Top Shanghai City Tours

Enjoy a more immersive way to explore popular Shanghai areas such as Xintiandi and the French Concession—and sample many traditional dishes—on this small-group food tour. With your guide in the lead, discover sights and bites you'd miss on your own. Look forward to sampling Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, soup dumplings, steamed buns, and more, and learn about the history and culture of the city.

Discover Shanghai from its humble origins as a fishing village and hear the stories behind how it evolved to become one of the world's most exciting and cosmopolitan places! In 3.5~4 hours, our tour covers all the must-see spots in downtown Shanghai. Get ready to dive into the history, culture, art, architecture, and mouthwatering food of this vibrant city! IMPORTANT: Please note that the booking fee charged here is solely to reserve your spot, as the tour itself operates on a tips-based model, meaning you decide how much your guide deserves for their hard work. This voluntary tip is a way to recognize your guide's efforts and helps us maintain this exciting job! Booking is limited to groups of up to 4 people (adults+kids). If your group exceeds 4 people, please contact us to arrange a private tour.

During this fully customizable, private Shanghai tour, you get to call the shots. Enjoy a tailor-made itinerary—designed with your unique interests in mind—and choose between lunch and dinner options. Return travelers who have already ticked off the main sights can opt for lesser-known locations, like Jade Buddha Temple, Tianzifang Creative Park, or the Shanghai Propaganda Art Poster Center.

Spend your day exploring one of China’s biggest cities with a private guide to steer you in the right direction on this tour of Shanghai. Cover more ground in a shorter time with someone who knows the best ways to maneuver around the crowded city streets, and choose to travel by public transport or by the comfort of a private vehicle. Pop by Jade Buddha Temple, Confucius Temple, the Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) and People’s Park, as well as the famous shop-lined Nanjing Road and the city’s Flower and Bird Market.

Customize this private guided tour of Shanghai by picking two to three attractions to visit. On the half-day tour you can either follow a suggested itinerary or choose based on your interests. Attractions include the well-preserved Yuyuan Garden, the Bund or Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) with skyline views, the French quarter, and more.

Please contact me for the detailed itinerary first and I will tell you the cost once we've confirmed your itinerary. The tour is flexible, you can follow my steps, I can also organize an itinerary base on your want list in Shanghai. I was born and raised in Shanghai, I love history and meet people from all of the world. Feel free to contact me if you are interested in my tour. I can also take beautiful photos during the tour, all of the photos will send to you for totally free. No additional expense.

Explore Shanghai’s technological marvels on this exclusive half-day Tech Discovery Tour. Start in Lujiazui and take in views of the city’s futuristic skyline before visiting the Shanghai Tower for a closer look at its world-class architecture. Experience next-generation mobility with a real driverless car ride inside an autonomous driving zone. Continue to a cutting-edge EV showroom to see how China leads global electric-vehicle innovation. You’ll also meet humanoid robots for an immersive, hands-on interaction rarely available to the public. Designed for tech lovers, innovators, families, and curious travelers, this small-group tour offers a smooth and engaging way to explore Shanghai’s fast-moving tech scene. - Meet at Shanghai Center - Visit Shanghai Tower - Ride in a driverless car - Interact with humanoid robots

Enhance your sightseeing experience of Shanghai on an enriching full-day excursion around the city. See some of the city’s top sights with a local English speaking guide to provide context and commentary. Highlights include the Shanghai Museum, People's Square, Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and Xintiandi. Includes entrance fees, lunch, and central Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off.

Shanghai is China’s biggest city and with just a day to explore, a private tour ensures you maximize your time. This full-day adventure is tailored to your interests, so you could admire the views from Shanghai Tower, visit Yuyuan Garden or Jade Buddha Temple, explore the Bund and Tianzifang, and more. Your day includes a private guide and hotel transfers; entrance fees are at your own expense.

Rather than struggling to plan your own itinerary, make the most of Shanghai on a private half-day tour. Available morning, afternoon, and night, it’s the perfect introduction for first-time China visitors. Just pick two or three attractions, perhaps the Bund, a Huangpu River cruise, a temple, a skyscraper, or a market, and design your dream day out. Entrance fees are at your own expense: upgrade to include a private car.

Get to know Shanghai with your own guide on this full-day private tour. Admire bird’s-eye views from a Shanghai Tower, stroll along the Bund, and visit the Yuyuan Garden and bazaar. Plus, explore the Confucius Temple and Former French Concession area, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Choose to travel by public transport (own expense) if you're in a group of four or fewer, or upgrade to get around by private vehicle.

