Private Tour

Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

From USD 229

4.98

811 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

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

For Spanish guide service, please book at least 3 days in advance

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

If you opt for the guide+car+lunch option, please note that entrance tickets are not included. Here are the prices for the entrance tickets: Yu Garden (40 yuan), Shanghai Tower (180 yuan), Kezhi Garden (20 yuan), and boat ride (200 yuan per boat)

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(only if all-inclusive option is selected)

Bottled water

Private guide

Local Style Lunch

Dinner in Shanghai city (only if option is selected)

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)

Options

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

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

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

4.98

811 reviews on TripAdvisor

796

A Memorable Adventure w/ Blair
James G,
Mar 26, 2025
5.00
From the first introduction, Blair introduced herself (and Cheng) and quickly humanized herself as a relatable person and hospitality professional — who loves touring foreigners visiting the fast paced, modern city. She transported us from towering sites above the city (Shanghai Tower)— to majestic gardens once reigned under family dynasties (Yu Garden) — and even drove us onto charming water towns (Zhujiajiao) for history, local cuisine, and a memorable water taxi ride. At each point along the way, Blair naturally and effortlessly connected us everywhere we set out to visit — and relish during our time in Shanghai. Having personally traveled here before, of which I saw some of these notable sites, being able to experience again under her care as our docent truly enlivened the visits and imparted knowledge that only a passionate tour guide can provide. Under Blair (and Cheung’s) care, we never opened a door, purchased any tickets, paid any tabs, or searched for knowledge (even how to use Alipay or DiDi while in Asia — which I highly suggest). This made the difference and for that, highly recommend, as you look to craft your memorable voyage to Shanghai for a one-of-a-kind travel experience. Xièxiè Blair, Cheng, and Alana.
Must try !!
PaoLing L,
Mar 22, 2025
5.00
It was a very enjoyable day exploring Shanghai. Our guide Caroline was awesome and very knowledgeable. She shared with us local insights and information, which led to many interesting conversations. Highly recommended !
Great tour, exceptional host....book it!
Marty C,
Mar 20, 2025
5.00
Another great day with Caroline...what I mean is that we loved her so much from our Suzhou tour two days prior that we requested her again and Alana came through and granted our wish. Check that review too, if interested. Again, not to be repetitive, but another great day with one of the best guides ever. She's quite amazing with all that energy and joy. We visited all the locales on the itinerary and even a couple that were not. All were interesting and fun to see and learn about. Caroline is a wealth of information. This is a great tour on it's own merits, but with Caroline, the tour becomes exceptional. When in Shanghai, for any tour, she is now our 'go to' guide. Best wishes...and we will see you again soon.
I did a solo tour with...
Morgan C,
Mar 13, 2025
5.00
I did a solo tour with Caroline and she was very nice. The tour was very informative and fun. We also had a delicious meal during the tour. The driver was also great, the car was nice and comfortable.
Great tour by a local
Janell R,
Mar 9, 2025
5.00
Snow was wonderful and very knowledgeable. She is native to Shanghai (which is rare) and goes out of her way to show you the highlights of the city and the village. The pace of technology and development is breathtaking in the area yet the gardens and village give you a view to the past. Mr. Shen was a wonderful driver (especially given traffic is especially bad on Sunday day of the tour) and provided seamless coordination and logistics with Snow. Her ability to provide the history and the small details that really provide a in-depth local perspective. I was in Shanghai for work and my colleagues (all locals) were impressed by the info that Snow had provided. Highly recommend.