Private Tour
Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
Take a visit the to the old capital city Nanjing with a full-day sightseeing tour with your personal local guide. Itinerary can be customized based on your interests. See famous spots, such as Chaotian Gong (Heaven Palace), Zhonghua Gate (ancient city wall), Confucius Temple, Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, Qinhuai River, Xuanwu Lake, Purple Mountain or other city attractions. Private transfer and lunch are also included, and your meeting point can be either from your Nanjing Hotel or Nanjing Railway Station.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable shoes
Ming Tomb Ticket 10 USD/Person(if Private Tour with Lunch Option is selected)
Zhonghua Gate Ticket 7USD/Person(if Private Tour with Lunch Option is selected)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sun Yatsen Mausoleum (Zhongshan Ling)
In the morning, meet your guide at hotel lobby in Nanjing city or Nanjing Railway Station. As this tour is flexible, please feel free let your guide know what you like, he/she will customize an itinerary for you. You can also follow the sample itinerary if you like. Typically, start the tour by visiting Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (father of modern China) is a must visit place in Nanjing. Hike to the top of the purple mountain, learn about the China's history in 20th century, appreciate the elegant design of the mausoleum, have a panoramic view of the city, and close up look of mausoleum itself.
Zhonghua Gate (Zhonghuamen Castle)
Then head to Zhonghua gate. See the castle-style ancient city gate on a giant scale with massive masonry walls, deep arched gateways and multiple courtyards. Learn how the military defense the enemy and protect the city in the ancient times.
What‘s Included
Local Lunch
Nanjing Hotel/Railway Station pick up and drop off
Private guide
Private air-conditioned comfortable car
Gratuities
Zhonghua Gate and Xiaoling Tomb
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Guide & Driver Service Only
Pickup included
Private Tour with Lunch
Private Guide, Car, &Lunch Included. Entrance Tickets to Zhonghua Gate, Ming Tomb at Your Own. 17usd/person). Pickup included
All-Inclusive Package
Pickup at Hotel/Rail Station: Guide, Car, Entrance Tickets to Ming Tomb, City Wall, Confucius Temple, and Lunch Included. Pickup at Hotel or Train Station. Pickup included
Reviews
63 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful and memorable tour
Yvonne L,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience with John. He is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He went out of his way to make the day memorable, meaningful and special. Would highly highly recommend him.
Fantastic day tour of Nanjing’s highlight
Steven T,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I strongly recommend John for anyone visiting Nanjing. Today, he and his driver gave me a full-day experience that far exceeded my expectations. John is incredibly knowledgeable. He didn’t just recite dates and names, he explained complex history in a way that was clear, engaging, and easy to follow. From the stories at the Memorial Hall to the rich layers of the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum and the City Wall, everything was brought to life with depth and clarity. What really stood out was how flexible and accommodating he was. I had a few specific wishes for the route and pacing, and John made sure every single one was met without ever feeling rushed. He listened carefully and adjusted the tour seamlessly. The driver was also professional and courteous, navigating the city smoothly so we could focus entirely on the sights. If you want a deep, personalized, and stress-free tour of Nanjing, book this tour. He doesn’t just show you the city, he helps you understand it.
Amazing day trip to Nanjing
hunghooit,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had an absolutely amazing day trip to Nanjing from Shanghai with Alana and her team. Booking and pre trip coordination was fuss free and easy. Alana was very prompt in her responses and advices. Meet up was like a gathering with friends as Alana sent Caroline, whom we met in our previous trips with them. She assisted us with our transfer via high speed rail to Nanjing and sent us to the boarding platform. Fred, the Nanjing guide, was right there waiting for us as we stepped out from the Nanjing station. He was patient, knowledgeable and considerate as he brought us to 中华门，夫子庙，中山陵 and 明孝陵. He shared with us the history, stories and insights into the rich history and culture of Nanjing and gave us a good appreciation of Nanjing and her place in Chinese history. We learnt a lot. Fred fed us very well too and we enjoyed the lunch. Transfer back to Shanghai was equally easy. Caroline picked us from Shanghai station and sent us to 豫园 at our request for our dinner. From 8 am to 7 pm, it was a fun, enriching and enjoyable day out. We could not have have asked for more. Thank you Alana, Caroline and Fred! We look forward to our next trip with you when we next visit Shanghai.
Highly recommended tour.
93bennettc,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, John, was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. While we did not take advantage of selecting the sites to visit ourselves, and opted for the standard itinerary, I liked how there were options, and we visited other sites that John recommended. He even took us to lunch halfway through and explained the local cuisine. At one point, we had to get cash to enter one of the sites, and he calmly and patiently led us to bank. Overall, I had a great experience.
Highly recommend!
bananainpj,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked a day tour with them to understand more about nanjing’s history as we go through the sites and they did not disappoint at all! Fred was super knowledgable and shared so much interesting context and background at all the sites. He also easily answered our countless questions so that was a plus. We honestly thought he was a walking encyclopedia haha. The lunch was also yummy :) Anyway, this was worth every dime and would recommend this to everyone! Many thanks to Alana and Fred for this day tour!
A group of eight
Piyawan P,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a very informative and impressive tour. We, a group of 8, traveled from Shanghai by high speed train to start the tour at Nanjing train station. Jenny, our tour guide, met us at the station as planed. She is very knowledgeable and took a very good care of our group. Our group has leaned a lot about China history starting from Ming dynasty to China civil war period. The traffic is Nanjing is rather heavy during the rush hours. Spare some time if you have to take a train back to Shanghai as we did.
Great trip with Fred
Darcy S,Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Tour with Fred. Very good English, and knowledge of the Nanjing. He took us to all the major sites and helped us out with a few extras.
1 Day Nanjing private tour
F5887KJrussellp,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an excellent guide. He could switch seamlessly between Mandarin and English. I highly recommend him if you are English speaking but understand some Mandarin as some concepts, ideas, words are better explained in Mandarin. Alana also provides great service support.
A crash course on Nanjing history and culture.
Rizal M,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was our last day in China, so we buy a return train ticket from Shanghai and reserved this tour. It turned out a good decision. We have an excellent service from Shi-shi, our tour guide, to visit the main attractions in Nanjing: Sun Yatsen mausoleum, Ming Tomb, the ancient city wall, and Confucius Temple. We also explore the Qinhuai riverbank and had an excellent lunch in the local restaurant. The itinerary is flexible. Since we are interested in history and culture of China, the tour can easily cater to our needs and interests. 5 stars!
Great Day Tour with Jenny in Nanjing!
Zahra B,Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful day tour in Nanjing with Jenny. Her friendly and lovely personality, combined with her excellent English and deep knowledge of the city’s history and culture, made the day truly special. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a memorable experience in Nanjing!
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