Private Shenzhen tour with guide and car: Flexible itinerary

Build your own day in Shenzhen with a guide who knows the city

A private Shenzhen city tour with an English-speaking guide and car lets you choose which stops matter to you, from the Civic Center and Huaqiangbei electronics market to Lianhua Mountain Park and Splendid China Folk Village. The itinerary is yours to shape. The guide handles the route and local context. Runs six to ten hours depending on what you pick. Bottled water and air-conditioned transport are included. Lunch is your choice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shenzhen's landmarks and culture

• Visit Shenzhen Civic Center
• Explore Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art
• Walk in Shenzhen Talent Park
• Tour Gankeng Hakka Town
• Shop at Huaqiangbei electronics market
• Relax at Lianhua Mountain Park

The experience

You set the pace and the stops. The guide arrives with knowledge of Shenzhen's neighborhoods (the Civic Center's wing-shaped architecture in Futian, the Hakka heritage preserved at Gankeng Town, the skyline views from Lianhua Mountain Park), and you decide which ones fit your day. If you want to walk through Huaqiangbei's electronics wholesale market and see the DJI drone shop, Huawei showroom and mobile phone stalls, the guide explains what you're looking at. If Splendid China Folk Village appeals (miniature replicas of the Great Wall and Forbidden City, performances, ethnic villages), that goes on the itinerary instead. The flexibility means you're not locked into a fixed route that includes things you don't want.

Transport is private: a four-seater car or a seven-seater van depending on your group size, both air-conditioned, both included in the booking. An English-speaking guide travels with you the whole time, sharing local stories and navigating between stops. Bottled water comes with you. The tour runs anywhere from six to ten hours: shorter if you pick three or four stops, longer if you want to linger or add the night tour option. Lunch isn't included, but the guide knows where locals eat: dim sum, roast goose, duck at top eateries around the city.

Shenzhen Talent Park offers a quiet waterfront walk in the tech district if you want a break from crowds. The Museum of Contemporary Art & Urban Planning sits in a striking silver building and shows the city's development plans. The Civic Center plaza is a popular photo spot. Gankeng Hakka Town feels like stepping into a different era. You're not following a bus full of tourists. You're moving through the city on your own terms with someone who knows it.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned car or van depending on group size.
• English-speaking guide for the full tour duration.
• bottled water.
• flexible itinerary you customize at checkout or adjust during the day.

Options for this experience

4 options

Translator only (no car)Guide in English · 13 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00No car: this option only offers translator service, covering up to 5 hours. Lasts 5 hours. Meals are not included, a vehicle is not included, and the service covers up to 5 hours. Pickup is included.

Tour guide with a car that seats 4Guide in English or Chinese · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Lasts 8 hours: the service covers up to 8 hours with a private 4-seater car. Pickup is included.

7-seater van for up to 10 hoursGuide in English or Chinese · 15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00Large 7-seater van: tour guide with a 7-seater van, with the service covering up to 10 hours. Pickup is included.

8-hour day tour plus a 3-hour night tourGuide in English or Chinese · 9 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:00Lasts 11 hours in total: an 8-hour day tour and a 3-hour night tour. You can choose a 4-seater car or a van, depending on how many are in your group. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day15 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 15:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tour guide & car service

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you want to move through Shenzhen at your own pace without being locked into a fixed route. The private car and guide mean you're not waiting for a bus or following a group schedule. You stop where you want, stay as long as you want, and skip what doesn't interest you. It works for solo travelers, couples, families and small groups who know what they want to see and value the freedom to change their minds.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I pick which attractions to visit, or is the itinerary set?

The itinerary is flexible. You choose which stops matter to you from the available sites, and the guide builds the day around your interests. If you want to skip Splendid China Folk Village and spend more time at Huaqiangbei or Lianhua Mountain Park instead, that works.

What's included in the tour, and what costs extra?

The tour includes private transport in an air-conditioned car or van, an English-speaking guide for the full duration, and bottled water. Lunch is not included. You choose where and what to eat. Entry fees to attractions like Splendid China Folk Village are separate.

How long does the tour actually take?

The tour runs six to ten hours depending on how many stops you choose and how long you spend at each one. A shorter version with three or four stops takes closer to six hours. A full day with more sites can stretch toward ten hours. A night tour option adds three hours if you want to see the city after dark.

What is Huaqiangbei, and why would I want to go there?

Huaqiangbei is Shenzhen's largest electronics wholesale market: a sprawling hub where global tech gear is sourced and sold. You'll see the DJI drone shop, Huawei showroom, BYD car displays, and thousands of mobile phone accessories. If you're curious about where consumer electronics come from or you want to browse tech, the guide walks you through and explains what you're seeing.