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 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).
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
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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
108 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So good we wished we stayed longer
Nuengruethai S,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We did a 10-hour layover tour in Shanghai and honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Alana organised everything perfectly, and Snow, our guide, was absolutely wonderful — professional, incredibly knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly throughout the day. We managed to see an amazing amount in such a short time without ever feeling rushed. Our driver was excellent, and the van was far more spacious and comfortable than expected, which made a long day feel easy. One lovely surprise was that our food was included and paid for, which we truly didn’t expect and really appreciated. What really stood out was the value for money. We paid £87 per person (for three people), and considering everything that was included and how much we saw, it easily felt closer to £100+ per person. The only downside was wishing we had more time to soak it all in. Bring a spare bag for souvenirs! Ours were already full to the brim so we couldn’t buy much. We would definitely recommend this tour and would happily do it again.
Amazing way to hit the highlights of Shanghai during a long layover
KimberlyD C,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved the flexibility to make the tour exactly what we wanted. We had an 8 hr window during a layover at Pudong airport and Caroline was an excellent guide and very accommodating. Shanghai was so much more than we imagined and we are already planning a return trip.
Would highly recommend! ⭐️
soraiyag20,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole trip was amazing from start to finish. Everything I wanted and more. I booked and received whatsapp communication from Alana first who was happy to chat and answer any questions I had which made it all super easy. They took all my flight information and communicated well so I always knew what was ahead which took a great weight off and made sure I saw the very best highlights of Shanghai, tailored to my needs and timings. Jenny was my local tour guide and was so personable, knowledgeable and friendly. I was happy to be lead by the teams recommendations so we managed to pack a whole lot in the few hours I was there and i always felt safe and looked after. Mr chi was our personal driver for the day and dropped us to each site at requested and was there in a heart beat when we were done and ready to go onto the next. We managed to see the gardens, the jade temple, the French concession, the bund, had dinner and a little late night shopping. Would highly recommend if you’re looking to see the city during your layover or on arrival to the country. Seamless and an excellent experience. Shanghai is a gorgeous city and I’m grateful to have booked this tour ☺️
Great tour. Highly recommend
Yacouba S,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Snow Shanghai Tour was excellent. They did a great job. Before we boarded our plane, they reached out to confirm the details, provided a picture of the csr that would pick us up, provided a chauffeur and a guide that took us around the city. Excellent experience, great tpura. Absolutely recommend and would definitely use it if and when I am back in Shanghai. Snow, thank you very much 🙏🏿 5 stars.
Recomendable 100%
AnaIsabel N,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommended, very nice Xin. A great tour of Shanghai's most touristic spots. Our stopover was 8 hours but we could see the city for 4 hours. 😸✨🤍
Highly professional, reliable and recommendable
rezario,,Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very structured and tinely communication. Very detailed description of the process steps (where/hoe to obtain visa, where to meet), very customer oriented taking our wishes and questions i to account. Can warmly recommend!
Layover in Shanghai
Tanya N,,May 31, 2025
- Review from 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
- Review from 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
- Review from Viator
5.00The trip was amazing. So well organised and our guide Xin was so knowledgeable. Adapted the tour to our needs
Amazing Shanghai
Nicksteiner,,Mar 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Berlin was a great tour guide. She showed us so many places, I particularly liked the Bund with its colonial era heritage buildings. We had a great lunch of Chinese food.
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