Private Tour

3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting

Overview

Available languages

German

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

Visiting Shanghai without seeing the Old Town is not a complete trip. This private 2-hour walking tour takes you to explore the famous Yu Garden and old street where you can appreciate the 5-century old private garden as well as to have a glimpse of charming Qing-Dynasty architecture in the old town bazaar. Enjoy a more personalized and fun experience navigating the colorful old neighborhood with your local knowledgeable guide and gain a great insight into the local culture plus the life in the old and new city.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Private tour services

Tea tasting/ceremony

Hotel pick up (Only for hotels located in downtown area. Pick up does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang ,Qingpu ,Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas etc. If your hotel is not in the downtown area your guide will give you instructions to the meeting point downtown)

Entrance fees to Yu garden

Local transportation ( For a party of 1-4 pax , you will be traveled in the local premieum uber, for a party of more than 4 pax , private air-conditioned mini van will be provided)

Professional and knowledgeable English-speaking guide

Gratuities

Personal expenses

Outskit hotel pick up & drop off(Airport/Disneyland Songjiang etc,can be arranged at surcharge)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

Your local friendly guide will meet you at your downtown Shanghai hotel lobby, then head up to the old town area. Pay a visit to the 5-century old elegant garden once built by the government officer to please his parents, delve yourself in the poetic and tranquil scenery with beautiful rockeries, steams, ponds and pavilions, listening to the local old customs, history and culture from your knowledgeable guide; marvel at the charming Qing Dynasty architectures and amazing 21st century artistic skyscrapers while walking through lucky nine-turning zigzag bridge and the oldest Hu Xin Ting Tea house.

1 hour • Admission Included

Old Town (Nanshi)

Continue your tour to old town bazaar in the small streets to explore the local market and vendors. There are tea, antiques, local folks, souvenirs and toys to everyday items and clothing, and random weirdness. Here take a sit and enjoy a nice /cutural tea ceremony and taste high quality tea. In addition , you may also enjoy explore the fun shopping wonderland and to select some local souvenirs with the assistance of your expert guide.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Morning Departure

2-Hour Private Tour of Yu garden and Old Town ,local great guide, hotel pick up and entrance fees to Yu garden are all inclusive
Pickup included

Afternoon Departure

2-Hour Private Tour of Yu garden and Old Town ,local great guide, hotel pick up and entrance fees to Yu garden are all inclusive
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

13 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

This 3-hour tour was the...
Daniel F,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This 3-hour tour was the perfect way to explore Shanghai’s rich history. Yu Garden was beautiful and peaceful, and our guide shared great insights about its architecture and cultural significance. The tea tasting was a real highlight – we sampled several traditional Chinese teas and learned about their origins and health benefits. The tea host was friendly and made the experience feel authentic. Highly recommended if you want a short but meaningful cultural experience in Shanghai
Great tour!
Angela D,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Annie was the perfect guide for us. She showed us around old Shanghai and told us the history of the Yu Gardens. We definitely felt comfortable and like we learned a lot. She also took some great photos of us! Highly recommend.
Beautiful gardens,...
Bennett R,
Apr 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Beautiful gardens, excellent guide. We could not have enjoyed the gardens with out her assistance and expertise
Best tour ever
Arthur K,
Sep 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was an excellent tour. The guide was pleasant and very knowledged. One of the best tours ever. I would highly recommend this tour.
Loved my tour of Yu Yuan & private tea tasting !
kedma C,
May 4, 2024
- Viator
5.00
I had a wonderful trip going to Yu Yuan. May was an excellent tour guide anc very knowledgeable. she was wonderful about explaining elements of the Chinese garden and architecture, which I find fascinating. . She gave me a very good tour of the entire area and answered all my questions. We went to a restaurant with a little tea shop on the second floor and were able to have a lovely tea ceremony in a private room. I was able to choose five different kinds of tea and we were able to have a lovely tea ceremony in a private room. I was able to choose five different kinds of teas for tasting. Each of them was prepared in a different kind of teapot. It was really an amazing experience and it made my trip to Shanghai special. I only I bought a couple kinds of tea, but there was definitely hope by the owner that I would buy more.