At night, Shanghai’s space-age skyline ignites the city in a riot of color. Soak up this special private guided evening tour that combines several top activities, without the hassle of planning or logistics. Savor street food at Fuzhou Road Cultural Street; see the sights of The Bund (Waitan) illuminated at night; then enjoy a boat cruise along the Huangpu River with included hotel pickup.

Stroll through the Shanghai's trendy French Concession neighborhood with a guide on this private walking tour. Follow your guide's lead to unearth hidden courtyards, Art Deco buildings, and typical Shanghai street scenes. Highlights include the Lanxin Theater, the Cathay Mansion, the former residence of Dr. Sun-Yat Sen, Fuxing Park, and others. Includes all entrance fees and option to visit a tea house.

Visit some of Shanghai’s most evocative neighborhoods, and learn all about China’s Communist Party as you go, on this half-day history tour. Meet your guide at your centrally located Shanghai hotel, and begin your tour in Xintiandi, where you’ll see the site of the party’s First National Congress. Continue by subway or taxi to the Propaganda Poster Art Centre, which exhibits materials dating from the Cultural Revolution. As you explore, learn more from your guide about key moments in modern Chinese history.

Explore Shanghai's former French Concession after dark—and enjoy an insider experience that most other Shanghai visitors miss—on this local-led tasting tour. Learn about the history and culture of popular areas including Xintiandi and Zhaozhou Road, and be sure you come hungry: You can look forward to enjoy a wide range of delicacies, from hand-pulled noodles and potstickers to street food bites and more.

Appreciate China’s provincial delights without the hassle of planning or logistics, during a full-day tour of two charming traditional towns from Shanghai. With English- and Mandarin-speaking guides to provide enriching commentary, stroll amid the botanical beauty of Suzhou’s gorgeous gardens; see the Grand Canal; visit the Panmen Gate and Suzhou Silk Museum; and cruise along the waterways of Zhouzhuang on a Chinese-style gondola.

Capture the spectacular night Shanghai on this exclusive private tour by taking the 60-minute cruise along Hungpu River. Take in the breathtaking view at VIP seating area on the ship. Marvel at the fantastic Shanghai landmarks when it’s lit up such as Oriental Pearl TV tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center as well as the glittering sites along the Bund. Travel with your expert guide to gain a great insight into the local culture, history and sounds. Optional delightful Shanghai Dinner is available to cater different travel requests( Dinner will be in the local classy restaurant, NOT on cruise). Convenient door to door private transfer are included in the tour.

Treat yourself to a smooth and stress-free arrival in Shanghai during this private one-way airport transfer. Enjoy a personalized meet-and-greet in the arrivals hall, with two hours of free wait time in case of flight delays. Ride in a comfortable, climate-controlled car with ample luggage space and complimentary bottled water. Get dropped off door-to-door at any hotel in the city.

Enhance your experience of Shanghai regardless of time constrains on a morning or afternoon half-day sightseeing tour. See the best of Shanghai with a knowledgeable guide as you discover historical highlights like The Bund and the Jade Buddha Temple. Learn the complex process of pearl cultivation at the Fresh Water Pearl Gallery; absorb the antique charm of Shanghai Old Street; and delve into the city’s rich historical heritage at Shanghai Museum. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel is included on this tour.

Taste your way through the former French Concession area of Shanghai on a tour that explores people, culture, and cuisine through the city’s breakfast foods. Try a wide range of breakfast treats, from pan-fried dumplings and noodles to tea and curry beef soup. Along the way, benefit from your local guide's insights, and enjoy sights and bites you'd likely miss if exploring alone.

Fully immerse yourself in the history of Shanghai, and maximize your time on a private Half-day tour. Discover the symbolic site of Shanghai. Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple. Stroll through the Town God Market. Upgrade to a comprehensive package with entrance fees, premier taxi fare and Hotel Pick up and drop off are all inclusive 1: Half Day private tour of Old Shanghai 2: Take it easy with pickup and drop-off direct from your hotel 3: Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule 4: This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide

Save time without compromising on experience with this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Shanghai highlights. First, explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and savor a local lunch. Then, spend the afternoon discovering Shanghai: 16th-century Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower. As this is a private tour, you may opt to visit the Shanghai Museum or another skyscraper instead.

See the city of Shanghai light up at night, without worrying about language barriers or navigating, on this private evening tour, which takes you to top attractions such as Yuyuan Old Street, Xin Tian Di, and the skyscrapers of Lujiazui. Take in panoramic views of the city from the VIP deck of a cruise along the Huangpu River, and then choose to be dropped off back at your hotel or to continue your evening out on the town.