Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option worth booking?
Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option is a 7-hour experience in Tianjin, China, from $305 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $305 per person
This full-day private shore excursion tour will take you to visit the top attractions in Tianjin city: the Porcelain House, Five Great Avenues, Ancient Culture Street and Tianjin Eye(cable car ticket cost is on you own). The entrance fees, English speaking tour guide and driver, Tianjin Port/hotel pickup and drop off, Chinese local lunch, all transfer are all inclusive in this tour.
What you get
About this experience
This full-day private shore excursion tour will take you to visit the top attractions in Tianjin city: the Porcelain House, Five Great Avenues, Ancient Culture Street and Tianjin Eye(cable car ticket cost is on you own). The entrance fees, English speaking tour guide and driver, Tianjin Port/hotel pickup and drop off, Chinese local lunch, all transfer are all inclusive in this tour.
What's included
Included
- Private tour
- Local Lunch
- Entrance Tickets to the Sights
- Private English guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
Not included
- Gratuities
- Dinner
- Hotel stay
What you'll see and do
Tianjin International Cruise Port
Your private guide and driver will meet you in your Tianjin downtown hotel or Tianjin Cruise Port at your request departure time, take you straight to the old French Concession area to visit the Porcelain House. Porcelain House (the China House) is a French-style building embellished by porcelain. Standing before the house, tourists will be amazed by the colorful chinaware cemented onto the wall. The windows, doors, pillars, eaves and roofs are all exquisitely decorated with different chinawares. Moreover, tourists will find beautiful porcelain decorations on the handrails, ceilings, and walls inside the house. The house is so extraordinary that it has no parallel in the world. Five Great Avenues knowned as “World Building Exposition”, Five Great Avenue in Tianjin is the most attractive humanities tourism destination which fully shows the city’s charisma and historical situation. Authentic western architecture that lines along the avenues in this British concession area makes the visitors feel as if in Europe. Five Great Avenue refers to a rectangular region in the Heping District which is formed by five main streets crisscrossed: Machang Street, Munan Street, Dali Street, Changde Street and Chongqing Street from east to west. In this former concession, there are 22 roads with a total length of 17 kilometers and a total area of 1.28 square meters. After a enjoyable local lunch, continue to visit Tianjin Ancient Cultural Street, where you can enjoy market fun: browse the art galleries and sample street foods (on your own expense), you also will have time to visit the Temple of the Queen of Heaven. Your private guide and driver will take you back to your Tianjin city hotel or Tianjin Cruise port after the Tianjin Eye stop, which is the best view in the city — from the top of the Tianjin Eye.(Ticket cost is on your own)
60 minutes here · Admission included
Porcelain House
Porcelain House (the China House) is a French-style building embellished by porcelain. Standing before the house, tourists will be amazed by the colorful chinaware cemented onto the wall. The windows, doors, pillars, eaves and roofs are all exquisitely decorated with different china wares. Moreover, tourists will find beautiful porcelain decorations on the handrails, ceilings, and walls inside the house. The house is so extraordinary that it has no parallel in the world.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Five Great Avenues
After that you will visit the Five Great Avenues known as “World Building Exposition”, Five Great Avenue in Tianjin is the most attractive humanities tourism destination which fully shows the city’s charisma and historical situation. Authentic western architecture that lines along the avenues in this British concession area makes the visitors feel as if in Europe. Five Great Avenue refers to a rectangular region in the Heping District which is formed by five main streets crisscrossed: Machang Street, MunanStreet, Dali Street, Changde Street and Chongqing Street from east to west. In this former concession, there are 22 roads with a total length of 17 kilometers and a total area of 1.28 square meters.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Ancient Culture Street (Gu Wenhua Jie)
After your morning tour and an enjoyable local lunch, you will visit Tianjin Ancient Cultural Street, where you can enjoy market fun: browse the art galleries and sample street foods (on your own expense), you also will have time to visit the Temple of the Queen of Heaven.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Ferris wheel, Eye of Tianjin
Your private guide and driver will take you back to your Tianjin city hotel or Tianjin Cruise port after the whole daytime tour activity and Tianjin Eye stop, which is the best view in the city — from the top of the Tianjin Eye.(Ticket cost is on your own expense) if you want to go up. You may also just seeing it from distance.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Tour end in Beijing City Hotel
Your private guide will hold a sign with your name pick you up from the Tianjin Xingang Cruise Port at prearranged time, after the city day tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Beijing City. Pickup included
Tour end in Tianjin Hotel/Port
Your private tour pick up and drop off location will be optional Tianjin Cruise Port exit or Tianjin city hotel. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- zh-TW, cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Catherine Lu Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information on booking notes: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Oversized or excessive luggage (e.g. surfboards, golf clubs or bikes) may have certain restrictions, please inquire with the operator prior to travel to confirm if your excess luggage is acceptable
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Enjoyable day at Tianjin
Glad to have make a day trip to Tianjin, since it is not far from Beijing via bullet train. My guide followed us from BJ and the journey was a breeze. Promptly picked up in TJ at the train station by the driver. We visited TJ eye, a Ferris Wheel that offered a great view of the city. Also visited this Old cultural street, which we enjoyed very much browsing around. We opted to have seafood lunch, at the recommendation of the driver. It was great. After lunch, we visited Porcelain house. For me, the highlight was the visit to China's last emperor Puyi's home, after he was forced to leave Forbidden City. We spent a lengthy time there as there are many exhibits to look at, as well as a video presentation of his life and political upheavals. On the whole, a well spent day.
via Tripadvisor
Terrific Tianjin!
We had a most fabulous day with Steven on our tour of Tianjin! He had so much knowledge and such goodEnglish...we were amazed at all he shared! Our timein the Ancient Culture Street was such fun! Steven helped us choose typical foods that we all enjoyed. He called the Emperor Puyi House and took us there. In addition we enjoyed a 50 minute river cruise of the city. We are so happy to highly recommend Catherine Lu Tours for your travel in China. Her company and people are a delight to work with and tour with. Thank you for a wonderful day!
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
- $305 to $600
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Catherine Lu Tours, who run 91 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 57.8 and 3 in the 90+ Club.
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Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tianjin.
How much does Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option cost?
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Prices start at $305 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tianjin usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option 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 Tianjin is not rushed.
Is Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tianjin, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option?
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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 Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option 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 Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option?
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Around 1 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 Tianjin 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 Tianjin and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option 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 Tianjin 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 Tianjin?
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On Outty we rank every Tianjin experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Shore Excursion: 2-Day Private Beijing Sightseeing Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port, Tianjin Shore Excursion: Mutianyu Great Wall Trip with English Speaking Driver, Private Great Wall Tour from Tianjin Cruise Port. 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 Tianjin?
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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 Tianjin?
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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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What is included in Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option?
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Included: Private tour; Local Lunch; Entrance Tickets to the Sights; Private English guide; and Hotel/port pickup and drop-off. Not included: Gratuities; Dinner; and Hotel stay. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 568 listed pickup locations in and around Tianjin. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option 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 Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option?
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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.
Is Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; and Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Tianjin. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What booking options are available for Tianjin City Highlights Private Day Tour with Start/End Option?
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There are 2 options to choose from, including Tour end in Beijing City Hotel, Tour end in Tianjin Hotel/Port. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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