Washington DC Private Sightseeing Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore iconic monuments
- Visit the White House
- See the Lincoln Memorial
- Discover the U.S. Capitol
- Experience the National Mall
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private SUV transportation
- Professional driver-guide
- Flexible itinerary
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Your professional English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby between 7:00–8:00 AM. You will then travel in a comfortable vehicle to the Mutianyu Great Wall, with the journey taking approximately 1.5–2 hours. Upon arrival, you’ll appreciate the fewer crowds and enjoy the stunning natural scenery, as around 96% of this section is covered by lush forests and vegetation. You will have plenty of time to hike along the Wall, or you may choose to take the cable car up and down. For a fun and memorable experience, you can also take the Chairlift up and take exciting toboggan ride down. The lunch will be arranged at local food restaurant on the foot of the Great Wall. Since this is a small group tour, you will have more flexibility, such as more time for photo taking, or getting to know more history about the Great Wall. Your friendly tour guide is more than happy to assist you or answer related questions. You will be transferred back to your hotel in Beijing.
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour duration is fixed at 4 hours.
- Meals and beverages are not included in the tour price.
- The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Know before you go
- Confirm your booking at least 48 hours in advance.
- Dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
- Bring a valid ID for security checks at certain sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 15 people per booking
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum 4 numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Traveler reviews
Good organization, guide...
Good organization, very professional and friendly guide. A lot of people on Monday at the Great Wall. Too bad.
Mutianyu Private car service was excellent!
Our 1day private car service to Mutianyu Great Wall was very smoother than expected as our driver Mr Shu (許師父）was extremely helpful and knowledgeable during our 1.5 hr ride to Mutianyu Great Wall. He tirelessly pointed out landmarks and significant places/buildings to us relating its history. The car was clean and spacious and the ride was smooth. Mr Shu was early in picking us up from hotel and he patiently waited for us with admirable politeness and courtesy. When we arrived at Mutianyu, Mr Shu provided more than expected services by walking with us to entrance, to shops and restaurant for lunch. He helped us order our dishes and waited near by in case we needed anything. Incredible service ! Will definitely use Lily Tours again !!
Great Wall - Great Tour
Great Wall - great tour. Starting of with Tianmen square and the forbidden city. Our tour guide Jeffrey took good care of us, by navigating us through the masses at forbidden city, knowing all the short cuts and all the important information. After this our driver Xu took us safely to the Great Wall Mutianyu, including a stop for lunch (buffet style). Great Wall was stunning. Going up by chairlift and going down by toboggan was fun. The walk on the wall has some steep sections, but you will be rewarded with awesome views. So all in all a great tour, with Jeffrey and Xu making it as comfortable as possible for you. Thanks!!!
Great Wall tour and Forbidden City
Informative and well planned tour. The palace was crowded but she did a good job of helping us skip lines and tour efficiently.
DONT DONT USE THIS TOUR COMPANY
After booking the 8.00 am tour before we left Australia for Beijing, the first issue we encountered without any consultation, the tour company notified us we were on the 7.00 am tour, not the 8.00 am as we booked this was going to be difficult for us that is why we booked the advertised 8.00 am tour, but with some rearranging we could get to the pick up area on time. Printed our tickets, tour was then confirmation via e mail. Day of the tour very early start took the train to designated pick up, waiting waiting waiting. A NO SHOW BY THIS TOUR COMPANY, we called and were advised they had cancelled the tour, we told they had refunded our money. At the time of booking we gave all information required, they had previously made contact by e mail but NO e mail was ever received about cancellation. They had our hotel details as well as personal contact details, my guess was they didn't have a full tour so just forget it, you don't matter. Returning to the hotel to check e mail to us personally or to the hotel, none received, was the money refunded, NO, but 3 days later it appeared, after we contacted them. Just as well we had some time in Beijing to rebook through the hotel at a tour company that was more trustworthy we got to the Great Wall, but we could have booked Lilys tour on our last day in Beijing and would have missed my main reason for visiting Beijing. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY OR YOU MIGHT SPEND 2 HOURS WAITING FOR THEM NOT TO SHOW UP. The other problem with this company is you cannot make contact with them via return e mail they contact you but you cannot return e mail.