Private Tour
Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour
Overview
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8 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Shanghai’s most incredible city attractions and beautiful Zhujiajiao Water Town during this wonderful private day tour. Accompanied by a professional guide, stroll around the old lanes with antiquated architecture, wander along the canal with old bridges and take the boat on tranquil canals in Zhujiajiao for a half day. Followed by another half day tour to see the Shanghai city top attractions, such as Yu Garden, the spectacular skyline on the Bund as well as the panoramic view from the top of Shanghai Tower. An authentic Chinese lunch in the water town, boat ride ticket, entrance fee to Shanghai Tower, private guide and driver service are all inclusive.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian or halal option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Visa Waiver for small groups from cruise port for cruise passengers can be provided. Please contact at least 5 days in advance
For airport/cruise layover or outskirt area travelers, please choose Outskirts Departure
Please note that Yuyuan Garden is closed on every Monday, and you will visit Jade Buddha Temple instead
Tour end time can be modified to accommodate your schedule, please advise at the time of booking
For city hotel departure travelers, airport/cruise port drop off service is available (extra 25usd per vehicle), please advise at the time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Airport or cruise port pickup and drop-off (if outskirt departure option is selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Zhujiaojiao,Yu Garden,Shanghai Tower Admission tickets
Private guide
Local Style Lunch
Visa waiver assistance for small groups from the cruise port for cruise passengers
Additional food and drinks
Gratuities
Airport or cruise port pickup and drop-off (if city departure option is selected)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Meet your knowledgeable guide at your hotel lobby. After one hour driving, you will start your exciting sightseeing tour from Zhujiajiao water town. It's the best-preserved water town in the area with history over 1700 years. There are old bridges, antiquated architecture and bubbling streams. You can wander along the canal, stroll around the old lanes, visit few houses with gardens. Later, enjoy a relaxing boat riding on the canal to see beautiful surrounding. Don't miss out the opportunity to take some fabulous pictures. Revitalize yourself with a delicious lunch in a local restaurant where you can have some local delicious dishes.
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
In the afternoon, you will go back to Shanghai city, and visit Yuyuan Garden, a very ancient and well-preserved garden with the history of 400years old. You will see the stylish Chinese pavilion and authentic old architectures. Or you will have an alternative option to visit the famous Jade Buddha Temple instead(Yuyuan Garden closed on every Monday).
Options
Outskirts Departure with Lunch
All inclusive package: Departure from areas outside Shanghai city center (e.g., airport, cruise port, etc.).Includes lunch and all entrance tickets.
Pickup included
Outskirts:Guide+Car+Lunch
Guide, Car, and Lunch only : Entrance fees are your responsibility: Yu Garden(40 yuan/person), Shanghai Tower (180 yuan/person), Boat Ride (200 yuan/boat)
Pickup included
City Departure with Lunch
All inclusive Package: 8-hour private tour is flexible to adjust the itinerary by your preference. Lunch and all entrance fees are included.
Pickup included
City Departrue w/ Lunch&Dinner
Tour with Lunch and Dinner: The tour duration for this option is 9-hour. In additional to lunch in Zhujiajiao Water Town, you will also enjoy great dinner time in Shanghai city.
Pickup included
Guide, Car and Lunch Only
Includes Guide, Car, and Lunch: Depart from city center hotel.Tickets for Yu Garden(40yuan), Shanghai Tower(180yuan), boat ride (200 yuan/boat) not included.
Pickup included
Reviews
998 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Perfect Tour for First Shanghai Visit
Timothy O,
Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day exploring both Shanghai city highlights and Zhujiajiao Water Town with our guide, Queena. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive throughout the tour. We visited the Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden, and The Bund, and later enjoyed a relaxing boat ride through the beautiful canals of Zhujiajiao. The lunch was delicious as well. Overall, it was a perfect experience and we highly recommend Queena and this tour! She had superb English and her enthusiasm was the best! 10/10
Great experience with a...
Jordan R,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience with a really nice tour guide. I would definitely recommend this tour! 5 stars!!!!!
Excellent
Michael B,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day with Snow in Shanghai! Loved the gardens, shanghai tower and Watertown. She was very friendly and knowledgeable! Fun day!
Amazing Trip
Elham A,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Snow is amazing. We loved the tour. Highly recommended. Her English is great and explained everything.
Caroline was amazing!
Jordanna M,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely fantastic way to spend the day. Every spot was just stunning. Caroline was an amazing tour guide. Very patient and accommodating, and always open to taking photos for you. Worth every cent! The lunch was also really really good. Caroline recommended dishes and she also gave me a list of places to visit during my time in shanghai!
Wonderful experience!
Global61409815073,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience highly recommended with very friendly and respectful staff! Enjoy the tour and every detail customized for a pleasant moment.
Jane Shangai and Zhujiajiao Water Town tour 11/29
Marco C,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Unique experience with a very professional guide; Jane took us in the most inportant sites in Shangai and was flexible to adapt the tour to our requests. The visit of Zhujiajiao Water Town was also a unique experience, started with delicious local food lunch, then the quiet garden, then the boat tour… Jane accompanied us in the different spots giving us artistic and historical explanations which helped un understanding the local culture
Snow was a great guide...
Narayanan V,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Snow was a great guide and very accommodative. We had a great day trip with all highlights of Shanghai explained very well.
A Must-Do Tour When in Shanghai!
Jason M,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you’re looking for a truly authentic experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you must visit the Zhujiajiao water town. There’s plenty of small shops and food options along both sides of the canal. We also visited a beautiful garden, took a relaxing boat ride, and enjoyed a comforting homestyle lunch. Our excellent tour guide Xin was both kind and knowledgeable and tailored our tour to our preferences. We also recommend the rest of the itinerary although we tweaked ours because we had previously visited these sites earlier during our visit to Shanghai. This tour pretty much hits all the highlights of Shanghai in one day. We highly recommend this tour!
Water town!
Madjidfar,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour! Very informative. Water town is a must see if you are in Shanghai. Judy my Guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable!
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