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 (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.
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 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
Private Guide Service Only
Amazing private guide for 8-hour tour( food, transport at your costs).
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
960 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Annie, our tour guide,...
Amit P,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Annie, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable with the history of Shanghai. She provided an excellent tour and her English was very good. She was also flexible with what we wanted to see.
Had a great tour with...
Taehong M,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great tour with FeiFei! She was amazing and gave a great tour. Great way to tour Shanghai in a day, strongly recommend!
This was the perfect tour...
Sandra S,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the perfect tour to experience all the Shanghai highlights in one day! We had limited time in Shanghai and so glad that we chose this private full day tour. Our tour guide Sammy was amazing - she was so knowledgeable and friendly and made sure we had the best experience. Sammy your coordination with Mr Leo deserves a shout out and was truly appreciated as it enabled us to maximize our day. Thankyou again - we can’t recommend you enough !
Amazing tour in Shanghai
nicolas g,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Perfect tour. Sammi was amazing, friendly and understood all we wanted to see. Very knowledgeable. Highly recommend
Great day out
Astrid E,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My daughter and I had a fantastic day on this tour. Our guide, Feifei, was warm, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about Shanghai. She explained the history and culture in a way that was easy to understand and really enjoyable. What made the day truly special was how personal and relaxed it felt—almost like exploring the city with a friend. We never felt rushed, and Feifei made sure we were comfortable and having a great time at every stop. We learned so much and came away with wonderful memories. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai.
Must tale tour!
Maryann M,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Best tour guide, we learned a lot about the culture and visited the most important places of shangai The guide Fei Fei was excelent!
Excellent!
Loiane S,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Roy was an amazing tour guide. Very friendly, efficient, calm and helpful. He really guided us through each spot and told us the history behind it. Thank you very much! It couldn’t have been better. I’d definetly recommend
Shanghai in a day
Adventure09377048856,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely private tour of the city with Lily. She was knowledgeable and took us around the sites without any delays. She was also patient with us and took our photos. I highly recommend this private tour.
Good Day tour in Shanghai
samkassam9,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Roy. Saw lots of Shanghai in a day. Roy is very knowledgeable. He took us to few places including Buddha temple, old city, new city, silk factory etc.
Excellent
Paresh A,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00She is excellent, clear speaking English and good knowledge about tourist sights we visited. I recommend you to offer more tourist. Thank you for providing such a knowledgable guide for me
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