Top Guangzhou Historical Tours

Explore the best of Guangzhou during this half-day small-group cycling tour. Start in the old parts of the city, meander through alleyways and outdoor markets, stopping at places such as People’s Park and Ersha Island. Approaching present-day Guangzhou, pass by the Guangzhou Opera House and Canton Tower. Learn about the city’s rich history from your local guide and bike at a leisurely pace, stopping to snack and take pictures.

Spend the day exploring natural wonders north of Guangzhou on this private sightseeing tour. Enjoy a walk across the Glass Skywalk Bridge at Gulong Gorge (Gulongxia). Then choose from one out of the following attractions: soak in natural hot springs pools at Hot Spring Spa Resort, take a scenic cable car ride in Huangteg Gorge, or visit the Sunac Land amusement park. Make the most of your time by combining two attractions in one trip Travel in air-conditioned comfort in a private vehicle Enjoy personalized attention with a private guide Pickup and drop-off from downtown Guangzhou hotels

Enjoy a nice and fun day trip to Shunde in Foshan on this exclusive private day tour. Visit one of the top 10 famous garden in China appreciate the charming classic Chinese garden built from ancient Ming Dynasty. Explore Fengjian water village, famed as the “No.1 water town” in the region, explore the old houses and local alleys, get a great insight into local culture, history, custom etc. from your knowledgeable guide. In addition, treat yourself with a delightful local lunch. Private door to door transfer insures a more comfortable tour.

Visiting the Great Wall of China in a day takes a lot of planning, especially when arranging transportation from Beijing. This private day trip simplifies the experience with hotel pickup and includes admission to the quieter Mutianyu section of the wall. Explore with a private guide, then choose how to get up and down—such as by cable car, chairlift, or toboggan—without navigating logistics on your own.

Explore important cultural sites in the city of Guangzhou (formerly Canton) on a full-day sightseeing tour with a knowledgeable private guide. Travel by private vehicle and on foot to go in-depth on visits to Chen Clan Temple and the Guangdong Folk Art Museum on-site, the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Six Banyan Temple and Shamian Island. Your tour includes informative commentary from your guide, along with lunch at a Chinese-style lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Take the advantage of the exclusive private day tour to visit Bruce Lee's hometown Foshan city, visit the must-see attractions the Ancestral Temple as well as some other local popular sites such as Nanfeng Ancient Kiln, Liang’s Garden etc. Experience the local sites with your own knowledgeable guide, immerse yourself in the fantastic Lingnan culture and custom, learn the famed ceramic history and appreciate the top four famous Chinese classic gardens in the region. In addition, treat yourself with a delightful local lunch. Private door to door transfer insures a more comfortable tour.

Historically, Guangzhou stood at the end of the Silk Road. Now China’s third largest city continues to serve as a major seaport. Hire a driver to take you to Guangzhou attractions by coach, or upgrade for a guided tour. Highlights include Huacheng Square, the Guangdong Province Museum, Guangzhou Opera House, Zhujiang Inpub International Beer Museum, and Beijing Road Pedestrian Street.

Guangzhou, a city where every bite tells a story. Dive deep into the soul of Cantonese cuisine and history on this immersive walking tour, designed to tantalize your taste buds and awaken your curiosity. Over 4 hours, you’ll savor 10+ iconic dishes, explore hidden culinary gems, and wander through ancient streets that have shaped Guangzhou’s identity for millennia.

Avoiding the crowds in those most beaten paths and popular tourist attractions in Guangzhou, this exclusive private tour provides a different and unique perspective by visiting the hidden backstreets, alleys and local markets in the old part of Guangzhou. With full escort and attentive care by your knowledgeable local English-speaking guide, you will have a deep insight to the city's history, culture as well as local people's daily life through local's eyes. Observe the city from a different angle, immerse in the historical and cultural atmosphere while you stroll along the pedestrian street(where locals walk and shop), grocery and vegetable market, local neighbourhood residential buildings and public parks in old Guangzhou area, to see local people's activities like playing shuttlecock, Mahjong, Cantonese opera singing, dancing, etc. This is a private tour only for you(your group), your guide will help you move around by public transport for authentic genuine local tour experience.

Explore important cultural sites in the city of Guangzhou (formerly Canton) on a full-day sightseeing tour with a knowledgeable private guide. Travel by private vehicle and on foot to go in-depth on visits to Chen Clan Temple and the Guangdong Folk Art Museum on-site, the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King, Six Banyan Temple and Shamian Island. Your tour includes informative commentary from your guide, along with lunch at a Chinese-style lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Visit the top historical sites in Guangzhou with a private guide who shares informative commentary about the city’s rich history and culture. See the 19th-century architecture of the Chen Clan Academy, the picturesque environs of Lizhiwan canal, a variety of goods at Qingping Market, and monumental Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. Enjoy an escape from the city bustle inside Banyan Pagoda, a 1,000-year-old Buddhist temple with important Buddhist relics. Try Cantonese dishes for lunch and relax in your own private vehicle as you travel around the city.

Experience Guangzhou Like a Local – With Over 10 Years of Expert Guided Tours! Discover the true heart of Guangzhou with your customized one-day city tours, led by friendly local guides with over a decade of experience. We are proud to be a team of native Guangzhou residents who know every corner of the city – not just the famous landmarks, but also the hidden gems only locals can show you. From the iconic Canton Tower, the historic Chen Clan Academy, to the lively streets of Beijing Road and the tranquil beauty of Yuexiu Park, we craft each itinerary to match your interests. Whether you want to explore ancient Lingnan culture, enjoy a Pearl River night cruise, or taste authentic Cantonese cuisine like dim sum and roast goose, we make sure your day in Guangzhou is unforgettable, personalized, and truly local. Join us and travel like a guest, but experience the city like a local!

