The 5 Shore Excursions in China That Earn Their Price

1.6 Hour Private Shore Excursion Cruise Ship Pick Up Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $628Our pick

This six-hour private Hong Kong tour picks you up at your cruise terminal and pairs a driver with a local guide. You will visit Victoria Peak, Hollywood Road, Wan Chai, Aberdeen, Mong Kok markets, and Temple Street. Guides including Jacky, Sydney, and Liz have handled custom routes, luggage, weather changes, and special requests.

“This tour was booked by our travel agent on Viator. Our guide for the day was Sydney, and she was absolutely wonderful. She contacted us the night before to confirm the pick-up. The dismemberment from our cruise ship was extrRead more”

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2.Private Customized Shanghai Shore Excursion Tour of City Highlights with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $183Best value

You get a private car, driver, and local guide for a 7 to 8 hour Shanghai shore day. Shape the route around your interests, then visit the Former French Concession, People’s Square, Old Town, and the Bund, with lunch included. Shanghai Museum entry is optional and paid separately.

“This tour started off badly because our guide was 45 minutes late. The guide plus driver could not get into the cruise terminal. They had not anticipated the traffic. However the guide was spectacular and she kept the rest of the trip well planned and very informative.”

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3.Private Full-Day Classic Beijing Shore Excursion by Bullet Train from Tianjin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $388

Meet Sunflower Tours China at Tianjin International Cruise Port, ride a fast bullet train to Beijing, and spend about 10 hours seeing Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City with a private English-speaking guide. First-class and business-class seats are available, with Summer Palace or Lama Temple replacing closed sites on Mondays.

“My husband and I were picked up at our cruise ship (Oceania) by Miss Lina and a driver and taken to Beijing’s Forbidden City by car and train. We walked through the Forbidden City and were told of its fascinating history and culture. Her EngliRead more”

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4.Hong Kong Private Shore Excursion 4/6hrs (with car – MPV)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $301

Explore Hong Kong by private 7-seater with an English-speaking guide, choosing four or six hours. See Nan Lian Garden, Chi Lin Nunnery, Kowloon markets, and, on the longer route, The Peak, Tai Kwun, and Pottinger Street. Guide Kenniess has earned special praise for her care, flexibility, and local insight.

“This was an awesome tour! Our guide Kenniess was so kind and knowledgeable and really worked hard to make our tour work just for us! Highly recommend this tour of you want to see a lot of Hong Kong on a private tour.”

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5.4 Hour Private Shore Excursion Cruise Ship Pick Up Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $519

Meet your private guide at the cruise port for a four-hour Hong Kong tour with luggage transport, a driver, bottled water, and snacks. Visit Victoria Peak, Hollywood Road, Wan Chai, Ap Lei Chau, and Fa Yuen Street Market. Guides connected with this operator include Jacky and Nicky. Airport drop-off can be arranged at the end.

“Nicky was great. Saw everything we wanted to see. His car was clean and comfortable. His English terrific. Would definitely use him again.”

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