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
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
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 Guide Service Only
Amazing private guide for 8-hour tour( food, transport at your costs). 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 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
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)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,192 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shanghai all day private tour
p3t3scott,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great communication via Trip Advisor then directly with your operator via WhatsApp. We are so lucky now days to have these communication tools whilst travelling. We arrived early so asked if tour could be advanced and this was not a problem. Our English speaking guide Ruby was a delight. She was cheerful, friendly, knowledgeable and informative. We saw the main Old Town and new Shanghai sights and were readily accommodated to add another sight not usually in the tour. It was a pleasure to spend the day with Ruby and our driver. I fully recommend this tour.
Excellent
Sethuraman R,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Took an all inclusive private day tour in Shanghai. The tour was handled by host Wing from Sunny travels. It was such a well planned tour from start to finish covering the major spots in Shanghai. She was flexible in schedule and explained everything in detail including lot of information on the Chinese history and Culture. She was extremely knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly. Shall definitely suggest this to any friends or family visiting Shanghai. Thanks to Wing and Sunny tours.
Great overview of Shanghai with Wing
Sharon S,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wing did a fabulous job touring me around Shanghai. Lots of fun and a great way to introduce yourself to the city!
Awesome experience
Mahesh P,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the tour and were very happy with Wing's service. She was extremely knowledgeable, engaging, and explained everything clearly and in an interesting way. In fact, a couple of times during the tour, other tourists mentioned to us how much better and more detailed Wing's explanations were compared to their own guides. Her passion and knowledge really made the experience memorable for us. Please pass on our thanks to Wing for such a wonderful tour!
Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour
sallydenisep,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Fei Fei who was excellent. Her command of English was very good and she tailored our tour to include places that were of interest to us. She was very efficient in our transport ensuring that we did not lose valuable sightseeing time travelling and parking. Her knowledge of the place we visited was extensive and interesting
Great tour
Adam B,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lot of fun touring Shanghai with Ruby. Thanks!!
Thank you for a great day...
Pavinee L,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you for a great day in Shanghai China! We had a great experience. Communication was also easy and smooth. Recommend!
Awesome Shanghai Tour!
Guru S,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Robert was an awesome host. The tour was a panoramic view of Shanghai. Robert was very knowledgeable and his history lessons made the tour really interesting. Highly recommend!
Excellent tour with Feifei
121angusy,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Feifei was a wonderful host for our private tour of Shanghai. Excellent service showing me the sights of Shanghai. Thoroughly recommend Feifei as your guide. Alastair.
Fantastic day exploring...
Anmol A,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day exploring Shanghai. Ruby was extremely knowledgeable, fun, caring and accommodating. We had a great time.
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