Private Tour
Old Guangzhou Backstreet Alley Local Market Walking Private Tour
Overview
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Avoiding the crowds in those most beaten paths and popular tourist attractions in Guangzhou, this exclusive private tour provides a different and unique perspective by visiting the hidden backstreets, alleys and local markets in the old part of Guangzhou. With full escort and attentive care by your knowledgeable local English-speaking guide, you will have a deep insight to the city's history, culture as well as local people's daily life through local's eyes.
Observe the city from a different angle, immerse in the historical and cultural atmosphere while you stroll along the pedestrian street(where locals walk and shop), grocery and vegetable market, local neighbourhood residential buildings and public parks in old Guangzhou area, to see local people's activities like playing shuttlecock, Mahjong, Cantonese opera singing, dancing, etc.
This is a private tour only for you(your group), your guide will help you move around by public transport for authentic genuine local tour experience.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Public transportation cost(metro, bus tickets)
Local English speaking tour guide with full escort
Hotel pick up
Tourist attraction admission tickets if needed(for you and the guide)
Local food or snacks(optional, for you and the guide)
hotel drop off
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Yong Qing Fang
A typical paragon of "micro modification" by injecting young and new vivid element into old residential neighbourhoods, blending in historical preservation and commercial culture in old Guangzhou, named and praised by Chairman Mr Xi, this site has won its reputation from home and abroad. Travellers could linger around for fun and relax, taking nice photos while strolling along old alleys, to visit Cantonese opera museum and Bruce Lee's ancestral house museum.
XiGuan MinSuGuan
Have a walk into a local neighbourhood to see traditional Cantonese style architecture "Qilou" buildings and wooden sliding big door, which was belong to noble class family previously dated back to democratic China period. Observe local people's life and interact with them for some local activities like shuttlecock kicking.
Options
Full Day Private Tour
Duration: 7 hours: Select this option for full day private tour to visit old Guangzhou and some other sites customized based on your interest
Pickup included
Extended Long Day Private Tour
Duration: 10 hours: Extended long day private city tour to visit more sites and landmarks if you'd like to maximise your experience in Guangzhou
Pickup included
Half Day Private Tour
Duration: 4 hours: Select this option for half day private tour to visit old Guangzhou
Pickup included
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tailored tour in Guangzhou
Liz T,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Damon was a fantastic tour guide. Communication was very easy and he tailored our tour to exactly what we were looking for. Although it was just me and my friend, he also has experience guiding larger groups. Would definitely use him again if Im looking for a tour guide in Guangzhou.
Fabulous day in Guangzhou
Stephanie S,
Nov 3, 2024
- Viator
5.00Damon is a wonderful guide! He tailored the activities to my interests and added colorful details throughout the day. I learned so much more about the city and China by spending time with him!
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Operated by Guangzhou Local Tours