Best Beijing Great Wall Tours & Guided Experiences

Among the 205 tour options we compare across booking platforms, prices generally range from $17 to $400. Most travelers find themselves in the $108–$228 bracket, with a median price of $172.

The vast majority of available experiences are historical tours, which account for 99% of the options listed. Sightseeing tours are also very common, representing 83% of the selection. If you prefer a more personal experience, about 71% of the options we compare are private tours.

Based on pooled review data, walking tours stand out as a high-value category. They average a near-perfect 4.97★ rating at a price of approximately $164, which is at or below the typical price point for these experiences.

While inclusions vary by provider, we found that the most common features across the options listed are:

• Professional guides (included in 82% of tours)
• Entry tickets (included in 65% of tours)
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (offered in 34% of tours)
• Meals (included in 32% of tours)
• Transport (included in 27% of tours)

The duration of these experiences varies significantly depending on the itinerary. Most tours last around 9 hours, but the options we compare range from as little as 4 hours to full-day excursions lasting up to 20 hours.

Transportation methods differ by tour type. The most common ways to get around include private vehicles (31% of options) and cars (29%). Walking is also a major component of the experience, featured in 26% of the tours we compare, while about 20% of options include cable car access.

The feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 4.9★ across 7,045 pooled reviews. Travelers frequently describe their time as an unforgettable experience, often using words like amazing, excellent, and knowledgeable to describe their guides and the overall tour.

Cash is accepted but limited. You should set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with your international credit card before arrival.

Google services are blocked. Use Apple Maps or download Amap and Baidu Maps for accurate navigation and transit routes.

Download a translation app like DeepL or Pleco. Also, keep a digital copy of your hotel address in Chinese characters.