Private Tour
Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights
Overview
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This great 8-hour Shanghai city tour takes you to discover the must see sites in Shanghai from its old and modern perspectives, from its colonial Bund riverside to the modern skyscrapers Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, from the elegant Ming Dynasty Yu Garden and old town Bazaar to the charming French Concession, from the exquisite Jade Buddha Temple to China's No.1 famous shopping street Nanjing Road and more! Experience the local culture, history and life with your local guide. Enjoy the flexibility of the exclusive private tour and explore the city at your desired way and pace! You can either choose to experience the city with the tour option by public transit such as metro, taxi, or you can choose the option with your own private vehicle. No matter if you are a solo traveler or travel with friends or family, you won't want to miss such an amazing and memorable day!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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
If your hotel is not located in downtown Shanghai, an arrangement can be made to meet near the downtown area
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Meet your private guide at your central Shanghai hotel at your prefered time.Tell your guide if there’s anything you want to see more of on your tour: your itinerary is flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinetary and you are welcome to discuss with your guide if you want to customize your own tour. Typically, you will visit The Bund , the colonial-era promenade along the Huangpu River. Admire the stunning views of old and new Shanghai, including buildings such as the Bund's Old Customs House and iconic skyscrapers.
Yu Garden
Then, follow your guide to Yu garden ( Closed on every Mondays), here you will enjoy explore the five century old garden built with charming chambers, exquisitive rockeries, ponds ,pavillions doctted in the lush greens while learning the fasinating history from your guide.
What‘s Included
Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle(Only "Private Guide & Car" or "All Inclusive" is booked)
Local delightful & Classy Lunch (Only for those who booked" All Inclusive Tour" Option)
Private tour with amazing guide
Downtown Hotel pick up and drop-off
Entrance fee to YuGarden(Only if you booked "All Inclusive Tour"Option(Garden is closedevery Monday)
Gratuities
Lunch (If "Private All Inclusive Tour " option is NOT booked)
Entrance fee to observation deck of the top tower
Outskit hotel pick up and drop off( Can be arranged at surcharge)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Guide & Car Service
Great local guide, private driver and car are included (lunch and entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included
PrivateTour by Uber/Metro Only
Tour by Uber/Metro: Great private guide, local transportation fare (Uber taxi/Didi) are inclusive (lunch ,entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included
Private Guide Service Only
Amazing private guide for 8-hour tour( food, transport at your costs).
Pickup included
Private All Inclusive Tour
All Inclusive Tour: Great local guide, private driver and car, tasty lunch , entrance fees to Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple are all inclusive.
Pickup included
Reviews
1,095 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day out
Karyn F,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an amazing day with Annie, went to to so many places and she explained every site in great detail. Her knowledge of everything Shanghai was very impressive. I would thoroughly recommend this tour , especially if you get Annie as your guide.
Wonderful private tour!
Nori H,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great experience on this tour. Our guide, Feifei, was incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, and made the entire day enjoyable. She really took the time to listen to our preferences and thoughtfully incorporated them into the itinerary, which we truly appreciated. It rained all day, but the car was very comfortable and made a big difference. In a way, we were glad we had this tour on the only rainy day of our trip—it turned what could have been a difficult day into a smooth and enjoyable one. Lunch was fantastic as well. The restaurant was excellent—local and authentic, yet clean and comfortable. It’s the kind of place where people who work in the financial district come to enjoy a nice meal, which made the experience feel even more genuine and authentic.
Great time
ZG R,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Annie today, she is very knowledgeable and accommodating, 100% recommend!!!
Amazing tour with Annie.
Irina R,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I cannot say enough incredible things about our experience in Shanghai, and it was entirely because of our amazing guide, Annie. From the moment we met, it was clear we were in expert hands. Her knowledge of Shanghai’s history, culture, architecture, and hidden gems was truly exceptional—but what made the experience unforgettable was how effortlessly she brought it all to life. If you are visiting Shanghai and want more than just a checklist of sights—if you want a meaningful, immersive, and seamless experience—this is the guide you need. I would book them again in a heartbeat
Highly recommended
Olga F,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you our guide Annie for the wonderful trip and overview of Shanghai! Trip was full of interesting stories, beautiful locations and great time. Comfortable and perfect organisation. We enjoyed a lot!
Wonderful tour first day in Shanghai
Hung N,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour on first day in Shanghai with Feifei. She's amazing, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable.
An excellent tour to see all of the highlights
lottie799,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ruby was an excellent tour guide for the day; she was informative, friendly, she gave us loads of interesting information and she listened to our questions. Shanghai is vast and this would have taken us so much longer to navigate our way from A2B. It was a really great way to see all of Shanghai highlights in a one day visit, when we were short on time. And lunch included was delicious!
Shang-Highlights
Gerald E,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great city overview with an excellent guide. This tour is personalized to your preferences and allows you to experience the flavors of the city in a logical and sequential manner.
A wonderful tour!
Pema F,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We throughly enjoyed our tour with Annie who spoke excellent English, was very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The car provided was new and comfortable. Highly recommend this tour. Ask for Annie!
Best tour guide we have found in our travels throughout the world
Baron D,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great. Sammi knew Shanghai well. She listened to us and figured out how to go and what would be interesting. She also became a friend
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