Private Tour
Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights
Overview
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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 Temple to China's No.1 famous shopping street Nanjing Road and more! Experience the local culture, history and life with your local guide. Enjoy the flexibility of the exclusive private tour and explore the city at your desired way and pace! You can either choose to experience the city with the tour option by public transit such as metro, taxi, or you can choose the option with your own private vehicle. No matter if you are a solo traveler or travel with friends or family, you won't want to miss such an amazing and memorable day!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If your hotel is not located in downtown Shanghai, an arrangement can be made to meet near the downtown area
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle(Only "Private Guide & Car" or "All Inclusive" is booked)
Local delightful & Classy Lunch (Only for those who booked" All Inclusive Tour" Option)
Private tour with amazing guide
Downtown Hotel pick up and drop-off
Entrance fee to YuGarden(Only if you booked "All Inclusive Tour"Option(Garden is closedevery Monday)
Gratuities
Lunch (If "Private All Inclusive Tour " option is NOT booked)
Entrance fee to observation deck of the top tower
Outskit hotel pick up and drop off( Can be arranged at surcharge)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Meet your private guide at your central Shanghai hotel at your prefered time.Tell your guide if there’s anything you want to see more of on your tour: your itinerary is flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinetary and you are welcome to discuss with your guide if you want to customize your own tour. Typically, you will visit The Bund , the colonial-era promenade along the Huangpu River. Admire the stunning views of old and new Shanghai, including buildings such as the Bund's Old Customs House and iconic skyscrapers.
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
Then, follow your guide to Yu garden ( Closed on every Mondays), here you will enjoy explore the five century old garden built with charming chambers, exquisitive rockeries, ponds ,pavillions doctted in the lush greens while learning the fasinating history from your guide.
Options
PrivateTour by Uber/Metro Only
Tour by Uber/Metro: Great private guide, local transportation fare (Uber taxi/Didi) are inclusive (lunch ,entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included
Private All Inclusive Tour
All Inclusive Tour: Great local guide, private driver and car, tasty lunch , entrance fees to Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple are all inclusive.
Pickup included
Private Guide & Car Service
Great local guide, private driver and car are included (lunch and entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included
Private Guide Service Only
Amazing private guide for 8-hour tour( food, transport at your costs).
Pickup included
Reviews
953 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Must tale tour!
Maryann M,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour guide, we learned a lot about the culture and visited the most important places of shangai The guide Fei Fei was excelent!
Excellent!
Loiane S,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roy was an amazing tour guide. Very friendly, efficient, calm and helpful. He really guided us through each spot and told us the history behind it. Thank you very much! It couldn’t have been better. I’d definetly recommend
Shanghai in a day
Adventure09377048856,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely private tour of the city with Lily. She was knowledgeable and took us around the sites without any delays. She was also patient with us and took our photos. I highly recommend this private tour.
Good Day tour in Shanghai
samkassam9,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Roy. Saw lots of Shanghai in a day. Roy is very knowledgeable. He took us to few places including Buddha temple, old city, new city, silk factory etc.
Excellent
Paresh A,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00She is excellent, clear speaking English and good knowledge about tourist sights we visited. I recommend you to offer more tourist. Thank you for providing such a knowledgable guide for me
Nice tour
952tamaram,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was exellent tour, very informative and Annie was perfect guide! Highly raccomanded! We saw a lot part in the city in 8 hours
I recommend very strongly to take the tour
MarthaLucia S,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Time to pick up ,knowledgeable and warm person ,very helpful with the pictures , the places you choose very interesting and taking good memories from this part of the China.
Amazing guide!
Inspire739234,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide, Annie, was amazing. She is extremely knowledge about Shanghai, took us to an amazing restaurant, and was extremely cheerful, patient, and witty. She made our first time in Shanghai an amazing time.
Very good tour!
Timothy H,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide Clair was great! Very informative tour to see some of the highlights of the city. Good pace and we had a great time.
Go Annie!
Emilia W,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Spending the entire day with Annie was an absolute pleasure. She welcomed us like old friends and guided us through Shanghai with such warmth, humour, and expert knowledge. Annie planned the perfect route, shared fascinating stories at every stop, and tailored the experience to exactly what we enjoyed. She made the city come alive in a way we’ll remember forever. Her professionalism is exceptional, and her kindness made us feel cared for from the very first moment. Truly, we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. Annie is a gem, and we highly recommend her to anyone visiting Shanghai.
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