Private Tour
Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour
Overview
Available languages
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: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
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
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
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
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
970 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience!
Alessandra S,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If I could give this experience more than 5 stars I would. We were a group of 6 and I can say that it was by far one of the easiest logistics I’ve experienced, from communication with Alana for coordination, pick-up and mobilization in a very comfortable van and all tickets already reserved. And then, our guide, Caroline! SO patient, attentive, charming, welcoming, and knowledgeable, I highly recommend her! I would take the tour with her all over again (PD: Thanks Caroline for helping us learn useful words and pronunciation for the rest of our trip too!!) If you’re on the fence to take this tour, this is your sign to go ahead and schedule it.
Lovely day in Shanghai with Snow
Beverly B,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour, Snow was an knowledgeable and kind guide. Alana, Snow and our driver were so helpful accommodating they made our trip a wonderful experience .
My dad and I had an...
Mary M,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My dad and I had an amazing tour experience with Xin. She is an amazing guide, knowledgeable and her English is perfect! This tour is the perfect way to see several of Shanghai’s tourist attractions!
10/10 - would recommend this tour!
Mandii C,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great private tour with exceptional service. We had a driver and our tour guide Snow was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of time to answer questions! The water town was just beautiful and a highlight of Shanghai for me. I am so glad we booked this trip!
Fabulous!
DanaLee M,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our day was fabulous! Very informative, friendly, flexible, and helpful. Gave great food recommendations. May was an incredible guide and Miss Cheng was an amazing driver. We all enjoyed every minute!
Snow was awesome! Very...
Leonard N,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Snow was awesome! Very informative and excellent English. Tour was on time and as advertised. Highly recommend.
Great experience!
M5804ALcaitlinm,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a great experience with Xin as our guide and Xi as our driver. We felt very cared for, and Xin was knowledgeable and very helpful with pictures and shopping. We would absolutely recommend them!
Outing to Water Village
Alan B,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very enjoyable outing to water village. Ruby was attentive to our needs and prepared to alter the itinerary to suit.
Awesome day with Ling!
Nicole G,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A 5 star rating isn’t enough to describe this awesome tour. From the detailed planning and communication with Alana, and my wonderful tour guide, Ling; what a great first day in Shanghai! Ling was so warm and welcoming. She was even so gracious to take so many pics of me since I was traveling solo. We had the best lunch by the lake. The food was scrumptious. It felt like having lunch with a friend. The highlight of the tour was definitely Zhujiajiao Water Town. Our driver was so great at navigating and the Tesla was a nice surprise. I will take this tour again with my family. Thank you, Ling for making my first day so special :)
A great day in Shanghai
Kelly P,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a fantastic day to spend in Shanghai. Especially if you’re short on time and want to see the highlights. Blair our tour guide was fabulous and catered to everything we wanted to do. Highly recommend.
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