The 13 Ming Tombs Tours near Beijing That Earn Their Price

1.Great Wall of China at Badaling and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 731 reviews · from $87Our pick

Badaling Great Wall and Changling Ming Tombs in one day from Beijing, with a guide, lunch, hotel pickup, and admissions included.

“Felt the whole experience was more focussed on selling us stuff then actually experiencing the places. Only 1 hour at the great wall so we could have mediocre food at a Jade factory, then to a tea house to sell us expensive tea.”

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2.Private Beijing Day Trip: Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · from $176Top rated

A private day trip from Beijing to calm Mutianyu Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, with hotel pickup, lunch, a guide, and smart timing.

“WOW is all I can say -- this tour was awesome. Our tour guide was Lotus Lian in Chinese and she was definitely the best part. her English is impeccable, and she gave us so much insight not only the great wall and tombs, but also to live in Beijing and Chinese culture, which was a real added bonus. I will say the Mutianyu section is very steep and is not a particularly easy climb -- don't take any heavy camera bags or items, and wear comfortable tennis shoes. Also take bug spray, as I was stung by a hornet while walking! We did the toboggan down, which was really…”

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3.Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 9 hours · from $117

Private VIP day trip from Beijing to Mutianyu Great Wall and the Ming Tombs with fast pass, A/C transport, and an English guide.

“The activity was intense (we still had some free time) but awesome! Great Wall was beautiful (beware of snakes). The guide knows a lot (she also knows the best spots for best pictures), awesome guide !”

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4.Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 95 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $168

Private Beijing day trip to Mutianyu or Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs, with hotel pickup, English guide, lunch, and tickets.

“Absolutely amazing tour – highly recommended! Our private tour to the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Ming Tombs was an unforgettable experience! Everything was perfectly organized from start to finish. Our guide Lily was truly exceptional – incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and full of positive energy. She shared fascinating stories about Chinese history and culture, and made every moment engaging and fun. Visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall was breathtaking – the views were stunning and we had plenty of time to walk, take pictures, and enjoy the atmosphere. The Ming Tombs were equally impressive, and Lily’s explanations brought the history to life in such a vivid way. We…”

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5.Mutianyu + Ming Tombs or Summer Palace Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $220

Private Beijing day tour to Mutianyu Great Wall, Summer Palace, and Ming Tombs with pickup, lunch, tickets, and included rides.

“We had an amazing time on this tour! Our tour guide, Lena, was so incredibly knowledgeable and we learned so much! The place we stopped at for lunch was the best meal we ate during our entire time in China. This was my first time using Read more”

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6.Juyongguan Great Wall, Sacred Way & Ming Tombs Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 8 hours · from $66Best value

Private car and English guide take you from Beijing to Juyongguan Great Wall, Sacred Way, and Dingling Tombs in one day.

“Our Trip was awesome! Our Guide Lily gave everything to have us a memorable day. She told us a lot about different decades in China and knew very much about the history of this country. We had a driver always waiting for us and Lily organized everything so perfect. She made the impossible possible! If you book this trip, you should definitely ask for Lily. She is more than you can wish for.”

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7.Private Tour: Ming Tombs and Great Wall at Mutianyu from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 55 reviews · from $139

Private day trip to Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs, with lunch and a jade stop. Hotel pickup from central Beijing included.

“Our tour was conducted by Cora Lin Li, an English-speaking guide. She came equipped with a tour van and driver. We were picked up promptly at 7AM from our hotel and whisked away to the Ming Tombs. We spend just enough time at the tombs, then went straight to Mutianyu for the Great Wall. She purchased the lift tickets for us at 100 RMB per person as clearly indicated on the tour details. You did have the option of not purchasing the lift ticket and walk up. Cora was very knowledgeable, and her English was quite good - far better than my Mandarin. Wall tour was about 90 minutes give…”

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8.Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $110

Private day trip from Beijing to the quieter Mutianyu Great Wall and the Ming Tombs, with hotel pickup, English guide, and tickets.

“The tour was excellent! Jessica is really great. She is so knowledgeable and gave us all the history and stories we wanted. She is also very friendly and kind and made the whole day really lovely. This was my second trip to the Great WaRead more”

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9.Badaling Great Wall and Ming Tombs Day Tour from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · from $197

Full-day Beijing tour to Ming Tombs and Badaling Great Wall with hotel pickup, English guide, cable car, and UNESCO highlights.

“Excellent, full day. The Badaling section was not crowded and awesome. The Ming Tomb part was also very good. Included lunch was fine, next door to Jade Factory (really a jade market). The afternoon tea tasting was also very fun. The vendors do try to market the products at the jade market and tea stop, but overall an excellent value for a full day tour!”

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10.Mutianyu Great Wall & Ming Tombs Private Layover Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $180

Private Beijing layover tour to Mutianyu Great Wall and Ming Tombs with airport pickup, visa-free permit help, tickets, and an English guide.

“Lisa our tour guide was very informative and genuinely a kind person with my family and I. She took her time to explain everything we asked and more. She new every great spot for photos. She made this buckets list that we will never forget. I would recommend this tour with Lisa to everyone.”

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11.Half Day Tour to Ming Tombs Underground Palace and Sacred Path from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $178

Half-day private tour of Beijing’s Ming Tombs, Sacred Way, and Dingling Underground Palace, with hotel pickup and entry tickets.

“The tour with Wendy was fantastic! She was knowledgeable, great English, and fit a lot of sights into our day. Her pleasant and fun personality made our tour a memorable experience and she even took photos to share with us. I Feel vRead more”

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12.Boutique Tour: Juyongguan, Sacred Way and Dingling of Ming Tombs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $169

Private Juyongguan Great Wall, Ming Tomb Sacred Way, and Dingling Underground Palace with hotel pickup, lunch, and all entrance fees.

“Maria was an excellent guide for us on our tour . Low key, fun but with interesting knowledge to share she was a perfect match for us as non your kind of people. The full day she sorted and we shared a great lunch that was really delicious - not westernized ! Thank you Maria and Wikibeijing !”

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13.Ming Tombs Sacred Way & Underground Palace & Water Wall P Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $150

Private day trip in Beijing blending Ming Tombs Spirit Way, Dingling Underground Palace, and the Water Great Wall at Huanghuacheng.

“Great tour and I highly recommend it . I was picked up on time from my hotel and taken first to the Great Wall by the Lake , driver got my ticket and then your own your own to do as your please , you just arrange a meeting time with the driver . Read more”

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