Is this tour suitable as a day trip?

Yes. It is designed as a same-day private experience, with the exact start time and pacing confirmed after booking.

Can the route be adjusted?

Most private day trips can be adjusted for weather, traffic, opening hours, mobility needs, and your preferred pace.

Nanjing:Must-See Attractions in One Day+Customized Itinerary – From $168

Overview

Discover the highlights of Nanjing on a private day tour with a local guide. Customize your itinerary to see the sights that interest you the most, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

Why Book This Tour

A focused private day trip built around Nanjing city highlights.
Private guide and transport reduce planning friction, especially for places outside the city center.
Useful for travelers who want a bookable, English-supported experience instead of arranging local transfers alone.

Route Notes

Start early if you want to combine historic sites with a slower lunch and photo stops.
Spring and autumn are the easiest seasons for outdoor sightseeing in Nanjing.

Best For

First-time Nanjing visitors
History travelers
Guests arriving by high-speed rail

Itinerary

Nanjing:Must-See Attractions in One Day+Customized Itinerary

Explore the old capital city of Nanjing on a full-day private tour with a local guide. Customize your itinerary based on your interests and see famous spots, such as Chaotian Gong (Heaven Palace), Zhonghua Gate (ancient city wall), Confucius Temple, Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, Qinhuai River, Xuanwu Lake, Purple Mountain, or other city attractions. Be picked up from your hotel or the Nanjing Railway Station and set off on your adventure. You can follow our sample itinerary, feel free to tell your guide if you want to make any changes during the tour. First, you will visit the Mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-Sen( not open on Monday, but you can visit other site instead) , which is regarded as "the greatest mausoleum in modern architectural history of China". The mausoleum of Dr. Sun Yat-sen (1866-1925), the great forerunner of the Chinese democratic revolution. It is Dr. Sun that ended the 2000-year-old feudal monarchy system of China and started the Chinese democratic revolution. Follow your tour guide to explore the Stone Archway, Tablet Pavilion and Memorial Hall and learn the related history and stories. Feel free to ask questions if you have. Next, head to the Zhonghua Gate which is the double distinction of being the biggest castle-style city gate in China and a structural element of the most complicated castle in the world. Explore the Zhonghua City Wall which was built for defensive function and designed with great strategic advantages in battles. Enjoy lunch in the local restaurant, in the afternoon continue your tour to Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty, one of the biggest imperial tombs in China. Admire the impressive ancient architecture, learn the history of Ming dynasty and take leisure walk along the Sacred Way which lined with several pairs of stone sculptured animals guarding the tomb. Your last stop is the Confucius Temple, here you can see how people worship the great educator and philosopher in the temple. Stroll around the temple, learn the stories about Confucius, explore nearby snack street and Qinhuai River. If you have been to some of the attractions above, here are other sites you can visit The Memorial of the Nanjing Massacre Presidential Palace of Nanjing Nanjing Museum Purple Mountain Jiming Temple Qinghuai river cruise Tour end with your Nanjing hotel or railway station drop off.

Discover the highlights of Nanjing on a private day tour with a local guide. Customize your itinerary to see the sights that interest you the most, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

A private Nanjing day tour covering must-see city highlights in one day, with a customizable route for history, city walls, temples, riverside views, or local food.

Meeting & Pickup

Nanjing Hotel Pickup (Xinjiekou area)

📍 Xinjiekou, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, 210005, CN

What's Included

✓ Included

Private transportation; Local guide; Entrance fee ( if you choose the package tour); Entrance fee ( if you choose the basic tour approx 25USD P/P)

✕ Not included

Lunch ( if you choose the package tour); Lunch ( if you choose the basic tour); Tips

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.

FAQ

Is this tour suitable as a day trip?: Yes. It is designed as a same-day private experience, with the exact start time and pacing confirmed after booking.
Can the route be adjusted?: Most private day trips can be adjusted for weather, traffic, opening hours, mobility needs, and your preferred pace.

Traveler Reviews

4.7★★★★★Based on 189 reviews

Stefan X.🇳🇿 New Zealand★★★★★2024-05

Looking back, a small thing I appreciated: the guide let Must-See Attractions in One Day+Customized Itinerary speak for itself sometimes. Not every quiet moment needed another speech.

Thomas K.🇨🇦 Canada★★★★★2025-02

The unglamorous part: the practical side was solid: an easy pickup, sensible timing between stops, and no long sales detour disguised as sightseeing. The time around Must-See Attractions in One Day+Customized Itinerary was not the part I would cut.

Liam F.🇲🇽 Mexico★★★★☆2025-07

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 Must-See Attractions in One Day+Customized Itinerary.