Private Tour

Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

French

Spanish

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.

30 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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.

15 minutes•Admission Not Applicable

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

4.95

315 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

303

Fantastic tour guide
Kiara G,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our 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
5.00
Knowledgeable 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
5.00
My 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.
An experience I will always treasure
Hugh H,
Sep 29, 2024
- Viator
5.00
This was such an amazing day! I was met by my guide, Peggy at my hotel where she discussed exactly what I wanted from the day. After that we headed out and visited the areas I wanted to see and some she suggested. She is a Shanghai local and so I learnt so much about the local way of life and customs from her. We discussed the history of Shanghai, both ancient and modern, and backed it up with experiences. This was really the highlight of my holiday! Thank you Peggy for sharing your knowledge, experience and company during a wonderful day in Shanghai!
Jenny’s Tours is the best.
Knox P,
Sep 15, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Jenny’s tours was very communicative and very professional. Our tour guide, Apple, was very knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. The authentic lunch and tea experience was also very nice and gave us a touch of local culture. I highly recommend this tour.