10 Private Tours in Nanjing That You Shouldn't Miss

May 23, 2021 Vivienne Hutton

Nanjing ( listen), formerly romanized as Nanking and Nankin, is the capital of Jiangsu province of the People's Republic of China and the second largest city in the East China region, with an administrative area of 6,600 km (2,500 sq mi) and a total population of 8,270,500 as of 2016. The inner area of Nanjing enclosed by the city wall is Nanjing City (南京城), with an area of 55 km (21 sq mi), while the Nanjing Metropolitan Region includes surrounding cities and areas, covering over 60,000 km (23,000 sq mi), with a population of over 30 million.
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1. Private Day Tour: Nanjing City Highlights with Hotel or Railway Station Transfer

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Known as the capital of several Chinese imperial dynasties, Nanjing has a variety of historical and cultural heritage. On this private day, you will follow local expert tour guide to visit the city highlights in Nanjing, Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, Confucius Temple, Nanjing Municipal Museum, and Zhonghua Gate.

Inclusions: Private tour, Private transportation, Professional tour guide, Chinese lunch, Bottled water, Hotel pickup & drop-off, Entrance ticket fees

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By Sightseer790338

We visited Suzhou in September 2018 as a day trip from Shanghai. Our guide Celia picked us up at the train station and led us through the Humble Administrator's Garden, pointing out the structure of the garden and sharing the history and delightful anecdotes associated with it. The bonsai here impressed me most. Next we visited the Silk Museum. Celia (a native of Suzhou) is very knowledgeable about making silk, and she demonstrated some of the steps in the fascinating process herself, explaining other steps in detail. This was really the highlight of the day. Next Celia took us to a favorite local restaurant for a delicious lunch (the lotus root fritters were outstanding), where we were the only westerners. Lastly we went to ZhouZhuang water town, exploring the beautiful canals and shops. It's a lovely place, but perhaps a little too commercial. Finally Celia insisted on securing our return train tickets to Shanghai when she learned that we had not yet done so. Overall, Celia was an excellent guide. She did not push us to buy anything but when I expressed interest she was very helpful with information and advice, especially about silk products but also other items. The only reason for a 4 instead of 5 rating was that we didn't find the actual sites to be all that compelling given their UNESCO status - perhaps we were travel-weary after 2-1/2 weeks in China.

2. Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour

Amazing Jiangnan Trip
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Take a visit the to the old capital city Nanjing with a full-day sightseeing tour with your personal local guide. Itinerary can be customized based on your interests. See famous spots, such as Chaotian Gong (Heaven Palace), Zhonghua Gate (ancient city wall), Confucius Temple, Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, Qinhuai River, Xuanwu Lake, Purple Mountain or other city attractions. Private transfer and lunch are also included, and your meeting point can be either from your Nanjing Hotel or Nanjing Railway Station.

Inclusions: Private guide, Private air-conditioned comfortable car, Nanjing Hotel/Railway Station pick up and drop off, Local Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities, Entrance fees

Reviewed By U1481YWandrewc

I had an excellent day with Fred and Alana. It was extremely informative with a knowledgeable guide and seem less logistics.

3. Private Flexible Nanjing City Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

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Take a visit to the old capital city Nanjing with a full-day sightseeing tour from shanghai by bullet train. Discuss with your guide to customize your itinerary, and see famous spots, such as Chaotian Gong (Heaven Palace), Zhonghua Gate (ancient city wall), Confucius Temple, Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, Qinhuai River or other city attractions based on your interests. This tour includes round-trip bullet-train tickets, private transfer and lunch.

Inclusions: Private guide, Private air-conditioned comfortable car, Round trip bullet train fare (2nd class), Lunch, Hotel pick up and drop off (Shanghai downtown hotels only)

Exclusions: Hotel pick-up does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang ,Qingpu ,Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas, etc. If your hotel is not in the downtown your guide will provide instructions on where to meet downtown, Gratuities

Reviewed By airyhillstudio

We are a group of Ex-pats who have been in Shanghai an average of 7 years. We can honestly share that this experience will be one of the high lights of our time here. It is one thing to view the Bund from either side looking over to the other. It exceeds your expectations to see it from the middle of the river. Alana was an outstanding host from start to finish. She checked in during the entire process making sure we had what we needed and even thought of extra ways to make this celebration better. The Champaign was Moet and the View was priceless. Thank you again for making our time in your beautiful city even more memorable. Cheers!!!!!

4. All Inclusive Nanjing City Private Day Tour with Tailor-Made Highlights

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Discover the enchanting Nanjing city on this fully guided private tour. Tick off the city’s top attractions such as Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Ming Tomb, Ancient City Wall /Gate, The Memorial of Nanjing Massacre , Confucius Temple and more. Enjoy the tailor-made itinerary that catering to your own interests and needs. Travel around with your own private guide, have great learning about the city’s history, culture and life. Great guide, private door to door transfer, entrance fees and lunch are all included.

Inclusions: Great Local guide , Bottled water, Local tasty lunch, Nanjing Hotel or train station pick up and drop off , Driver with air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees in Nanjing city

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By mcburns3102

Ava my guide was fantastic. Friendly, informative and funny. I had a bespoke tour after being picked up from the station. I was taken to every site I had requested and given free time to wander the shopping street and museum. I traveled to Nanjing alone and couldn’t have wished for a better companion to take me on my two day tour. Sunny checked in regularly to make sure all was well and the driver had brilliant local knowledge in order to miss the worst of the traffic during the tomb sweeping festival weekend. I highly recommend this tour and hope you have a great time in beautiful Nanjing!!

