwards. Would recommend again.”

209 reviewsFrom $185.30by Beijing Tour Guide

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Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour

Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour - The 3-hour self-guided hike: Brick Crenel to East Five Window Tower

2.Small Group-Jinshanling Great Wall 1-day tour

★ 5.0

Small-group day trip to Jinshanling Great Wall: air-conditioned coach, admission and shuttle, 3-hour self-guided hike, optional cable car.

“Selfguided hike from west to east gate of Jinshangling Great Wall. 3 h with foto stops. Shared transport with 3 other people. A guided service for this part of the Great Wall is unnecessary. Given the difficulties to go there by public transport, the tour was a cost effective way to do the hike.”

58 reviewsFrom $61.99by Beijing Downtown Travel

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Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver - Arrival at Jinshanling: Where the Real Great Wall Work Begins

3.Private Day Trip to Jinshanling Great Wall with English Speaking Driver

★ 5.0

Private day trip from Beijing to Jinshanling Great Wall with an English-speaking driver, hotel pickup, and a quieter hike to Simatai West.

“Mr.Andrew from Leo’s Private Tour was a fantastic host for our trip to Jinshanling Great Wall. He was punctual and friendly, with a beautiful car that was clean and comfortable with reclining seats - perfect for a nap after a very early wakRead more”

39 reviewsFrom $135.00by Leo's Guide & Driver Service

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Mutianyu Great-wall and Huanghuacheng Water Great-wall Tour within One Day

Mutianyu Great-wall and Huanghuacheng Water Great-wall Tour within One Day - 8:30 pickup and the value of private transfers

4.Mutianyu Great-wall and Huanghuacheng Water Great-wall Tour within One Day

★ 5.0

See Huanghuacheng and Mutianyu Great Walls in one day with private transfers, skip-the-line tickets, chairlift and toboggan, plus lunch.

“Our guide Molly and driver picked us up from the hotel in the morning as arranged. It was a comfortable luxury vehicle that made the longer trip to the Great Wall more enjoyable. Our driver, Zhang was great, driving very smoothly and confiRead more”

21 reviewsFrom $207.70by Beijing Meitu Travel Agency Co., Ltd.

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Private All-Inclusive Day Trip to Great Wall, Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City

Private All-Inclusive Day Trip to Great Wall, Tian'anmen Square and Forbidden City - Mutianyu Great Wall with cable car or toboggan: energy-smart and fun

5.Private All-Inclusive Day Trip to Great Wall, Tian’anmen Square and Forbidden City

★ 5.0

See Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall in one private day with tickets, lunch, transfers, and a cable car or toboggan.

“We had a great day exploring Beijing with our guide Claire, who was very informative about each place we visited. She knew when each location would be least busy too, so we got the best photos on the Wall and in the Forbidden City with Read more”

13 reviewsFrom $216.00by China Sunny Tour-Day Tours

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Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour

Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour - Getting onto the Wall: parking, shuttle, and where your day starts

6.Jinshanling Great Wall One day private tour

★ 5.0

Private door-to-door day trip from Beijing to Jinshanling Great Wall, with flexible hike options, an English-speaking driver, and easy logistics.

“The trip was awesome. Hardly any people, great weather and fantastic views. Our guide John Woo went above expectations and joined us on the wall. He helped with our tickets and ride to the upper drop off. He also made sure we got back to the right spot to catch the shuttle back to the…”

13 reviewsFrom $114.50by MilesCar service

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One Day Guided Exploration of Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall

One Day Guided Exploration of Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall - Hotel pickup in Beijing: private transport that keeps your morning calm

7.One Day Guided Exploration of Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall

★ 5.0

One guided day at Mutianyu Great Wall with hotel pickup, English guide, tickets, round-trip cable car, and shuttle bus for $114.

“Our visit to the Mutianyu Greatwall was made perfect by our guide,Linda.She was knowledgeable,funny,and took care of all the tickets and transportation.The Wall itself is breathtaking,and the toboggan ride is a must-do!Thanks to Linda for such a memorable day.5 STARS!”

8 reviewsFrom $114.00by Friendly China Heritage Tours

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All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu

All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu - Chang Tomb to Mutianyu: the transfer that keeps the day from dragging

8.All-Inclusive Private Day Trip to Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu

★ 5.0

Private all-inclusive day trip from Beijing to the Ming Tombs and Mutianyu Great Wall with guide, lunch, and cable car or toboggan.

“We booked this private tour for a party of 3 (two seniors, one adult) and had a wonderful time!  Lisa was very friendly, knowledgeable, and spoke English well.  On the drive to the Great Wall, she gave us a history lesson on China.  Once arrivRead more”

8 reviewsFrom $214.20

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All Inclusive Private 2-Day Trip: Greatwall Trek from Gubeikou to Jinshanling

All Inclusive Private 2-Day Trip: Greatwall Trek from Gubeikou to Jinshanling - Day 2: Jinshanling watchtowers and the best day for big views

9.All Inclusive Private 2-Day Trip: Greatwall Trek from Gubeikou to Jinshanling

★ 5.0

Private two-day Great Wall hike from Gubeikou to Jinshanling and Simatai with farmhouse overnight, hotel pickup, meals, and sunrise views.

“I signed up for a group tour, but everyone canceled. James still offered to do the tour and I decided to go. It turned out my best camping trip (and I love camping/hiking). James is a true pro, very knowledgeable, well equipped and a pleasant company. It was a safe, peaceful and very enjoyable trip.”

6 reviewsFrom $429.00by Greatwall Trekclub

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Private Hiking Day Trip to Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall

Private Hiking Day Trip to Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall - Transfer-only vs all-inclusive: pick the style that fits you

10.Private Hiking Day Trip to Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall

★ 5.0

Private day trip to Huanghuacheng Water Great Wall from Beijing, with lake views, a real ramparts hike, and optional guided history.

“The Water Great Wall is a very beautiful area. Plan 2 hours by car to get there though, but the time went fast chatting with our private guide. Few people when we got there. More peaceful. Excellent service.”

6 reviewsFrom $168.00by Lily's Tour Company

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