Top China Private Sightseeing Tours

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this half-day private tour of Shanghai. Hit all the major attractions, including the Bund, the French Concession, Yu Garden, Old Town, and the Pudong Financial District. Stop in a local tea house for a sample of traditional Chinese tea. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port or your hotel provided.

If you're short on time but want to make sure to visit the Terra Cotta Warriors, this private half-day tour may be just the ticket. An English-speaking guide and driver will escort you from your hotel to the warriors and leave you with plenty of time to explore the attraction at your own pace. You'll then have the option to stop for lunch or dinner or head straight back to your hotel.

Skip the stress of navigating public transport, and enjoy an easy and enriching visit to the Great Wall of China on this private day tour from Beijing. After hotel pickup, head directly to the Mutianyu Great Wall, known for its watchtowers, natural scenery, and fewer crowds. Explore at your own pace, with optional cable car and toboggan rides. Return to your hotel at the end of the tour.

Coordinating Chengdu’s major sights independently can mean long travel times between attractions and crowded public transport. This full-day private tour streamlines the experience by combining the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, Wenshu Temple, People’s Park, and the historic Old Town into a single, efficient route. With private transportation and time built in for cultural stops, it's perfect for travelers looking to pack plenty into one day.

Experience Hong Kong like a local on a private, personalized walking tour designed just for you. Whether you're a foodie, a history enthusiast, or an art lover, your knowledgeable local host will tailor the itinerary to match your interests. Explore hidden gems, iconic landmarks, and vibrant neighborhoods while gaining insider tips to enhance your trip. This immersive tour perfectly reveals Hong Kong's true character, offering flexibility, cultural depth, and unforgettable memories.

See three of Beijing's top attractions on this full-day private tour to Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, and Mutianyu Great Wall. Private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip cable car or chairlift and toboggan tickets at the Great Wall are included.

Tick off two of China's most iconic sights during this private tour of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Your guide will greet you at your downtown hotel and accompany you to the center, either on foot or by metro or rideshare (at your expense). Listen to detailed commentary as you tour one of the world’s best-preserved imperial palaces and the largest public square in the world.

The spectacular pillars and peaks of Zhangjiajie National Forest Park inspired the floating islands of the blockbuster film *Avatar*. With this full-day tour, save time waiting in long lines at the national park ticket office so you can spend more time exploring with your own private guide who can give you suggestions on the best places to break for lunch.

Watch Beijing light up for the night on a private sightseeing tour. Travel with a private guide in a comfortable vehicle to see Tiananmen Square, and admire the dramatic architecture of the National Centre for the Performing Arts, CCTV headquarters and Beijing National Stadium. Discover local bars around Houhai Lake, and check out the colorfully lit Central Business District shopping centers. Includes option to include dinner or an acrobatics show.

Getting off the beaten track when visiting Hong Kong—one of the world’s most densely populated, major cities—can be difficult. Discover local secrets and hidden attractions with a local Hong Konger. Take advantage of the city’s diversity with a local who prepares a personalized itinerary showcasing a different side to Hong Kong based on your interests and needs.

Make the most of your limited time in Hong Kong with this private half- to full-day tour. Customize the itinerary to your interests, which can include Victoria Harbour, Victoria Peak, Sheung Wan, Hollywood Road, Man Mo Temple, Tsim Sha Tsui, the Star Ferry, Kowloon, Avenue of the Stars, SoHo, and much more. Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and travel around in comfort in a private vehicle with a professional licensed guide.

Explore one of Xian’s top attractions on a half-day tour. After a convenient hotel, airport, or train station pickup, head to the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum. Learn about the history of China’s ancient capital from your informative guide and marvel at the thousands of sculptures built more than 2,000 years ago to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife on this flexible outing with a personal driver.

Make the most of your limited time in Hong Kong and explore the city in comfort and style on this private sightseeing driving tour. Choose a departure time and duration that works for you, and see many of the city’s highlights—including Aberdeen fishing village, Stanley Market, and Victoria Peak—faster than on public transit and without waiting on large tour groups. Benefit from your driver-guide’s insight throughout this private tour.

Shenzhen’s tech scene is world beating, but to discover it takes Chinese language skills—and local apps. Enjoy food delivery from the sky, a robotaxi ride, the latest tech innovations, and more on this private tour. Choose between two different tour durations: Upgrade to add round-trip transfers by taxi or public transportation. While this is normally a private tour, solo travelers may be paired with at most one other solo guest.

Getting to the Great Wall at Mutianyu by public transport involves two buses and a metro, while group tours are often rushed. Experience one of the world’s true seven wonders in style on a private door-to-door tour that’s tailor-made for families. Ride the cable car up, then hike with your guide and capture timeless pictures. Race to the bottom on the toboggan slide.

The UNESCO-listed Forbidden City is Beijing’s most visited attraction with over 14 million annual visitors, and it has the traffic to match. This half-day walking tour ensures you maximize your time, with a private guide, pre-paid entrance tickets, and an itinerary tailored to your preferences. Plus, hotel pickup is included for an easy day of exploring.

Customize this private guided tour of Shanghai by picking two to three attractions to visit. On the half-day tour you can either follow a suggested itinerary or choose based on your interests. Attractions include the well-preserved Yuyuan Garden, the Bund or Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) with skyline views, the French quarter, and more.

Visit the Great Wall on this tour from Beijing with a private driver. Get picked up at your hotel and travel to the Mutianyu Great Wall, a less crowded section. Explore independently and hike along the wall to see its many panoramic views at your own pace. Optional extras include a cable car ride and toboggan ride. Customize the start time of this private tour to suit your schedule.

Leshan Giant Buddha’s location outside of Chengdu can make it tricky to get to by public transport. Avoid the hassle of working out local transport schedules, and get there in a quick and efficient way—on an organized day tour. Conveniently, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the transfers are private too.

Combine pandas and a UNESCO World Heritage site in one experience, without having to book separate outings, on this private or small-group half-day tour in Beijing. Go see giant panda bears at the Panda House in the Beijing Zoo.Then tour the Summer Palace, an original royal garden, and enjoy a pleasant boat ride (fee extra) on scenic Kunming Lake, all in just a few hours.

Spend a morning with some of China’s most famous residents at the Dujiangyan Giant Panda Center or the Chengdu Panda Breeding Center in Chengdu. Led by a professional panda keeper, meander through the facilities and observe the pandas while you learn about their breeding and life stages. Also, you'll have the opportunity to visit the Red Panda area to learn more about this quiet yet territorial mammal.

Discover a side of Shanghai it takes a local to know on this private foodie walking tour. Explore main streets and back lanes as you snack and slurp on delicacies like soup dumplings, wontons, lamb skewers, and local dessert—enough for a full meal. Finally, enjoy a Shanghai classic: a Huangpu River cruise.

Without insider knowledge, it can be tricky to uncover the special street food stalls and hidden Hong Kong sights that locals love. This private, fully customized tour lets you taste your way around Kowloon's night markets with a local guide who shares personal stories and cultural insights. To ensure the tour matches your preferences, you complete a questionnaire and are assigned a like-minded guide who plans your flexible itinerary.