Free walking tours in Hangzhou

I have to thank Jacky because he gave me full flexibility to choose the day even if I was going to be the only guest. He is prepared with diagrams that explain some basics in Buddhism and he knows exactly where to take you to see the best natural spots of Hangzhou. He is a remarkable guide and I would always choose him for a hiking tour.

Super fun tour with Jorge, very accommodating for my parents who needed pit stops to rest! Lots of sharing about interesting history bits along the canal and modern life in Shanghai. Really made our first trip to Hangzhou extra memorable!

That was awesome! Great personality guide just nailed the tour) Very good language, beautiful scenery, great entertainment and historical insights. And food recomendations as well)

Tutu has a great personality. She is very helpful and flexible. Her English is almost perfect. The location to meet was wrongly stated by google maps. We followed the coordinates and were at the wrong gate but she came to our rescue with a smile. She is very open to answer our questions. She had a nice surprise (entertainment) for us and we enjoyed our time with her. We took a shuttle bus and a rental bike as we asked for it. We highly recommend her !!!

Thanks heaps Jorge. I enjoyed getting to know you and walking down the canal.

Enjoyed the tour thoroughly! Tutu is knowledgeable about Chinese history. She’s fired my interest in Chinese culture and Hangzhou history and folk lore through the stories she told. Tutu conducted the tour in Chinese. I also like how the itinerary was a good mixture of cultural sights and activity (strolls and cycling) — starting from Faxi Temple, where we spent a fascinating hour going to the different halls of this huge complex, we cycled to the tea museum. There, we walked a short while among tea plants before going inside the museum.The tour ended at West Lake.

Cheryl was very nice. She knows everything about Hangzhou. I really recommend this tour.

Hai Chuan was very friendly and shared much local insights to how the people here lives and how he grew up in Hangzhou. On the way we also did an impromptu visit to Lang Lang Music Museum as the weather was hot! Hai Chuan accommodated to our speed as we were travelling with a toddler.

I really enjoyed the tour with Cheryl. She is very kind, informative, patient and friendly. I would recommend the tour to anyone who wants to know more about local food and Chinese medicine (i even got a free diagnosis from a Chinese medicine doctor!!).

100% recommended, it was not only a food tour but also historical explanations about the city and a very interesting introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine! Cheryl was very helpful, entertaining and informative, I really enjoyed having this tour with her!

Cheryl is such a great tour guide . She is an authentic Hangzhou person , knowledgeable about the history, traditions, and flavors of her city. She also has great energy and is absolutely lovely. Highly recommended — a morning with Cheryl is wonderful! 🌞

Excellent tour. Cheryl is a great guide and incredibly knowledgeable about local food and traditional Chinese medicine. The food at all the stops was amazing and not something I would have ever found on my own. Cheryl also recommended some great places for lunch/dinner and helped me get the tea I was looking for.

Fantastic tour - a must do in Hangzhou! 🙌 Cheryl speaks perfect English and is an amazing host. We tried food and drinks we would never have been brave enough to order and they were all delicious. Cheryl is a real foodie and knows a lot about the culinary history of Hangzhou and wider China. The visits to bustling markets and a historic pharmacy still practicing traditional Chinese medicine were a bonus. 6 stars or more 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Tutu spricht sehr gutes Englisch. Wir hatten mit ihr einen super schönen und professionellen Walk. Haben viel über den Tempel, die Tee Herkunft und Anbau und den Park mit den Lotusblumen erfahren. Sie kann sehr gut erzählen, so dass man ihr sehr gerne zuhört. Dankeschön

An amazing free tour of the Grand Canal in Hangzhou! The guide’s knowledge of the canal’s history was outstanding, full of fascinating details and stories that made the past come alive. Their attention and care for the group were exceptional, making sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged the whole time. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Hangzhou!

great experience！ very nice guy

I absolutely recommend this tour! Joining Cheryl on her Local Street Food Walk is a truly wonderful experience. She shares fascinating insights about the city, its dishes, architecture, and the stories behind them. One of the highlights is the visit to the Hu Qing Yu Tang Chinese Medicine Museum, offering a unique glimpse into both the culture and history of the city. The food stops are incredible. We tried several dishes at Fang Chun Jian Jiao Shao Mai, which were absolutely delicious. Every place Cheryl takes you to offers a great impression of this beautiful city. On top of all that, Cheryl herself is super friendly, and fun to be around, making the tour even more enjoyable. I couldn’t recommend it more!

Das war eine sehr authentische und besondere Tour. Zhou war absolut flexibel, ist total auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen und hat nicht nur Historisches erzählt sondern auch viel von dem Leben heute in Hangzhou berichtet und praktische Tipps weitergegeben. Wir bekamen auch viele Tipps für weitere lohnenswerte Ziele rund um den Westlake und einen Geheimtipp für Super Dumplings. Man merkt dass Zhou viel Spaß hat Leute zu treffen und sein Wissen zu teilen. Absolut empfehlenswert!

She was very good and professional

Zhu was a great guide! He has so much energy and was incredibly enthusiastic about Hangzhou. I love how he wanted to make sure he could answer all my questions, not just about the tour, but about Hangzhou/ China in general as well. He even Googled some extra information for me. I feel like l learned a lot! Thanks so much for sweating around the city with me!

A very recomendable walk, beatiful scenery and enthusiastic guide giving interesting insight into the Canal history and the trepid changes between traditional and modern China.

Wango was a really nice guide, it was very easy to talk to her and have an interesting conversation. She shows us a local spot at a mountain, where you have a great view over the West Lake.

Fantastic tour! Wango was very friendly and takes you on a unique hiking trial to the peak to see the West Lake. Although a bit tiring, you can rest along the way and the view is worth the effort. After hiking, Wango takes you for a walk along the West Lake, a great spot to take pictures. Wango also gave suggestions on what to do after the tour. Overall, I recommend doing this activity!

Tutu changes the Tour based on the wishes of another participant, so can't rate the "real" tour. Our tour was a whole day and includes beautiful places like a tea plant and the Hefang Street. Tutu gives us some information and it was easy to talk to her and ask questions.

Zhu has been a fantastic guide who became a friend. He tailored his entire trip to us. We loved everything from learning about the Grand Canal to seeing the authentic life at a nearby food market and community buildings. Zhu was so generous. He answered all of our questions with enthusiasm. He was so kind to even help us with an Alipay issue. We finished the tour feeling grateful, fulfilled, and full of energy to keep coming back to see Hangzhou. This was the best tour we could have ever hoped for, and we recommend Zhu as a guide to everyone visiting Hangzhou. His English and interpersonal skills are amazing, and his positive energy shines through