Washington DC Full-Day Guided Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Visit the Lincoln Memorial
- Explore the National World War II Memorial
- See the White House
- Tour the U.S. Capitol Building
- Enjoy a Potomac River boat cruise
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided bus tour of major DC landmarks
- Seasonal boat cruise along the Potomac River
- Hotel pickup and drop-off services
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Your guide will hold a sign with your name to welcome you at your hotel in the city center. You will then be transferred directly by private driver to the famous Mutianyu Great Wall with a VIP pass. Mutianyu Great Wall is located a short distance outside Beijing, approximately 1.5–2 hours by car. This section is less crowded and more scenic, with around 96% of the area covered by lush trees and greenery. As one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall offers wonderful hiking opportunities. If you prefer not to hike the entire route, you can take the cable car up, and return via cable car or chairlift up and down or toboggan down. Afterward, you will enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant with wonderful views of the Great Wall. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Important information
Know before you book
- The boat cruise is seasonal, operating from April 1 to September 30.
- Convertible buses switch from open-tops to glass-tops between October and March due to colder temperatures.
- Food is not allowed on the buses; snacks are permitted.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a camera to capture memorable moments.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infant Seats Available
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- If you wish to be drop-off at your hotel in Beijing, please make your request in the "Special requirement" field upon booking.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Traveler reviews
A* tour from Lucy and Lily's tour
We had an excellent time on this tour. We were forunate enough to experience both good weather and short queues on the day, with the toboggan ride being a highlight. The smaller group size works well as it felt intimate and there was plenty of time to ask any questions to our guide Lucy, who was equally as great and provided lots of information during the bus ride to the wall. Organisational wise, this tour removes the hassle of having to buy everything independently whilst also learning some facts about both Beijing and the Great Wall.
Amazing trip to Great Wall
We have an amazing trip to the Great Wall today. Our private guide Sunny was so nice and it was pleasure to meet and talk to her. She became one of my favourite person in Beijing. Also our driver Lee was so kind. We thank them so much for this unforgettable experience.
Linda is the Best tour guide
We had a great day with our nice tour guide Linda,She contact us one day earlier to double check hotel and departure time,that is wonderful,she comes to our hotel in time and we start our tour,in the car she shares many information about Great Wall of China,that’s really helpful to us,We learned A BEAUTIFUL but VERY SAD love story when built the Wall,so we knew how hard to build it,On the Wall,it is slippery,Be Careful please,we love our tour and will recommend LINDA to be your guide,thanks!!
Long layover Great Wall tour
We had a wonderful tour experience with Lucy and Mr Wong! Lucy was very patient waiting for us as we were delayed through immigration when we landed. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and easy to communicate with. And as we were delayed she was very good at improvising and adjusting the schedule to make the most of our time. The great wall was incredible and not busy at all. She arranged for us to go to a local authentic local restaurant afterwards and the food was delicious! Thanks Lucy and Mr Wong for a very memorable day! And thanks for your patience especially with my two very excited (and tired!) little children!! 😀
Excellent!
We were on a layover at Beijing Airport and I went on this tour with my husband,daughter and 2 grandchildren. Lucy and her driver Mr Wong were waiting for us.Our flight was delayed and we also took some time negotiating immigration etc.However,Lucy was very patient and accommodated us on an improvised schedule.Her driver also managed to arrange for us to be driven on a part of the road to The Wall instead of waiting on the shuttle bus giving us more time. Lucy was very friendly and knowledgeable regarding the history of The Great Wall. We enjoyed the cable car and then our time on the Wall itself which was amazing. Afterwards Lucy took us to a local restaurant where we enjoyed wonderfully delicious food.We hope to visit Beijing again and take part in this tour again and also would recommend it to anyone.Thanks once again Lucy and Mr Wong!