China · HANGZHOU TOURS
The 15 best hangzhou tours you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Review of a private Hangzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, with West Lake, tea farms, lunch, optional Lingyin Temple, and flexible planning.
“It's a fantastic compressed tour of Hangzhou: tour guide Caroline is very knowledgeable & accommodating, food is good, drivers are safe & efficient drivers.”
Review of Hangzhou’s private day tour, covering West Lake, Lingyin Temple, tea fields, lunch, transport, guides, value, and practical tips.
“We were late for our arrival and the Viator team was FANTASTIC is being patient and finding us in a very crowded train station in Hangzhou. Our tour guide Bonnie had IMPECCABLE English and a sunny disposition that made our day delightful. She also was quite knowledgeable about local Hangzhou culture and current Alibaba information, which was quite fascinating. We would ask for Bonnie next time for sure!”
Review of Jack Hangzhou Private Tour, with West Lake, tea country, Wuzhen, private transport, costs, timing, and booking advice.
“Jack was an attentive tour guide - highly accommodating to our needs and flexible with our tour itinerary. He was cheerful throughout our time together and always enthusiastic to explain in detail the sights and places we were visiting.”
Explore Hangzhou on a private day tour with West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Dragon Well tea village, lunch, and the National Tea Museum.
“We booked a half-day tour to visit a Dragon Well tea village and the Temple Soul’s Retreat. Our guide, Yolanda, made everything to make the tour enjoyable and interesting. More than her competent explanations about the tour, we started Read more”
Explore Hangzhou by private car with flexible visits to West Lake, Longjing tea fields, and Lingyin Temple in four to five hours.
“Particularly enjoying the Buddhist carvings at Feilai Feng and time around the West Lake. Our guide Doris was very knowledgeable, catered to our wishes as to what we wanted to see, and was great company”
See Hangzhou’s West Lake, tea fields, Lingyin Temple, and Hefang Street on a flexible private day tour with lunch options.
“Viator to provide weather information into the travel tips for different season. Overall local tour guide has been performing well and helpful.”
Review of a private Shanghai to Hangzhou bullet train day trip with West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea, lunch, and hotel transfers.
“Iris was our tour guide. She very friendly and helpful. Good food and good view. Business bullet train experience wonderful. My daughter loves to wear Hangzhou tradition clothes taking pictures. Iris will wait for us to picking and wear the clothes to take the pictures. It’s so nice experience.”
Review of Hangzhou’s flexible private guide service, with custom sightseeing, local insights, transport advice, language choice, and honest value details.
“The trip was fantastic and super matching with the expectations. The lunch with the guide was great, it was the best selection and the restaurant is amazing also. The guide was so kind and supportive, he took many good photos for me aRead more”
Pick tea in Hangzhou’s Longjingshan village, watch it being roasted, and join a traditional ceremony with private hotel transfers.
“Such an enjoyable and memorable experience – highly recommend! Forrest was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting facts. He also showed us some lovely spots in Hangzhou. Thanks to him and the team for such a great day!”
Review of Hangzhou’s Impression West Lake show, with ticket value, acts, seating, cold-weather tips, entry advice, and booking guidance.
“Like, OMG, I was stoned by this show. Nothing I may have expected could match the greatness of the event. I totally recommend it! You need to exchange the e-ticket by a printed ticket T the counter before getting in.”
Hike Hangzhou’s bamboo forest, visit Longjing tea fields, enjoy tea tasting and a Chinese meal with private pickup.
“This was one of the best guides we ever had! Mr Pan aka Tony and Alana helped us design the perfect itinerary for our trip. We kindly asked them to include a visit to the West Lake and the Lingyin Temple and they helped us arrange the day Read more”
Explore Hangzhou’s Longjing tea country, the National Tea Museum, West Lake, and Meijiawu Village with a private guide.
“Thank you Nancy for the tour, it was super worthwhile and a great day out. For 2 people it was good value for money, we didn't feel rushed or pressured at any point, we took our time. Nancy was very friendly, considerate of small details and vRead more”
Review of Hangzhou’s Zuiyi West Lake Show, with ticket, seating, transport, timing, price, performance highlights, and practical booking advice.
“An amazing show, my mouth dropped at some points! Jenny was super helpful and friendly in helping me find the place and my seats. Would recommend!”
Review of Hangzhou’s private day tour to West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Village, and Six Harmonies Pagoda.
“Fantastic experience. Very professional . Very Relaxed . Daisy was an amazing guide, so helpful A+ rating from me. Explained the culture clearly and was very interactive. Our driver was awesome, very professional.”
Explore Wuzhen from Hangzhou with private transfers, an English-speaking guide, riverside lunch, canals, museums, and a boat ride.
“Iris was my tour guide and she was wonderful! We hit all the must-see spots and she helped me order some tasty traditional dishes for lunch. The boat ride and shows were all so fun and unique. As an added bonus, she also gave me some recs for Hangzhou. Strongly recommend this tour and Iris!!”
Pick the day out first. The city usually sorts itself out after that.
