Private Guangzhou City Tour: Explore 2000 Years of History and Modern Highlights
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26 Ratings
Guangzhou
Immerse yourself in the rich history and modern highlights of Guangzhou on this private city tour. Explore ancient sites, visit world-class architecture, and indulge in delicious Cantonese cuisine.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum - Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up at your Guangzhou hotel depends on the departure option you book. Upon meeting, spend few minutes to discuss with your guide the places you want to visit. Following is the sample itinerary, as the private tour, the itinerary can be 100% customized around you. Be sure to let your guide know if you need make any adjustment. First visit the Chen Clan Temple /Ancestral Hall, one of the most magnificent Qing-Dynasty architectures features with elaborate wood, brick, stone, clay, ivory carvings, as well as some of the most previous and rare collections of Silk embroidery, ceramics, painting etc. A great window to learn about Lingnan culture, history and custom. - Yuexiu Park - Next head to Yuexiu Park, the largest park in Guangzhou with its lush greens and historic relics, take a leisure walk in the park and visit Five Ram Stone Statue (Symbol of Guangzhou), Ancient Ming-Dynasty city wall, Sun-Yat Sun Monument. Appreciate the splendid park in southern China and see locals go about their life. - Canton Tower - Follow your guide to the new Guangzhou area at Huacheng, admire fantastic 21st century skyscrapers such as “Canton Tower”, IFC buildings, Guangzhou Opera, Guangdong museum. Depends on the weather you may choose to go up to the observation deck at Canton Tower to have a fantastic bird-eye of the whole city. - Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King - Officially known as the Western Han Museum of the Nanyue King, a must-visit site to learn its fascinating ancient history rooted in Guangzhou. The museum houses the 2,000-year-old tomb of the Nanyue King Zhao Mo (Ruled from 137BC to 122 BC) in Guangzhou, it showcases the tomb and its complete trove of artifacts, gain a great history and culture with your guide. - Shamian Island - If time permits, continue the tour to Shamian Island, known as the former British and French concession ,the prosperous foreign trading center in history, with colonial style mansions & architecture well restored, one of the most fashionable areas along the Pear River . As the exclusive private tour, if you have been to the above-mentioned sites, feel free to substitute to other sites: 1) Temple of Six Bayan Trees, Guangxiao Temple;2) Museums: Sun-yat Sun Memorial Hall, Guangdong Museum, Beer museums etc.; 3) Shopping streets: Beijing Road, Shangxia Jiu pedestrian shopping streets or any particular wholesale markets; 4) Lychee Bay Scenic area; 5) Night Pearl River Cruise. During the tour you will have the opportunity to savor a delightful Cantonese-style lunch or dinner with Dim-Sum as well as other popular local delicacies base on your own dietary requests After the enjoyable day you will be dropped back to your downtown hotel or other area in Guangzhou city as per your request.
What's Included
  • Admission to Chen Clan Ancestral Hall & Nanyue King Museum
  • Convenient pickup and drop-off in downtown Guangzhou
  • Comfortable travel with an air-conditioned vehicle and experienced driver
  • Tasty Chinese meal included depending on tour option chosen
  • Guided tour with a professional English-speaking local guide
What's Not Included
  • Optional Canton Tower Observation Deck ticket
  • Pick up and drop offs for hotel in the outskirt of Guangzhou ( Zencheng, Conghua, Panyu, HuaDu, HuangPu, Nansha). Additional surcharge will be applied if needed.
  • Lunch or Dinner( If the Lunch or Dinner option is not booked)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Often referred to as “Canton”, Guangzhou is a modern metropolis nestled in the Pearl River Delta, carrying a history of nearly 2000 years. Experience the essence of this dynamic city through a private 8-hour day tour, guided by a local expert, where you’ll explore its rich historical sites and modern marvels. Enjoy iconic sights such as the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, the Five Ram Statue, the ancient Bayan Tree Temple, and Shamian Island. Contrast these with the contemporary Canton Tower, Opera House, Guangdong Museum, and Guangzhou Library, amongst others. The itinerary is flexible, catering to your interests. Relish a delicious Cantonese Dim Sum meal for lunch or dinner, guided by your local expert’s suggestions. Private transportation ensures a comfortable and exclusive journey.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Location
Chen Clan Ancestral Hall-Folk Craft Museum
No.34 Enlong Li, Zhongshan 7th Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(26 Ratings)
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Eka
Apr 1, 2024
Unforgettable experience - Excellent day tour experience with our tour guide, Josephine. We are completely satisfied with the service provided. She made our trip an unforgettable experience. Sunny Private Tour is truly a recommended tour operator in Guangzhou!
