1-Day Tours

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

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

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”

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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”

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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

5.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…”

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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

6.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”

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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!”

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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”

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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

9.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.

“This was the highlight of our Beijing experience! Rocky was an unbelievable guide providing so much culture on our trip up, and sharing great insight on the wall. Our group of 7 only saw one other group on this section, which is exactly what Read more”

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Jinshanling Great Wall Private Day Trip–Scenic and Less Crowded

Jinshanling Great Wall Private Day Trip–Scenic and Less Crowded - Hotel Pickup and the Scenic Drive Out (About 2 Hours)

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