Top 11 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 $88

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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5.Lama Temple, Hutong and Silk & Pearl Market Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $139

Review of Beijing’s private Lama Temple, hutong, tea, Silk Street, and Pearl Market tour, with honest advice on value, guides, and shopping.

“Our guide was called Aaron, he was amazing in his experience, knowledge and expertise. His english was perfect. Such a lovely person showing us all the sites He picked a great restaurant for lunch and we tried the famous perking duck - its Read more”

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6.Private Tour to Pearl Market Acrobatic Show & Peking Duck Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $158

Review of Beijing’s private Pearl Market tour with Peking duck dinner and Red Theatre acrobatic show, including timing, seating, value, and tips.

“My 2.5-year old son enjoyed it very much! The Peking Duck dinner wasn't as ceremonious as I expected. I thought they'd show how they prepare it but instead our tour guide showed how they eat it at the table. Our tour guide Lucy was lovely! Read more”

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7.Three-Hour Private Chengdu Tea Wholesale Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $46

Explore Chengdu’s huge tea wholesale market with an English-speaking guide, tastings, tea lessons, and affordable tea sets in a private tour.

“Jerry was a fantastic guide! We had an amazing time and learned so much on this tour through the wholesale tea market. WE highly recommend!!!”

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8.Jing’an Temple, Yu Garden, and Bazaar Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $16Best value

Explore Jing'an Temple, Yu Garden, and Shanghai's City God Temple with a guide, local snacks, bazaar time, and flexible small-group options.

“Nice I recommend to go in the morning it’s so calm”

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9.Full-Day Private Tour Panjiayuan Antique Market and Beijing Capital Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $145

Explore Panjiayuan Market and Beijing Capital Museum with a private English-speaking guide, taxi transport, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“Without hyperbole, Robert was an outstanding guide. Knowledgable, very friendlly, not overbearing, VERY clear English. flexible. I enjoyed my activity very much.”

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10.3-Hour Private Shopping Tour at Panjiayuan Market from Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $68

Explore Beijing’s Panjiayuan Market with a private guide, bargain for antiques and crafts, and navigate 3,000 stalls with ease.

“The Panjianyuan Market was interesting, and fun to explore - LOTS of beads! If you are into jewelry making this is a must stop for you! There were many stalls with lots of authentic and not authentic antiques, hard to know what was what. My guide Kelly, was excellent! ShRead more”

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11.Private Distinctive Market Tour with Shaomai Lunch and Full Massage in Beijing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $231

Explore Beijing’s Panjiayuan, Hongqiao, and Liulichang markets with a private guide, shaomai lunch, and 100-minute massage.

“Sorry for the late review. I booked several private tours via Viator in Beijing. All went smoothly. My guide, Serena, spoke excellent English and was very efficient. She was also very friendly, took a genuine interest in me and took time to explain to me a lot of things about Chine, her way of life, food....would happily book again.”

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