Private Tour
Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour
Overview
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Welcome to Shanghai! This private layover tour is 100% customized based on your needs. The pick up point can be either from your airport or hotel in Shanghai (same as drop-off). Don't miss out the opportunity to see this amazing city and enjoy some tasty local food or a relaxing SPA treatment during your short stay here. During this tour, you will have a chance to visit top city attractions such as Yuyuan bazaar, The Bund, Shanghai Tower, French concession and more! Feel free to discuss with your friendly guide upon pickup time.
Please note:
• This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights.
• The latest tour departure time is 6:30PM
• If you wish to be picked from your hotel, please advise your desired tour start time upon booking
• If you wish to be picked/dropped from/to your hotel, please choose One Way Airport Transfer tour option
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise if you have big luggage or more than 2 luggage.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable shoes
The tour starts 1 hour after flight landing. Please contact your local operator if you have to take a long time in custom, and your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall.
This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights.
Detailed flight information is required upon booking
If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (If Needed)
Two-way or One-way Airport Transfer (please choose the option you need)
Bottle of water
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Entance fees
What To Expect
Shanghai Tower
Your professional guide will greet you with your name sign at the Arrival Hall of Airport (PVG or SHA) or Shanghai/Wusongkou cruise terminal port and you will be transferred by the private vehicle to center city (about 40 to 60 minutes). Feel free to discuss with your guide for the things to do list and customize an itinerary based on your interest and layover time. Below is a sample itinerary. Typically, you will visit Lujiazui financial center first, see the amazing city landmarks such as pearl TV Tower, shanghai tower and world financial center. Marvel at the stunning view of skyscrapers and learn about China opening policy in the 1990th from your guide.
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
Visit Yuyuan garden, a very ancient and well-preserved garden with the history of 400 years old where to see the stylish Chinese pavilion and authentic old architecture. (Yuyuan garden close at 4:15pm and every Monday, in this case, you will visit yuyuan bazaar instead, which is the old Ming and Qing dynasty architecture market with various of souvenir shops and restaurants).
Options
1-way Airport Transfer
This layover tour option only offers 1-way airport transfer service. Your pickup point can be either at you Shanghai hotel (drop at the airport) or at the Airport (drop at your hotel).
Pickup included
2-way Airport Transfer
Choose this option if you have same day connecting flight. Your tour starts from 1 hour after your flight landing. Must ensure at least 8-hour layover time prior to your next connecting flight.
Pickup included
Reviews
102 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Layover in Shanghai
Tanya N,
May 31, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great experience.Our guide Mary was very good and helpful and she told us so many things about Shanghai.We were picked with a very comfortable car and the driver was excellent.We enjoyed ourselves and recommend this tour.Loved it!Thank you
Great stopover in Shangai
Simone F,
Apr 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a stopover in Shangai, 5 hours we had a little but great trip in the dowton everithink very intresting and very well organised!
Excellent 5 stars
Polly D,
Apr 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00The trip was amazing. So well organised and our guide Xin was so knowledgeable. Adapted the tour to our needs
Such an amazing...
Jessica D,
Dec 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00Such an amazing experience to pass time with our layover. Would highly recommend!! Our guide Judy was so friendly and spoke very good english, she was very informative and very welcoming. Felt very safe the whole time and our driver was lovely aswell. She took us round all the popular sites and gave us free time to wonder round if we wished. This experience is very flexible which
Mary was a great and very...
Esperanza P,
Nov 9, 2024
- Viator
5.00Mary was a great and very knowledgeable guide!!! Had a great experience and enjoyed the day in Shanghai. Zhujiajiao water village is definitely recommended.
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