Start Time: 7:30am End Time: Approx 8:30pm
$305 USD / adult, $290 USD / child age 4-15
Hotel pick-up & transportation included.
Entrance ticket to Great Wall included.
Beijing Full-day Tour
Great Wall, Hutongs & Evening Food Tour
The Essentials:
Get a true feel for Beijing in just one day: visit the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall, sit down to a farmhouse-style meal, and walk through the hutongs for a taste of the city’s local food scene. With an expert guide leading the way, this full-day tour brings you a perfect blend of history, food, and culture that define China’s capital city.
Group Size
Small groups of 2-10 people per tour. Can be made private, by request, for an additional charge.
Start & End Locations
Hotel pick-up is available for guests staying within Beijing’s third ring road. The tour will end at our last food tour stop in the city center near Nanluoguxiang subway station.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations cancelled 48 hours or more before your tour start time are fully refundable.
Inclusions
- Hotel Pick-Up
- Mutianyu Great Wall Entrance Ticket
- Great Wall Cablecar + Toboggan Slide
- Local Farmhouse-style Lunch
- Evening Hutong Food Tour
- Expert English-Speaking Guide
- Comfortable Van Transportation
- Bottled Water, Soft Drinks, & Beer
- China Travel Guide PDF
Dietary Requests
- Vegetarian
- Dairy Free
- No Spicy
- No Nuts
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
We can accommodate the checked dietary requests on this tour. All requests must be communicated at time of booking. Visit our FAQ section for more details.
What You'll Do:
Hotel Pick-up
Hotel pick-up will be provided for guests staying within Beijing’s third ring road. Exact pick-up times will vary and be communicated 24 hours before your tour starts.
Walk Along the Great Wall of China
The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is one of the most scenic and historically rich. Ride the cable car up to the top, where you’ll be treated to jaw-dropping views, then explore an impressive cluster of ancient watchtowers. When it’s time to head down, take the toboggan for a fun, unique ride (or opt to take the cable car back down).
Duration: approx 2.5 hours on the wall
Lunch at a Farmhouse-style Restaurant
Enjoy a local meal in a riverside restaurant featuring traditional Hui-style architecture. Located in a village near the Great Wall, it’s the perfect spot to relax and refuel with seasonal dishes like chestnut-braised pork belly and grilled rainbow trout.
Discover Beijing's Hutongs & Drum Tower
Dating back to the 12th century, these historic narrow lanes (aka Hutongs) make up the geographic center of Beijing as they spread in every direction from the Forbidden city. Stroll by foot while getting glimpses of the iconic Drum Tower through the alleyways.
Free-time duration subject to traffic conditions from the Great Wall
Taste Our Best-Selling Evening Food Tour
Wander through Beijing’s historic hutongs and dive into authentic local dishes like Beijing hotpot, hand-pulled noodles, and made-to-order pancakes, with a lot more tasty surprises along the way. It’s a food crawl that brings you into the heart of local Beijing life and cuisine.
Duration: approx 3.5 hours
Nanluoguxiang Hutong
The tour will end near this Hutong alley popular for its unique shops and bustling environment.
Plus More Surprises!
* This itinerary is subject to changes and adjustments based on daily vendor operations and availability, but it will always be fantastic.
Beijing: From Dynasties to Daily Life
Beijing has been the political, cultural, and historical capital of China for over 800 years. It’s a city where past and present collide: the Great Wall, built during the Ming Dynasty to defend the empire, stands in contrast to the modern skyscrapers, trendy cafes, and international life that shape the city now.
This is Beijing’s only full-day tour that takes you deep into Beijing’s culinary scene. Wander the hutongs, once residences of Beijing’s elite, and taste dozens of local dishes that have shaped the city for centuries. Along the way, you’ll meet vendors and learn what makes their restaurants special to the local community.
Tour Highlights:
Take in panoramic views of China's Great Wall and surrounding mountains from the top.
Ride the toboggan slide down for a fun and thrilling descent.
Stroll through Beijing’s historic hutongs, discovering popular landmarks and local life.
Taste your way through 4+ local spots, sampling Beijing’s best street eats and iconic dishes.
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