GREAT WALL
The standouts.
The 10 standout small group great wall tours. Which section of the Wall, what you actually see when you get there, who runs the tour and what the day costs.
Small-group Jinshanling Great Wall hike from Beijing with wild and restored sections, photo towers, farmer lunch, and water and poles.
A small-group hike from Simatai West to Jinshanling Great Wall with photo-ready towers, real local lunch, and fewer crowds.
“Fantastic experience! We loved our tour guide, Jason. He was very knowledgeable, answered our many questions, and was a great leader for our hike. We loved the history lessons in addition to the hiking experience. 10/10 and would highly recommend!”
Small-group day trip in Beijing linking the Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall, with lunch and guided skip-crowds.
“I would like to say that this trip along with our guide Li and the driver Wang was amazing. Li was very nice and pleasant to be with. Her English was really good and she had lots of information to share. Once we got started she shared her culture Read more”
Two days of Beijing highlights with hotel pickup, English guide, major sights, and the Mutianyu Great Wall included.
“The tour was really good and very convenient, it’s unlike the other tours where they list something and take you to other places not mentioned. Also over 2 days it’s perfect to take your time at each location and spend time and not to rush. OvRead more”
Small-group Beijing day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall early, Summer Palace after lunch, plus Bird Nest views from the car. Air-con pickup included.
“A very enjoyable day out with our guide Keith. He had a deep knowledge about the history of the Summer Palace and Great Wall. At the Great Wall he provided us with very clear instructions on what to do and options to get back down. Highly recommended tour”
Small-group Beijing layover tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Forbidden City, with English guide, tickets, and airport return by 5pm.
“The tour guide was great. She provided a lot of information about all places we toured. The Great Wall was my highlight despite it being a very hot day. The van we traveled in was conditioned. She took at to a spot where we ate tasty Chinese dumplings”
A tight Beijing layover plan: Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City with easy airport transport, a small group, and tickets included.
“Johnny our tour guide made the experience amazing. He was very knowledgeable and had a good humour. We loved learning about a new culture and can’t wait to do my tours like these”
A fast Great Wall fix in Beijing. Small-group Mutianyu visit with round-trip airport transport for a 7am–11am layover.
“Fantastic experince if you don't have a lot of time in Beijing. All was well orgnaize. The guide suggestions were perfect!”
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.”
A small-group day in Beijing that pairs the Forbidden City with the Mutianyu Great Wall, with guided history and easy transport.
“Overall, good tour combining the Forbidden city and the great wall. We met around 0815 and started the tour a bit after 0900 due to the need to get tickets for everyone. Our guide Linda was very enthusiastic and tried to satisfy everyone anRead more”
