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15 Private Tours in China Worth the Day

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The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.

Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Tian’anmen Square: important, formal, and sometimes slow
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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

1.Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 7,974 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $4Our pick

Choose a 3 to 8 hour Beijing tour with an English-speaking guide, Forbidden City admission, and several route options. Mina, Miko, Jay, Susan, and other guides explain the palace, help with strict entry procedures, and can add Tian’anmen Square, lunch, museums, or Coal Hill Park.

“This tour was amazing! Our guide Lily was extremely nice and shared with us insightful information. We were very lucky to be alone with her so we got to visit a lot inside the Forbidden city, while increasing our knowledge about the past. We are leaving with an unforgettable experience and recommend this tour to everyone! Thank you Lily”

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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour - Tiananmen Square, one hour of scale and symbolism
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Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

2.T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,446 reviews · 3 - 8 hours · from $17

Walk Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with an English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian-speaking guide. Choose a small group or private tour, then add the Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, hutong dumpling class, or Great Wall. Guides such as Tony, Michael, Gary, and Song are praised for clear stories and crowd control.

“We had a tour on a really cold -9° Celsius day, so despite that, everything went great. Our tour guide spoke English really well, interesting stories. The tour time was punctual, and He payed attention to everyone to not loose each other. He was really nice, I even asked him if we can go inside one of the houses, and he rerouted us to see a house from the inside. He is really nice to the tourists, and with him you get a nice trip. (His name was Tony) The place itself was amazing, 4 hours was enough to look around the place. If it's your first time in China,…”

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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver - The 1.5-hour drive from Beijing
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Beijing:Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

3.Mutianyu Great Wall Private Trip with English Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $84Top rated

Travel from Beijing to Mutianyu in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver such as Peter, Jack, Guo, or Shane. Your driver handles entrance tickets and the shuttle, explains the routes, and gives you about three hours to explore. Cable car and toboggan rides cost extra.

“Had a lovely trip to the wall! We actually were the first to arrive to the wall in the morning since we went early. Special thanks to my awesome driver Shane, who even accompanied me up and took some fotos. Thank you for making this trip unforgettable, Shane 🙏🏻”

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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour - A local lunch beside the canals
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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

4.Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,016 reviews · from $246

Spend about eight hours with a private guide and driver, pairing Zhujiajiao’s canals and local lunch with Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and Shanghai Tower. Guides such as Snow, Caroline, Xin, Judy, Jane, and Queena are praised for clear English and flexible planning. Monday visits replace Yuyuan Garden with Jade Buddha Temple.

“We had a wonderful day exploring both Shanghai city highlights and Zhujiajiao Water Town with our guide, Queena. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive throughout the tour. We visited the Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, and The Bund, and later enjoyed a relaxing boat ride through the beautiful canals of Zhujiajiao. The lunch was delicious as well. Overall, it was a perfect experience and we highly recommend Queena and this tour! She had superb English and her enthusiasm was the best! 10/10”

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Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights - Jade Buddha Temple after lunch
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Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

5.Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 995 reviews · from $115

Spend 7 to 8 hours seeing old and new Shanghai with a private guide such as Annie, Sammy, or Fei Fei. Walk the Bund, Yu Garden, Old Town, French Concession, Jade Buddha Temple, and Pudong, with hotel pickup, a private car, lunch, and entrance fees depending on the package you choose.

“My day with Sammy was just awesome! We really had a great time and Sammy showed me a lot of beautiful sights in Shanghai. I enjoyed it very much. I learned a lot about the City and its history.”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - Arriving at Mutianyu without the usual fuss
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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver

6.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 927 reviews · from $78

You get a private car from your Beijing hotel to Mutianyu, about 1.5 hours each way, plus admission and the site shuttle. Your English-speaking driver, such as Kevin, Ken, Wu, or Matthew, helps with arrival and tickets, then lets you explore the Wall independently. Cable cars and the toboggan cost extra.

“Great experience at the Great Wall. Kevin our driver was very accomodating (we had an infant with us) and was able to be dropped off at the entry point. A must see for those travelling to Beijing!”

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Xi'an: Terracotta Army Mini Group or Private Tour - Choose the right tour style
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Xi’an: Terracotta Army Mini Group or Private Tour

7.Terracotta Army Mini Group or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 926 reviews · 2.5 - 8 hours · from $36

Visit the Terracotta Army with guides such as Jade, David, Becky, or Elith, choosing a small group, hotel transfers, or a private pace. Expect prebooked entry, about 2.5 hours at the museum, and clear help from an English customer service team.

“We very liked this trip. Our guide David was very professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - Arriving at Mutianyu without the usual fuss
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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

8.Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip With English-Speaking Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 899 reviews · from $92

You get hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned car, basic English assistance, entrance tickets, and about three hours to explore Mutianyu on your own. Drivers such as Peter, Ken, Ruby, and Jenny help with tickets, routes, photos, and timing. Early departures offer the best chance of quieter views.

