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Private Customized Shanghai City Day Tour with Local Expert
Product code 30693P32
From
From USD 100
Dates
Jan 1, 2026 to Dec 31, 2026
Start times
9:00 AM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-10, Adult ages 11-99
Options
Tour with Guide Only, Tour w/ Guide and Private Car
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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Russian, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
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From
From USD 100
Private Customized Shanghai City Day Tour with Local Expert





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Duration
6 hours to 8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Russian, Mandarin Chinese
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Accompanied by your professional local guide to explore the amazing Shanghai city top attractions and hidden areas based on your interests and pace. This joyful private 8-hour tour is fully customized just for you. Not only can you choose to visit the famous Yu Garden, Old Town, Bund, French Concession, Fuxin Park, city skyscrapers but off-the-beaten-track places. To witness Shanghai's old and new, learn about the transformation of this fascinating city within 700 years. Besides, your professional local guide will always introduce you the most tasty local restaurants and find you yummy street food.
Overview
Accompanied by your professional local guide to explore the amazing Shanghai city top attractions and hidden areas based on your interests and pace. This joyful private 8-hour tour is fully customized just for you. Not only can you choose to visit the famous Yu Garden, Old Town, Bund, French Concession, Fuxin Park, city skyscrapers but off-the-beaten-track places. To witness Shanghai's old and new, learn about the transformation of this fascinating city within 700 years. Besides, your professional local guide will always introduce you the most tasty local restaurants and find you yummy street food.
What's Included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Private transportation ( If tour w/ guide & private car option is selected )
Not included
Entrance ticket
Lunch
Private transportation ( If Tour with Guide Only option is selected )
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
45 minutes
Stop 1
Meet your excellent English-speaking guide at your hotel lobby at 9:00 am or your preferred departure time. Since this is a fully private customized tour based on your own interests, please choose 4 to 5 top attractions that you want to visit the most, or feel free to discuss your preference with your guide upon meeting. Typically, you will visit The Bund first, to see the amazing skyscrapers along the Huangpu River.
Stop 2
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 2
If you like, you can choose to visit the most famous classic Yu Garden. Your guide will share with you the Chinese garden art, and give you an overview of high official's garden life in the history.
Stop 3
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 3
You can also choose to visit one of the most famous Buddhist temple "Jade Buddha Temple". Your guide will not only point out all the details but also explain you the history of Buddhism and wisdom of Buddhism philosophy.
Stop 4
1 hour
Stop 4
Another good choice is to visit Former French Concession, where is full of trendy bars and clubs. The area still holds something of the alluring mix of scrappy shanghainese street life and shopworn European colonial charm. Your guide will show you the most interesting area in the Former French Concession according to your preference.
Stop 5
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 5
If you want to have a bird view of Shanghai from one of the famous skyscrapers, Shanghai tower is a good option. You can take the fastest elevator (18m/s) in the world to 119F to have a wonderful view of Shanghai. Your guide will point out all the important places and explain you all the stories behind it.
Stop 6
1 hourAdmission not included
Stop 6
Your final stop can be at Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, where is a perfect place for you to see Shanghai's history and future development. Your knowledgeable local guide will explain you everything in the exhibition hall. If you wish to do something else, such as food tasting, body massage, or visit other attractions, such as Shanghai Propaganda Museum, Shanghai Museum and etc, please feel free to let your guide know.
Additional Info
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Other
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
13 reviews
Collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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