Great Wall of China tour reviews — honest verdicts
I’ve walked the restored sections near Beijing hundreds of times and read through thousands of traveller ratings across the seven most-booked GetYourGuide tours. Each review covers what you actually get, what the trade-offs are, and who each tour suits. The Mutianyu bus tour is the flagship — the one most first-timers book. If you want to hike, see the Jinshanling trip.
The tours we review
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tours with Options
The flagship — central Beijing pickup, 5 hours at the wall, live guiding, skip-the-line tickets.
from $11.07Read the full review ›
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Bus Tour with Summer Palace Option
Cheapest bus ride. Fixed meeting point, English guide, options add Summer Palace or lunch.
from $7.99Read the full review ›
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Daily Tour with Ticket & Lunch
Early 8:00 start to beat the crowds. Guide Kevin praised by name. Ticket and lunch included.
from $18Read the full review ›
Beijing: Jinshanling Great Wall Trip, 7:30 Bus with Ticket
The hikers’ pick. Remote section, 7:30 departure, ~10-hour day, 5.5 hours self-guided on the wall.
from $46.11Read the full review ›
Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Entry Tickets, Cable Car & Toboggan
DIY option: entry ticket booking, chairlift up, toboggan down. E-ticket via WhatsApp. Age limit 60 for toboggan.
from $50Read the full review ›
Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour with English-Speaking Driver
Private air-conditioned car, hotel/airport pickup, flexible start, VIP fast pass. Driver or full guide choice.
from $77.42Read the full review ›
Beijing: Mutianyu/Badaling Great Wall Tour with VIP Pass & Toboggan
Top-end small group. Guide walks the wall with you. VIP fast pass, all tickets included, toboggan included.
from $111.20Read the full review ›Need a comparison? See all tours side by side or read the complete guide.
Frequently asked questions
How do you choose which tours to review?
I pick the most-booked Great Wall tours on GetYourGuide, all rated 4.9 or higher. The flagship has 11,379 reviews; Jinshanling is smaller with 353. I focus on what travellers actually book and rate.
Are these reviews independent?
Yes. I’m an independent guide, not a tour operator. I earn a small affiliate commission if you book through my links, at no extra cost to you, but that never changes my ratings or what I recommend.