Top 4 Private Market Tours in China

1.Private Guangzhou Food Tour Michelin Restaurant&Local Food Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $180Our pick

Explore Guangzhou through dim sum, old markets, Cantonese snacks, historic streets, and modern landmarks on a flexible private food tour.

“Excellent tour with Damon, one of the two owners of Guangzhou Tours. A couple run business, they were extremely proactive, reaching to me prior to arrival to ensure a smooth travel experience and meeting. Excellent local knowledge from someone native to the city. For my first experience in Guangzhou and with Cantonese culture and food I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Give them a call and you won’t me disappointed!”

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2.Private Beijing Markets Tour with Tea Tasting at Hongqiao Pearl Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $88Best value

Review of Beijing’s private markets tour, with Panjiayuan antiques, Hongqiao tea tasting, bargaining help, hotel pickup, and lunch tips.

“This was great fun! Our guide, Lisa, was exceptional, and taught us a lot about the haggling process as she got us some great deals, but also let us know when a price was already good, and we could just go ahead and pay it. She paid attentiRead more”

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3.Old Guangzhou Backstreet Alley Local Market Walking Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $180

Explore old Guangzhou’s alleys, markets, parks, opera, and local neighborhoods with a private English-speaking guide.

“Damon was a fantastic tour guide. Communication was very easy and he tailored our tour to exactly what we were looking for. Although it was just me and my friend, he also has experience guiding larger groups. Would definitely use him again if Im looking for a tour guide in Guangzhou.”

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4.6-Hour Private Beijing Tour: Flower and Fish Market, Panjiayuan Antique Market and 798 Art Zone

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $158

Review of Beijing’s private market and 798 Art Zone tour, with practical advice on stops, guides, meals, price, timing, and value.

“The antique market and Fish & Flower market was nice but the Art Zone was really cool! Wish we had more time to walk around. Alice was a good guide and took us to a great place for lunch. She even made an extra stop at the Silk Market which we enjoyed learning the history and how silk is made.”

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