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‘s Included
Entrance fee to Yu garden( Only "All Inclusive Tour" is booked),Garden is closed on every Mondays
Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle(Only "Private Guide & Car" or "All Inclusive" is booked)
Local delightful & Classy Lunch (If " All Inclusive Tour" is booked)
Private tour with amazing guide
Downtown Hotel pick up and drop-off
Gratuities
Lunch and entrance fees (If "All Inclusive Tour " is not booked)
Entrance fee to observation deck of the top tower
Outskit hotel pick up and drop off( Can be arranged at surcharge)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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 (Yuyuan)
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.
Options
Private Guide Service Only
Amazing private guide for 8-hour tour( food, transport, entrance fees 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
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 & Car Service
Great local guide, private driver and car are included (lunch and entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included
Reviews
857 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very professional and...
Boon L,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very professional and knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended if you prefer small group or private tours.
Excellent way to see Shanghai!
Amit D,
Sep 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour with Annie- she understood our groups needs and tailored the tour for us. Highly recommend!
Fantastic!
nicolataylor67,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a brilliant way to see Shanghai. We decided to take the tour on the first day of our 2 day visit and it was worth every penny. We were picked up by our guide, Sammi, who spoke fantastic English, was very knowledgable about the city (historical and cultural) and very happy to talk to us in detail about life in Shanghai, and her own life. It was fascinating. We opted for the private car and driver which was invaluable on a day when the temperatures hit 37 degrees. As we visited the Yu Gardens and the old town, the Jade Temple, the French Concession and the Bund she was sensitive to our needs and also took us to a great tea house and restaurant for lunch, choosing local specialities. We had downloaded AliPay and she helped us understand how to use the technologies in coming days - DiDi for taxis, A Map etc and suggested an itinerary for us to follow the next day. Communications with Sunny, the operator were also very good. Quick and responsive. The car was fabulous, the driver always a minute or two away when we needed him. All round, a great day. Thank you!
We had an amazing private...
bobi m,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing private tour in Shanghai with our guide *Annie*, who was truly outstanding! She spoke excellent English and took into account all our preferences and requests. The experience felt personal, relaxed, and very well organized. We highly recommend this tour and especially Annie as a guide!
This was a highly...
Valerie S,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a highly customized and luxurious experience with the guide willing to plan the full day for you, or you can make suggestions of what you would like to do and she will fit it in. The private tours with the awesome guides made our trip in Shanghai.
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