At a glance
- Type: Guided tour
- Rating: ★ 9.0 from 167 reviews on Civitatis
- Length: 9 h 30 min
- Guide: English-speaking guide listed
- Read on 5 Nov 2026, price not shown here
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Two big days in one
The tour is listed at 9 hours 30 minutes and combines the Great Wall at Mutianyu with a choice of the Forbidden City or the Summer Palace. It suits travellers with only two or three days in Beijing.
With 167 reviews at 9.0, it is well supported.
The trade-off
A combined day means less time at each place. If you want long visits, book the Mutianyu trip and the Forbidden City on separate days.
Compare with similar activities
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- Beijing Hutongs Tour: ★ 9.8 · 11 reviews · 2 h 30 min · English-speaking guide
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Questions before you go
How long is the tour?
About 9.5 hours.
Which city sight is included?
Either the Forbidden City or the Summer Palace, according to the title.
How does it score?
9.0 from 167 reviews.
Sources & review notes
- Civitatis Beijing ↗ · Reviewed
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