Private Tour

4-Hour Suzhou Private Customized Tour

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

Maximize your Suzhou visit by taking this fully tailor-made half day tour to discover the ancient charm of the “Oriental Venice” Suzhou. Explore the UNSECO garden such as Humble administrator’s garden or Lingering Garden, see the ancient City Wall and gate, visit the ancient canal street and experience the local authentical markets, appreciate the beauty of the " Garden City" with your knowledgeable guide.

Additional Info

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle( If "Tour by Private Car" Option booked)

Local didi/uber car with air-conditioned vehicle if " Tour by Uber/Taxi" Option booked)

Great local guide

Suzhou downtown area pick up and drop off

Personal expenses such as entrance fees , food or drink

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Humble Administrator's Garden

Your local great guide and the driver will pick up at your Suzhou hotel or railway station (If you travel by train). Upon meeting spend few minutes to discuss with the guide to tailor made the tour. As private tour, the itinerary will be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary, be sure to tell your guide know if you need make any changes. First, start the tour at the UNSECO garden-The Humble Administrator’s Garden, ranked as the top four famous garden in China from Ming Dynasty. Spend quality time explore different sections of the garden that designed with ancient wisdom, appreciate the beautiful architecture surrounded by the tranquil ponds, flowers, exquisite rockeries and pavilions, learn the fascinating history and custom from your guide. If you prefer a more intimate garden you could choose to other ones such as Lingering Garden, Garden of the Master of the Nets.

1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Not Included

Panmen Gate

Next head to Pan men gate, a popular historic landmark in Suzhou that offers a scenic slice of ancient times. Here enjoy leisure wander along the peaceful ground with lake, towers , admire the 1700 years old Ruiguang Pagoda and learn the interesting folklores , stroll along the ancient City Wall with the unique water and land gate that once used as the strategic defense of the city, see the largest stone bridge across the Grand Canal.

1 hour • Admission Not Included

Options

Tour by Private Car

Tour by Private Car: 4-Hour private tour : Great guide, private car with driver are included. Food and entrance fees at your own costs
Pickup included

Tour by Uber/Taxi

4-Hour private tour : Great guide, transport by taxi/uber are included. Food and entrance fees at your own costs
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very good
MariaAdoracion E,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It is a good way to enjoy the day in Shuzou. We were in Shanghai and took the fast train recommended by the guide, at the departure of the train you are waiting for your name, you can visit 2 places, we did The Humble Administrator's Garden and another one recommended by the guide already near the great canal and the main street of the historic center of Shuzou. The guide adapts to your tastes and explains everything very well, even recommends where to take the photos. Then he left us in the great canal to take the boat. He buys your tickets, recommends reliable shops at a good price and even where to eat. With hiring tour with didi is enough, only 2 transfers are made. The rest of the day you shop, cruise and explore on your own 1 hour, then we took Didi to the station and returned to Shanghai. It was perfect for us. Only thing, we recommend going in the morning
Solo from India
Dhayakar C,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour organized by the operator was very professional and covered the best places in a short time. The guide LuLu was very informative about everything from gardens to silk trade
Definitely take this tour!
Catherine F,
May 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Lulu was the most amazing guide! She was so friendly and experienced, and her English was excellent. She told us just enough info so we could appreciate all of Suzhou’s sites, but didn’t overwhelm us. I accidentally booked the wrong date, arrived in Suzhou on the wrong day, and Sunny had Lulu there to meet me within 20 minutes! Thanks to both of them for such flexibility! I highly recommend getting a guide for themSuzhou sites . I live in Shanghai but still find the Suzhou crowds pretty overwhelming. Lulu and Sunny are amazing, don’t hesitate to book with them!
We had a great time, our...
Silvia A,
Apr 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a great time, our guide Caroline was excellent and a very kind person. Her English was very clear and fluent. the tour is highly recommended.
Fun Suzhou tour
Kazuki Y,
Jan 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The guide, Rachel, was nice and knowledgeable. She will take you to the places based on your preference