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Frank_F, May 2026
Day in Suzhou
Suzhou is certainly a place worth visiting for a day. A lot of history, many gardens, walls and other interesting places to see. An easy access by bullet train for a day trip from Shanghai.
Kimi is a good guide and accommodated our preferences very well.
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Frances_F, May 2026
Essential tour
Essential for traveling to a new city. We had a fantastic experience with our guide, Lea. We visited so many areas of Shanghai in one day that we had a great overview of the city. Lea was personable and made us feel like we were being exploring with a friend. She helped us navigate the public transportation system, ride hailing, and helped us manage AliPay so we are set up for success as we traverse China. So grateful that this was our first tour in a new city. We are now confident in our travels and really enjoyed experiencing Shanghai from a local perspective. Thank you to Lea for a fabulous experience!
Matthew_W, May 2026
A really enjoyable few...
A really enjoyable few hours. You get to go to places that as a Western tourist you would not venture, so it feels as though you really are experiencing China. Great food. Value for money, this is one of the best tours I have done anywhere in the world. I really recommend.
Luis_P, May 2026
Judy was awesome!
Judy was incredibly sweet and made everything feel smooth and stress-free. Even though it was raining, she still went out of her way in the rain to make sure we got the best scenic views possible. She also adjusted the timing for us and made the entire Viator experience quick, easy, and seamless. We truly appreciated her effort, flexibility, and kindness throughout the experience.
Michelle_P, May 2026
Exceptional and personalised
A wonderful way to explore Shanghai. Jenny was super knowledgeable, friendly and fun to spend the day with. Would definitely recommend this tour if you haven’t got a lot of time but would like to experience some of the highlights of the city in a spacious and personalised way.
Connie_R, May 2026
A Must-Do Tour!
This was an amazing tour that I highly recommend, and our tour guide Queena was outstanding! I learned an incredible amount about Zhujiajiao and Shanghai from Queena, and she was very accommodating, thougful, and considerate of our group's interests thoughout the tour. We saw many breathtaking sights, learned a vast amount about the culture and customs, had delicious food, and listened to beautiful local music. This is a must-do tour for travelers to Shanghai!
Victoria_N, May 2026
No regrets
This was a worthwhile excursion to go on; both a cultural and architectural gem. No regrets going on it with a day to spare in my Shanghai visit. Xin was a fantastic host, best photographer, knowledgeable Abbas passionate about old Chinese architecture. I’d do a different tour with her. Our ride from Shanghai was superb, the car clean. And Wuzhen: Magnifique!🥰
Tina_F, May 2026
Everything about this...
Everything about this tour was top rate. Our tour guide Lea was great and had an excellent command of English. We learned a lot from her. We were driven around in clean comfortable cars. We had lunch at a very authentic restaurant (try the squirrel fish). Everything was on schedule and we were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. We could not have done this day trip without Viator.
Stephanie_H, May 2026
We had a perfect evening....
We had a perfect evening. Kalvin was the nicest person and shared so much interesting information. Everything was well organised and on time. The company kindly accommodated our request to do an earlier dinner before the cruise since we had kids. The dinner was delicious and something we would have never found or experienced on our own. We will definitely request Kalvin for any future tours in and around Shanghai. He is the most reliable and trustworthy. We are so happy to have found a wonderful tour guide, Kalvin’
chidinma_o, May 2026
I had a fantastic time...
I had a fantastic time with snow! She did such a good job. She explained all the history behind everything we saw and the place she took us for lunch was fantastic. She even told me when some of the gifts I was gonna buy were too expensive. She was very honest and listened to our wishes. The driver she came with was very courteous and safe. We felt very comfortable and safe with them and snow even recommended more ways we can enjoy Shanghai! You should definitely book this tour! And bonus if you get snow!
zulfiqar_S, May 2026
#Shanghai #NightCruise #ChinaTour #TheBund #Pudong #TravelMemories
Tonight we explored the beautiful city lights of Shanghai with an amazing river cruise along the Huangpu River. Seeing the skyline, the glowing towers, and the city reflections on the water was unforgettable. From historic buildings on the Bund to the futuristic skyline of Pudong, every moment felt like a movie scene.
Big thanks to our guide Patrick for making the tour fun, informative, and smooth throughout the evening.
Victoria_R, Apr 2026
Professional and pleasant!
Super easy to work with this company. Great communication. No language barrier. They are thorough and responsive. Pick up instructions were clear and the driver was very helpful with luggage and my handicapped mom. Didn’t speak much English but he was very kind.
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The largest city in China, Shanghai is full of enough activities and attractions to keep you occupied for days. It’s also well-placed for quick excursions to top destinations nearby. When you’re ready to venture past the city’s borders, these guided Shanghai day trips take care of logistics and transportation hassles, whether you’re looking to explore nearby ancient water towns, the classical gardens and silk-making history of Suzhou, notable Buddhist sites in Wuxi, or the classical scenery of Hangzhou.
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