Private Tour
Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride
Overview
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Enjoy short get away from Shanghai city to beautiful Zhujiajiao Water Town where you can explore the classic Chinese buildings and to take a relax boat ride along the water canals. This half-day private tour can be started either in the morning or afternoon, and all entrance fee, private guide and transfer service are inclusive. You also can upgrade your tour with lunch or dinner to experience the local cuisine upon booking.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Meet up your friendly private guide at your hotel lobby in the morning or afternoon based on your preferred schedule. Transferred by comfortable vehicle to Zhujiajiao, a water town on the outskirts of Shanghai, and was established about 1,700 years ago. Upon arrival, stroll along the old street and traditional market where you will find many interesting vendors and local specialties. You will also find the best known bridges, built during Ming and Qing Dynasties. Take a relaxing boat ride in the water canals, and your friendly private guide will share with you the history and story of the area. After the tour, your guide will send you back to the hotel in Shanghai city.
What‘s Included
Transport by private air conditioned vehicle
Private guide
Visa waiver assistance for small groups from the cruise port for cruise passengers
Hotel pickup & drop-off (Pudong airport,Baoshan cruise port pay additional 45usd/group when arrival)
Experienced driver
Zhujiajiao entrance fee and boat ride ticket
Lunch or early dinner if related tour option is selected
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Morning Tour
Select your departure time from 8am to 11am
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour with Dinner
Dinner : In addition to the half day tour, you will enjoy a tasty local dinner in Zhujiajiao Water Town.
Pickup included
Morning Tour with Lunch
In addition to the half day tour, you will enjoy a tasty local lunch in Zhujiajiao Water Town
Pickup included
Afternoon Tour
Select your departure time from 12pm to 3pm
Pickup included
Reviews
672 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice guide great excursion
claudiadF6493QO,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour - nice spot
Excellent private tour journey to the past
Kenneth B,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were fortunate to have Kalvin as our guide for our private shore excursion. He shared a wealth of introductory information with us from the moment we were picked up at the port and throughout the drive to the Water Town as our driver proved a safe and comfortable ride for us. The town itself inclusive of the canal boat ride is an amazing look into China’s past and culture.
Take a break from the...
Ha N,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Take a break from the crowded city, just an hour by car, experience the water city by boat and walking.
Highly Recommend
Desoray G,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The entire experience was amazing. From the beginning to the end. The driver was very nice. The car was comfortable and relaxing. Snow checked in with us a few days before and let us know if the weather or the crowd was going to be bad. She even asked if we needed food accommodations which was very refreshing since people in our party were vegetarian. The restaurant food was sooooo good. It was one of the best meals we had since arriving in Shanghai. Snow didn't rush us when we wanted to stop and take pictures or even shop. She helped us get the best prices on our souvenirs. She even gave us recommendations on where to go for other things that we wanted to do. We had such an amazing experience that we will definitely book with her again. We highly recommend this experience and if you can go VIP.
Snow was a great tour...
Katherine G,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Snow was a great tour guide and gave us a good background of Shanghai. She was super friendly! Tour was on time and communicative throughout the time before our tour.
Nice tour of a typical...
Quentin d,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Nice tour of a typical village surrounded by canals. Some gorgeous views. Quite busy so get there early. Snow was our guide and she did a great job explaining everything. Recommend her if available.
A great experience outside of the city
Frank J,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great trip outside of the city to experience some of the older Shanghai and Chinese culture. Our guide Xin was wonderful, sharing a lot of extra information and tips for the rest of our time here. Highly recommended!
Lovely day with Snow at the gardens
markcD4930WK,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the visit with Snow. It is was very interesting as she shared a lot of interesting information about the gardens and also about Shanghai. She is very friendly, communicative and very knowledgeable. The driver was also excellent and the car was very comfortable. We highly recommend using Snow and her agency and will definitely use them again on our next trip to Shanghai.
Lovely day with Snow
Tiffany Z,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had the most amazing experience with our guide Snow today and cannot recommend her highly enough. We are visiting from Australia on a China trip with a group of friends, and Snow truly went above and beyond to make our day special. She even arranged a private driver for us, which made the whole experience so smooth and comfortable for all four of us. Snow is extremely fluent in English, very kind, gentle, and soft-spoken, and she explained everything clearly while also giving us plenty of time to enjoy each place. What really impressed us was that even after the tour officially ended, she continued to take care of us. She brought us to a lovely local jewellery shop, helped us find a great restaurant to try authentic local food, and after sending off the driver, she even came with us to another attraction we wanted to visit. Because it was hard to catch a DiDi, she stayed and joined us to see the capybaras in the city! Her service was far beyond what we expected from a tour guide. We felt truly looked after the entire day and are very grateful for her kindness and dedication. This was one of the highlights of our trip to China. Thank you so much, Snow!
Great Private Tour Experience at Zhujiajiao Water Town
Anonymous,Jan 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very good experience on our private tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town on January 23. Our guide, Kalvin, provided excellent service throughout the day and kept the atmosphere light, friendly, and enjoyable, which made the experience even better. Zhujiajiao itself is very quaint and charming, and we were lucky to visit on a chilly but sunny day, which made walking around especially pleasant. The booking process through Viator was also very smooth, with clear updates from the agent right up until we met Kalvin, which was reassuring and well organized. One area that could be improved is pricing. While we appreciated being picked up in a Tesla sedan, a larger and more comfortable vehicle would have been preferable for a private tour at this price point. Overall, a very enjoyable and well-run tour, and we would still recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxed visit to Zhujiajiao with a friendly guide.
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