




Turn your long layover in Guangzhou into a tour of the city with your local expert guide on this fully flexible private tour, which includes round-trip transportation from the airport. Discover the best of this dynamic metropolis along pearl River Delta. See top attractions such as Canton Tower, Zhujiang New Town, Guangzhou Opera House,Huacheng square , visit amazing Qing Dynasty Chen Clan Ancestral temple, appreciate the spectacular architectures and amazing local folks ,arts crafts , enjoy a leisure walk in the green lush Yuexiu Park and more alongside a guide with extensive knowledge about Guangzhou; or work with your guide to create a customized itinerary that suits your interests. Additionally savor a delightful Cantonese Dim-sum from the region.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $373.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Upon your arrival, your private guide and driver will greet you at the arrival hall at Bai Yun International airport. with your name sign Enjoy a comfortable ride in the air-conditioned vehicle to the city. As the private tour, your itinerary is 100% customized around you. Following is the suggested itinerary be sure to tell your guide if you need to make any changes. First, take a nice walk in the city’s largest and most lush park- Yuexiu park to refresh yourself after long sitting flight, visit Five Ram Stone Statue (Symbol of Guangzhou), Ancient Ming-Dynasty city wall, Sun-Yat Sun Monument etc. See locals enjoy singing, dancing and other leisure activities in the park.
Next head to Chen Clan Temple /Ancestral Hall, built by the wealthy Chen’s families in the Qing Dynasty, it showcases the most magnificent ancient architectures, with its exquisite wood, brick, stone, clay, ivory carvings and the unique and rare collections of silk embroidery, ceramics, painting etc. Get great overview of traditional Lingnan culture, custom.
Continue the tour to Zhujiang New Town, here marvel at some of the world-class architecture such as Canton Tower, Guangzhou Opera house, Guangzhou Library, Splendid Huacheng Square, Haixin Sha etc. while learn its grand development from the ancient “Goat city” from the past years. If a nice clear day, you may choose to go to the observation deck at Canton Tower (World’s tallest TV tower) to enjoy the great view of mega Guangzhou city.
Then head to Shamian Island, a charming, quaint oasis in the city, once was the foreign concession from Qing Dynasty, enjoy a nice stroll along cobbled streets while appreciate the historic architectures that evoking the memories of 1930’s, learn the colonial history of Guangzhou from your guide and some great photoshoots here. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to savor a delightful Cantonese lunch or dinner along with the famed Dim-Sum and other popular delicacies based on your dietary requests, appreciate the “Well-Known Guangzhou Eating Culture”.
Depends your flight schedule, if time permits, you may also choose to visit some other popular sites such as : 1)the 1400 years old temple: Temple of Six Banyan Trees; 2)Mausoleum of Nanyue King; 3) Dr. Sun-Yat Sen Memorial Hall; 4) souvenir shopping in local streets /markets such as Beijing Road, Shangxia Jiu pedestrian street; 5) Lychee Bay Scenic area etc. Feel free to discuss with your guide the preferences. After the enjoyable tour, your will be dropped off at Baiyun Airport for your next connecting flight.
You will be picked up and dropped off at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for your layover tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Customized Guangzhou Layover Tour with Dim-Sum Meal lasts about 6–8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $203 per person for this Guangzhou experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $373. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 17 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 3–7 pay from $100, adults from $203. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. You will be picked up and dropped off at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport for your layover tour. Pickup points include Baiyun Airport.
The experience is available in CMN, YUE, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Sunny Private Tours.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Private Customized Guangzhou Layover Tour with Dim-Sum Meal | 6–8 hours | 5.0 (4) | $203 | |
Private Guangzhou Layover Tour to Baiyun Mountain with Dim-Sum Option | 6–8 hours | — | $164 | View |
Flexible Guangzhou Modern and Tradition Highlight With Dim Sum | 1–8 hours | 5.0 (7) | $599 | View |
Private Tour: Guangzhou City Landmark Culture with Dim-Sum Lunch | 4–10 hours | — | $200 | View |
Private Guangzhou Night Tour Pearl River Cruise & Dim-Sum Dinner | 2–4 hours | 4.8 (12) | $200 | View |
Private flexible Guangzhou City Sightseeing Tour with Dim-Sum Tasting | 5–8 hours | 5.0 (5) | $167 | View |
Flexible Private Xiamen Layover Tour with Meal | 6–8 hours | — | $176 | View |