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
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)
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
853 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best of Shanghai with Snow
miguel m,
Jun 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Well it is been amazing experience with our guide She is the most friendly and knowledgeable lady She took us to delicious restaurants Thanks to Snow
Perfect Day in Shanghai with a Great Guide
Andrea R,
Jun 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful day exploring Shanghai with our guide Caroline! Zhujiajiao Water Town was charming, with peaceful canals and old architecture. We also enjoyed Yu Garden, the Bund, and the amazing view from Shanghai Tower. Caroline was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience smooth and fun. Highly recommend!
Exceptional Experience
Robert W,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alana, the manager, was very helpful in setting up the tour. Snow, our guide, and Mr. Chi, our driver, were excellent and the car was quite comfortable. They made sure to accommodate my special needs. We were able to fully experience the Yuu Garden, The Jade Buddhas Temple, and had a wonderful authentic riverside meal in Zhujiajiao as well as a boat ride through the charming watertown. Warning, there is a lot of walking involved to fully appreciate all these places, and my mobility scooter was of little use in the garden and temple. Snow is very knowledgeable and explained things in easy to understand terms. We are especially appreciative that she introduced us to silk painting, and we were able to purchase a masterpiece from the exceptional artist who produced it. That was an unexpected treat. We were thrilled with Shanghai and owe much of that to our private tour with Snow, Mr. Chi, and the fine company they represent.
Personal tour in Shanghai
Andrea T,
May 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had the best day with Caroline as our tour guide. She picked us up at our cruise ship and we had a private driver all day for transportation. She showed us the highlights of Shanghai and Watertown. Caroline was extremely knowledgeable and took us to many beautiful sites and shops. We had an amazing lunch with the most authentic Shanghai cuisine and also sampled some great soup dumplings. Truly an amazing day. Alana was fantastic taking care of our visas in advance. Highly recommend them!
Best way to start your Shanghai trip!
Rokas K,
May 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00What a fantastic day together with our guide Caroline. Great sense of humor, a lot of knowledge about every small detail And she was so helpful in every step. Best recommendations and good luck!
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