“I had the best Great Wall of China experience with Ken! He kindly picked me up early in the morning at my hotel, advised me on the next routes and towers to visit and helped me with necessary at the Wall. I had so much fun on the toboggan ride back! Ken was a great company during my visit and he took so many amazing photos!!!! I’m extremely happy with my experience, it was really perfect! Also, I must add that Ken is a very smooth and safe driver, it was a pleasure.”

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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options - The morning ride to Mutianyu
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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

9.Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 816 reviews · from $124

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Mutianyu and the Summer Palace from Beijing. You can ride a cable car or ski lift, hike the Wall, and take a toboggan down. Guides such as Aurora, Cindy, Sherry, Lucy, and Edward have helped make the day clear, flexible, and easy to manage.

“First and foremost, shoutout to my guide Cindy for being very kind, professional, knowledgeable, and overall great. She truly made the experience five stars. Her humor, her insight, her in depth details, her personal stories all made the historical sites all the more meaningful. It was awesome as a solo woman to get this private tour and transport, compared to how most other tours are jam packed buses with enormous group sizes on a tight schedule. Instead, I got to take my time at my own pace! We spent however long I wanted in whatever place, whether be the Great Wall or the jade store or lunch or Summer Palace……”

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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options - Entering through the Meridian Gate
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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

10.Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 675 reviews · from $75

Walk Beijing’s Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with a private guide such as Lily, Jason, Cindy, or May. Choose a shorter palace visit, a longer six-hour route, or combinations with the Temple of Heaven, transport, and a hutong meal. Bring your passport.

“Had a great tour with Albert who was friendly, professional and considerate. I learnt a lot about the history of the Forbidden City and I want to revisit! Albert helped take photos and he also recommended an eatery for a traditional Beijing snack.”

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Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride - The Canal Boat Ride
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Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

11.Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · from $148

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from your Shanghai hotel to Zhujiajiao, a 1,700-year-old water town. Your guide leads you through old streets, markets, gardens, bridges, and canals, with entrance fees and a boat ride included. Lunch or dinner is available as an upgrade.

“We had a very pleasant half-day trip with an excellent guide, a cozy boat ride and a delicious local lunch. Highly recommended to everyone, thank you Xin!”

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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options - The 8:30 a.m. departure and ride from Beijing
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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options

12.Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 588 reviews · from $130

Spend about nine hours visiting Mutianyu with private Beijing hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, admission, buffet lunch, tea, snacks, beer, and water. Guides such as Michael, Mike, Jily, Jackie, and Mr. Zhu have been praised for clear help and good organization. Select your cable car or toboggan option carefully.

“Excellent tour with our guide Michael! He was attentive throughout the tour, gave a good amount of information regarding the sites, and consistently reminded us what we were about to do, and what the time constraints were. We reRead more”

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Customized Private Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Xi'an - Big Wild Goose Pagoda connects Xi’an with Buddhism
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Customized Private Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Xi’an

13.Customized Private Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Xi’an

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · from $109

Start with the Terracotta Warriors, then choose two Xi’an sights such as the City Wall, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Muslim Quarter, or a cultural show. Wendy, Becky, Agnes, or another English-speaking guide leads the day, with a private driver, hotel pickup, and flexible pacing.

“Wendy is a wonderful guide with a great personality who conducts the tour with professionalism and dedication. We had a fantastic day visit with was tailored made for us. Wendy knows all the short cuts to minimise the queue time and is great in sharing the history behind all we visited. We couldn’t have hope for a better guide and we highly recommend her and her friend who was the driver. Thank you for making a memorable day for us”

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Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down - The private ride from Beijing to Mutianyu
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Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down

14.Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · from $108

Travel from your Beijing hotel to Mutianyu in a private car, ride a chairlift or cable car onto the wall, explore with guides such as Lucy, Jerry, or Maggie, then descend by toboggan when conditions allow. Expect flexible pacing, photo help, bottled water, and about three hours at the site.

“fast and efficient transfers, tickets all pre purchased by guide. The site itself is well worth the visit, remarkable !”

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Private Hong Kong Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised - Tai Kwun links colonial buildings with new culture
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Private Hong Kong Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

15.Private Hong Kong Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 490 reviews · from $90

Choose two to eight hours with a private Hong Kong host such as Alfred, Regene, Karen, or Robert. After a short questionnaire, your guide plans a personal route through Central, SoHo, Kowloon, markets, temples, food stops, and major sights, with help using the MTR and trams.

“Regene was an amazing tour guide, customizing our experience and providing so much wonderful information about Hong Kong. She was knowledgeable and a fantastic navigator, helping us to make the most of our flight layover. Thank you!”

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