Private Tour
4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights
Overview
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Discover the beauty of Shanghai from its history, culture, modern and ancient perspectives during this 4-hour ultimate private tour experience. The tour is 100% customized based on your schedule and interests, your local expert guide will lead you to the incredible Shanghai city sites in line with your taste and style. From the ancient elegant garden to historical Bund; from charming and fashion French concession to exquisite Jade Buddha Temple or grand modern skyscrapers etc.. Delightful lunch or dinner option is available to choose upon the booking.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
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 To Expect
Old Town (Nanshi)
Your professional guide will pick up you at your city hotel or other downtown area at your preferred time. Upon meeting, spend few mins to discuss with your guide the places you need to visit. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to tell your guide if need make adjustment during the tour. Typically, your exclusive half day tour begins a walking along the beautiful China town "Old town" bazar, here enjoy exploring the “Qing Dynasty” ancient town, walk along nine-lucky bridge, stroll along Shanghai Old Street and appreciate the beautiful ancient Chinese architecture and colorful local arts, crafts and more. You may enjoy some fun souvenir shopping and sample best street food here.
Yu Garden
Next, pay the visit to the 500-year old Yu Garden (Closed on every Mondays, can replace other site at Jade Buddha Temple or French concession based on your interests),follow your guide to explore the ancient garden built with artistic designs, tranquil chambers , see the famed dragon wall and unique rockeries ,immerse yourself in the picturesque pavilions dotted with ponds in the lush greens while learning the rich culture and history from your expert guide.
What‘s Included
Local public transport (Uber taxi or metro if " Tour by Uber/Metro Option" booked)
Hotel pick up and drop off in downtown Shanghai
Private driver with air-conditioned comfortable vehicle (If Tour by Private Car Option" booked
Lunch or Dinner (If" tour with lunch or dinner" option is selected)
Private amazing guide
Gratuities
Entrance fees if apply
Lunch or Dinner (If "Tour Only" option is selected)
Outskirt pick up and drop off( Airport /Disneyland area etc, can be arranged at surcharge))
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Tour by Private Carwith Dinner
Private Tour with Dinner: Great guide, private driver with airconditioned vehicle, local tasty dinner are included, 4-hour private tour in your way.
Pickup included
Tour by Uber/Metro Only
Tour by Uber/Metro: Great guide, local uber/metro are included, 4-hour private tour in your way. (Food & Entrance fees excluded)
Pickup included
Tour by Private Car with Lunch
Private Tour with Lunch: Great guide, private driver with airconditioned vehicle, local tasty lunch are included, 4-hour private tour in your way.
Pickup included
Tour by Private Car Only
Great guide, private driver with air-conditioned car are included, 4-hour private tour in your way.
Pickup included
Reviews
198 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceptional tour experience
royadaniya,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michael Deng is an exceptional tour guide. He is knowledgeable communicates well, pleasant. The tour passed too quickly
A really nice way to see...
Tien C,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A really nice way to see Shanghai in half a day. Our guide Annie was great at explaining points of interest. Going around in a private car was comfortable, and pick up service from the hotel made it easy.
Half-day tour
Gabriela D,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sammi was an outstanding guide! She customized our half-day tour to the group’s interests and considering previous visits. Well organized and coordinated with private driver.
Half day Shanghai tour - personalised trip with luxury transport. Best way to see the jewels of Shanghai.
Dreamer17518904477,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We rated this 5 as was way better than good. Top service all round. The car was amazing too with massage seats. Very informative and friendly. Went liked how things were adjusted for our needs. Photos turned out great too. Thanks very much to Sammi.
Great tour
Steve R,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and Roy was very knowledgeable. He took his time and answered any questions that I had
Best guide to tell you about shanghai!
miknik,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide areanged our collection from the hotel and met us in the city! He was so knowledgeable with the history and showed and told us all about different areas that we wanted to see. The architecture was unreal, the old and the new! He was patient with us stopping for souvenirs and drawings and little snacks and helped us with the language barrier as he speaks extremely well english! He was a very kind and gentle man! He answered all our million questions with patience and understanding and a vast knowledge of the history of shanghai! He arranged quickly a trip up the shanghai tower too which was just wow! We only had a afternoon and evening to spend it shanghai and this was perfect to make us want to explore it more! Our dinner that was areanged was amazing too, he helped us choose so awesome food too and so glad he insisted we tried the vegetable as it was the best of the meal almost! Thank you so much!
Annie was great and kind...
Martin T,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Annie was great and kind guide, definitely recommend for picking this tour. Ask specifically for the dumpling place!
Great guide, great driver, terrific tour, recommend to all
Natalia C,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you for a terrific tour! I requested a Chinese speaking guide so I could practice Chinese as well. In the end, Annie was very patient and knowledgeable, she answered all my questions and always drew my attention to interesting things along the way. She was also happy to take photos, an outstanding experience all around.
You can't go wrong with this tour!
Bryan H,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a lovely experience right from the time of booking. Communication with Sunny was great, she helped us arrange pickup at the SHDl Toy Story Hotel and drop-off at the airport after our tour. She accomodated our request to change our the stop at the Shanghai Pearl Tower to the French Concession, and took us to an antiques shopping area at our request, so we could see more sites that suited our interests. She shared a lot of interesting history and pointed cool places to purchases different delicacies and souvenirs, if we so chose. When our daughter was hungry, she took us to an amazing restaurant to get some soup dumplings, which were a highlight for our entire trip to Asia. Definitely highly recommend, you can't go wrong booking this tour!
Annie was the best guide !!!
Danny Y,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Annie was the best tour guide ! She customised our tour, suggested the best places to visit and her knowledge of everything was amazing. We will use her again and highly recommend her !!!
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