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Explore Chen Clan Academy: Guangzhou's Cultural Jewel

Step into a living masterpiece at the Chen Clan Academy (Chen Jia Ci) in Guangzhou. Immerse yourself in the pinnacle of Lingnan architecture and exquisite Cantonese folk art. Our curated Guangzhou travel experiences offer everything from expert-led cultural tours and historical sightseeing to authentic dim sum food tours. Discover intricate wood carvings, delicate pottery, and stunning ancestral halls that define Chinese heritage. Whether you prefer a private guided tour for deep historical insights or a self-guided exploration of this architectural marvel, we provide the perfect gateway to Guangzhou's most iconic cultural attraction. Book your journey into history today!

4.8/5 avg ratingTours from $2577 unique experiences83% private tours available

At a glance

Rating

Rating

4.83★ average

Based on 352 pooled reviews with ~93% positive sentiment

Tour Price

Tour Price

$145–$230 typical

Median price is $180, with a spread of $25–$386

Tour Length

Tour Length

4–10 hours typical

Median duration is 8 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

Mostly private tours

83% of options are private, focusing on cultural sightseeing

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

High flexibility

75% of tours offer free cancellation and 92% offer instant confirmation

79 Products

Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market

Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market

10 hrsPrivate tourEco-Friendly
5 (34 reviews)
100%
0%
greatgreat experiencewonderful tour guide
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$180
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Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market
Summary

This private tour(only for you) is specially designed for those who have great interest of food and come with empty stomach. Take your taste buds on a journey around Cantonese cuisine on an exclusive food tour of Guangzhou’s traditional old town. Food is one of Guangzhou’s main claims to fame, and...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Local English-speaking tour guide with full escort
  • Private transport by air-con vehicle
  • Professional driver
Exclusions
  • Tourist attraction entrance tickets if needed(for you and the guide)
  • Food for lunch or dinner(available and optional, for you and the guide)
Itinerary
  • Lychee Bay Scenic Area
  • Huacheng Square
  • Qingping Medicine Market
  • Huangsha aquatic product trading Market
  • Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
  • Beijing Road Shopping District
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Canton Tower
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Specialized infant seats are available, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Guangzhou Layover Visa-Free Private Tour with Airport Transfer

Guangzhou Layover Visa-Free Private Tour with Airport Transfer

9 hrsPrivate tour
5 (31 reviews)
100%
0%
BestFantastic tourpositive
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$200
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Guangzhou Layover Visa-Free Private Tour with Airport Transfer
Summary

This private city tour focuses on foreign layover travellers who have a flight stopover in Guangzhou with China Southern Airline and take advantage of the 24 or 144 hours free transit visa policy to leave the airport and enter the city for a tour. We can pick you up at Guangzhou airport or layover ...

Inclusions
  • Airport/layover hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private transport by air-con vehicle
  • Local English speaking tour guide with full escort
  • Professional driver
Exclusions
  • Entrance fee/Admission tickets(for you and the guide)
  • Lunch or dinner at a local restaurant or snacks(skipable and optional)
Itinerary
  • Baiyun Mountain
  • Temple of the Six Banyan Trees & Flower Pagoda (Liurong Temple)
  • Lychee Bay Scenic Area
  • Huacheng Square
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Gulong Gorge
  • Jinlong Cave of Qingyuan
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Important note: though most layover(more than 8 hours) travellers could get the 24/144 hours free visa to enter the city from the airport, Guangzhou custom never promise 100% permission for temporary transit visa application, if in any case you are rejected the visa and couldn't leave the airport for the tour, NO REFUND would be issued for this layover tour, as payment had already been prearranged for the private tour guide and car driver service reservation in advance. Hope you understand, thank you.
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Guangzhou City Tour for Travellers from Hong Kong by Bullet Train

Guangzhou City Tour for Travellers from Hong Kong by Bullet Train

8 hrsPrivate tourEco-Friendly
5 (23 reviews)
96.58%
3.42%
beautifulgreat dim sum lunchenjoyed
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$220
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Guangzhou City Tour for Travellers from Hong Kong by Bullet Train
Summary

This tour is suitable for those who come visit Guangzhou from Hong Kong by high speed train in the morning and back to Hong Kong in the evening in one same day, without staying a night in Guangzhou. There's high speed train commuting between Hong Kong and Guangzhou so makes it easy to drop a visit t...

