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
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)
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 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 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 & Car Service
Great local guide, private driver and car are included (lunch and entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included
Reviews
946 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Above and Beyond! Annie Made Our Shanghai Trip Unforgettable
Karen N,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We cannot recommend Annie and this private tour enough! From the initial planning to our final goodbye, Annie's service was nothing short of exceptional. She crafted a perfect, flexible itinerary that catered to our family, including both our kids and the adults. Annie's knowledge of Shanghai's history and culture is excellent, but it was her personal touch that truly made the day special. She navigated the city with ease, avoiding crowds and taking us to hidden gems we would never have found on our own. She was incredibly patient, answering our endless questions and even helping us with little things like bargaining in markets and ordering lunch that suited everyone's tastes. She wasn't just a guide; she felt like a family friend showing us her city. Her warmth and professionalism put everyone at ease. Thank you, Annie, for giving us not just a tour, but cherished memories. If you are booking a tour in Shanghai, request Annie—you will be so glad you did!
Great Time!
rachel o,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had an amazing tour in Shanghai with Sammie! From start to finish, Sammie was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly attentive. She shared so many fascinating stories about Shanghai’s history and culture, and she made every stop feel meaningful and exciting. Her English was excellent, and she explained everything clearly while keeping the tour fun and engaging. What I appreciated most was how thoughtful Sammie customized the experience to what I wanted to see, took great photos for me, and even recommended local foods and hidden spots I never would’ve found on my own. It truly felt like exploring the city with a friend who knows it inside out. Shanghai is an amazing place on its own, but Sammie made it unforgettable. I highly recommend booking a tour with her if you want a smooth, memorable, and well-guided experience!
Great overview of city
chandafuller,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We saw so many great sites of Shangha! The weather was a bit overcast so our tour guide was flexible and made sure we saw as much as possible. Guide was friendly.
Business trip but weekend fun!
Sheri V,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Feifie was so knowledgeable and knew all the ins and outs of the city. She has historical facts, great suggestion on food, knew the best places to shop and sights that are a must! Shanghai is a beautiful city and if you only have a short time such as myself this is THE best way to get the full Shanghai experience
Awesome guided tour around Shanghai
Compass06230878147,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a truly fantastic private tour with Lily! She took us to all the must-see sites as well as hidden gems that only locals know about. Her English is excellent, which made our tour more engaging and the experience even more meaningful. I highly recommend this private tour.
Absolutely Recommend
Mary M,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing tour of Shanghai. It was our first visit and we saw all the highlights of the new and old city. Our guide Feifei was incredibly knowledgeable and interesting (she went to university to be a tour guide!). We not only saw all the main sites but learnt the history of each area we visited. Absolutely recommend for first time visitors of Shanghai.
We had a great time with...
Minnie C,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with Annie, our guide, who was very accommodating. She was very knowledgeable on the history of the city. Our driver was also great, transporting us between sites.
A Thorough and Enjoyable Tour!
Jay J,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Most of the success of any tour can be attributed to the quality of the guide. We had a top quality quide on this tour - Sean! Sean was waiting in our hotel lobby with the van/SUV standing by outside. As our driver took us to different sites, Sean delivered fantastic stories about Shanghai and it's history. We visited the Bund, the French Quarter, a silk factory, the M50 neighborhood and many more places and we had a delicious lunch. We never flet rushed and we never felt short-changed during any visit. I highly recommend this experience - you will have fun!
Spectacular Shanghai
Alexander L,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was the first impression of Shanghai and China and it was spectacular! We were surrounded by the beauty of the city, its people and our attention of tour guide Roy
Excellent guide. ...
kathyanddavidcomcast,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide. Excellent English with detail knowledge. Helped with shopping and food choices. Highly recommend.
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