Free walking tours in Shenzhen

I joined the GuruWalk tour in Shenzhen and really enjoyed exploring the local fish market—it was a fascinating experience and gave us a unique glimpse into the city’s daily life. We also stopped at a couple of interesting stores along the way, which added some nice variety to the tour. Even though I don’t know Chinese, I could tell that the guide seemed knowledgeable and had the right information. However, since she needed another person to translate into English, a lot of the details and flow were lost during the translation. As a guide, I think it’s important to have stronger direct communication in English so that the experience feels smoother and more engaging. On the positive side, she was on time and easy to find—she even had a sign with my name on it, which I really appreciated. In that aspect, communication was excellent, but it didn’t carry through the whole tour. Another issue was with payment. We were asked for 400 RMB, but GuruWalk states that contributions are optional tips ranging from $10 to $55. It felt like the guide expected the 400 RMB, which was uncomfortable and a bit unfair. In the end, we paid less, but I think that should be clarified better. Overall, the tour had some strong highlights, and I appreciated the effort, but clearer communication and a fairer approach to tips would make the experience much better.

I truly enjoyed the GuruWalk tour through Shenzhen's Futian District. My guide, Robert, gave me a fantastic tour of the city center. Not only does he speak excellent English, making the tour very informative, but he also revealed hidden gems and new perspectives on the city. It was a journey full of discoveries

The guide told me about the features of Shekou district, the construction of houses, and the life of local people. I also tried different types of dishes, such as meatballs, zongzi, and a delicious dessert with fruit and coconut milk. After that, we took the subway to a nearby station, and the guide also shared information about the history of Shenzhen and this area. Thank you for your time.

Yingyu (Jen) was an outstanding guide from start to finish. She was wonderfully communicative even before the tour—checking in to make sure we knew how to get around Shenzhen and offering helpful tips and recommendations both before and after our day together. It turned out that my family were the only ones on the tour that day, and Jen couldn’t have been more accommodating. She adjusted the pace perfectly for my older family members, always showing patience and answering every question with a smile. Thanks to her connections and planning, we were lucky enough to witness an incredible drone delivery (a must-see!) and even hop on a free trial driverless bus ride—experiences we never would have managed without her. Jen truly lives up to the “Hidden Gems” promise of the tour. We feel like we got to see a side of Shenzhen most visitors miss, and it was all thanks to her knowledge, flexibility, and warm personality. We had a fantastic time and can’t recommend her highly enough!

I had an amazing tour with Michelle! She shared fascinating insights about Shenzhen and really brought the city to life. As Shenzhen isn’t a typical tourist city, having a local like Michelle made all the difference. I can highly recommend her tour!

Michelle is proud of her town and delights in showing it to visitors. The tour covers a lot of ground and uses taxis and shuttles to cover the highlights of the city. A great way to orientate yourself in this fascinating modern city.

Jen was Amazing! Before the trip, she started communicating with me to know if I have any expectations. She was informative on history from old villages of Shenzen to the fun details like public powerbank use. Super friendly and helped everywhere she can like where would be the best place to eat. So far we managed to go to 2 places and food was truly Delicious. We even rode a robot bus together for her first time! Truly enjoyed—highly recommended.

Michelle was incredibly friendly, sharing fascinating details about one of the oldest apartments in the city. The walk through the park was delightful, and exploring the biggest local market was truly captivating. Her passion for the city’s history made the tour unforgettable! Highly recommend this engaging experience.

Michelle has been an amazing guide in Shenzhen. She’s shown us many interesting places, always with a super kind and professional attitude. The experience has been unforgettable!

Amazing tour, we have visited beautiful parks and viewpoints. Michelle is very professional. Highly recommended.

Jen Steaks very good english. She showed us very interesting spots in Shenzhen, told us about the history and the technology in the city. The walk through the park with the drone delivery zone was interesting to see. We enjoyed the tour. Thanks

Seeing Shenzhen and feeling the energy in a short 3 hours is good start to know the city. And Crystal does a great job, eager to share his experiences and attuned to the rythm of the city. Honestly, I felt it was more like having a friend with you, exchanging notes and chatting freely, and a beer to end the night. I’d highly recommended Crystal.

Very happy, perfect tour. Recommend to those looking for something to do in the evening l!

Couldn’t ask for more! Professional, chatty, and a lot of knowledge!

We had the pleasure of touring with Robert, and it was an outstanding experience. He was extremely professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about every detail he shared. From historical facts to cultural insights and hidden gems, his explanations were always clear and enriching. You can tell he truly cares about offering a great experience.

Recomendable!!! Very nice guide, so comunicative! It was so nice to explore the city with her and learn about chinese people!

Yingyu is very authentic and knows her stuff about Shenzhen. She adapted the tour to my whishes. Very flexible and book her. No regrets.

Michelle is a very committed guide. She speaks fluently English. And she really shows the interesting places. Highly recommend.

At the beginning guide semms to be a little shy, but as the time goes she was better and better. Very helpful. More then tour itself was. Even after tour. Ee got a lot of information and great experince with old and new things.

I really enjoyed the free tour with Michelle in Shenzhen. She was super friendly, knowledgeable, and showed us some great spots around the city—both cultural and scenic. We covered quite a bit of ground, but it was totally worth it. Michelle made everything interesting and easy to follow. Highly recommend this tour if you want to get a deeper look at Shenzhen with a great local guide!

The tour was AMAZING, I did not expect that there are so many hidden gems in the Futian area. We explored the historical, cultural, and natural sides of the district. Michelle is super friendly, professional, and considerate. Highly recommend!

The trip was great! Cool schedule, amazing food, and I learned heaps about Shenzhen's past and its food scene. The guru had these fun games that made learning the history and picking up some Chinese way easier. She used Guangdong's unique dishes to tell us all about traditional Chinese medicine – super interesting!

Robert is knowledgeable and kindly adjusted the route based on my interest. An excellent day in Shenzhen

Jen was awesome, she kindly personalised the itinerary and even arranged to attend the light show

The tour guide was very knowledgeable about humanities and history. She explained the history and culture of Guangdong to us, detailing the local customs, lifestyle habits, and historical background and reasons behind the unique dietary habits of the people in Guangdong. She also talked about the ingredients and production processes of the delicious dishes, giving each dish a soul and meaning. We tasted the unique and delicious Cantonese cuisine and heard historical stories about Guangdong and Shenzhen. The guide also took us to the local market, where we got to know various ingredients and seasonings. We even visited the Sea World, which is a fusion of Chinese and Western cultures, and it's very beautiful. The guide showed us what this place looked like twenty years ago, and it was really stunning! The guide shared with us the daily lives of the locals: work, healthcare, education, housing, income, etc., allowing us to gain a more direct understanding of the real life of Chinese people. Today has truly been a wonderful journey, and I suggest you don't miss this experience when coming to Shenzhen.