Top Shanghai Day Trips

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from $115

Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

11 hoursFree Cancellation

(210)

from $399

Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

(749)

from $139

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.

4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights

4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

(290)

from $93

Escape the bustle of modern Shanghai on this private guided day trip to Suzhou, a picturesque riverside city famed for its centuries-old heritage. Your package includes round-trip bullet train tickets, transfers in both Shanghai and Suzhou, and a local lunch. Upgrade to the all-inclusive package which offers a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal, a rickshaw ride through history-packed Pingjiang Road, and entrance to one of Suzhou’s famous gardens.

Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(338)

from $220

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.

Canalboat floating through Zhouzhuang Water Village in Suzhou, China.

Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

10 hoursFree Cancellation

3.8

(436)

from $135

All-inclusive Half-day Private Tour To Zhujiajiao Water Town

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(57)

from $140

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hotels: Private with Meet & Greet Service

1 hourFree Cancellation

(193)

from $35

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.

Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

(1,091)

from $246

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.

People crowd around the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.

Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden

Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Hangzhou, a city shrouded in history and natural splendor, on a full-day tour from Shanghai. Accompanied by an accomplished guide, gain fascinating insight into China’s most esteemed tea at Meijiawu Tea Village; cruise on the idyllic and inspirational West Lake; and marvel at the alluring architecture of the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Explore the historical highlights and cultural delights of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city on this all-inclusive tour, during which lunch, round-trip transportation and entrance fees are complimentary.

4.0

(347)

from $79

Hangzhou - Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai

Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise

10 hoursFree Cancellation

3.3

(115)

from $169

LUXURY Bullet Train Ride: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai

Train is the quickest way to reach Hangzhou from Shanghai. Pair the comforts of a private day trip, including transport, a guide, lunch at a tea farm or a local restaurant, a boat trip, a scenic hike, and more, with the speed of a Chinese bullet train on this convenient day out. Choose between first-class, business-class, and second-class tickets, and upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your downtown Shanghai address.

LUXURY Bullet Train Ride: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

(60)

from $293

Shanghai Tower Ticket Booking

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.3

(68)

from $39

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.

Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

(380)

from $109

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.

Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

(232)

from $99

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.

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

3 hoursFree Cancellation

It’s a matter of debate which of Suzhou and Zhouzhuang really counts as the Venice of the East. But after this fabulous private door-to-door (or port-to-port) tour you’re bound to have an opinion. Spend the morning in Suzhou, exploring the Master-of-Nets Garden, Suzhou Silk Museum, and Panmen Gate. After a restaurant lunch, admire Zhouzhuang’s scenic bridges, lanes, and canals on foot and by gondola.

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from $79

Private Day Excursion to Suzhou and ZhouZhuang Water Village from Shanghai

9 hoursFree Cancellation

(34)

from $230

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.

Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

(176)

from $128

Shanghai Yu Garden Ticket Booking

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(17)

from $12

Beijing China Great Wall Private Day Trip from Shanghai by Plane

Enjoy an exclusive private full day trip to Beijing, the capital city of China from Shanghai. Visit the Wonders of the world- Great Wall of China and some other local popular sites such as Forbidden City or Tianan Men Square. Travel with the local expert guide to gain great understanding of the local history, culture and custom. Enjoy the flexible itinerary that fits best to you interests and time, you may choose to return to Shanghai or stay in Beijing after the tour.

Beijing China Great Wall Private Day Trip from Shanghai by Plane

9 to 11 hours

(4)

from $518

Winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens earned Suzhou its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Explore Suzhou's must-see sights and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on a private full-day tour. It includes a guide and transfers by your choice of private car, bullet train, or a combination of the two. Upgrade to add lunch, a boat ride, and entrance fees to a garden, to suit your needs and budget.

Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

(390)

from $193

This self-guided tour from Shanghai offers a comfortable private transfer service up to 12 hours so that you will have good enough time to discover both beautiful Wuzhen and Xitang water town from day and night. Travel to 1,300-year-old Wuzhen, and stroll around the canals, bridges, and Ming-era houses. In the late afternoon, continue to Xitang where you can appreciate the sunset as well as the river view under the moonlight.

Private Round Transfer to Wuzhen &Xitang Water Town from Shanghai

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

(12)

from $129

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.

Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way

(165)

from $135

Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

(100)

from $275

Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour

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What are people saying about Shanghai

Balazs_V, Aug 2026

Great way to see so much of Shanghai on a layover!

Keeping in mind that this is a layover city tour - we managed to not get too much sleep on our overnight flight arriving at 5am to Shanghai. We secured our visas on arrival on our phones, managed to get through immigration, took the maglev to the city and met the tour guide at a hotel reception. It all worked great, she was friendly and knowledgable, great English. We quickly realised we weren't prepared for the heat in Shanghai (38C, 80% humidity) so pivoted to indoors programs, which the guide was happy to do. At the end of the tour, the driver took us back to the airport, making it very easy and convenient. Quick pass through emigration and security, no dramas. All in all, I would easily recommend this tour, if you are deep into summer, consider changing the recommended options to indoor attractions, there are plenty of those as well!

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hotels: Private with Meet & Greet Service

Jeni_B, Jul 2026

A smooth experience due to earlier and frequent communication by the tour company!

