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)
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
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
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
Guide only
Flexible tour option: This option includes guide service only to give you ultimate flexible to choose your sites and meals.
Pickup included
Reviews
318 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
disappointed
Ruth k,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
2.00waste of time. too much time in van. touristy sites. terrible guide who was not informative and had little knowledge of places we went
Full day Shanghai highlights
Victoria S,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00I have travelled around all Asia and Peggy has been the best guide I have ever had. She is so polite, knowledgeable, speaks perfect English, dedicated, and professional, it was such a pleasure walking around Shanghai with Peggy. She shared with me not only history but her love for her culture . Thank you Peggy for a beautiful day.
Fantastic tour guide
Kiara G,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide Peggy was fantastic so informative and helpful. We got to see lots and learned alot about Shanghai and Chinese culture. She went at our pace and we never felt rushed.
With little time to see much
astrid d,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Knowledgeable guide, seen a lot and everything well arranged. Highlights of Shanghai , lunch in traditional setting, many explanations
Excellent tour of Shanghai
Preeti S,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00My daughter and I absolutely enjoyed our private tour of Shanghai with Peggy. She was incredibly professional and warm, knowledgeable about the history and culture of Shanghai, and her English was excellent. She was so flexible, we really needed some coffee so she modified the itinerary sequence and took us to an amazing coffee and pastry shop in the French concession. The restaurant she took us to for lunch was authentic, delicious and popular with locals. I am lacto-vegetarian and she made sure the restaurant could accommodate me. She is so knowledgeable about the culture and history about Shanghai, which made the tour of the neighborhoods and landmarks immensely enjoyable and interesting. I was keen on purchasing some teas from a non-touristy shop and she took us to a beautiful shopping area which sold teas frequented by locals. The tour was fantastic and memorable, and Peggy made it all the more special.
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