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Private Full-Day Shanghai City Tour: Chauffeur & English Guide
Product code 5614334P4
From
From USD 180.45
Dates
Available from Nov 6, 2025
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-12, Youth ages 13-17, Adult ages 18-80
Options
Private Car — Driver + Guide
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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Booking, payment, cancellation, and vouchers continue on Viator.
From
From USD 180.45
Private Full-Day Shanghai City Tour: Chauffeur & English Guide





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Duration
8 hours
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Spanish
Confirmation
Instant
Pickup
Pickup details available
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Why Travelers Love This
Discover Shanghai’s must-see highlights in one stress-free private day—without worrying about logistics. Choose the travel style that fits you best: a private car option with a dedicated chauffeur + an English-speaking guide, or a guide-led experience by metro and walking for a more local, budget-friendly way to explore. To better meet your needs, we can make minor adjustments to the itinerary based on your preferences. After booking, we’ll confirm your final itinerary by email or text. Spend more time where you’re most interested—classic landmarks like the Bund and Yu Garden, charming streets in the French Concession, hidden backstreets, or local food stops. Your guide can help with photos, translation, tickets, and restaurant recommendations along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available in central Shanghai for the private car option. For the metro/walking option, we’ll meet at a convenient central meeting point and plan the day together.
Overview
Discover Shanghai’s must-see highlights in one stress-free private day—without worrying about logistics. Choose the travel style that fits you best: a private car option with a dedicated chauffeur + an English-speaking guide, or a guide-led experience by metro and walking for a more local, budget-friendly way to explore. To better meet your needs, we can make minor adjustments to the itinerary based on your preferences. After booking, we’ll confirm your final itinerary by email or text. Spend more time where you’re most interested—classic landmarks like the Bund and Yu Garden, charming streets in the French Concession, hidden backstreets, or local food stops. Your guide can help with photos, translation, tickets, and restaurant recommendations along the way. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available in central Shanghai for the private car option. For the metro/walking option, we’ll meet at a convenient central meeting point and plan the day together.
What's Included
Included
Bottled water, Soda water, Coke, Sprite in the vehicle
Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Shanghai
Ticket for the Site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China
English-speaking local guide
All parking and toll fees
Private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Shanghai IFC (Shanghai International Finance Center) 8 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120, China This tour does not include hotel pickup. Your guide will be holding a small sign with the tour name and will contact you through Viator if needed.
Please meet your guide outside the Oriental Pearl TV Tower or IFC Mall in Lujiazui (exact meeting point shown on your voucher). This tour does not include hotel pickup. Your guide will be holding a small sign with the tour name and will contact you through Viator if needed.
End point
Pick-up/drop-off available at designated downtown Shanghai locations (Puxi & Pudong). Choose any convenient address—hotel, the Bund, Lujiazui, etc. Tour lasts 8 hours from confirmed pickup to final drop-off, including return drive.
Pickup details
Itinerary
Stop 1
1 hour
Stop 1
Our first stop will be Lujiazui. Lujiazui is the main stage of Shanghai's skyline—the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Financial Center, and Jin Mao Tower stand in harmonious contrast. The shimmering river, the circular elevated walkway, and the waterfront promenade together outline the city's most futuristic silhouette. The Lujiazui International Financial Center shopping mall and waterfront promenade perfectly blend financial giants, fashion retail, and river views, offering you a multifaceted experience. We expect to stay here for 40 minutes, after which our private driver will take you for 20 minutes to our next destination.
Stop 2
2 hoursAdmission included
Stop 2
The second stop on the itinerary includes a lunch break – details below. The second stop is the site of the First National Congress of the Communist Party of China, a stop steeped in Chinese history. Located in a classic Shikumen alleyway, the site offers an excellent window into modern Shanghai history. In 1921, a low-key meeting held in an ordinary living room laid the foundation for far-reaching events. After the visit, the tour guide will confirm the lunch arrangements with you. Lunch is not included in the tour price. The guide can recommend nearby restaurants, ranging from formal meals to light snacks, but the final choice is entirely yours. You can also choose your own restaurant, specify a dining location, or cancel lunch altogether. We do not receive any restaurant commissions or rebates, and there are no mandatory meal arrangements. After the lunch break, your driver will pick you up and take you to the third stop, a journey of approximately 25 minutes.
Stop 3
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 3
The third stop is the former French Concession—Shanghai’s most charming neighborhood for a relaxed food-and-street-life stroll. Here, you’ll walk beneath plane trees and past shikumen lanes, historic villas, and elegant Art Deco buildings—where old Shanghai meets today’s café culture. Along the way, your guide can tailor the route to your tastes, introducing you to beloved local bites and dessert spots, recommending a few well-known Shanghai classics, and pointing out hidden gems tucked into side streets. This is an unhurried, sensory stop: the aroma of fresh coffee, small bakeries, boutique eateries, and the everyday rhythm of the neighborhood. You’re welcome to pause whenever you like—grab a snack, take photos, or sit for a quick break—while your guide helps with ordering and recommendations. Afterward, your private chauffeur will transfer you to the fourth stop (approximately 25 minutes, traffic permitting).
Stop 4
2 hours
Stop 4
This tour includes a dinner break – details below. Nanjing Road seamlessly blends historic brands with modern style, offering a unique and unforgettable experience, from its bustling daytime atmosphere to its dazzling nighttime lights. Stroll along the pedestrian street and admire the harmonious fusion of classic architecture and trendy modern shopping centers. Explore the pedestrian street, find great photo spots, admire iconic buildings, and enjoy a quick bite of Shanghai snacks at Century Square. Dinner is not included in the tour price. The guide can recommend nearby restaurants, but the final choice is entirely yours – you can choose any restaurant, specify one, or simply skip dinner. We do not have any partner restaurants and do not receive any commission. After a short rest after dinner, we will continue to our final stop at the end of the pedestrian street.
Stop 5
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 5
Our final stop is the Bund. Strolling along the Bund, the ancient building facades echo the skyscrapers of Pudong across the water. Cool and pleasant by day, and dazzlingly lit at night, it's breathtaking—ideal as either the first stop or the perfect finale of your journey. The warmly lit Bund buildings and the Lujiazui skyline complement each other, showcasing the charm of old Shanghai and its future prosperity. After the tour, your driver and guide will safely take you back to the designated location.
Additional Info
Wheelchair Accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller Accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Pets Welcome
Service animals allowed
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation Wheelchair Accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Surfaces Wheelchair Accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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