Shanghai City Tour: Private 4-Hour Exploration of Top Attractions
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Shanghai
Embark on a private 4-hour exploration of Shanghai's top attractions. Choose 2 to 3 incredible sites to visit, such as the Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, or the charming French quarter. Customize your tour and enjoy the expertise of a professional guide.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Bund (Wai Tan) - Meet up your friendly private guide at your hotel in the morning, afternoon or evening, and have a short discussion with your guide for your things to do list. Then hop-on the comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to start your exciting 4-hour journey. You can either following the sample itinerary or going with your own customized one. Typically, you will visit The Bund, see the amazing city landmarks along the Huangpu river such as pearl TV Tower, shanghai tower and world financial center. Stroll down the river and have a close look of the old colonial buildings.
  • Jade Buddha Temple - Continue the tour to visit beautiful Buddhist temples -Jade buddha temple. Take a stroll at the temple complex with multiple chambers and impressive buddha statues. See the local worshipers and learn the fascinating religion culture from your guide. (Jade buddha temple close at 4:20pm)
  • Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Next, heading to the Yuyuan garden, a very ancient and well-preserved garden with the history of 400 years old where to see the stylish Chinese pavilion and authentic old architectures. If you like to do shopping and have a bite of street food, Yuyuan bazaar can be a good choice for you. (Yuyuan garden close at 4pm and every Monday).
  • Former French Concession - Head to French concession, the old center of colonial life. See the impressive French style architecture, learn the history of Shanghai during 1840th and take a nice stroll along the walkways with beautiful French trees. .

Based on your interests, you can choose other attractions besides the sample itinerary,
• Shanghai Old Street
• City of God Temple
• Fuxing Park
• Pudong city landmark (Shanghai Tower, Pearl TV Tower or Shanghai World Financial Center).

At the end, your guide will take you back to your hotel.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
  • Experienced driver
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Attraction entrance fee
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Pick-up and drop-off at airport or cruise port (not included if city departure is selected)
Additional Information

Choose from 2 to 3 of the most captivating attraction sites in Shanghai city to explore during this 4-hour private journey. Travel with your expert guide and a cozy vehicle for smoother city navigation. This half-day trip is entirely adjustable to your preferences. Feel free to follow the recommended travel plan or share your must-visit list when you meet your guide. Seize this chance to tour the well-preserved Yuyuan garden, the stunning Bund or Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) with its breathtaking skyline or the enchanting French quarter.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
  • For airport/cruise layover or outskirt area travelers, please either meet up at Fairmont Peace Hotel or Maglev Train Station. Or additional pick up charges apply
Location
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Zhongshan East 1st Road,
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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872alkam
Apr 19, 2024
Lovely guide in Shanghai - We had a wonderful time site seeing with our guide Chloe. She was knowledgeable as well as very pleasant to talk to. We will definitely recommend her as well as Alana to our friends who visits Shanghai in the future.
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Shahana_k
Apr 16, 2024
Shanghai in transit - The knowledgeable and warm and friendly guide and the sights were phenomenal!! I did a lot of foot touring but had access to a fancy tesla for a taxi so was very happy to get a hotel pick up and drop off!
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Tony_c
Apr 9, 2024
Short on time but keen on exploring, then this tour has everything you need, and more! - I've never really been one for stop overs, get where I'm going as quick as I can is the usual motto. When faced with an unavoidable 11 hour lay-over in Shanghai we decided to make the most of it and book a 4-hour tour of the city. From the moment we booked to when we were delivered back to the airport the communication, information and service was top-class. Local agent Alana contacted us within an hour of our booking giving advice on touring options and outlining how the tour would proceed. In never having transited in Shanghai before the pre-arrival information provided by Alana regarding the 24–144-hour free visa process was invaluable to put us in the right place at the right time in an unfamiliar airport. The driver was waiting in arrivals at the spot Alana said he would be and delivered us in a brand-new Tesla to Kalvin, the local Shanghai guide, in the heart of the city. Our carry-on luggage stayed in the vehicle and the driver was close-by at all times and arrived within minutes of being requested by Kalvin to take us to the next attraction. Kalvin was great, one of those guides who strikes the right balance of giving you enough detail to inform you, without feeling like you are in an episode of 'The Chase'! Kalvin was clear to understand and so much easier to hear and engage with than the many large group tours we encountered on the Bund. Kalvin's first-hand knowledge of Shanghai, having been born there, gave us valuable insights and appreciation on the development of Shanghai. This particularly over the last 30 years but also stretching back over 100 years when the historical context required it. The Buddhist temple, the Bund district, the old city, the new financial district with the amazing light shows after dark were all fantastic and provided special highlights of their own. Alana informed us pre-arrival that a dinner had been added to the tour at no extra cost and Kalvin took us away from the tourist area to a restaurant where the locals eat, and we could see why! The dumplings both fried and steamed were to die for and the noodle soup full of flavour - lip smacking good. Delivered back to the airport in plenty of time for our on-going flight we left with fantastic memories of a vibrant and welcoming city that we can't wait to go back and explore more of. If you're short on time but have just enough to spend a few hours in down-town Shanghai, then this is the tour for you.
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Viktorj_v
Apr 8, 2024
Great stopover taster for a future visit! - Lin was a wonderful tour guide with a deep knowledge of the city’s treasures and corners. Good driver and car on top.
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Francescoru5247rb
Apr 7, 2024
Super experience in Shanghai with stopover - Excellent experience, we concluded our trip to Japan with a guided and private tour of Shanghai taking advantage of a long stopover. Alana our contact was very kind and professional in organizing the excursion at the last minute, and Blair our super prepared and pleasant guide, it was like being welcomed and guided by a friend in the city. Shanghai is definitely worth a visit, it's truly crazy! If you have time, do it!
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Christopher_m
Apr 6, 2024
Great guide to Shanghai - The best in taking care of their client. We did a 4 hour day and a night and Alana was very helpful and the tour guide Jane was incredible (and the driver!) cannot recommend any higher
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Janette_s
Apr 4, 2024
A great private tour in Shanghai - A fantastic 1/2 day in Shanghai with Chloe. It was perfect. We visited the Jade Buddha Temple, YuYuan Gardens and Xintiandi. It was all so easy and Chloe explained so many things to us. Our driver was great and even with the large crowds because of the public holiday, we felt we could see everything we wanted to see. Alana was also a great contact person to give us the details and meeting point. The best was our tour was private & flexible taking care of our preferences. This was so much better than a large group tour!
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Jennifer
Mar 25, 2024
First day in Shanghai - Alana was so kind and knowledageable. She took me to so many beautiful places and explained the sites thoroughly. I highly recommend this tour.
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Sheila_l
Mar 22, 2024
Fantastic experience - Fantastic guide and fantastic organization, congratulations. 4 hours in the best hands in Shanghai 👌🏻👌🏻
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Kymcha
Mar 12, 2024
Shanghai highlights - A fabulous day with my lovely guide Xin. Very knowledgeable and tailored the day to suit my preferences. Excellent English and a thoroughly enjoyable tour.
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