Top 7 Tours in Shenzhen

1.Shenzhen Tech Tour: Explore the Future

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend three private hours with an English and Mandarin-speaking guide such as Fred, Ervin, Dupond, or Du, trying drone food delivery, riding a robotaxi, and visiting leading Chinese tech stores. You may also add Huaqiangbei Electronics Market. Transportation and snacks are included, with no forced shopping stops.

“Awesome experience for our 16 year old (and us). We had a choice of 3 activities which we let our teenager choose and were met by our amazing guide Du and he went above and beyond to ensure a great day. Cannot recommend this highly enough.”

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2.Customizable Private Shenzhen Tour with Local guide and Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $199

Spend 6 to 9 flexible hours exploring Shenzhen with guide Albert or another English-speaking local guide and a private, air-conditioned car. Visit Civic Center, Hakka heritage streets, waterfront parks, Huaqiangbei electronics markets, museums, and more. You can shape the day around food, art, technology, or a mix of all three.

“Albert was super kind, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We had a problem at immigration which caused complication and delay, but he handled everything patiently and professionally. I would definitely travel w him again! Thank you Albert.”

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3.Shenzhen Private Flexible Day Tour with Guide and Driver Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $150

Build your Shenzhen day around your interests with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned car. Visit Window of the World, Splendid China Folk Culture Village, Diwang Mansion, Huaqiang North, Shenzhen Museum, Nantou, shopping areas, or business sites. Guides such as Li Na, Lina, Julie, Janine, and Vivian have led customized days, with lunch available as an option.

“Janine was great. We had a good intro to Shenzhen and she shared interesting facts about the city and fascinating insights if the people. All in all ,a very interesting and fun day!”

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4.Shenzhen Tech Tour: Robotaxi, Drone Delivery & Innovation Demos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $100

Explore Shenzhen’s tech scene with an English and Mandarin-speaking guide. Order a dessert by drone at Houhai Bay, ride a driverless robotaxi, then visit DJI, Huawei, Xiaomi, and NIO stores at OCT Harbour. Guides such as Echo, Riley, Adam, and Frank tailor the pace and explain the technology clearly.

“Adam was very nice and knowledgeable on the city, its amenities and history. I would 100% recommend him again for any other tourists.”

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5.Historia and Entertain Tour of the Youngest City of China

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Best value

Join Timo Xu for a two-hour English tour through Shenzhen’s Luohu, Futian, and Huaqiang areas. Hear how the city grew from fields and lakes into a global center, visit places tied to Hong Kong and China’s modern story, climb a modest hill for skyline views, and stop for a local snack when time and weather allow.

“Very great and hospitable tour guide. If you like learning about history, this is the experience for you!”

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6.Huaqiangbei Insider Tour: Explore Shenzhen’s Tech Wonderland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours · from $225

Join Shenzhen local Jiajun for a three-hour private-style tour of Huaqiangbei, limited to four people. You will explore electronics markets, repair lanes, custom gadgets, and local snack stops while learning how to judge quality and bargain. Depending on your interests, the experience may also include robot taxis, drone delivery, smart transport, and practical help using local apps.

“I thoroughly recommend this tour. Jiajun was superb: really friendly and helpful. I would never be able to find my way around Shezhen by myself. If you have any electronics you want to buy, think of them beforehand and let him help you find a bargain. Download Alipay before you go. The Hong Kong one worked fine. I only had one day here but next time I will stay longer.”

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7.1 day Car Hire in Shenzhen with Driver (10 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · 11 hours

Hire a private car and English-speaking driver for up to 10 hours in Shenzhen, with pickup and return at Luohu or Huanggang Port. You can set your own shopping and sightseeing plan, or ask the team to prepare one. The $153 rate covers up to four people, fuel, parking, and border transfers.

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