Guangzhou's Best: Nanyue King Mausoleum Tours

Step back in time and explore the legendary Museum of the Mausoleum of the Nanyue King in Guangzhou. This premier historical attraction offers an immersive journey into ancient Chinese royalty, featuring breathtaking archaeological treasures and stunning tomb architecture. Whether you choose a private guided tour or a cultural sightseeing experience, you will witness the grandeur of the Nanyue Kingdom firsthand. Perfect for history buffs and families, our curated tours provide deep insights into Guangzhou's rich heritage. Book your unforgettable cultural adventure today and discover why this museum is a must-see landmark for every traveler visiting Southern China.

4.79/5 avg ratingFrom $117 per person32 unique experiences88% private tours available

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Tour Price

Tour Price

$165–$246 typical

Median price is $199, with a range of $118–$455

Rating

Rating

4.79β˜… average

Based on 147 pooled reviews with ~91% positive sentiment

Tour Length

Tour Length

7.1–10 hours typical

Median duration is 8 hours

Tour Type

Tour Type

88% private tours

Most options are sightseeing and cultural focused

Languages

Languages

8 languages offered

Includes English, Chinese, Cantonese, Italian, Spanish, and German

Booking Perks

Booking Perks

78% free cancellation

100% of tours offer instant confirmation

32 Products

Guangzhou City Tour for Travellers from Hong Kong by Bullet Train
$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

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7-Hour Customised Private Guangzhou Sightseeing and Shopping Tour
$180
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7-Hour Customised Private Guangzhou Sightseeing and Shopping Tour
Summary

Guangzhou, also known as β€œCanton”, 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 Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights
$155
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Private Guangzhou Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights
Summary

Guangzhou, also known as β€œCanton”, 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
$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.

Guangzhou Historical Day Tour By Metro & Boat
$139
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Guangzhou Historical Day Tour By Metro & Boat
Summary

This tour will let you know the history of the city of Guangzhou with a local guide by public metro, who will show you the history and the cultural attrations. Please bring your passport for the tour. At 9:30am, we will meet you outside Exit B1 Yuexiu Park station on metro line 2 in Guangzhou. Then ...

Inclusions
  • Local guide
  • Transport by public metro
  • River boat
Exclusions
  • Entrance fee for Canton Tower
Itinerary
  • Yuexiu Park
  • Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Shamian Island
  • Canton Tower
  • Silk Road Trips
Good to know
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required, Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately, Please wear comfortable walking shoes, Adult pricing applies to all travelers over 3 years old
Cancellation Policy

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

Private flexible Guangzhou City Sightseeing Tour with Dim-Sum Tasting
$167
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Private flexible Guangzhou City Sightseeing Tour with Dim-Sum Tasting
Summary

Promising as one of the most dynamic cities in the Pearl River Delta ,with about 2000 years history, Guangzhou has its splendid sounds to offer. This fully flexible city tour take you to visit the popular sites such as Chen Clan Ancestral Hall, Five Ram Statue, Thousand year old Bayan Tree Temple, S...

Inclusions
  • Local Transportation( Public transportation or private car based on the package you booked)
  • Downtown Guangzhou hotel pick up and drop off
  • Professional Local English guide
  • One Local delightful Dim-Sum Meal ( Lunch or dinner depends on your departure time)
Exclusions
  • Entrance fees if applies
  • Outskirts asPanyu, Foshan, airport,South railway station etc pick up &drop off surcharge applies.
Itinerary
  • Yuexiu Park
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Canton Tower
  • Dafo Temple
  • Shamian Island
  • Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
Good to know
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Dress code is smart casual, This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy

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

Private City Tour for Layover Travellers via Guangzhou Airport
$200
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Private City Tour for Layover Travellers via Guangzhou Airport
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
  • Local English-speaking tour guide with full escort
  • Private transport by air-con vehicle
  • Professional driver
  • Airport/hotel pick up and drop off
Exclusions
  • Entrance fee/Admission tickets(for you and the guide)
  • Lunch or dinner at a local restaurant or snacks(skipable and optional)
Itinerary
  • Yuexiu Park
  • Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
  • Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street
  • Shamian Island
  • Canton Tower
  • Huacheng Square
  • 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.

Private Guangzhou City Sightseeing Tour Including Lunch
$229
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Private Guangzhou City Sightseeing Tour Including Lunch
Summary

Explore important cultural sites in the city of Guangzhou (formerly Canton) on a full-day sightseeing tour with a knowledgeable private guide. Travel by private vehicle and on foot to go in-depth on visits to Chen Clan Temple and the Guangdong Folk Art Museum on-site, the Mausoleum of the Nanyue Kin...

Inclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Admission tickets
Exclusions
  • Gratuities (optional)
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
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy

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

Private Guangzhou History and Culture Tour with Dim-Sum Option
Summary

Explore the wonderful historic and cultures sites in Guangzhou on this exclusive private tour with a knowledgeable guide, learn the city’s fascinating history and culture behind its modern prosperity. Visit Sun-Yat Sen Memorial Hall to admire the great father of Republic China, appreciate the specta...

Inclusions
  • Experienced driver with comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
  • Delicious Chinese Lunch or Dinner (Only if the " Tour with Lunch " or "Tour with dinner "is booked)
  • Entrance fees listed in the itinerary
  • Great local guide
Exclusions
  • Local lunch or Dinner ( If lunch or dinner option is not booked)
  • 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.
Itinerary
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall
  • Temple of the Six Banyan Trees & Flower Pagoda (Liurong Temple)
  • Shamian Island
  • Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
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 Day Trip to the Old Town of Guangzhou
8 hrsPrivate tourFree cancellation
$180
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Private Day Trip to the Old Town of Guangzhou
Summary

Compare to the other tours, the itinerary for this tour is quite flexible and I will adjust it based on your interest. It will not be like a regular tour be more so like a Citywalk tour that introduces the most interesting parts of Guangzhou based on my experience here. This tour will be great espe...

Inclusions
  • Entry/Admission - Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Entry/Admission - Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
  • Professional English guides and explanation of the sites
  • Public transportation
Exclusions
  • Optional Canton Tower Observation Deck ticket - 40 USD
  • Dinner (Optional depends on your time and plans) - Varies from 10-20 USD
Itinerary
  • Chen Clan Ancestral Hall
  • Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Memorial Hall
  • Museum of the Western Han Dynasty Mausoleum of the Nanyue King
  • Zhujiang New Town
Good to know
  • Wheelchair accessible, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, Vegetarian and vegan foods can be included if needed, Transit time is included in the approximate total time of the trip
Cancellation Policy

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

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