Suzhou Private Flexible City Tour with Lunch Option

4.6 (35 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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suzhou canal — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Suzhou Garden — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This one day fully flexible Suzhou city tour allows you to explore the remarkable sites in Suzhou with your own local expert guide, the winding canals, historical buildings, ancient pagodas and classic gardens. Choose to visit some of the UNESCO sites such as famous Humble administrator’s garden, Lingering Garden , Master of the Nets garden from different dynasties as well as the local ancient canal streets or ancient city wall ,enjoy a delightful local lunch and get a great overview of the “Ancient Oriental Venice” and “Garden City” with your own guide. Private transportation adds more convenient for the tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Sunny Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Adults (8–88 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local tasty lunch ( If Tour with Lunch Option booked)
Included: Bottled water
Included: Great Local guide
Included: Experienced driver with comfortable car

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees if apply
Not included: Local lunch( Pay as actual own your own if " Tour with lunch option" not booked)
Not included: Pick up&drop off in outskirts as Kunshan, Dianshan Lake, Fenghuetc can be arranged at surcharge.

Itinerary

The Classical Gardens of Suzhou

one hour

Your local great guide and the driver will meet you at your place in Suzhou (Your Suzhou Hotel or Suzhou train station if you travel by train). Start to design your own private day with your interests in mind. Following is the sample itinerary, you are welcome to tell your guide if need make any changes during the tour.
Humble Administrator's Garden

one hour Admission not included

Typically, start your tour at the famed Suzhou garden, choose to visit one or two UNESCO gardens such as The Humble Administrator’s garden, Lingering garden, Master of the Nets Garden. Follow your guide to explore the beautiful gardens dotted with ponds, exquisite rockeries, bridges, pavilions, towers. Immerse yourself in the ancient charm while listening the interesting commentary from your guide.
Pingjiang Road

one hour

Next head to Pingjiang historic road, a colorful old street along ancient water way, here enjoy a nice stroll along stone paved lanes, known as the “ Little oriental Venice”, take in the beautiful scenery with ancient architecture, stone bridges ,canals, willow trees, interesting local arts, crafts, you could also choose to enjoy a peaceful gondola ride here.
Shantang Street

1 h 10 min

Take a break and savor a delightful local lunch.Your guide will help you recommend base on your own dietary requests. After lunch take a fun walk along China No.1 ancient street.
Tiger Hill

one hour Admission not included

Continue your afternoon tour to Tiger Hill, one of the popular Suzhou attractions, here see the famous No.1 leaning pagoda in East, you may also enjoy the light walking up till the top Huqiu Hill.
Suzhou Museum

one hour

As mentioned, your itinerary is totally flexible and if time permits you may choose to include other sites such as Silk Museum/Factory to learn the fascinating silk process from the tiny little worms to the beautiful fabric, Panmen Gate, Hanshan Temple, Beisi Pagoda, Lingering Garden etc.

If need to make visit inside of Suzhou museum make sure to mention in the special request and book at least 7 days in advance and we could not gurantee the entry if if museum booked out).

After the wonderful tour you will be dropped off at Suzhou hotel or Suzhou railway station if you travel by train.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Kaisha Boutique Hotel
Jingwang 8285 Digitize Business Hotel
Bestay Hotel Express Suzhou Railway Station Beisi Tower
Canal Garden Hotel
Jiujiu Impression Theme Hotel
Pod Inn Suzhou Guangji South Road Metro Station
Lavande Hotel Suzhou Railway Station
Shihu Jinlin Garden Hotel
Huashan Yinju
Huatai Express Hotel
Hanting Express Suzhou Guanqian
Xiaoxiangzi Taikongcang Youth Hotel Suzhou Shantang

and 745 more pickup points

Pick up and dropp off is provided for anywhere in downtown Suzhou. Pick up and drop off in the outskirts area as Kunshan, Dianshan Lake, Fenghu, Wuzhong etc can be arranged at surcharge. Pls contact for quote if needed.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions,please dress appropriately

Options

Private Tour Only

Great guide, private driver with comfortable car are included ( Lunch ,entrance fees at your own costs)

Pickup included
Private Tour with Lunch

Great guide, private driver with comfortable car , local tasty lunch are included (Entrance fees at your own costs)

Pickup included