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Pathfinder727530
Mar 31, 2024
Excellent tour in Guangzhou - I booked this tour by agoda, and Sunny tours handled it. The tour company checked the booked information in advance, also feedback is so fast. A driver was really good. Moreover, the tour guide “Ms. Leeann” was very kind and professional. Because of her, I got unfogettable memories in Guangzhou. I strongly recommend this tour.
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Trek56529497886
Mar 23, 2024
Exploring the Hidden Gems of Guangzhou with Li An - I booked this tour for a hassle-free trip in Guangzhou. Given that we only had a day to explore Guangzhou, I decided to book a private tour in Sunny Tours. I recommend Sunny Tours for your Guangzhou trip for the following reasons: First, Sunny Tours responded so fast when I confirmed my booking (through WhatsApp). Responsiveness is especially important for me who was not familiar with their agency. Second, they are efficient with their hotel pickup. Third, their tour guide, Li An (Su 姐), was so fluent in english. Even though she told me she still needs to practice english. She is also very friendly and knows the places very well. In fact, the first thing she asked me was if I wanted to change some places for our itinerary. They tailor fit the tour for you. You are basically the boss here! They will bring you to places you wanted to see, just ask them! Additionally, Li An recommended such a nice restaurant for our lunch. The best thing here is that she ate with us making it easier for us to order the must try dishes in Guangzhou. She brought us to Panxi Restaurant. Such a nice place to eat with the lake as your background. Lastly, their driver is also punctual. The car is clean and he had bottled water for us. I highly recommend Sunny Tours - Guangzhou and kudos to Li An! I hope you’ll always be safe so I can see you around when I get back! 多谢你啦 🙏
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Felix_a
Mar 18, 2024
Fantastic Guangzhou Private Full Day Tour arranged via Sunny Private Tours - The guide Wenmay was absolutely brilliant. Having studied and lived in Northern Ireland, she was very fluent in English and was very perceptive of what foreign visitors would appreciate or like to see. Wenmay was very enthusiastic and keen to share the history of her country and province, and also provide her guests with a good time. Extremely knowledgeable on a wide range of topics as she always gave a comprehensive answer to any of our questions. She comes very highly recommended. Timely pickup st the hotel. Mr Hao, the driver, was very safe and looked after us very well.
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Mariana
Jan 28, 2024
Incredible experience with Yulli - Both the driver and our Guide Yulli have been very attentive, especially Yulli, he is an incredible person who helped us both on the excursion and later by telling us and helping us with other things we wanted to do during our stay in Guangzhou. 100% recommendable
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Esther_c
Jan 15, 2024
Good service - Our guide Lee Ann was a native and very knowledgeable about the city's history. Good service from driver. Tour was kept flexible. A bit expensive but worth it.
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Pioneer691504
Jan 7, 2024
Great tour through Guangzhou - A very nice and informative tour. The guide Leeann responds to your wishes and is very friendly. The driver was very punctual and the car was well maintained. Can recommend the tour to discover Guangzhou.
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Chris_c
Jan 2, 2024
Great day in Guangzhou with an amazing your guide! - We had an absolutely amazing trip with Leeann. She was extrememly friendly, patient, helpful and very informative about all of the sites we visited. Leeann was also very flexible with the daily itinerary and was happy to discuss the possible options so that we had the best tour possible. Her knowledge of the sites we visited and her ability to communicate the information to us brought the sites alive and heightened the enjoyment of our trip. I highly recommend this tour and Leeann as a tour guide! Great day :)
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Vicki
Dec 23, 2023
Fabulous day tour! - We had the most amazing day tour with our lovely guide Leanne. She could not have made the day more enjoyable! The best way to see Guangzhou!
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Salome_u
Mar 27, 2024
They shouldnt complain about where we want to visit as long as its within city limits and time frame - Our guide Leean is very nice and made effort to accomodate our requests. Driver also good. But initially company removed 3 places on my list because there isnt enough time. I argued all places are nearby and I know it can be done. Then she said she doesnt know the 2 places. I had to send her photos which I googled when she could easily do the same. I am the foreigner and she is the local so how come I know and she doesnt? I told them its up to me to choose places as long as its within city limit. And if I exceed time then I pay. They shouldnt try to shortchange! In fact we finished in less than 8 hour limit. They shouldnt try to shortchange customers!
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