5. 4-Hour Private Tour to Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall,Walls and Yangtze Bridge

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Visit Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall built in 1985 by the Nanjing Municipal Government in memory of the three hundred thousand victims. To see the double-deck road-rail truss bridge and have a broad view of grand Yangtze River at the sightseeing platform of the Bridge. Walk on the 600-year-old City Wall of Nanjing to learn its history and story. Different from ancient city walls in Beijing and Xi'an, its design and construction was unique and changed the old ways of equilibrium and symmetry.

Inclusions: A Private English-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off by an air-conditioned private car, Bottled water, Entrance fee of Nanjing City Wall, Audio guide in Nanjing Massacre Memory Hall, Admission fee of Yangtze River Bridge

Exclusions: Any fee involved in Children, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By rosemary594

I never actually got to take this holiday because of the Coronavirus Pandemic. However, I would like to say that once the tour was cancelled and I asked for a refund of my deposit the matter was handled quickly and efficiently by Lorraine Bowman, the Customer Care Manager, who oversaw the return of the deposit to my bank account in less than a week. This will certainly encourage me to use them again for any future trips.

6. Private Nanjing Day Tour to Sun Yat-Sen's Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling Tomb and Confucius Temple

SilkRoadTrips Shanghai

Nanjing is one of four ancient capitals in China. Ten dynasties or regimes took Nanjing as the Capital since the third century, and there are plenty of  culture relics here. This historical day trip will let you explore Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling Tomb(a UNESCO site), Zhonghua City Gate, and Confucius Temple area.

Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel/railway station pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities

7. 4-Hour Private Tour to Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Qiqiao Village

SilkRoadTrips Shanghai

The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders is a must-see site to learn the sad history during WWⅡ, and Qiqiao Village is an old street with fewer tourists to view the old town with well-preserved Ming Dynasty style. This half day trip will let you explore these two sites with morning and afternoon departure options.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel/station pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

8. Nanjing Purple Mountain Peak Tour with Ropeway Ride and Linggu Temple Tea Time

Amazing Jiangnan Trip

This private half day tour takes you to visit the Purple Mountain Observatory (Zijinshan Observatory; Astronomical Observatory Site) and Toutouling Peak. Other than great sightseeing, you will enjoy a fun ropeway ride and a relax tea time and a vegetarian meal in Lingu Temple. If you like, you also can have a short visit at Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum Museum..

Inclusions: Private guide, Private air-conditioned comfortable car, Lunch, Hotel pick up and drop off, Entrance fees

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Reviewed By EdMotion

They put together a special itinerary for me based on my interest in Zheng He maritime history as well as the transitions between the first and third Ming emperors. Fred is seriously knowledgeable as well as a polyglot - he catches various languages and cultures very easily. Overall one of the best tour teams I have come across.

9. Flexible Zhenjiang Private Day Tour from Nanjing

Amazing Jiangnan Trip

Explore Zhenjiang, the best known in China and abroad for its fragrant black vinegar on this wonderful day trip from Nanjing. Enjoy your fully customized sightseeing of the city top attractions based on your personal interests and pace. You can choose to have a stroll in the Xijin Ferry, and make a wish in the Jinshan Temple or Ganlu Temple. Have a easy hike on Jiaoshan Mountain, Beigu Mountain or Mt. Nanshan Scenic Resort. You also can visit the local museum, parks, or local markets if you like. A tasty local lunch, private guide and private vehicle service are inclusive. Since the tour is flexible based on your interests, attraction entrance fees are at your own cost.

Inclusions: Private guide, Private air-conditioned comfortable car, Local lunch, Nanjing downtown hotels or Nanjing Railway Station pick up and drop off

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pick-up does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang ,Qingpu ,Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas, etc. If your hotel is not in the downtown your guide will provide instructions on where to meet downtown, Attraction entrance fee

Reviewed By EdMotion

They put together a special itinerary for me based on my interest in Zheng He maritime history as well as the transitions between the first and third Ming emperors. Fred is seriously knowledgeable as well as a polyglot - he catches various languages and cultures very easily. Overall one of the best tour teams I have come across.

10. Private Tour to Nanjing, Ancient Capital of China, from Shanghai

Hongqiao Railway Station metro station, Minhang District, China Variarts Travel - Shanghai

Nanjing, once the capital of China, is a pleasant city with a long history heritage. This tour will show you some of the historical and cultural sites in the city, like the Chaotian Gong Museum, the Zhinghua Gate, the Confucius Temple and the Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum.

Inclusions: Round way second class train ticket between Shanghai and Nanjing, Nanjing Railway station pick-up & drop-off service, Transportation by private vehicle or minivan in Nanjing, Professional & friendly English-speaking tour guide in Nanjing, Main entrance tickets to the tour sites as per the itinerary, Traditional Chinese cuisine lunch

Exclusions: Transfer services in Shanghai (Unless Option is selected), Additional snacks and drinks

Reviewed By 11albertc

Engaged a taxi for whole day to bring us to Laoshan mountain sightseeing. Did a few stop-over to visit temples and tea tasting. Very relaxing if you have time to spare.

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