China · LUNCH EXPERIENCES
The 15 best tours with lunch you can book today, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of the $18 Mutianyu Great Wall day tour from Beijing, with early departure, five hours to explore, transport, guide, ticket, and lunch option.
“Linda was great, very knowledgeable & gave us good tips on what to do. Thanks! Kevin”
See Hong Kong’s Central district, temples, markets, Tai Kwun, the Star Ferry, tram, and dim sum lunch on a six-hour guided tour.
“I had an excellent experience with Monica as my guide in Hong Kong. From the very beginning, she was extremely attentive, well organized, and always focused on tailoring the itinerary to my interests, which made a huge difference in the experience. Monica has a deep knowledge of Hong Kong, its culture, history, and daily life, going far beyond the typical tourist information. Her explanations were clear, engaging, and full of interesting insights that truly enriched every visit. She is also very friendly, patient, and professional, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the tour. On top of that, she shared great recommendations for restaurants, transportation, and local custo...”
Visit Mutianyu on a guided Great Wall tour from Beijing with lunch, hotel pickup, English commentary, and optional cable car access.
“Booked this full day tour to the Great Wall but was disappointed the short period of time spent at the wall. Too much time was spent at selling opportunities - jade, tea, pearls, none of which was detailed in the itinerary.”
Tour Xi’an’s Terracotta Army with an English-speaking guide, then share a homemade Shaanxi lunch with a local family for $24.
“This was truly a trip to remember! Andy was the perfect guide. Gave us plenty of insights throughout the day and got us in to the best positions to take photos away from the crowds. But to add to the day we went to have lunch at his parents house and his Father cooked for us. A bonus to a great day! You won’t be disappointed by visiting the warriors with Andy!”
See Hong Kong by escalator, tram, ferry, temple, market, and Peak Tram, with dim sum lunch and local insight packed into six hours.
“Our guide Joe was very knowledgeable and accommodating. On our walking tour, we saw everything there is to see in Hong Kong. We enjoyed a delicious dim sum lunch at a local restaurant, visited a beautiful temple where locals were preparing for the new year, and rode the peak tram to the top of Victoria Peak where we enjoyed a drink while taking in the spectacular view. We also took the metro system, ding ding trams, and the star ferry to really get a feel of local transportation. Overall a great day and we definitely got our steps in!”
See Beijing’s Summer Palace and Mutianyu Great Wall in one no-shopping day, with lunch, English guide, transport, and a small group.
“Emma was a great local guide for this tour! Was punctual at meeting point, gave good background of the Great Wall en-route, and ensured everyone had a good time on the tour. Highly recommended!”
See Xi’an’s Terracotta Army, City Wall, and Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, then share a home-cooked village lunch with English-speaking guides.
“Great day out and very well organized. Andy was clear in communication and arranged a pick up even though we were slightly outside the range. Maryam greeted us warmly and went the extra mile to make it a great tour. The Terracotta Warriors are absolutely staggering and Maryam had some very interesting anecdotes to help us understand the whole story. The family lunch was a nice experience, including a few different dishes. Everyone was extremely calm. The city wall and pagoda visit were also nice. Highly recommend for getting in 3 of Xi’an’s most important landmarks in one straight forward tour.”
Visit Mutianyu Great Wall and the Summer Palace in one private Beijing day trip, with lunch, transport, guide, and cable car or toboggan included.
“Great! In addition to the wall and summer palace, the lunch spot was the best food I had the entire trip.”
Review of Hong Kong’s Central and Sheung Wan walking tour with dim sum, Peak Tram option, local history, and practical booking advice.
“If you’ve traveled extensively in Asia, you could very well do this tour on your own. I enjoyed the dim sum and meeting other tourists. I also enjoyed learning about the history of the sites. Our guide was very kind and patient and answered my questions. It was hot and muggy (mid July) but we could cool off in air conditioned spots along the way.”
See Zhujiajiao, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and Shanghai Tower on a private day tour with lunch, transport, tickets, and an English-speaking guide.
“We had an amazing time on this tour! Snow was the best tour guide! She was so friendly and knowledgeable. Snow and our driver recommended the Shanghai city tour first to avoid the crowds and it was great and no queues to get into Shanghai tower. Snow told us about the history of the city and Chinese culture it was so interesting. Our tour included lunch which we opted to have in the water town, Snow us to a small family run restaurant and gave us helpful recommendations on food. I am vegetarian and they could accommodate without any issues. The food was incredible and we loved the Chinese style…”
Review of Beijing’s Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace tour, with cable car, toboggan, local lunch, small group transport, and practical tips.
“We recommend this tour especially in the early morning (7:00 a.m. from the hotel which will take only 45 min. to the great wall) in order to avoid the crowded tourists. Very nice scenery with a few tourists. The tour operator did the well organizing of the route, time, and the professional guide, Yan. We used the lift-chair to the great wall then walking, and climbing up to another wall section and finished our tour by taking the carriage like the slider without the queue, vey funny. For lunch included in the itinerary, we had it at the local restaurant with traditional tasting. During the afternoon, it’s the tour at…”
See Xi’an’s Terracotta Army with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and a home-cooked village lunch in a small group.
“David did a great Job. Explaining all I wanted to know, giving me time to enjoy every place, and taken all the pictures I wanted. He was very friendly and accommodate the time to let me go to some places I wanted beyond the tour schedule. I really fell my money worth the tour and the little time I had was very well used. Thanks David.”
Review of Beijing’s Mutianyu Great Wall day tour, with direct bus access, English guide, optional tickets, cable car, and lunch.
“Kevin was very good and was able to advise us the best. We visited the east and west part managing to visit everything.Auto-translated”
Review the 4-hour Li River cruise from Guilin, with karst peaks, village scenery, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, and practical booking advice.
“Loved it but would have preferred a Chinese/ English speaking guide to have information as we cruise. With the qr code it was a bit difficult to follow. Eventually is quite expensive for just a car ride to the pier and the cruise. With an English speaking crew that explain ms the scenery and the traditions of the areas we see it could have been more value for money.”
Review of Beijing’s 7 to 8-hour private tour covering pandas, the Summer Palace, Lama Temple, Temple of Heaven, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“Jun was an excellent guide – friendly, knowledgeable, and well-organized. He made the tour enjoyable and informative. Highly recommended!”
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