Nanjing Self-Guided Day Tour: Private Car and Driver

Your own driver, your own itinerary: explore Nanjing without a guide

A self-guided day tour of Nanjing with private car and driver service for seven to eight hours. You pick which sites to visit: the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Xiaoling Tomb, the Ming City Wall, Confucius Temple, or others, and your driver handles the transfers between them while you explore each one on your own. Hotel or railway station pickup and drop-off included. The driver speaks limited English and waits at each stop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Nanjing with private driver

• Driver picks up at hotel or station
• Visit Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen
• Visit Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty
• Visit Memorial of Nanjing Massacre and other sites
• Driver drops off at hotel

The experience

Seven to eight hours gives you time to hit two or three major sites without rushing. Your driver picks you up at your Nanjing hotel or railway station and takes you wherever you want to go in an air-conditioned vehicle. The route is entirely yours to plan: you might start at the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen at Purple Mountain, then move on to Xiaoling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty, or skip those for the Memorial of Nanjing Massacre, the Ming City Wall, Confucius Temple, Xuanwu Lake, or the Presidential Palace. Your driver waits patiently at each location while you spend as long as you want exploring.

The driver's role is transport only: no narration, no guided commentary. English is limited, so you'll need a translation app if you want to communicate beyond basic directions. A professional English-speaking staff member is available by phone or email before and during the day if you run into questions about opening hours, entry fees, or how to get around a site. At the end, your driver drops you back at your hotel.

This setup works best if you've already decided what you want to see or if you're comfortable deciding on the morning of your tour. You move at your own pace, linger where you want, and skip what doesn't interest you. The driver simply gets you there and back.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned vehicle.
• eight-hour driver service with door-to-door pickup from your Nanjing hotel or railway station and drop-off at the end of the day.
• a professional English-speaking staff member available by phone or email for assistance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day13 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

AgesUp to age 88

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunny Private Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to set your own pace and pick which Nanjing sites to visit without following a fixed itinerary or listening to a guide. The self-guided format works well for travelers who've already researched what they want to see or who prefer to explore independently at each stop.

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Top questions

What sites can I visit on this Nanjing tour?

You choose from attractions including the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen at Purple Mountain, Xiaoling Tomb of the Ming Dynasty, the Memorial of Nanjing Massacre, the Ming City Wall, Confucius Temple, Xuanwu Lake, and the Presidential Palace. Your driver will take you to whichever ones fit your interests and the seven to eight hours available.

Does the driver speak English?

The driver has limited English skills. You'll need to use a translation app on your phone to communicate beyond basic directions. A professional English-speaking staff member is available by phone or email if you need help with questions about the sites before or during your visit.

Can I add more hours if I want to visit more sites?

Yes. After the included eight hours, you can extend the driver service at USD 15 per additional hour, allowing you to visit more attractions or spend extra time at the sites you choose.

What's included in the price?

The private air-conditioned vehicle, driver service for seven to eight hours, and door-to-door transfers from your Nanjing hotel or railway station are included. Entrance fees to the sites and meals are not included and are your own cost.