Private Tour

Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

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

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

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)

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.

2 hours•Admission Included

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).

40 minutes•Admission Included

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

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

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

Reviews

4.98

870 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

855

Truly exceptional!
Anton K,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The trip and the tour was truly exceptional! Perfect choice for the travelers wishing to see top beautiful and picturesque locations in Shanghai and its neighborhoods. I was very lucky to have Queena as my guide - she was very friendly, professional and helpful during all 9 hours of our journey. I definitely recommend having this tour when in Shanghai and Queena as a guide! Cheers!
The hidden gems of Shanghai
Jai T,
Jun 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Good morning! I really enjoyed the tour. Mary was a really nice person, very patient and kind. Well spoken. The driver Joe also was a very kind person, always got off to open the door for us. Overall a great experience. Been to Shanghai many times,but seen these parts for the first time. Totally worth it
Solo Travelers Dream
Gayla B,
Jun 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Today was so wonderful. I felt very safe with my tour guide Xin! She was very personable and kind. She also answered all my questions and gave very good information. She also has an eye for photography which was nice she found all the Instagram-able moments so I didn’t have to think about anything. Our driver was very kind and everything was very timely. Transportation was clean and comfy. I enjoyed the destinations! I genuinely have zero complaints. As a young solo traveler it can be so scary to get around especially having a language barrier but this tour made me feel safe and informed. I am very happy with this experience!!!
We had a wonderful...
fania l,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful experience with tour guide Queena today. She was energetic, engaging and knowledgeable. She accommodated to our requests and my family had a very comfortable time learning about Shanghai.
Mary was so informative...
Cara S,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Mary was so informative and knowledgeable. We learned so much about Shanghai history and culture. We highly recommend this if you only have one day to get the highlights of the city!!