Private Tour
Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai
Overview
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a 5 hours private tour with a professional driver tour guide and a private vehicle to famous water town Zhujiajiao which renowned as "Oriental Venice". It is fun to walking around the alleyways and bridges in the old town. You will have a relax boat ride on the small canals there. You also have a chance to visit a very peaceful and beautiful traditional Chinese private garden KeZhi Garden in the town. The pick up place can be either from your Shanghai hotel or Shanghai port.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time upon booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
You will be picked up by your private driver tour guide from your hotel or port at 10 am (weekend tours can be started early). After an hour's drive, you will arrive at the 600-year-old Water Town Zhujiajiao which is often compared to Venice.
Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden
Kezhi garden established in 1912 is a nice spot to appreciate the Chinese private gardens. It is dotted with pavilions, ponds, and bridges which add to the beauty of the natural landscape.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Round-trip private transfer
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
A professional driver guide
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Zhujiajiao Tour
Entrance fees, boat ride, private English speaking driver guide and comfortable transfer service are inclusive.
Pickup included
Reviews
144 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing choice for group tour
Cecilia S,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked this tour for our team summit, and it was an excellent experience. Tom was very patient while we got everyone gathered, and he provided a comfortable, air-conditioned bus for all of us. On the way to the city and throughout the tour, he shared many interesting insights about Chinese culture and the local community. He also made sure to drop us off at the restaurant we requested right on time. Our whole team had a wonderful time. Highly recommended!
Great guide for Watertown!
Esther L,,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Tom, was professional, knowledgeable, very approachable & knows Zhujiajiao at the tips of his fingers. We had an interesting morning wandering around the Watertown with Tom giving us background info for each place we visited & during our boat ride along the canal.
Brilliant last day in Shanghai
stephenfQ401DW,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our last day activity in Shanghai before heading back home. Tom was a fantastic driver and guide. The car was lovely and spacious, he drove really well, and we really enjoyed talking to him about life in Shanghai and China. The water town was great and a fun way to spend half a day.
Frustrating
jos O5972XO,,Aug 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The city is very degraded and there was a lack of information from the guide Tour that little added to the desire to know China of other times
A short trip from Shanghai
555amilcarg,,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wow! Patrick was one of the best guides I ever had. He was knowledgeable, accessible and even accommodated a last minute request. Simply amazing! I would do it again if I could.
Thank you Alberto for your patience, contacting you via always very friendly line.
teodorad185,,May 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service. Highly recommended cost. You guide them in each city very attentive and very professional. Many thanks to our Spanish speaking guides Rain, Toma, Yolanda and Christian. I thank you for your careful care when injured in a knee.
The driver is nice, but overall it wasn't a good experience. Waste of money
Remon A,,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.001- Hidden cost , I paid the driver 350 for the airport pick up, this wasn't mentioned during my booking even though I have selected the airport as the pick up point. 2- The airport offers a similar trip free of charge for long flight connections. 3- Few places were meant to be visited but cancelled because there was a ticket needed. Poor planning. 4- I have spent half the time in traffic.
Great experience with Vicky.
ARafael Q,,Dec 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Vicky was an amazing guide! Being a local makes a huge difference to help give context to things and she provided insights we wouldnt have had otherwise. The village was all we were expecting and Vicky was very friendly, patient and helped with tips and tricks.
Ancient water town!
RiannaMichelle M,,Sep 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very great experience to walk around the ancient town! We could not do the boat ride but overall it was a great experience!
Get there early. Very picturesque.
JesseXu,,May 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Linda + a driver pick us up from our residence and the tour and information provided was excellent and lovely. Linda was excellent and showed us through Zhujiajiao, a river town that is very picturesque. Being on a national holiday it was very busy and crowded towards the afternoon, and so getting there early morning was welcome and advised. Would highly recommend if you have a spare morning and lunch. The driving was a bit chaotic so please advise the driver to be a bit more relaxed.
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