This private tour is wonderful to explore the old area including Xiguan, Lychee Bay, En'ning Road, Yong Qing Fang, Museum of Canton Opera and Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street in Guangzhou with a local guide. Centrally located Guangzhou hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You can choose either 8am or 2pm departure. Canton Opera Museum is closed on Mondays, and we will arrange to visit Renwei Ancestral Temple instead when it is on Monday.

✓ Private & Comfortable Experience Travel with a premium MPV such as Voyah Dreamer and an experienced English-speaking guide for a smoother and more comfortable journey. ✓ More Adventure Activities Included Unlike many standard tours that focus mainly on sightseeing, our itinerary includes exciting activities: * Cliff Coaster * Go-Kart Racing * VIP Rafting ticket/ VIP Rafting fast-track lane/ VIP lounge/ VIP shower room Perfect for travelers who want not only beautiful nature, but also an exciting mountain adventure. ✓ Smooth & Stress-free Itinerary Gulong Gorge is a large scenic area with multiple routes and activities. Our guide helps you arrange the day efficiently, so you can enjoy more and worry less.

Shenzhen is located 135km away from Guangzhou, and it is a modern city with interesting places to explore. This private tour will let you take a private vehicle to drive to Shenzhen, then visit the Dafen Oil Painting Village, Nantou Ancient Town, and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning(close on Monday and limits the daily visitors. If no available tickets, we will arrange to visit other museum or Mount Lianhua). Afterwards, you will be transferred back to your Guangzhou hotel. You will be amazed by the fashion city Shenzhen and its history.

Explore the historic Sai Kwan district of Guangzhou with a private walking tour that includes tastings of the local Cantonese cuisine. Start with a dim sum lunch before walking around the foreign concessions of Shamian Island, with additional stops at a traditional Chinese Medicine Market, Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street and Liwan Lake Park. Go off the beaten path with a local guide and learn about the history of the city and traditional Chinese life and culture.

This private 3-hour tour will let you explore the most historical attraction to learn the history of Guangzhou with our local guide. The pick-up and drop-off for centrally located Guangzhou hotel are included. You can customize the start time from 9am to 2:30pm. Note: The Nanyue King Tomb limits the number of daily visitors into the tomb site. While we cannot guarantee access into the tomb site itself, you still can view it from the upper level.

This exclusive day trip will let you explore Kaiping area(around 2 hours driving from Guangzhou), which is famous for its world class architectural and cultural heritage-Watch Tower (the house buildings look like fortress built in 1900s by overseas Chinese migrant workers) and villages. We would be travelling in a private car to visit a few UNESCO sites(like Li Garden, Zili Village) in the countryside area with many farmland, livestock shed and fishpond along the way. Kaiping/Taishan is also the hometown city for many overseas Chinese, if you are coming back to visit and looking for your ancestor's house, we can assist and arrange such a tour for you. We will follow up with you to firm up the itinerary after you book this tour on Tripadvisor.^_^.

This private 4-hour tour will let you explore two historical attractions with our friendly local guide. Hotel pick up and drop off are included for centrally located Guangzhou hotels. You can customize the departure time from 8:30am to 1pm, and bring your passport for the tour. Note: The Nanyue King Tomb limits the number of daily visitors into the tomb site. While we cannot guarantee access into the tomb site itself, you still can view it from the upper level.

Hi, this is Xaq, pronounced like Zack. I am a Guangzhou native and have been providing tour guide/translation service for foreign visitors in Guangzhou for 8 years. I am proud of my hometown city and keen on sharing with you the profound culture, history, landmark and people's life in Guangzhou. My fluent oral English skill as well as solid local knowledge has won 300+ Excellent 5-Star reviews from travellers on TripAdvisor, which is a proof of my dedicated career. Default selected tour option on TripAdvisor is for my standard 7 hours Guangzhou guided tour with private car transportation including hotel pick up in downtown Guangzhou. Apart from Guangzhou city tour, I also provide out of town day trip tours to visit beautiful natural scenery and historical/cultural relics from Guangzhou. Contact me for any tour inquiry, and I could offer some private tour options with better rate for you, it's my pleasure to help build your best private tour experience in Guangzhou, thank you. ^_^.

Chinese kung fu has evolved over thousands of years, with Southern-style martial arts known for their close-range strikes and power. This journey takes you to the roots of Bruce Lee’s martial arts—Wing Chun, a Southern Chinese style. Foshan, just an hour from Guangzhou, is the hometown of Grandmaster Ip Man, Bruce Lee’s legendary teacher. Visit Ip Man’s ancestral home to learn how Wing Chun grew from street combat to a global art. Then, train at an authentic Wing Chun academy with one of Ip Man’s direct disciples, learning the "Sun Character Straight Punch" and its core principles. In the afternoon, dive into lion dance, a Southern Chinese tradition blending martial arts, drumming, and lion costumes. After learning its history, enjoy a live show and try it yourself: lift a 3.5kg lion head, hold the horse stance, and learn basic moves. Whether you're coming from Guangzhou, Foshan, or Hong Kong, this hands-on journey into Southern Chinese martial arts is easily within reach.

Guangzhou is a huge city with lots of interesting things to do. This private day tour will let you explore Huangpu Ancient Port, Shawan Old Town, Baomo Garden, Huacheng Square, and Day Cruise on the Pearl River in Guangzhou with a local guide. Chinese lunch is included. Pickup time is 8am from your centrally located Guangzhou hotel.

It is a flexible private customized Guangzhou city Tour. An English speaking Local tour guide will accompany you around the Guangzhou city, Either for business or Tourism. Also you can choose to go with a car or public transporation. we also can guide you to eat at a Chinese restaurant Lunch or other food, you will enjoy the trip while you stay in Guangzhou city, Welcome to inquire.