Excellent communication. Received an invite to start a What’s App chat within a day of booking (even though my reservation was a month out). Two days prior, received my drivers photo and car photo with license plate info. They tracked my flight and kept me updated. Driver also texted me a photo of my hotel with address to confirm the location was accurate (I was staying outside of city center by SJTU). Then after getting my bags, the driver was waiting with my name/sign after customs. Not certain he spoke English, though there wasn’t a need to communicate as I just followed him to the car, which was a short walk to the parking garage. Definitely recommend vs a Didi/taxi.

Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

Natalie_B, Jul 2026

Wonderful night in Shanghai

Queena was very friendly and thoughtful. She knew so much about the city and had wonderful facts to share. It was such a pleasure and she selected wonderful dishes to try. I would definitely recommend Queena for anyone who wants a wonderful and pleasant trip.

Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

Jerome_H, Jul 2026

Zhujiajiao water village.

Zhujiajoao is à destination to go for 1 relax it afternoon. The village ça se free all the Classic food and drinks but as well some exotic experiences such as fried insects and noble family clothes. Our Guide Lin was just wonderful and spent lots of time to explain the history and answered to our questions with a hight level of knowledge and professionalism. We really enjoyed our day.

Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

Vanessa_D, Jul 2026

My family and I had a...

My family and I had a great experience with this tour. Our tour guide (Annie) was very knowledgeable, and made sure that my two elderly relatives were comfortable all throughout the tour. We also chose the tour that included lunch, food was amazing. Highly recommend!

Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

Arvin_L, Jul 2026

Family Day Trip to Suzhou

From Alana (tour coordinator), to the private drivers, to our wonderful tour guide Jane - everyone was so communicative and made sure every part of the trip went smoothly. Travelling with 2 kids, we required alot of patience and stops and they were so accomodating. Next time I’m going on a tour, 5 out 5 going with Viator again!

Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

Ana_O, Jul 2026

We had a very informative...

We had a very informative and organized tour. Judy was our tour guide and she was very professional. The only downside was that it was extremely hot (38°C), sunny and humid so we highly recommend having a hat, sunscreen, portable fan and cooling towel available. If you're not in decent shape, this tour is not for you.

Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way

Sailesh_S, Jul 2026

Great Tour and Guide

We had an absolutely fantastic day exploring Shanghai with Jane, and we honestly couldn't have asked for a better guide. From the moment we met her, she was warm, welcoming, and genuinely excited to show us her city. It felt like spending the day with a knowledgeable local friend rather than being on a tour. Jane customized the day perfectly and made sure we got to experience both the iconic sights and the unique character of Shanghai. Walking along The Bund while she shared stories about the city's fascinating history and impressive skyline gave us a whole new appreciation for how Shanghai has evolved over the years. Visiting Yu Garden was another highlight, and Jane explained the history and symbolism behind the beautiful architecture and gardens in a way that made it so much more meaningful. We also loved wandering through the French Concession, where Jane pointed out hidden gems, historic buildings, and charming streets we never would have discovered on our own. The visit to Shanghai Tower was the perfect way to finish the day—the views were absolutely breathtaking, and Jane made sure we knew exactly what we were looking at as we admired the city from above. What really made the tour special was Jane herself. She was incredibly knowledgeable, patient, funny, and happy to answer every question we had. She paced the day perfectly, never making us feel rushed, and she even gave us fantastic recommendations for local restaurants, cafés, and places to explore after the tour. Every recommendation was excellent! This was one of the best tours we've ever done and easily one of the highlights of our trip to China. If you're visiting Shanghai, this tour is an absolute must. And if you're lucky enough to have Jane as your guide, you're in for an unforgettable day. Thank you, Jane, for helping us fall in love with Shanghai—we'll be talking about this experience for years to come!

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

Anne_E, Jul 2026

Unique Experience

We were advised to go hungry and that was definitely on point. I’ve never left a food tour so full. Everything was very organized and flowed well. Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. When I expressed interest in Durian, she bought some for us to taste. It was very unexpected and fun. She also bought us flower bracelets and explained their history. Each place we stopped was unique and the food and drink were so good. Overall, it was a very delightful and immersive experience that highlighted local food and culture. You won’t regret taking this tour.

Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

Amanda_A, Jun 2026

Incredible tour with the best guide!

The Water Town tour was the highlight of our visit to Shanghai! Our tour guide, Snow, was amazing! She was very friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was customized to exactly what we wanted to do, and Snow was flexible when we decided to switch a few of the sites. I highly recommend this tour and would request Snow again!

4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

Kevin, Jun 2026

Great tour with Kalvin

We had an afternoon during a 24 hour layover in Shanghai and wanted an introduction to the city focused on architecture and history. Our guide, Kalvin, was very knowledgeable and did a great job tailoring an itinerary to our interests and the limited time that we had. We felt like we got a good overview of the city and also really appreciated his ability to talk about a city he knows very well since he grew up there. The driver was also great--met us at the airport and dropped us off at our evening destination while we stored our bags securely in the vehicle.

Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

SitiKamariah_I, Jun 2026

A great night out

We had a wonderful tour exploring the beautiful night lights along the Huangpu River and the charming atmosphere of Yuyuan Old Street. The cruise offered stunning views of Shanghai’s illuminated skyline, making it a truly memorable experience. Our tour guide, Mary, was very knowledgeable, friendly and spoke very good English. She shared many interesting facts and stories about the city’s history and culture. As an added bonus, Mary is a great photographer and helped us capture fantastic photos throughout the tour. Thank you to the driver as well who ensured we reached our stops safely and for the excellent navigation.