Shanghai Full Day City Tour: Explore Old and New Highlights Indoors and Outdoors

Discover the old and new highlights of Shanghai on this engaging 8-hour city tour. Explore the colonial Bund, modern skyscrapers, elegant gardens, and famous shopping streets. Experience the local culture and history with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Bund (Wai Tan) - Meet the private guide at the central Shanghai hotel at a preferred time. Inform the guide if there are specific sights to focus on during the tour: the itinerary is adaptable and can be fully customized to suit preferences. Below is a sample itinerary, and feel free to discuss with the guide to tailor the tour. Typically, the…
What's Included
  • Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle (if ‘Private Guide & Car’ or ‘All Inclusive’ is booked)
  • Entrance fee to Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple (if ‘All Inclusive Tour’ is booked)
  • Local delightful & classy lunch (if ‘All Inclusive Tour’ is booked)
  • Private tour with amazing guide
  • Downtown hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch and entrance fees (If “All Inclusive Tour “ is not booked)
  • Entrance fee to observation deck of the top tower
  • Outskit hotel pick up and drop off( Can be arranged at surcharge)
Additional Information

This great 8-hour Shanghai city tour takes you to discover the must see sites in Shanghai from its old and modern perspectives, from its colonial Bund riverside to the modern skyscrapers Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, from the elegant Ming Dynasty Yu Garden and old town Bazaar to the charming French Concession, from the exquisite Jade Buddha…

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.

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Franciscomp2230ws
Feb 26, 2025
Excellent experience - Our trip was absolutely fantastic thanks to Roy. Everything was seamless and well-organized. Highly recommend!" Thanks.
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Daniella_c
Feb 24, 2025
Shirley was an excellent... - Shirley was an excellent guide! Very knowledgeable about the city. The tour was really informative. Definitely recommend it.
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Gary_s
Feb 23, 2025
Incredible afternoon and evening tour in Shanghai - We did a private tour of Shanghai with friends. Our tour guide was Sammi and we couldn't be happier. Since this was a private tour, we had the option to customize the tour. We learned so much about Shanghai and the Chinese culture from Sammi, who was so much fun. She also took us to an incredible restaurant for dinner with only locals, which is what we prefer. I'd strongly recommend this tour with Sammi to anyone visiting Shanghai
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Swati_p
Feb 22, 2025
Exceptional Private Tour in Shanghai – A Day to Remember! - Our private tour of Shanghai was nothing short of amazing! From start to finish, everything was perfectly arranged, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience. Our guide, Sammi, was fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and full of fascinating historical insights. Her explanations of Yu Garden were truly captivating, bringing the history and culture of this beautiful place to life. She is a true treasure and made the experience unforgettable. The driver was excellent, ensuring a comfortable and hassle-free journey around the city. And the food—wow! We were taken to an authentic Chinese restaurant that served incredible cuisine while thoughtfully accommodating our vegetarian request. It was a definite highlight of the day! If you're looking for a stress-free, enriching, and delicious way to explore Shanghai, this tour is a must. Highly recommended!
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James_r
Feb 20, 2025
High quality tour & great guide - We had an amazing tour of Shanghai with Sammi.She made us feel comfortable with her friendly and open nature. She suggested some changes to the planned tour to suit what we wanted which worked well.The vehicle was a very high end people carrier and the driver was safe and steady - which the Didi (Uber) drivers are not. So that was great.The tour covers all the main areas. You don’t feel rushed and Sammi was great at answering questions and sharing lots more.Lunch was included and at a nice restaurant where we chose the dishes.Very happy and the tour was very much value for money. Thanks Sammi x
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Jamierobbins
Feb 19, 2025
Fantastic personalised tour of the city - We had an amazing tour of Shanghai with Sammi. She made us feel comfortable with her friendly and open nature. She suggested some changes to the planned tour to suit what we wanted which worked well. The vehicle was a very high end people carrier and the driver was safe and steady - which the Didi (Uber) drivers are not. So that was great. The tour covers all the main areas. You don’t feel rushed and Sammi was great at answering questions and sharing lots more. Lunch was included and at a nice restaurant where we chose the dishes. Very happy and the tour was very much value for money. Thanks Sammi x
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Keepsj
Feb 19, 2025
VIP with a personal touch, and top notch service beginning to end… - Taking a tour with Shirley is like going to visit an old friend you never knew you had… She takes the time to listen to what is important to you, is a wealth of knowledge, and really tries to get to know you while sharing all about her home, Shanghai. We had 2 tours already booked and were lucky enough to have Shirley for both tours (we loved taking tours with Shirley so much we booked this tour for our last free day!) it was a VIP tour and we felt every bit of being treated like a VIP from beginning to end. Food choice was spot on, she took pictures for us (& pointed out good spots & times to take them too), let us know what was worth our time and energy to see, and most of all was always in a great mood and happy to be spending time with us. This was the closest to a personalized of any of the places my wife and I have ever traveled. Since we already had 2 tours with Shirley we said “you know what we’ve seen, here are one or 2 things we would like to see, what else do you think we need to see of your city? You decide…”. She did not disappoint! We saw temples, went shopping, visited the Bund, the art district, did a tea tasting ceremony, had an amazing meal, and more… I was actually surprised at how much we were able to see and still not feel rushed at all during the day! When we were shopping she took us to the best places to get what we wanted to look at/purchase and even communicated for us to make it seem seamless. We felt like locals in a place where it could have felt a bit different for a visitor if you don’t speak the language. The food choices she made were based on what we wanted to try (my wife is a bit of a picky eater) and we loved everything she chose for us. By the end of the tour we felt like we didn’t want it to end… But, this tour made the trip feel more immersive, like we really got to experience the true culture of Shanghai. Just a bit more magical than other places we have been thanks to Shirley. Overall, well worth the money and I would even say a bargain given the overall experience. Car service is excellent, Sunny is very easy to deal with and very responsive, and with Shirley as your guide will make this tour a once in a lifetime experience!!!
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Cathy
Feb 17, 2025
Worth it! Saw what we wanted/hadn’t seen yet. Explained sights thoroughly, answered questions added personal details. - Sammi was phenomenal! She made sure we went where we hadn’t been, accommodated for weather, extremely knowledgeable.
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Anja_b
Feb 11, 2025
Great day with Kalvin - It was a great day with Kalvin. We were thrilled with Shanghai from the very first second. Kalvin helped us understand the city, brought us closer to Shanghai, took us to the most beautiful places, and had an answer to every question.
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Oliver_b
Feb 9, 2025
Ruby has been nothing but... - Ruby has been nothing but exceptional! I was greeted at my hotel on schedule with the driver and was given a schedule for our private tour. Ruby has been very informative and has shown excellent knowledge in Shanghai’s history. Thanks to Ruby, I had the best experience in terms of day tours and could not recommend highly enough
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