Private Tour

Private Flexible Suzhou City Tour with Tongli or Zhouzhuang Water Town Options

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

Discovery the charming Suzhou by exploring its enchanting garden and the bridges and visit one of the UNESSCO garden such as Humble Administrator’s garden or Lingering based on your preferences, afternoon choose to visit Zhouzhuang or Tongli, two ancient water towns famous for their stone bridges, tranquil canals, and Ming and Qing era houses. Enjoy a flexible itinerary ,with central Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station pickup and drop-off included.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable shoes

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Entrance fee to 1 selected Suzhou city attraction

Transport by private vehicle and driver

Upto 8 hour private tour

Entrance fee to Tongli if " Suzhou+Tongli Option Booked"

Entrance fee to Zhouzhuang if " Suzhou+Zhouzhuang Option Booked"

Suzhou downtown hotel or Suzhou Railway Staation pick up and drop-off

Great local guide

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Addtional entrance fees in Suzhou city

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

The Classical Gardens of Suzhou

Your local friendly guide and the driver will pick up you at the downtown Suzhou downtown hotel or Suzhou railway station, we usually starts at 9.30 a.m., if you prefer another time please mention in the special requests when make the booking Your tour will start by visiting one of the elegant gardens: Humble Administrator’ Garden,admire the charming ancient Chinese architecture and artistic lime stone rookeries and beautiful ponds and listening to the stories and history from your local knowledgeable guide.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

The Lingering Garden

If you prefer lesser and more peaceful garden , you could choose to visit the UNSECO listed Ligering garden. Appreciate the exquisite Taihu Rockeris, ponds , ancient pavilions .

40 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Option

Tour to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water town ,professional guide, local car with driver, ticket to one of the garden in Suzhou and Tongli water town ( Lunch and option boat ride at your own costs)
Pickup included

Suzhou and Tongli Option

Tour to Suzhou and Tongli Water town ,professional guide, local car with driver, ticket to one of the garden in Suzhou and Tongli water town ( Lunch and boat ride at your own costs)
Pickup included

Reviews

4.86

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We booked a private tour...
Stephen R,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
4.00
We booked a private tour and Lulu was our guide along with a driver. Lulu was knowledgeable and made it enjoyable for us to have background of the places we visited. Highly recommend Lulu to anyone who is looking to book this tour.
Unforgettable Private Tour to Suzhou & Tongli Water Town with Lulu!!
Giancarlo M,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had an absolutely incredible private tour to Suzhou and Tongli, and our guide Lulu made the entire experience truly special. From start to finish, everything was seamless, engaging, and unforgettable. Our day began in Tongli Water Town, a charming historic town filled with peaceful canals, arched stone bridges, and narrow lanes. Walking through with Lulu was like stepping back in time—she knew the best vantage points for photos and shared fascinating stories that brought the town to life. Next, we visited the Silk Museum in Suzhou, where Lulu guided us through the entire silk-making process. It was fascinating to see how this ancient craft has been preserved, and her explanations gave us a real appreciation for Suzhou’s heritage. Lunch was another highlight. Lulu brought us to an authentic local restaurant where we enjoyed one of the most delicious Chinese meals of our trip—every dish was full of flavor and perfectly chosen. We ended the day at the Humble Administrator’s Garden, one of the most beautiful classical gardens in China. With Lulu’s insights into the symbolism and design, we were able to see details and meanings that we would have otherwise missed. What really stood out was Lulu’s professionalism, warmth, and passion. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable, engaged, and truly experiencing the best of Suzhou and Tongli. This tour was one of the highlights of our time in China. The destinations were breathtaking, and Lulu’s guidance made it an unforgettable day. We couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Great time!!
Sean G,
Dec 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was my first (of two) bookings with Sunny for my trip. It was a breeze working with Sunny. Communication was clear and she helped to handle all the logistics like clockwork. My guide, Michelle, was an excellent and a treasure trove of information especially in flora and fauna, as well as Chinese customs. I had a really enjoyable time and would definitely recommend in exploring the ‘Venice of the west’.
Highly recommend this Suzhou and Zhouzhuang tour.
Harry F,
Sep 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Lulu our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang. Would definitely recommend the tour and Zhouzhuang water town.
Great first experience to Suzhou
Gabriel T,
Dec 2, 2023
- Viator
5.00
Very insightful tour given by Lulu, our tour guide and driver also was very friendly. Flexible arrangements, able to change itinerary on the fly - We went for tea tasting in between our visit to Tongli and Liu Yuan.