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
346 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best outstanding tours on our trip
prairie-fox,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great trip both days. Outstanding local food and feel of the culture . I would definitely book any tour with Jenny again. Had our visa for the days taken care of, picked us up at the ship. Always felt safe.
One day in Shanghai
muffyfata87,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing tour, from the get go Jenny was great with communication warmly welcoming me to Shanghai. I had a private tour with the amazing Peggy who clearly explained the itinerary but allowed me to customise the tour to my pace, Peggy is so knowledgeable and her passion for Shanghai really shines through, I was able to see all the highlights of Shanghai and Peggy knows all the best spots for photos, I especially liked how Peggy took me to the observatory bar to get a great view of the city from above, we had a delicious lunch and Peggy has a great sense of humour it was an unforgettable experience thank you so much Peggy and to our driver who got us to our destinations so smoothly
One day in Shanghai
Muffy F,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing tour, from the get go Jenny was great with communication warmly welcoming me to Shanghai. I had a private tour with the amazing Peggy who clearly explained the itinerary but allowed me to customise the tour to my pace, Peggy is so knowledgeable and her passion for Shanghai really shines through, I was able to see all the highlights of Shanghai and Peggy knows all the best spots for photos, I especially liked how Peggy took me to the observatory bar to get a great view of the city from above, we had a delicious lunch and Peggy has a great sense of humour it was an unforgettable experience thank you so much Peggy and to our driver who got us to our destinations so smoothly
Layover tour
Catalina C,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a long layover in Shanghai and decided to make the most of it by organising a private tour with this company. Everything went perfectly — the driver was waiting for us on time, and our guide, Nora, was absolutely fantastic. She was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared so much interesting information about Chinese history and the city of Shanghai. Nora was also very accommodating — she adjusted the itinerary on the spot when we wanted to stop for coffee and made sure the tour suited our pace and interests. At the end, they dropped us off on request at the station so we could catch the Maglev train to the airport, which was a great experience in itself and something that we were very keen on doing. We learned a lot, had a relaxing and enjoyable day, and would thoroughly recommend this company to anyone visiting Shanghai!
An unforgettable day in Shanghai!
walter j,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An unforgettable day in Shanghai! This private tour was just perfect from start to finish. Our guide was incredibly professional, passionate and attentive, sharing with us a multitude of fascinating anecdotes about Shanghai’s history and culture. We were able to discover all the essentials: the Bund, the old town, the ultra-modern Pudong district, not to mention a lunch break in a delicious local restaurant. What I particularly appreciated was the very well-adapted pace, the flexibility of the program and the small personalized touches that made the experience unique. We really feel taken care of, without stress, just the pleasure of discovering a magical city with a passionate guide. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone who wants to experience Shanghai in one day, authentically and comfortably. A five star experience that I would do again without hesitation! 🌟 I would just leave a negative rating, we should have had a tour in French and she spoke only English .. I still leave a 5 stars
Just back from 7 days of sightseeing with Jennys tours. Our tour guides Apple and Jessie were so good.
TONY C,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just back from an amazing tour with Jennys tours. From start to finish Jenny organised everything for us, from transfers to airport drop off. The drivers were always reliable. We had our tour guide Apple with us and she was fantastic. Always a smile on her face and was so friendly and professional. We also done the Linhai southern Great Wall tour and met Jessie. She was as a fantastic guide with great knowledge and was so friendly to us. We would highly recommend Jennys tours and the reviews speak for themselves. Jenny was always very prompt with replies and nothing was a problem if we needed to make changes to a tour. We would hope to come back to China again and would 100% avail of Jennys tours again.
Don't miss this!
Marionette G,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It is very well organised, definitely take the private car option. Punctual, comfortable and informative. We had a great driver (I forgot to ask his name, apologies) and Lorraine was a fantastic guide.
PERFECT day in Shanghai
202jodyn,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This private tour was perfect. It was just the two of us and Mr. Troy our tour guide. Mr. Troy was very knowledgeable and we were able to understand him perfectly. He was very personable and wanted to be sure we were getting too do all the things we wanted to. Mr. Troy even helped us with shipping and talking to vendors. I would HIGHLY recommend using Jenny's China tours for everyone! Thank you so much Mr Troy for our perfect day in Shanghai!
PERFECT day in Shanghai
Jody N,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This private tour was perfect. It was just the two of us and Mr. Troy our tour guide. Mr. Troy was very knowledgeable and we were able to understand him perfectly. He was very personable and wanted to be sure we were getting too do all the things we wanted to. Mr. Troy even helped us with shipping and talking to vendors. I would HIGHLY recommend using Jenny's China tours for everyone! Thank you so much Mr Troy for our perfect day in Shanghai!
Fantastic trip
Nasreen R,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did this great tour with Nora as guide. We had a great time. Nora explained a lot about Shanghai, the area, the cultures and way of life. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip & learned a lot about the city. Highly recommend.
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