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Top 15 Tours in Guangzhou

25 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Good tours in Guangzhou fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou - People’s Park and everyday Guangzhou
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Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou

1.Guided Cycle Tour of Guangzhou

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · from $83Our pick

This four-hour Cycle Canton tour takes you from Guangzhou’s old lanes and markets to People’s Park, Ersha Island, the Opera House, and the Pearl River. Guides such as Nicole, Cherry, Ben, and Bram lead small groups of up to 12, with bikes, helmets, water, and snacks included. Expect local culture, city views, and some traffic.

“Nicole, our guide, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Her English was excellent. The trip was fun and informative albeit a little scary at times on the road, but seemingly well managed.”

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Customised Private Guangzhou City Tour with Flexible Itinerary - Liurong Temple and the Flower Pagoda
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Customised Private Guangzhou City Tour with Flexible Itinerary

2.Customised Private Guangzhou City Tour with Flexible Itinerary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $180

Build a 4 to 10-hour Guangzhou day around your interests with Damon, Candice, Xaq, or Zack. Visit Baiyun Mountain, Chen Clan Academy, old neighborhoods, temples, markets, or modern landmarks in a private air-conditioned car. Downtown hotel pickup, drop-off, an English-speaking guide, and a professional driver are included.

“We enjoyed the tour in guangzhou. Guangzhou is a very beautiful city. Food is so sumptuous. Damon, our tour guide was so accommodating and attentive to my elderly parents. His communication before and during the tour was really good.”

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Gulong Gorge Skywalk Glass Bridge and Waterfall View Private Tour - Crossing the Gulong Gorge glass skywalk
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Gulong Gorge Skywalk Glass Bridge and Waterfall View Private Tour

3.Gulong Gorge Skywalk Glass Bridge and Waterfall View Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 103 reviews · from $140

Travel from downtown Guangzhou to Gulong Gorge in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local English-speaking guide. Walk across the glass skywalk, see waterfalls, and choose an extra such as hot springs, Huangteng Gorge, Sunac Land, or Jinlong Cave. Guides including Damon, Candice, Celine, Zack, and Zach can help with photos, food, and timing.

“Highly recommended to do this tour. it is a beautiful scenic tour into the Guangzhou farmlands. The excursions were top class and we had an amazing day.”

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Private Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights - Yuexiu Park and Guangzhou’s five rams
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Private Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

4.Private Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · from $155

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver exploring Guangzhou’s old and new sides. Visit Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Yuexiu Park, the Nanyue King tomb, Shamian Island, and the Canton Tower area. Guides such as Wenmay, Leeann, Sunny, and Wennie tailor the day to your interests.

“Very nice experience with my daughters visiting Guangzhou. Wenmay was wonderfull, she really loved to guide us through her city. Her English is impeccable. She took our wishes onboard and adapted her tour to suit us and the rainy weather. Lunch was delicious and in a very nice setting. The driver also was good, we had a nice spacious car to room around the city! I really recommend this tour!”

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Reputable Private Guangzhou Tour Guide Service by Xaq - Liurong Temple offers a quieter half hour
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Reputable Private Guangzhou Tour Guide Service by Xaq

5.Reputable Private Guangzhou Tour Guide Service by Xaq

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $5Best value

Spend up to seven hours with Guangzhou native Xaq, an English-speaking private guide who provides hotel pickup, a private air-conditioned vehicle, and a flexible route. The suggested day includes Baiyun Mountain, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, Liurong Temple, a Cantonese dim sum lunch, Lychee Bay, and views of Canton Tower. Admission and lunch cost extra.

“Very well organised and took the hassle out of negotiating a big city on our own. Candice was very knowledgeable and took us to the highlights. She kept us informed before the trip too. We had to alter the schedule in the day due to big queues at one sight, but she had an alternative in her back pocket!”

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Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Guangzhou Hotels:Private with Meet & Great Service - The communication before you fly
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Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Guangzhou Hotels:Private with Meet & Great Service

6.Guangzhou Baiyun Airport Guangzhou Hotels:Private with Meet & Great Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · from $33

Meet your Guangzhou driver at Baiyun Airport’s checked-baggage exit and ride privately to your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. You receive driver and car details before landing, flight tracking, a welcome message, and up to 120 minutes of free waiting time. Mr. Orange’s team can also help with SIM cards, currency exchange, and arrival questions.

“Amazing service. Driver was very professional and on time. Car was very clean. I would definitely recommend!!!”

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Guangzhou: Pearl River 1-hour Night Cruise (Optional Piers) - Choosing among the six Guangzhou piers
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Guangzhou: Pearl River 1-hour Night Cruise (Optional Piers)

7.Pearl River 1-hour Night Cruise (Optional Piers)

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 39 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Take a Pearl River night cruise in Guangzhou for about 40 to 70 minutes, depending on your pier and route. Choose from six departure points, including Tianzi, Haixinsha West District, Xidi, and Canton Tower Fortune Pier. Expect open-air seating, Canton Tower views, historic waterfront sights, and careful ticket instructions by email or WhatsApp.

“magnifique moment même s'il faisait très froid. Un peu compliqué à trouver le point de départ.”

