China · HANGZHOU TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 hangzhou tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Private day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou by bullet train, featuring West Lake, Longjing tea village, lunch, flexible stops, and upgrades.
“It’s hot day, we had a boat ride and a meal I like with our tour guide Lin, we had good time, recommend this”
Private Hangzhou highlights with West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea, and Song street, plus AC pickup, guide stories, and optional boat and lunch.
“Sharon was a knowledgeable tour guide with entertaining stories and sights to see. We had a great day with her.”
Private Jack Hangzhou tour with airport or train pickup, an English-speaking guide, West Lake boat time, old streets, and easy pacing for small groups.
“Jack was an attentive tour guide - highly accommodating to our needs and flexible with our tour itinerary. He was cheerful throughout our time together and always enthusiastic to explain in detail the sights and places we were visiting.”
Private 8-hour Hangzhou tour mixing Longjing tea village visits, West Lake boat cruise, Buddhist temples, and a tea museum, with pickup.
“This tour to Meijiawu Tea Village was a unique local experience. We got to know a local tea farmer, a delightful woman with a beautiful smile, who showed us her tea plantation and introduced us to the art of producing and serving tea. The Read more”
Private half-day Hangzhou tour with hotel pickup, a flexible route, West Lake, Longjing tea fields, and Lingyin Temple.
“I booked a half-day tour to discover the highlights of Hangzhou with my two teenagers (ages 13 & 15). We spent a fantastic day with Lily, our guide, and our driver. Lily helped us plan the day's visits according to our wishes. She suggestRead more”
A private day trip by fast train from Shanghai to Hangzhou, with West Lake boat time, major temples, Longjing tea lunch, and hotel or station transfers.
“The online communication for this was excellent, service great. Train tickets were easy to get and use, instructions very clear and easy to follow. Our issue was with our guide. I'm sure she is a very nice young girl, but she was obviously very illRead more”
Private Longjing tea village tour with pickup, tea ceremony, and pick-and-roast tea, plus a take-home stash, in English.
“Such an enjoyable and memorable experience – highly recommend! Forrest was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts. He also showed us some lovely spots in Hangzhou. Thanks to him and the team for such a great day!”
A flexible private guide in Hangzhou for West Lake, tea country, and iconic sights, in your language, with easy pickup and local help.
“The trip was fantastic and super matching with the expectations. The lunch with the guide was great, it was the best selection and the restaurant is amazing also. The guide was so kind and supportive, he took many good photos for me aRead more”
Private Hangzhou day trip with West Lake boat ride, Leifeng Pagoda legend, Meijiawu tea ceremony, Yunqi bamboo walk, Yue Fei, and optional lunch.
“Private tour for the two of us with Tommy! We were picked up from Hangzhou East Station and taken to all the main sights of Hangzhou, hidden away from tourists which was appreciated. We especially enjoyed the history and the knowledge shared with us. Being tea enthusiasts, loved seeing how the green tea was made!!”
Experience Hangzhou’s Impression West Lake Show, a 1-hour outdoor performance on a floating stage with Chinese legends, dance, and live music.
“Like, OMG, I was stoned by this show. Nothing I may have expected could match the greatness of the event. I totally recommend it! You need to exchange the e-ticket by a printed ticket T the counter before getting in.”
Half-day bamboo forest hike in Yunxi and Longjing tea village visit with tea tasting and lunch, with private guide and pickup.
“Enjoyed my tour with Lin very much. She was knowledgeable and friendly about the area, local culture.”
6-hour Hangzhou Longjing tea tour with the China National Tea Museum, Eighteen Imperial Tea Bushes, Meijiawu Village, West Lake, and Hefang Street.
“We had an excellent day with our tour guide Bonnie, she arranged the tour very well for us and so did the driver.”
Zuiyi Hangzhou at West Lake, 7:40 pm nightly. VIP C seats, optional hotel transfers, and a one-hour water show with 200+ performers.
“An amazing show, my mouth dropped at some points! Jenny was super helpful and friendly in helping me find the place and my seats. Would recommend!”
Private Hangzhou day tour with Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu tea village, West Lake boat ride, and Six Harmonies Pagoda. English guide and pickup.
“Fantastic experience. Very professional . Very Relaxed . Daisy was an amazing guide, so helpful A+ rating from me. Explained the culture clearly and was very interactive. Our driver was awesome, very professional.”
Private Wuzhen Water Town day tour from Hangzhou with an English guide, scenic transfers, optional wooden boat ride, and riverside lunch.
“I recently took a private one-day tour from Hangzhou to Wuzhen with May as my guide, and it was fantastic! As a solo traveler, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. May was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and made the entire trRead more”
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