Private Tour
Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
If you have very limited time in Shanghai, and want to go home with a great understanding of Shanghai, its people, history and culture, then this private day tour is perfect for you! You will visit both the east and west sides of Shanghai and also discover Shanghai's fascinating mix of modern and classic character. The major attractions in this tour includes: Shanghai Tower, The Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, The Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao), Yu Yuan Garden, French Concession area and much more!
Note that observation decks in Lujiazui area are optional so you can choose based on conditions.
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
Dress comfortably and for the season
Please wear comfortable shoes
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Authentic dumpling lunch (if option selected)
Personal tour guide services
Flexible start time (choose when booking)
Entrance fees (if option selected)
Private car or metro/taxis (if option selected)
Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel
Tips-recommended
Observation decks in Lujiazui area (allows you to choose based on conditions)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Shanghai Tower
The Shanghai Tower is a 632-metre, 128-story megatall skyscraper in Lujiazui (second-tallest behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa.) It has the world's highest observation deck and the world's fastest elevators at a top speed of 74 km/hr. It is the world's A truly amazing view and experience.
Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
This iconic symbol of Shanghai, at 468 m (1,535 feet) high, was the tallest structure in China from 1994 to 2007. It is classified a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. An observation deck is in the highest sphere with glass floor 360-degree view.
Options
Guide only
Flexible tour option: This option includes guide service only to give you ultimate flexible to choose your sites and meals.
Pickup included
All inclusive w/Metro & taxis
Authentic dumpling lunch
Transportation by metro/taxis: This option is includes entrance fees, lunch and public metro and taxis.
Pickup included
All Inclusive W/Private Car
Authentic dumpling lunch
Private car: Modern vehicle with A/C and ample room
All entrance fees: This option includes all entrance fees (except observation decks) and lunch.
Pickup included
Reviews
332 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour of Shanghai
Greg K,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an excellent day with Kristy visiting many sites in Shanghai, walking, taking taxis and the metro. The highlight was Chinatown which was all lit up in the evening. Kristy was a great guide looking asking us all day and sharing lots of interesting facts about Shanghai. Would highly recommend this tour.
Great tour. Great guide. ...
John A,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour. Great guide. Had an excellent time. Was in Shanghai for business but had a day to myself. Really enjoyed it
It was an amazing...
Sameer K,
Sep 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was an amazing experience. Service was excellent. Peggy is an amazing guide. Well spoken, friendly and very approachable. Made us feel like family. Looked after our dietary and prayer times. Well mannered and highly recommended. Thank you for an amazing experience. Jaz from Syd Australia.
Great Shanghai day
Lauren,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Apple was a great tour guide! She showed up early in the hotel lobby. We changed my tour last minute to include the water town because my flight the next day got moved. You 100% should go see water town if you have time. It is beautiful and Apple got us amazing snacks while there. We went to see the bund and the garden. Highly recommend the tour. The dumplings and noodles were so good! Apple was very knowledgeable. You should go on this tour.
We really enjoyed the...
DIANA T,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the full-day tour in Shanghai. Our guide Apple was kind and showed us many interesting places. Going up the Shanghai Tower was not included, but since we wanted, she helped us do it. Highly recommend!
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