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15 Private Tours in China to Build a Day Around

252 tours  ·  from $4 a head

The 15 best private tours 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.

Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included - Choosing between the tour formats
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Beijing: Forbidden City Tour(Group/Private)-Tickets Included

Beijing: T-Square & Forbidden City Group or Private Tour - Tiananmen Square and the hour before the palace
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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

Compare group and private Beijing tours covering Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with multilingual guides and flexible add-on sights.

“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

Review of a private Mutianyu Great Wall trip from Beijing, with flexible pickup, private transport, ticket help, and time to explore freely.

“We had an amazing experience on our private trip to the Mutianyu Great Wall, thanks especially to our driver, David. He was exceptionally professional and friendly, making the whole journey very convenient for our family, including our elderly parents. We opted for the 6:30 AM pick-up, which turned out to be a great choice as we arrived early and were ahead of the line for the open chair lift. David even kindly accompanied my father on the lift to ensure his safety and comfort. The entire team was outstanding, providing attentive and thoughtful service throughout. We highly recommend this trip and the team behind it!”

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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour - The Bund frames Shanghai’s famous skyline
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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

Explore Zhujiajiao by boat, eat a local lunch, then see Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and Shanghai Tower with a private guide.

“Spent a wonderful and relaxing day in Zhujiajiao and Shanghai with Jane. Didn’t notice how the time flew. Highly recommend this program. The most remarkable things to visit in Shanghai, I think. Very comfortable transportation and helpful guide.”

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Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights - Pudong and Shanghai Tower
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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

See Shanghai in a day with a private guide, from the Bund and Yuyuan Garden to the French Concession and Shanghai Tower.

“Annie was an amazing tour guide! From the minute she picked us up at our hotel till the moment she dropped us off, she was professional, very knowledgeable, and funny. She also helped me navigate a food allergy with lunch so I could enjoy Read more”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - Arriving at Mutianyu and getting through the entrance
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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

Private Mutianyu Great Wall trip from Beijing with hotel pickup, flexible timing, an English-speaking driver, admission, and optional rides.

“All our open questions were fully clarified by operator Rebecca. Our driver Mr. Wu picked us timely up at the hotel, spoke very good english and gave a lot of side infomation. Perfect and gentil guide!”

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Xi'an: Terracotta Army Mini Group or Private Tour - Pick the tour style that fits your day
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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

See Xi’an’s Terracotta Army with skip-the-line tickets, multilingual guides, hotel transfers, and no shopping stops from $36.

“A very good experience. The pick up went smooth, the guide was good, and the communication with Ping’s Tours was great. Terracotta Warrior Museum i a must see ❤️”

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Private Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English-Speaking Driver - Arriving at Mutianyu and getting through the entrance
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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

Private Mutianyu Great Wall tour from Beijing with flexible pickup, private transport, free time, and optional cable car and toboggan rides.

“The booking process was very easy, and we received confirmation in the run up to the booking and great one one one confirmation the day before. Our driver, Peter, was really professional and very personable. He enabled myself and my colleague to gave the ideal experience. I would recommend this service and also this guide in particular - thank you Peter!”

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Mutianyu Great Wall&Summer Palace Excursion:Group/Private Options - Reaching the Mutianyu Great Wall
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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

Review of Beijing’s Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace tour, with cable car or toboggan, lunch, private transport, guides, and practical tips.

“After a very prompt pick-up and introduction we headed out of Beijing in a very clean and comfortable car. We had a wonderful and memorable day with our guide and driver on our trip to the great wall of China and the summer palace. ORead more”

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Private Beijing Walking Tour of the Forbidden City with 7 Options - Passing 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

Review of a private Beijing tour covering Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, with flexible options, hotel pickup, tickets, and expert guides.

“Linda was incredible! She truly loves her role as a guide. She shared her knowledge of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City, and with great passion. we are truly grateful to have her as our guide. She is warm and articulate, and took time to take pictures of us as well. She met us at our hotel, with her driver, in an extremely clean and modern vehicle, which also provided bottles of water for us. Choosing Linda to be your guide is the smart way to go.”

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Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride - Old streets, markets, and the first look at Zhujiajiao
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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

Escape Shanghai for Zhujiajiao’s old streets, Ming and Qing bridges, canals, and a private boat ride with hotel pickup included.

“Our guide, Xin was super informative, friendly and very enthusiastic lady. My family had a wonderful time at Zhujiajiao water town, which is a beautiful site that can rival Venice. The town folks are very friendly, and there are loads of things to experience and food to try out during the walkabout.”

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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options - Arriving at Mutianyu without wasting your energy
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Mutianyu Great Wall All-inclusive Private Tour with Options

Customized Private Day Tour of Terracotta Warriors and Xi'an - Picking your two Xi’an stops
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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

Private Xi’an tour with the Terracotta Warriors, flexible city stops, a guide, private car, local food tips, and hotel pickup.

“Exploring the ancient wonders of Xi’an was made unforgettable thanks to wendysxiantours 🏯✨ From the Terracotta Warriors to the city wall, Wendy was simply perfect — knowledgeable, kind, and full of fascinating stories. A great source Read more”

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Private Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall Lift Way Up & Toboggan Down - The drive from Beijing and the value of a private car
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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

Review of a private Mutianyu Great Wall tour with hotel pickup, cable car or chairlift ascent, guided walking, and toboggan descent.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing Great Wall Experience with Lucy! We had an unforgettable day visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall thanks to our wonderful guide, Lucy. From the moment she picked us up in Beijing, she was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. Lucy shared fascinating history and stories about the Great Wall, Beijing, and Chinese culture in a way that was engaging and easy to understand. She paced the day perfectly, gave us great tips for the climb and the best viewpoints, and she also took the best pictures of us — truly some of our favorite photos from the entire trip. Her eye for great angles and scenic backgrounds…”

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Private Hong Kong Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems 100% Personalised - PMQ, where old police quarters became an art center
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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

A private Hong Kong walking tour shaped around your interests, from PMQ and Tai Kwun to local food, markets, trams, and hidden corners.

“Benny was my guide while I was Hong Kong. He was excellent and very knowledgeable about Hong Kong - I didn’t know very much. He took me to gorgeous sites and accompanied me to the tram where he helped explain how to get up and Read more”

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