Inclusions
  • Guangzhou east/south train station or hotel pick up and drop off
  • Local English-speaking tour guide with full escort
  • Private transport by air-con vehicle
  • Professional driver
Exclusions
  • Tourist attraction entrance tickets if needed(for you and the guide)
  • Lunch or dinner(available and optional, for you and the guide)
  • Bullet train ticket(you need to buy train ticket on your own in advance)
Itinerary
  • Sacred Heart Cathedral
  • Shamian Island
  • Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
  • Yuexiu Park
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Good to know
  • Specialized infant seats are available, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, If you are not from China visa exempted country, you need to acquire China visa before you book this tour, as coming into Guangzhou from HK is considered entering China
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

7-Hour Customised Private Guangzhou Sightseeing and Shopping Tour

7-Hour Customised Private Guangzhou Sightseeing and Shopping Tour

10 hrsPrivate tour
5 (16 reviews)
98.48%
1.52%
definitely recommendfantastic tour guideamazing
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$180
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7-Hour Customised Private Guangzhou Sightseeing and Shopping Tour
Summary

Guangzhou, also known as “Canton”, one of the most modern cities in the Pearl River Delta, with about 2000 years history. This private one day 7-hour city tour takes you to experience the dynamic Guangzhou and its remarkable old and new historic sites with your own local expert guide . Discover t...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Local English-speaking tour guide with full escort
  • Private transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional driver
Exclusions
  • Admission fee and lunch(for you and the guide)
Itinerary
  • Shamian Island
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Yuexiu Park
  • Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
  • Canton Tower
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Private Flexible Guangzhou Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights

Private Flexible Guangzhou Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
5 (13 reviews)
100%
0%
Excellentrecomendedwell informed
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$158
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Private Flexible Guangzhou Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights
Summary

Maximize your short layover time in Guangzhou and avail the opporunity to discover the city's amazing old and new highlights. Learn the local culture, history ,life and sites from your local knowledgable guide . The tour takes you to visit the top Guangzhou city highlights such as Chen Clan Ancestra...

Inclusions
  • Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
  • One tasty dim-sum meal ( Lunch or dinner if " All Inclusive Tour" is booked)
  • Great Local guide
  • Entrance fee to Chen clan temple
Exclusions
  • Optional entrance fee to observation deck at Canton Tower
  • Food and drinks ( If " All Inclusive Tour " is NOT booked)
Itinerary
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Canton Tower
  • Shamian Island
  • Lychee Bay Scenic Area
Good to know
  • 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, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Children must be accompanied by an adult, In case your flight arrives early before 5.00 a.m, your local driver will pick up you at 8a.m at the airport arrival hall with the pick up sign., If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation, Please provide detailed flight details upon booking
Cancellation Policy

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

Guangzhou Tour Guide and Car Service With Flexible Itinerary

Guangzhou Tour Guide and Car Service With Flexible Itinerary

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.97 (36 reviews)
97.68%
2.32%
bestguiderecommend
Viator
$8
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Guangzhou Tour Guide and Car Service With Flexible Itinerary
Summary

Explore Guangzhou with Albert tour, we know Guangzhou like the back of our hand. With years of local experience, we create fun, flexible, and fully customized tours for solo travelers, families, and all kinds of groups. Whether you’re here for business or adventure, we tailor every detail to fit you...

Inclusions
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Driver/guide
  • Local taxes
Exclusions
  • lunch For Travelers & The Guide
  • Gratuities(optional)
Itinerary
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Canton Tower
  • Beijing Road Shopping District
  • Huacheng Square
  • Guangzhou Opera House
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Public transportation options are available nearby, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Guangzhou Private Tour of Canton Tower and Pearl River Cruise

Guangzhou Private Tour of Canton Tower and Pearl River Cruise

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.93 (15 reviews)
100%
0%
recommendedGreat dayamazing local food
Viator
$29
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Guangzhou Private Tour of Canton Tower and Pearl River Cruise
Summary

Travel in a private car with a professional English-speaking guide Visit Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, a masterpiece of Lingnan architecture Enjoy a relaxing Pearl River cruise Admire panoramic city views from the Canton Tower Explore Yuexiu Park and see the famous Five Rams Statue Stroll along Shamian ...

Inclusions
  • Entry/Admission-Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Professional English speaking guide (If you selected private tour option)
  • Private car and driver (If you selected private tour option)
  • Entry/Admission-Pearl River Cruise
  • Pick up and drop off service: Guangzhou Downtown Hotel (If you selected private tour option)
Exclusions
  • Meals
  • Optional Canton Tower Observation Deck ticket
  • Pickup/drop-off in outer Guangzhou (Zengcheng, Conghua,Panyu, Huadu, Huangpu, Nansha) may cost extra
Itinerary
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Yuexiu Park
  • Shamian Island
  • Canton Tower
  • Pearl River
Good to know
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, Not recommended for pregnant travelers, Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option

4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option

5 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.92 (13 reviews)
100%
0%
amazing tourgreat guidefriendly and fun
Viator
$100
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4-Hour Private Flexible Guangzhou City Tour with Dim-Sum Option
Summary

Make full use of your short stay in Guangzhou by taking this fully customized half day tour with the local expert guide. Experience the city like a local by visiting the beautiful parks, famed temple, memorial hall, markets as well as some of magnificent historic sites. Get a great overview of the c...

