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15 Best Historical Tours In China

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The 15 most popular historical tours right now, with prices, durations, and what to expect from each one on the day.

15 Best Historical Tours In China

Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden

Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden - Entering Yonghegong: Lama Temple details that make it more than a photo stop

1.Beijing Historical Tour II including Summer Palace, Lama Temple & Panda Garden

Most Popular★ 4.0

See Beijing’s Lama Temple and Summer Palace with a panda stop and silk market demo, plus pickup, lunch, and entry fees.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and could tell us a lot of interesting things. It would have done the tour well if either more time had been available or the program would have been shorter. So we have been through all the stations in a great hurry and constant hustle and bustle.”

187 reviewsFrom $93.00by Hantang International Travel Service

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Beijing Historical Tour I – Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven

Beijing Historical Tour I - Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square & Temple of Heaven - Coach Comfort, Morning Flow, and How the 7 Hours Actually Move

Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert

Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert - The Jewish Refugees Museum in the former Ohel Moshe Synagogue

Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation - Liulichang Street + Calligraphy Creation: Art Shops That Make Sense

4.Beijing Historic City Guided Walking Tour + Calligraphy Creation

★ 5.0

A 3.5-hour English walking tour through Beijing’s hutongs and historic streets, with calligraphy creation and street food stops.

“An amazing walking tour experience with Kris! The tour is super well organized and structured, she explained very well in each stop, with a great blend of history, culture, anecdotes, hidden gems and even food and drink tasting. 100% recommended! Can't wait for their walking tours in Shanghai!”

59 reviewsFrom $5.00by Free Tours China

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All inclusive Two-Day Xi’an private Heritage Tour

All inclusive Two-Day Xi'an private Heritage Tour - City Wall Walking and Cave-Dwelling Life in Xi’an

5.All inclusive Two-Day Xi’an private Heritage Tour

★ 5.0

Private 2-day Xi’an heritage tour with Qin Warriors, underground Hanyangling, City Wall, cave homes, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and Muslim Quarter.

“This is a comprehensive tour of Xian China. Most of the major attractions are included. Our guide, Judy, and driver were fantastic. They are local to Xian and provided great historical information at each location. My husband has some mobilitRead more”

33 reviewsFrom $250.20by Lily's Private Tours

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Shenzhen History , Culture & Scenic + (Drone Delivery) tour

Shenzhen History , Culture & Scenic + (Drone Delivery) tour - Shenzhen Museum: The SEZ story behind the skyline

Xi’an Full Day Sightseeing Tour – Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall

Xi'an Full Day Sightseeing Tour - Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall - Big Wild Goose Pagoda: Tang-era faith with real-world city views

7.Xi’an Full Day Sightseeing Tour – Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Ancient City Wall

★ 4.5

Full-day Xi'an tour with Shaanxi History Museum, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Great Mosque, and Ancient City Wall, plus lunch and pickup.

“I was the only one on this tour, so we went everywhere, it was a very hot day so we took lots of breaks, worth doing, learning about the history of the city”

26 reviewsFrom $219.00by Hantang International Travel Service

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Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing Including Lunch

Private Historical Tour: Guangzhou City Sightseeing Including Lunch - Going 20 Meters Underground: The Mausoleum of the Nanyue King

Beijing: Bell and Drum Towers Entry Ticket—Historic Landmark

Beijing: Bell and Drum Towers Entry Ticket—Historic Landmark - Price and Ticket Value: What About $13 Actually Buys You

9.Beijing: Bell and Drum Towers Entry Ticket—Historic Landmark

★ 4.6

Explore Beijing’s Bell and Drum Towers with a self-guided English PDF, skip the ticket line, and get a chance at a short drum performance.

“Una torre de tambores frente a un campanario. No está mal si ya has hecho todo lo que podías hacer en Pekín y te apetece saber cómo daban la hora en la ciudad antigua. Sin más”

23 reviews4 hoursFrom $13by PANDA HAPPY JOURNEY IN CHINA

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Hong Kong Heritage – Past to Present

Hong Kong Heritage - Past to Present - Statue Square and Why Hong Kong’s Main Square Feels So Small

UNESCO Watchtowers World Heritage Ancient Villages Private Tour

UNESCO Watchtowers World Heritage Ancient Villages Private Tour - Zili Village Diaolou Cluster: Fortress Towers and Village Streets in One Stop

11.UNESCO Watchtowers World Heritage Ancient Villages Private Tour

★ 5.0

Private UNESCO Kaiping watchtower tour from Guangzhou: Zili/Majianglong villages, Li Garden, Chikan. Pickup and English guide.

“It was a nice trip to visit beautiful historical old town & village. Location is not too far from Guangzhou city, we only spent 8 hours in total for this trip. It was also very quiet in weekdays.”

17 reviewsFrom $255.00by Guangzhou Local Tours

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Beijing:Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation – Iconic Landmark

Beijing:Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation - Iconic Landmark - Price and value: is $4.82 actually worth it?

12.Beijing:Tiananmen Square Entry Reservation – Iconic Landmark

★ 4.0

Skip ticket lines for Tiananmen Square with a reservation plus an English text and visual guide for a smoother, stress-free Beijing visit.

“I had no idea of the time it takes to visit this place. Standing in line for 2 hours is minimum, so it takes at least half the day, if you rush it. In the end I missed it because I had to leave for another tour, so I stayed in line 1h for nothing.…”

17 reviews2 hoursFrom $4.82by Hua Hua Explore China

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Forbidden City&Hutong Private Tour w/Historic Site Add-ons

Forbidden City&Hutong Private Tour w/Historic Site Add-ons - Choosing the Right Package: Walking vs Car vs Great Wall

Private tour – Hong Kong’s major sites and history

Private tour - Hong Kong's major sites and history - Central to get your bearings (and stop being overwhelmed)

14.Private tour – Hong Kong’s major sites and history

★ 5.0

Private guided loop through Central, Victoria Peak, old Sheung Wan, Tsim Sha Tsui, and Sham Shui Po with fast-track Peak Tram.

“Thanks to Stephanie we learned a lot about Hong Kong history and geopolitical context which allowed us to better understand and apprehend this city and its people. Stephanie made us discover all the key places. Superb family day with friends. Stephanie has adapted to the big and small thanksAuto-translated”

13 reviewsFrom $314.86by Hong Kong a la carte

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Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Branch English guide service

Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Branch English guide service - Meet at the Bell Tower, then use the subway like a local

15.Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Branch English guide service

★ 5.0

English guided visit to the Shaanxi History Museum Qin-Han Wing in Xi’an, with admission, water, and easy subway access for a clear Qin-to-Han story.

“We had a fantastic time on this tour. Our guide Michael is a wonderful guide with very extensive knowledge of Chinese history and culture. He also has excellent English skills.”

13 reviewsFrom $80.00by Xi'an Food Tour

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