
Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 60 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options worth booking?
Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options is a 7-hour experience in Hangzhou, China, from $148 per person. It scores 84 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 60 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 84 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (60)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $148 per person
Discover the splendid Hangzhou city highlights on this fully flexible 8-hour private tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Tick off the must-see highlights such as UNSECO site West Lake, Linyin Scenic Spot and famous Green Tea plantation, famed Leifeng Pagoda or local historic street, enjoy a delightful lunch at the local tea famer’s house. Customizable itinerary catering to your own preferences, enjoy convenient and comfortable door to door transfer from Hangzhou hotel or Hangzhou train station.
What you get
About this experience
Discover the splendid Hangzhou city highlights on this fully flexible 8-hour private tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Tick off the must-see highlights such as UNSECO site West Lake, Linyin Scenic Spot and famous Green Tea plantation, famed Leifeng Pagoda or local historic street, enjoy a delightful lunch at the local tea famer’s house. Customizable itinerary catering to your own preferences, enjoy convenient and comfortable door to door transfer from Hangzhou hotel or Hangzhou train station.
What's included
Included
- Local tasty lunch (If " Tour with Lunch " is booked)
- Comfortable car with experienced driver
- Local tasty dinner( If Tour with Dinner option is booked)
- Great private guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food & Drinks( If Tour with Lunch or Dinner is not booked)
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
West Lake (Xi Hu)
Your great local guide and the driver will meet you at your downtown Hangzhou hotel or train station if you travel by train, spend few mins to discuss with your guide the sites you are interested to visit or follow the following recommended itinerary. As private customized tour, the itinerary is totally flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Be sure to tell your guide if you need make any changes. Typically, start the visit at the UNESCO site West Lake ,enjoy a nice walk along Su causeway ,see some of the top 10 famed sites such as the Lotus park, Flower and fish pond which used to be a private imperial garden while learning the interesting folklores and history from your guide, you may choose to enjoy a relaxing boat cruise to fully appreciate the tranquility and beauty of the Lake.
70 minutes here
Longjing tea fields
Next, head to the famous Longjin tea plantation, where you will enjoy the spectacular countryside view with vast tea terrace, enjoy a short hike along the lush green plantation and learn how to pick the tea leaves and learn the local fascinating tea culture and produce. Here you will take a break and visit a local tea farmer’s house and savor a delightful home cooked lunch based on your own dietary requests.
90 minutes here
Fei Lai Feng
In the afternoon, continue the tour to famous Lingyin scenic area, where you will admire the impressive and the largest stone grottoes in southern China ,with over 300 stone Buddhas along the Fei Lai Peak which was carved around 10th century, marvel at the beautiful craftsmanship from the ancient times while walking through different caves.
40 minutes here
Lingyin Temple
Then pay a visit to Lingyin temple, one of the top 10 Buddhist temples in China, explore the grand temple with different complexs and get a great insight into local religious culture, custom and history from your guide.
60 minutes here
Hefang Street
After that enjoy a fun walk along Hefang old street, designed in the southern song dynasty; full of art hawkers, candy sculptors, pillow shops, caricaturists, old-fashioned movie players, storytellers, bonsai shops, teahouses, and an array of street food. Explore the colorful streets with the assistance from your local guide, you may enjoy some souvenir shopping here If you have already visited the sites mentioned above, you may substitute from the following popular attractions depends on the time you have:1) Pagodas: Leifeng Pagoda, Liuhe Pagoda, Chenghuang Pagoda on Wuhill;2) Museums: China National Tea Museum, China National Silk Museum, Chinese Medicine Museum; 3) Former Residence of Hu Xueyan; 4) Yunqi Bamboo Forest etc. After the enjoyable day you will get dropped off at your Hangzhou downtown hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
50 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Morning Departure -Tour Only
Morning Departure-Tour Only: Great guide,driver with car are included.Your tour departure is in morning. Pickup included
Afternoon Departure withDinner
Afternoon Tour with Dinner: Great guide, driver with car , tasty dinner are included. Your tour departure is in the afternoon. Pickup included
Afternoon Departure-Tour Only
Great guide, driver with car are included. Your tour departure is in the afternoon. Pickup included
Morning Departure with Lunch
Great guide,driver with car ,tasty lunch are included.Your tour departure is in morning. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunny Private Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements if have at time of booking
- Since all itinerary can be customized based on your personal interests, all attraction entrance fees are at your own cost
- Linyin temple and Feilai peak is free entry to gurantee the spots, advise make reservation 7 days in advance
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 59 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
59 verified traveler reviews for Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Our guide Phoenix was...
Our guide Phoenix was very knowledgable, patient and accommodating. She gave us insights about the Linyin Temple and brought us to an authentic local lunch place that gave us a glimpse of the true Hangzhou.
via Viator
My Hangzhou tour
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had a wonderful experience on the Hangzhou tour! The tour guide Grace was absolutely lovely, attentive, and thoughtful throughout the whole experience. She made sure everything went smoothly and that I felt comfortable and well taken care of. Her kindness and genuine care made the tour even more enjoyable. Highly recommended! ✨
via Viator
It was a great experience...
It was a great experience today with Phoenix. She had extensive knowledge about Hangzhou and its history. We went to the locations I was hoping to see and even did a change on lunch so I could experience a particular restaurant. I would hire her again in a heartbeat.
via Viator
Our guide, Phoenix was...
Our guide, Phoenix was brilliant- excellent English and very knowledgeable. Lots of extra and fun information
via Viator
A Wonderful Day Exploring Hangzhou with Phoenix
We had a wonderful day exploring Hangzhou with Phoenix. She was very knowledgeable, kind, and flexible. We visited Lingyin Temple, two tea farms with tea tastings along the way, the Tea Museum, and Imperial Street. We learned so much about tea and Hangzhou’s history and culture. Knowing my interest in mooncakes and silk, Phoenix also took extra time to help us with both. She pointed out Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence, which we returned to visit on our own the next day; it was beautiful and an unexpected highlight of our trip. We truly enjoyed our day with Phoenix and would happily recommend her!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $148 to $313
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 21
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Sunny Private Tours, who run 318 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Hangzhou.
How much does Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options cost?
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Prices start at $148 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Hangzhou usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Hangzhou is not rushed.
Is Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 84 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 60 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Hangzhou, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options?
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Around 21 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Hangzhou can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Hangzhou and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Hangzhou within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Hangzhou?
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On Outty we rank every Hangzhou experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Jack HangZhou Private Tour, Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights, One-Day Hangzhou Dragon Well Tea Culture & West Lake Private Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Hangzhou?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Hangzhou?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options?
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Included: Local tasty lunch (If " Tour with Lunch " is booked); Comfortable car with experienced driver; Local tasty dinner( If Tour with Dinner option is booked); and Great private guide. Not included: Gratuities; Food & Drinks( If Tour with Lunch or Dinner is not booked); and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1298 listed pickup locations in and around Hangzhou. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options offered in?
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It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Hangzhou. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options?
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Across 60 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, food and drink. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Private Full Day Tour : Customizable Hangzhou City Highlights with Multi Options?
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There are 4 options to choose from, including Morning Departure -Tour Only, Afternoon Departure withDinner, Afternoon Departure-Tour Only, Morning Departure with Lunch. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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