Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights | 8 hours

282 Reviews | Shanghai
From $109.00 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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You can select up to 15 travelers in total.
Adult (10-99) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 15
2
Child (4-9) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
0
Infant (0-3) Minimum: 0, Maximum: 15
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Guide only
2 Adults x $179.00
$358.00
Approx Total
$358.00
Flexible tour option: This option includes guide service only to give you ultimate flexible to choose your sites and meals.
Pickup included
All Inclusive W/Private Car
2 Adults x $328.90
$657.80
Approx Total
$657.80
Authentic dumpling lunch
Private car: Modern vehicle with A/C and ample room
All entrance fees: This option includes all entrance fees (except observation decks) and lunch.
Pickup included
All inclusive w/Metro & taxis
2 Adults x $274.00
$548.00
Approx Total
$548.00
Authentic dumpling lunch
Transportation by metro/taxis: This option is includes entrance fees, lunch and public metro and taxis.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, French, Spanish
  • Authentic dumpling lunch (if option selected)
  • Personal tour guide services
  • Flexible start time (choose when booking)
  • Entrance fees (if option selected)
  • Private car or metro/taxis (if option selected)
  • Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel
  • Tips-recommended
  • Observation decks in Lujiazui area (allows you to choose based on conditions)

Overview

If you have very limited time in Shanghai, and want to go home with a great understanding of Shanghai, its people, history and culture, then this private day tour is perfect for you! You will visit both the east and west sides of Shanghai and also discover Shanghai's fascinating mix of modern and classic character. The major attractions in this tour includes: Shanghai Tower, The Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, The Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao), Yu Yuan Garden, French Concession area and much more! Note that observation decks in Lujiazui area are optional so you can choose based on conditions.

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Pickup details

Please note: Drop off and pickup outside of central Shanghai, such as Pudong International Airport, Hongqiao International Airport, Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai Disney Area, Qinpu District, Jiading District, Chuansha District, or Songjiang District, Fengxian District, will incur an extra USD40 for your whole group and ... includes both pickup and dropoff. You can pay in cash (USD or RMB) directly to your guide when meeting. Read more â–¼

Itinerary

  • Shanghai Tower

    The Shanghai Tower is a 632-metre, 128-story megatall skyscraper in Lujiazui (second-tallest behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa.) It has the world's highest observation deck and the world's fastest elevators at a top speed of 74 km/hr. It is the world's A truly amazing view and experience.

    30 minutes

  • Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)

    This iconic symbol of Shanghai, at 468 m (1,535 feet) high, was the tallest structure in China from 1994 to 2007. It is classified a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. An observation deck is in the highest sphere with glass floor 360-degree view.

    15 minutes

  • Shanghai World Financial Center

    This iconic structure looks like a bottle opener and is the 2nd tallest building in Shanghai. Three observation decks offer different experiences at the 94th, 97th, and 100th floors. The 100th floor is the highest observatory in the world, with transparent glass-walled walkways.

    15 minutes

  • Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

    This garden dates back to 1559 during the Ming Dynasty. A classic Chinese Garden rich in history, you'll see a wide range of halls, statues, rock structures, water features as well as the famous Grand Rockery and Exquisite Jade Rocks.

    1 hour

  • Yuyuan Old Street

    Once called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits as well as the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler's store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here.

    1 hour

  • Shanghai Confucian Temple

    The Confucius Temple was founded during the Yuan Dynasty, when Shanghai was just a small fishing village. It was also the most prestigious learning institution, combining a spiritual temple with a top-rated school. A beautiful and serene site of gardens, halls, statues and an amazing complimentary tea ceremony.

    1 hour

  • Former French Concession

    Enjoy the atmosphere of east meets west or one of the new popular places. This area is rich in the history of China when colonial powers had a significant presence in Shanghai. It has unique architecture while bustling with people along tree-lined streets.

    1 hour

  • The Bund (Wai Tan)

    The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks, trading houses and consulates from all over Europe, Asia and the United States. The area highlights Shanghai's western influence in architecture and culture and today offers a beautiful walkway along the Huangpu River while learning about Shanghai's history.

    1 hour

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dress comfortably and for the season
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.9

282 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    270
  • 4 stars
    7
  • 3 stars
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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 270 reviews with 5 stars

Fantastic Day Tour with Troy

Published on Feb, 2025

Fantastic tour. Our tour guide was Troy, and he was incredible. His English was perfect, and he was unbelievably knowledgeable about everything. It could not have been a better experience. We added on the Jewish Ghetto, and he fit it perfectly into the day. The mix of public transportation and taxis was the perfect balance, it let us get familiar with the city while keeping things on time and not too tiring. This tour is perfect if its your first time in Shanghai and you want to see all of the important attractions, buildings, and cultural places. I also have lots of confidence that our tour guide Troy could do very specific tours to your liking even if you have been to Shanghai before. Highly recommend!

Amazing tour of Shanghai

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide Troy was very knowledgable and the car was very clean. The sights of Shanghai were lovely and beautiful. We saw everything we wanted to. The dumplings we had for lunch were delicious. We learned a lot about Shanghai and China. Well worth the money. Thank you

Amazing Day on Shanghai.

Published on Jan, 2025

Our guide was amazing. We saw many interesting places and learned a lot about Chinese history and culture. The guide was very professional, but at the same time, she was funny and sweet.

Private one and half day tour: Shanghai Highlights and Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town

Published on Nov, 2024

My family and I had an amazing guided tour given by Peggy. She's extremely knowledgeable and was able to communicate with my parents in Shanghainese which was a plus. She was attentive to my elderly parents and made them feel especially taken care of. It's my first time in Shanghai and after the highlighted tour on the first day, I felt like we got to see a lot of what the city. has to offer. Jenny was very responsive and I appreciated the flexibility of arranging our tour to our specific needs. I would highly. recommend this tour to friends and family especially. Peggy our wonderful tour guide. Thank you again for such a great experience.

Best tour I have ever experienced!

Published on Nov, 2024

I had to book a very last minute tour in Shanghai because of a cancelled flight. In a moments notice Jenny’s put together a city tour that was the best I have ever experienced! Apple, our tour guide, was simply the best! Such a happy person and so knowledgeable. Highly recommend this company if you are looking for tour in Shanghai.

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