Private Half-Day Nanjing City Tour: Discover Top Historical Attractions with Customized Itinerary
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Nanjing
Embark on a private half-day tour of Nanjing, exploring its rich historical attractions with a customized itinerary. Discover famous landmarks like Chaotian Gong, Zhonghua Gate, Confucius Temple, and more. Enjoy the convenience of private transfers and personalized guidance from a local expert.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zhonghua Gate (Zhonghuamen Castle) - Connect with your guide in the lobby of your Nanjing hotel or at the Nanjing Railway Station at either 9:00am or 1:00pm, depending on the time you selected when booking. Have a brief conversation with your guide about your preferred activities. You can stick to the suggested itinerary or customize it entirely to your liking.
    Typically, you’ll begin by exploring the fortress-like ancient city gate, which boasts enormous stone walls, deep vaulted entrances, and several courtyards. Discover the historical strategies used for defending against invaders and safeguarding the city in bygone eras.
  • Sun Yatsen Mausoleum (Zhongshan Ling) - An essential destination in Nanjing. Ascend the Purple Mountain, delve into China’s 20th-century history, admire the mausoleum’s graceful architecture, enjoy a sweeping city vista, and examine the mausoleum up close.
  • Confucian Temple Area (Fuzi Miao) - Observe the reverence for the esteemed educator and thinker at the temple, sample traditional street food, and, if time permits, embark on a 50-minute river cruise along the Qinhuai River, passing by historic structures.

Should you wish to tailor your own journey, feel free to converse with your guide and select alternative sites that align with your interests and timetable from the list below:
• Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty: a significant historical landmark at the base of Purple Mountain, situated to the east of Nanjing’s historic core. Witness the grandeur of ancient architecture, uncover the narrative of the Ming dynasty, and stroll along paths adorned with animal sculptures and lush vegetation.
• Chaotian Gong: Explore the old palace edifice and gain insights into Chinese history and art at the city museum.
• The Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre
• Presidential Palace of Nanjing
• Nanjing Museum
• Xuanwu Lake
• Purple Mountain
• Jiming Temple

Once your excursion concludes, your guide will escort you back to your Nanjing accommodation or bid you farewell at the Nanjing Railway Station.

What's Included
  • Nanjing Hotel/Railway Station pick up and drop off
  • Private guide
  • Private air-conditioned comfortable car
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fee
Additional Information

Embark on a half-day exploration tour of the historic capital city Nanjing, led by your private local guide. The tour plan can be tailored according to your preferences. Visit renowned locations like Chaotian Gong (Heaven Palace), Zhonghua Gate (ancient city wall), Confucius Temple, Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, Qinhuai River, or other attractions in the city. A private transport service is provided, and the pick-up point can be your hotel in Nanjing or the Nanjing Railway Station.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
Location
Zhonghua Gate (Zhonghuamen Castle)
Qinhuai District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Natalie_t
Jan 14, 2024
Excellent Nanjing Day Tour - Fred was incredible knowledgeable and shared so much about the history of Nanjing and China. As a solo traveler in China he even helped me navigate ATM and buying souvenirs. Additionally he helped guide me to a great local lunch spot with some excellent duck. Highly recommend this tour and tour guide!
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Nmo
Jan 14, 2024
Interesting, informative and fun - A very relaxing tour that took in some great places. Chris was a very knowledgeable guide and was able to share some deep insights into Chinese culture and history as we discussed the places on the tour. Lunch was great but the highlight for me was a quirky bookshop in a beautiful old building. A great way to spend a day and fully recommended.
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Blucey
Dec 21, 2023
Top class - Excellent relaxed time, the guide (Chris) was knowledgeable and very flexible as to itenaries and ideas. She was very helpful at the Ming tombs and assorted tourist shops later. Would definitely recommend f she is a star!
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Thiamhock_k
Dec 5, 2023
A good starter experience to Nanjing - Fred and the driver were very kind. Fred was very knowledgeable and patient. Had the chu chace to go the eating street of Lao Men Jie. Really good to see the different views of Ming dynasty tomb too. Happy to have taken this tour.
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Daniele
Oct 16, 2023
Personalised to your liking - Lovely personalised visit of main attraction of the city. They reached out to me few days before asking g me what I’d like to visit and they tailored the visit to my liking. Since I’m into nature sightseeing they arranged for me visit in structured in nature.
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334rinag
Oct 5, 2023
Nanjing historical sites visit - You should go to these historical sites in Nanjing to learn about China's history. Mr Wong Wei (Fred), our local English tour guide has a broad knowledge of China's history. I highly recommend him as your tour guide when you visit Nanjing.
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Canonling
Jul 2, 2023
Lucky to have a tour guide like you - Today 2nd of July, it was rainy day and summer holiday started for the high school students finished examination. Most attractions were crowed by people on Sunday. For me having a short trip, I will not willing to waste my time, so I decided to give up some places to go. My tour guide could reschedule the plan for visiting in no time. It shows her profession and knows the place so well. I feel glad to chose their service.
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Jcfirsttimeuser
Oct 30, 2019
Highly recommended - We really enjoyed our time in Nanjing. We were picked up at our hotel on time and were warmly welcomed by our tour guide, Cai. We visited the Presidential Palace, Dr. Sun Yang Tse Mausoleum, and the Confucius Temple and learned so much about the history and culture of China. Cai has a great personality and is extremely knowledgeable about her city. She also managed to get us a table at a restaurant with long lineups. She was incredible! Highly recommended both the city and our guide!
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Robbin594
Sep 28, 2019
Sightseeing Nanjing - It was a great experience! The guide knew a lot about everything. We have Deen the city wall, Mausoleum and the Masaca museum. It was amazing!
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Atzouvelekis
Sep 6, 2019
Nanjing tour - Eva the tourist guide was extremely friendly and helpful. We managed to visit all four major touristic areas of Nanjjng within 5 hours. She is highly recommended.Nanjing is a beautiful historical place capturing the interest of the moat demanding visitors
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