Private Tour
Private Yu Garden, The Bund, French Concession, Pudong Half-Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a 4 hours private tour with a professional driver tour guide and a private vehicle to "can't miss" highlights of Shanghai. Experience the contrasts of Tall and Short, Old and New, East and West in this dynamic city. Follow your friendly driver guide to see The Bund, French Concession, Yu Garden, Old Town plus Pudong Financial District are all included. In addition, you have a chance to try local Chinese tea in local tea house for free. The pickup place for this tour can be either from your hotel or cruise port.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time upon booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Bund
Meet your knowledgeable guide at your hotel lobby. Then drive to the Bund, Shanghai’s picturesque waterfront, well known as the International Architecture Exhibition for its spectacular soaring skyline. From here, enjoy sweeping views of both sides of the Huangpu River.
Yu Garden
Continue to visit the intricately designed Yu Yuan Garden and the ancient Shanghai Old Street. Afterward, take a break in a local Chinese tea house where you can see the Chinese tea ceremony and try local loose tea.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Private tour
Bottled water
Port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Afternoon Tour
Entrance fees, private English speaking driver guide and comfortable transfer service are inclusive. Your Tour departure time is at 2pm.
Pickup included
Morning Tour
Entrance fees, private English speaking driver guide and comfortable transfer service are inclusive. Your Tour departure time is at 9am.
Pickup included
Reviews
51 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Morning tour of Shanghai
Karen L,,Jun 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Tom was very knowledgeable. We totally enjoyed the visit to the Yu Garden. And it was good that he drove us from spot to spot so that we could escape the heat. I highly recommend this tour.
I strongly recommend Tom Zhang private guide
Natalija S,,Feb 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tom is super great- flexible to my personality adjusted guiding, he tought me about the history, culture, way people are living, believes and Chinese budism while visiting temples, interesting sites and topics I would not be able to find in a classic tourist tour. He even found my mobile phone I lost and wait for me 1 h while I was shopping pearls and silk. All with smile and good mood. Natalija Stošicki, Slovenia, Europe
Superb Shanghai
Ariel K,,Feb 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour from start to finish. My mom and I wanted to not only see the Yu Garden and French Concession, but understand the history. Combined with the Bund and Pudong, our tour guide Tom helped paint a picture of Shanghai old and new. The Yu Garden was so impressive, but Tom explaining the various details and symbolism brought the experience to a whole new level. We strolled along the Bund, and saw a part of Pudong as well. The tour ended in the French Concession, which was a perfect way to end the morning. After walking through the various streets of the French Concession my mom and I bid farewell to Tom and had a delicious lunch. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone. Tom was fantastic, the car we rode in was great, and we made excellent time. If you want to see the highlights of Shanghai this is a great way to do it!
Nice tour with knowledgeable guide
Fabio G,,Aug 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Vicky has been a fantastic guide, knowledgeable and accommodating. The Yu Garden, it’s market and the tea ceremony are a must do in Shanghai!
Thomas was our guide and...
John S,,Nov 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Thomas was our guide and he was excellent. The historical information he provided in Yu Garden made for an incredible cultural experience.
Amazing tour of Shanghai
Svetlana W,,Oct 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00My private guide was incredibly informative and I had a wonderful afternoon learning about this beautiful city, its culture and its people. I would highly recommend this experience.
Great sightseeing afternoon
Bojana D,,Sep 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely afternoon with Alyssa; being shown around Yu garden, the Bund and French concession. Very friendly and informative guide. Would thoroughly recommend if you’re short on time but wish to explore this beautiful city.
Best tour to have a deep insight of Shanghai
Mahmoud S,,Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00I'm glad that i had a positive experience with Tom as my guide in Shanghai. Tom was well-versed in the city's history, culture, and points of interest, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of Shanghai's rich heritage. Furthermore, a friendly guide like Tom can create a warm and welcoming atmosphere, making you feel comfortable and at ease throughout your tour. In summary, thank you very much for the wonderful time and would love to have another experience guided by Tom. Best regards
The best Shanghai tour!
Lisa H,,Aug 21, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00A fabulous tour of Shanghai. Our tour guide Alice was simply the best! She had so much knowledge and background information about Shanghai and all the sites we’ve visited. Plus, she was the friendliest and most helpful person we met here. I am so glad we went on this tour for our first visit in Shanghai.
Well communicated
Nazneen N,,Jul 7, 2023
- Review from Viator
3.00The tourist guide Tom was good with his description and explanation.He was quite knowledgeable.Fluent in English.
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