6 Tours in Nanjing Worth Booking

1.Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $150Our pick

Build a private Nanjing day around your interests with a guide and air-conditioned car. You can visit Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Zhonghua Gate, Xiaoling Tomb, Confucius Temple, Purple Mountain, or Xuanwu Lake. Guides have included Fred, Francis, Jenny, Lia, John, Ava, and George, though assignments are not guaranteed.

“The tour guide is very dedicated and knowledgeable about the history, the driver is good and get us to the places comfortably.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $212

Meet guides such as Eleven, John, or Mr. Wang at your Nanjing hotel or train station, then shape a private seven to eight-hour route around Purple Mountain, the Ming Tomb, Nanjing Massacre Memorial, city wall, and Confucius Temple. Transport, entrance fees, lunch, bottled water, and door-to-door service are included.

“John took us around to see all of the highlights of Nanjing. He made sure we got everywhere on time and also got ahead of the crowds and lines. His English was great and he explained a lot about the history of Nanjing. Highly recommend him for your trip to Nanjing!!!”

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3.Half-Day Private Customized Nanjing City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $122

Build a four-hour Nanjing visit around your interests with a private guide and air-conditioned car. Choose historic Zhonghua Gate, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Confucian Temple, or other city sights. Guides such as Fred, Lia, and Emily have helped visitors shape the route, explain China’s past, and handle practical needs along the way.

“My tour guide Lia is a local and speak very fluent English. Lia explained the Nanjing history very well and accomodate the tour according to my interest. I strongly recommend Lia if you would like to know Nanjing.”

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4.Nanjing Private English Tour Guide Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $75

Spend up to eight hours with a private English-speaking Nanjing guide who meets you at your hotel, helps shape the day, and handles local language needs. Choose sights such as Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Xiaoling Tomb, Confucius Temple, or Zhonghua Gate, or ask for a market, company, or factory visit. Fred, Emily, and Francis are among the guides named in past bookings.

“Fred was such a wonderful guide during our time in Nanjing. He knew so much about the city and shared everything in a fun, easy-to-understand way. The day felt relaxed because he planned according to our pace. He was warm, friendly, and speaks good English too. We had a great time and would happily recommend him to anyone visiting.”

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5.Night Cruise on Outer Qinhuai River for Adults

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

Take a 40-minute evening boat ride from Bao’en Temple Dock along Nanjing’s Outer Qinhuai River. You’ll pass Zhonghua Gate, the ruins of Bao’en Temple, Yuhua Bridge, and Fengtai Bridge as lights shimmer on the water. Boats run on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. Bring your passport for voucher redemption.

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6.Must-See Attractions in One Day+Customized Itinerary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours · from $198

Spend eight hours exploring Nanjing with an English-speaking guide and private vehicle. You can follow the suggested route or swap in the Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, Presidential Palace, Nanjing Museum, Jiming Temple, Purple Mountain, or a Qinhuai River cruise. Guide Martin has been praised for clear storytelling, while lunch and entrance fees depend on the package you choose.

“The tour was excellent. Our guide, Martin, and driver were friendly and professional. The itinerary progressed at a comfortable pace, the lunch was tasty and the vehicle modern and air conditioned. Would highly recommend as we thoroughly enjoyed the day whilst learning all about the complex history of Nanjing.”

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