14 Shenzhen Tours, Priced, Timed and Compared

1.Shenzhen Tech Tour: Explore the Future

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend three private hours exploring Shenzhen’s working technology: order a snack delivered by drone, ride a robotaxi, and visit leading Chinese tech stores. Guides such as Ervin, Fred, Dupond, Du, and Sum Steheim offer English and Mandarin help. Add Huaqiangbei Electronics Market for affordable gadgets and souvenirs.

“This was really fun. I have lived in Hong along for over 25 years and seen Shenzhen though magnificent change but this was a side I only heard about but never seen. Our guide Ervin was seriously excellent and really appreciated the hands oRead more”

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2.Customizable Private Shenzhen Tour with Local guide and Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $199

Spend 6 to 9 flexible hours exploring Shenzhen with guide Albert or another English-speaking local guide and a private air-conditioned car. See futuristic landmarks, Hakka architecture, waterfront parks, Huaqiangbei electronics markets, and cultural venues. You can also request local Cantonese food, including dim sum and roast goose, with lunch paid separately.

“A perfect day at Shenzhen with perfect guide! Ideal with carservice. Very flexible along your wishes!”

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3.Shenzhen Private Flexible Day Tour with Guide and Driver Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · from $150

Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Shenzhen with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Shape the day around major sights, museums, shopping, food, or business visits. Guides such as Li Na, Lina, Julie, Janine, and Vivian have led customized days, with pickup available from Shenzhen hotels, stations, and some border points.

“Wonderful day with Lina in Shenzhen! Thé car was vert confortable and thé tout vert Nice! We recommand!”

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4.Private Shenzhen Day Tour from Hong Kong

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $164

Cross from Hong Kong into Shenzhen with a private guide, then explore the Shenzhen Museum, Gangxia North Station, Dongmen, UpperHills, Gankeng Hakka Town, and Happy Coast. Nelson is the guide most often named for his calm help at the border and flexible approach. Transport, a private Shenzhen car, Chinese lunch, and a drink are included.

“Day trip to Shenzhen from Hong Kong was terrific. Nelson was a fantastic guide. He met us in Hong Kong guided us through Chinese immigration (we were glad he was there to help!) and gave us a comprehensive all day tour. We had a dRead more”

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5.Shenzhen Tech Tour: Robotaxi, Drone Delivery & Innovation Demos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $100

Spend two to three hours seeing Shenzhen’s tech in action with an English and Mandarin-speaking guide. Order a snack by drone at Houhai Bay, ride a driverless robotaxi, then explore DJI, Huawei, Xiaomi, NIO, and other brands at OCT Harbour. Guides such as Echo, Riley, Adam, and Frank tailor the outing to your interests.

“Riley was very friendly and caring and knowledgeable she went out her way to make this a memorable experience for my son. Highly recommend this tour everyone should experience at least once .”

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6.From Hong kong to Shenzhen tour with Flexible Itinerary / English

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $409

Travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen in a private car or van with an English-speaking guide such as Albert. Shape the day around Civic Center, Lianhuashan Park, Shenzhen Bay, Gankeng Ke Little Town, Huaqiangbei, or optional Splendid China. Expect about 8 to 11 hours, with lunch extra.

“This was a very informative tour of Shenzhen for first timers. Albert was a fantastic tour guide and very nice and accommodating. He’s a funny storyteller and we really enjoyed his tour. Wish we could’ve spent more time in Shenzhen Read more”

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7.Shenzhen Self-Guided Tour with Private Car and Driver Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $83

You choose how to spend 6 to 8 hours in Shenzhen while a private driver handles the roads and waits during your visits. Pick up is available at a Shenzhen hotel, railway station, or border crossing. Expect a clean, air-conditioned car, limited English, and a translation app that makes communication easier.

“We had s chinees driver. And we asre from Holland. But with google translate everything went fine. The driver was very friendly and understood what we would like ro see.”

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8.Historia and Entertain Tour of the Youngest City of China

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $40Best value

Spend two hours with Timo Xu tracing Shenzhen’s rise from rural field and lakes to a global city. Visit Luohu Port, Huaqiang District, Citizen Plaza, and a low hill with city views while hearing stories linking Shenzhen with Hong Kong and Beijing. Transport is included, food is extra, and groups are limited to seven.

“Very great and hospitable tour guide. If you like learning about history, this is the experience for you!”

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9.Shenzhen Private Day Tour with Car Service Tech+Culture+Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $175

Nicolas SZTour gives you a private car, driver, and English or Portuguese guide for an 8-hour Shenzhen day. Choose three to five stops, from Nantou Old Town and Shenzhen Museum to Huaqiangbei electronics, Dafen art studios, parks, and tech demonstrations. The route can focus on history, shopping, city views, or new technology.

“We had an interesting and amazing tour with Nicolas. He was very professional and attended to our personal interests every moment. Every activity was perfectly timed and allowed us to get more precious information about Shenzhen. We highly recommend this tour. Thank you again, Nicolas and best wishes.”

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10.Shenzhen Day Tour from Hong Kong: Classic & Modern with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $220

Travel from Kowloon to Shenzhen by first-class train with a small group of up to 15 people. Guides such as Fiona, Jenny, and Amy help with border crossings, then lead you to the Shenzhen Museum, China Folk Culture Village, lunch, and Dongmen Old Street. A 144-hour group visa is arranged in advance.

“Excellent Guide, Wonderful location covered, outstanding work done by FIONA. She is very enthusiastic and helpful. Without her this tour could be incomplete. THANK YOU for everything FIONA.......................................”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $59

Meet guides such as May and Jimmy at Gangxia North Station for a four-hour Shenzhen tour combining the city’s history, modern architecture, museum exhibits, Lianhuashan Park views, robotic ice cream, and a drone-delivered drink. The small group is limited to eight people, with the drone subject to weather.

“It was wonderful tour. We first started with a Robotic ice cream. Wow. Then at museum . They answered all my questions on history .They were very knowledgeable .Watching Drone was a cool event by itself. History sceneries high tech of Shenzhen all in one tour package. I truly recommend this well bundled package. Very good deal.”

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12.Private Shenzhen Evening Tour With Shenzhen Top Scenic Spots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · from $112

Spend about five hours seeing Shenzhen after dark with a private English-speaking guide and taxi or DiDi transfers. Visit Sea World, Shenzhen Concert Hall, Civic Center Square, and Shenzhen Bay Park. The Civic Center light show runs Friday and Saturday only, with Happy Harbour or Dongmen Pedestrian Street offered on other nights. Dinner is not included.

“Jade was an excellent guide who spoke fluent English. She was a great host and provided a unique and personal experience, which would not be possible in a group tour. Many thanks Jade!”

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13.Tallest Building with Luxury Meal on Highest Floor

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $140

Meet at Ping An Finance Center in Futian District for a private two-hour visit to the 118th floor, the highest viewing point in Shenzhen. Skip the regular line, take in the city from above, and enjoy a reserved luxury seafood meal. Book at least 24 hours ahead because the restaurant requires a reservation.

“The view was amazing, the service was at the level”

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14.1 day Car Hire in Shenzhen with Driver (10 hours)

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 5 reviews · 11 hours

Spend a private day exploring Shenzhen by car with an English-speaking driver. Pickup and drop-off are available at Luohu Port or Huanggang Port, with fuel, parking, and unlimited stops included. You can set your own plan or ask the team to prepare one. The service suits Hong Kong day trips, shopping runs, sightseeing, and business visits.

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