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Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights - Chen Clan Ancestral Hall: Guangzhou’s finest carved welcome
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Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

8.Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 28 reviews · 1 day · from $179

Spend a full day seeing Guangzhou’s old and new sides with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Visit the ornate Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Yuexiu Park, the Nanyue King tomb, Canton Tower, and Shamian Island, with time for Cantonese food and custom stops. Guides such as Jewel and Mango can adjust the day to your interests.

“Mango was an amazing guide! We had such a wonderful day touring around Guangzhou! She was so knowledgeable about the history of the city too! Would definitely recommend!”

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Guangzhou:Canton Tower skyview Ticket 433m/450m/488m - Getting to the tower and finding the entrance
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Guangzhou:Canton Tower skyview Ticket 433m/450m/488m

9.Guangzhou:Canton Tower skyview Ticket 433m/450m/488m

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 27 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Visit Guangzhou’s Canton Tower on a self-guided ticket with access options at 433m, 450m, or 488m. See the Pearl River through indoor glass walkways, step onto an open-air deck, or add the Crystal Ferris Wheel. Bring your passport and use the correct e-voucher, since redemption instructions can vary.

“Incrivel! Foi o mais alto que já subi na vida e a vista de lá é de tirar o folego! Recomendo se vier a cidade!”

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Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing Including Lunch - The Nanyue King’s tomb, 20 meters below ground
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Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing Including Lunch

10.Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · from $239

Spend about eight hours touring Guangzhou with a private English-speaking guide, driver, and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Chen Clan Temple, the Nanyue King’s underground tomb, Six Banyan Temple, Shamian Island, and Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street. Admission, hotel transport, and a Chinese-style lunch are included.

“We only had a couple of days to spend in Guangzhou so we decided to book this whole day tour to take in the most of the city. We were very glad that we did. Frank, our tour guide, was very informative. The sites that we visited were all very interesting. But the comments and site-seeing between these was very interesting as well.”

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See Panda Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park and Circus Private Tour - Hotel pickup and the ride to the park
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See Panda Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park and Circus Private Tour

11.See Panda Guangzhou Chimelong Safari Park and Circus Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $200

Spend a full day at Chimelong Safari Park with guide Damon or another English-speaking local guide, then attend the evening international circus. Your private car handles hotel transfers and park transport, while the guide plans an efficient route through the huge zoo. Tickets and meals cost extra.

“The tour guide Damon of local tours was wonderful, he was attentive to all the details of the clients and always attentive to advise of the status of the services offered to our passengers.”

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Guangzhou to Gulong Canyon and Cave Fairland PRI Day Tour - Leaving Guangzhou at 8am
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Guangzhou to Gulong Canyon and Cave Fairland PRI Day Tour

12.Guangzhou to Gulong Canyon and Cave Fairland PRI Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 19 reviews · 10 hours · from $259

Leave your Guangzhou hotel at 8am for Gulong Canyon, where you cross a 520-meter glass walkway, 329-meter glass bridge, and 202-meter UFO platform above the gorge. After a Chinese lunch, continue to Cave Fairland for a cave walk and boat ride. Private transport, guide, entrance fees, and lunch are included.

“Definitely worth a visit, if you don‘t mind heights and like a little adrenaline rush. My guide was brillant and accommodating.”

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Guangzhou: Roundtrip Cruise Night View from Canton Tower - A 50-minute route through Guangzhou’s lit-up center
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Guangzhou: Roundtrip Cruise Night View from Canton Tower

13.Roundtrip Cruise Night View from Canton Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 50 min · from $30

Board at Fortune Wharf, only 300 meters from Canton Tower, for a 50-minute evening cruise along the Pearl River. You will pass Padi, Liede Bridge, Guangzhou Tower, Haixinsha and Huacheng Square, with wide views of illuminated buildings and bridges. Choose from ships such as Jinjing, Suigang Star or Garfield, depending on your booking.

“Crociera molto bella che vale sicuramente la pena di fare se si visita Canton. Non vale la pena prendere i costosi biglietti dell'ultimo piano perché poi, una volta partiti, salgono anche quelli dei piani inferiori.”

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Guangzhou Day Tour By Metro & Boat - Entering the tomb of the Nanyue King
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Guangzhou Day Tour By Metro & Boat

14.Guangzhou Day Tour By Metro & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $139

Spend seven hours exploring Guangzhou with an English-speaking guide such as Mango, using the local metro and a public boat. Visit the Five Rams Sculpture, the Nanyue King tomb, Chen Clan Academy, Shamian Island, and Canton Tower. Lunch includes Cantonese dim sum, and the route offers a useful mix of history, city views, and daily life.

“Goed verzorgd en flexibel uitgevoerd Dankzij de gids mango een topdag gehad.”

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From Guangzhou: Gulong Canyon Private Day Tour - Walking beside the nine waterfalls
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From Guangzhou: Gulong Canyon Private Day Tour

15.Gulong Canyon Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $119

Leave your Guangzhou hotel at 8:30am for Gulong Canyon in Qingyuan. Walk past nine waterfalls, cross a 520-meter glass walkway and 329-meter glass bridge, then step onto a glass UFO platform suspended 72 meters above the canyon. Private guides may include Mango or Silk, and lunch depends on your booking option.

“The day trip went well. Quite a bit of climbing but that’s to be expected. Beautiful waterfalls. Amused by the ‘friendly’ dinosaurs!! Mango was very conversant in English and gave us a good overview of the historical and economic importance of Guangzhou. Lunch was tasty.”

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