Overview

Discover Nanjing's top attractions on a flexible private day tour. Visit Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Ming Xiaoling Tomb, Confucius Temple area, and more with your own guide and car.

About This Tour

See more of Nanjing in less time on this customizable tour with your own personal guide, plus pickup and drop-off from the station or your hotel. Choose between heritage sites such as the Chaotian Palace, the Sun Yatsen Mausoleum or the Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre, or natural attractions such as Purple Mountain or Xuanwu Lake. Your day includes a restaurant lunch but any entrance fees are at your expense.

Explore Nanjing on a custom door-to-door tour with a private guide
Work with your guide to build your own itinerary or follow a classic route
Discover the rich culture and tragic past of one of China's former capitals
Private vehicle gets you around the city faster, saving time and stress

Itinerary

In the morning, meet your guide at hotel lobby in Nanjing city or Nanjing Railway Station. As this tour is flexible, please feel free let your guide know what you like, he/she will customize an itinerary for you. You can also follow the sample itinerary if you like. Typically, start the tour by visiting Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (father of modern China) is a must visit place in Nanjing. Hike to the top of the purple mountain, learn about the China's history in 20th century, appreciate the elegant design of the mausoleum, have a panoramic view of the city, and close up look of mausoleum itself.

Then head to Zhonghua gate. See the castle-style ancient city gate on a giant scale with massive masonry walls, deep arched gateways and multiple courtyards. Learn how the military defense the enemy and protect the city in the ancient times.

Then, continue your tour to Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, a historic site that lies at the southern foot of Purple Mountain, located east of the historical center of Nanjing. See the impressive ancient architecture, learn the history of Ming dynasty and take a nice walk along the ways with numerous animal statues and beautiful trees.

If you like, visit the Confucius Temple, see how people worship the great educator and philosopher in the temple, taste the local snacks on the old street. If time allows, take a 50 minutes boating along the mother river Qinhuai River through the old buildings. If you have been to some of the attractions above, you also can visit some other attractions below: • The Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre • Presidential Palace of Nanjing • Nanjing Museum • Xuanwu Lake • Purple Mountain • Jiming Temple After your tour is finished, your guide will send you back to your hotel in Nanjing, or see you off at Nanjing Railway Station.

What's Included

✓ Included

Friendly and informed English tour guide
Private air-conditioned comfortable car
Nanjing Hotel/Railway Station pick up and drop off
Lunch

✕ Not included

Gratuities

Know Before You Go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We will pick you up at the arrival hall.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.6★★★★★Based on 169 reviews

Sofia J.🇨🇭 Switzerland★★★★★2025-09

A small thing I appreciated: the guide let Flexible Nanjing City Highlights Day speak for itself sometimes. Not every quiet moment needed another speech.

Paul M.🇮🇳 India★★★★☆2026-02

The unglamorous part: pickup, tickets and the order of stops were handled without fuss. That sounds ordinary, but it is exactly what you want on a full sightseeing day. I would keep the Qufu and Nanjing outline as it was.

Ana T.🇦🇹 Austria★★★★★2024-07

One thing I learned: the day ran a little longer once traffic was included. I was tired at the end, but not sorry we stayed for Flexible Nanjing City Highlights Day.

Flexible Private Nanjing City Highlights Day Tour