Inclusions
  • For a group between 1 to 5 travelers, you will travel in the local Uber/ Didi ;
  • Great local English guide
  • Tasty local dim-sum if " Tour with Lunch or Tour with dinner" is included
  • For a group of more than 5 travelers, private MPV with driver will be provided.
Exclusions
  • Pick up and drop offs for hotel in the outskirt of Guangzhou ( Zencheng, Conghua, Panyu, HuaDu, HuangPu, Nansha). Additional surcharge will be applied if needed.
  • Seleceted entrance fees to the sites if apply
  • Food or drinks( If tour with Lunch or Dinner is not booked)
Itinerary
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Temple of the Six Banyan Trees & Flower Pagoda (Liurong Temple)
  • Zhujiang New Town
  • Shamian Island
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Dress code is smart casual, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy

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

Private Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

Private Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.86 (65 reviews)
90.24%
9.76%
excellenthighly recommendgreat experience
Viator
$155
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Private Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights
Summary

Guangzhou, also known as “Canton”, one of the most modern cities in the Pearl River Delta, with about 2000 years history. This private one day 8-hour city tour takes you to experience the dynamic Guangzhou and its remarkable old and new historic sites with your own local expert guide .Discover the p...

Inclusions
  • Downtown Guangzhou pick up and drop off
  • Experienced driver with air-conditioned vehicle
  • Delicious Chinese Lunch or Dinner ( Only if the Tour with Lunch or Tour with Dinner Option is booked)
  • Professional Local English guide
Exclusions
  • Optional Canton Tower Observation Deck ticket
  • Pick up and drop offs for hotel in the outskirt of Guangzhou ( Zencheng, Conghua, Panyu, HuaDu, HuangPu, Nansha). Additional surcharge will be applied if needed.
  • Lunch or Dinner( If the Lunch or Dinner option is not booked)
  • Gratuities(Optional)
  • Tickets to Chen clan temple and Museum of Nanyue king if needed
Itinerary
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Yuexiu Park
  • Canton Tower
  • Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
  • Shamian Island
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Dress code is smart casual, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking, This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cancellation Policy

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

Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing Including Lunch

Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing Including Lunch

8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
4.67 (24 reviews)
90.14%
9.86%
beautifulenjoyedknowledgable
Viator
$239
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Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing Including Lunch
Summary

Get to know the historical city of Guangzhou on this exciting sightseeing tour by comfortable vehicle and on foot. This private full-day tour with a friendly local guide is a great introduction to the former city of Canton. You’ll visit numerous cultural attractions and historical landmarks such as ...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Chinese-style lunch
  • Transport by private, air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Admission tickets
  • Professional driver
Exclusions
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Cruise port pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
  • Temple of the Six Banyan Trees & Flower Pagoda (Liurong Temple)
  • Shamian Island
  • Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
Good to know
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended, Adult pricing applies to all travelers; infants can join free of charge
Cancellation Policy

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

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Pairs well with

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Huaisheng Mosque
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Huaisheng Mosque

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Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (Liurong Si)
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Temple of the Six Banyan Trees (Liurong Si)

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Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

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Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.

Among the 81 options we compare across booking platforms, the vast majority are private tours, accounting for 84% (68 listings) of the total. This makes it easy to find personalized experiences if you prefer a more intimate setting.

Prices vary depending on the level of service and duration, but the typical price band is between $26–$383. Most of the options we compare fall within the $145–$222 range, with a median price of around $180.

Most tours last between 4–10 hours, with a median duration of about 8 hours. To accommodate international visitors, the options we compare are offered in 8 different languages, including English, Chinese, Cantonese, Spanish, French, and German.

Yes, booking is quite flexible. About 93% of the options listed (75 listings) offer instant confirmation, which is helpful for spontaneous travelers. Additionally, 77% (62 listings) provide free cancellation, allowing you to adjust your plans if needed.

The feedback from travelers is overwhelmingly positive. Across 345 pooled reviews from various platforms, the landmark holds an average rating of 4.83★. Reviewers frequently describe their visits as an amazing, excellent, and beautiful experience.

While most tours focus on history and architecture, we found a small number of specialized tags. About 15% of the options are tagged as eco-friendly, and a single listing is specifically tagged as family-friendly.

Since many travelers rate their visits as the best or most amazing experiences they have had, we recommend choosing a tour that fits your schedule. Because many options offer instant confirmation and free cancellation, you can secure a spot in advance to ensure availability for your preferred time slot.

Download Alipay or WeChat Pay. You can link your international credit card to these apps for easy scanning and payments.

English is limited. Download a translation app and keep your hotel address written in Chinese characters to show drivers.

Use the Guangzhou Metro. It is clean, fast, and has English signage. You can buy a pass or use your phone for entry.

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