Top Shanghai Half-day Tours

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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.

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Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated

Free Cancellation
4 hours

from $5

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.

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

Free Cancellation
4 to 5 hours

from $93

Price varies by group size

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.

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Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour

Free Cancellation
4 hours

from $53

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.

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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $79

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4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

Free Cancellation
4 hours

from $115

Price varies by group size

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Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

Free Cancellation
7 to 8 hours

from $115

Price varies by group size

Take a half day to explore the Zhujiajiao Water town by boat and explore the “Oriental Venice” with it’s meandering water alley streets, dating from the Qing and Ming dynasties. This will be a private tour, so you also will have a chance to visit the Kezhi garden and traditional temple at some point during the tour. You’ll be accompanied by an English speaking guide, who will manage everything for you and keep this stress free!

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From Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

Free Cancellation
4 to 5 hours

from $139

Price varies by group size

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Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

Free Cancellation
4 to 5 hours

from $148

Price varies by group size

What better way to explore one of the last remaining hidden sites—not yet touched by modernization—than by having an indigenous inhabitant tell you stories about the history and evolution of this great city. Escape the hustle and bustle of Shanghai with a getaway to Zhujiajiao Water Town. Explore traditional architecture and take a relaxing boat ride through the waterways. This half-day tour includes pickup/drop off from any location in Shanghai and entrance fees,BOAT RIDE on the meandering canal, an authentic Shangese Lunch/dinner(Vegan option available).Choice of morning or afternoon departure to suit your schedule .Professional English-speaking guide for a unforgtable experience. Includes all entrance fees: No hidden extras Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Shanghai hotel

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

Free Cancellation
5 hours 30 minutes

from $146

Price varies by group size

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.

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4-Hour Private Customized Shanghai City Tour

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4 hours

from $80

Price varies by group size

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See how traditional Shanghainese lifestyles intersect with a modern megacity on this fantastic walking tour, the perfect introduction to Shanghai. Start on the Huangpu River banks with a stroll along the Bund; tour 16th-century Yuyuan Garden; experience a Chinese tea ceremony; explore two vibrant markets and authentic local streets; finish in fashionable Xintiandi. Along the way, break the language barrier and achieve the insider perspective only the best tours provide.

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Old Shanghai City Walking Tour

Free Cancellation
4 hours

from $65

Price varies by group size

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.

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Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

Free Cancellation
3 to 4 hours

from $128

Price varies by group size

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.

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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $89

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Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $77

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Private Transfer: Hotel to Shanghai Wusongkou Cruise Terminal (Baoshan Port)

Free Cancellation
50 minutes

from $38

Price varies by group size

Witness the winding waterways of Zhujiajiao, an ancient and alluring water village, on a 4-hour tour from Shanghai. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, see legendary landmarks like the five-arch bridge that spans the Cao Gang River and gain fascinating insight into the pivotal role Zhujiajiao played in China’s industrial surge. Learn the complex art of silk making during a demonstrative workshop; meander the quaint canals of the town on a boat; and visit two sacred temples during your enriching exploration from Shanghai.

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Zhujiajiao Water Village Half Day Tour

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4 hours

from $99

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Shanghai is one of China’s most delectable culinary capitals, but knowing where to go for the tastiest treats takes local know-how. Hit up four local seated eateries during this insider’s food crawl around the French Concession, topped off by a pint of craft beer at a local pub. You’ll venture far off the tourist track as you feast on at least 10 classics, made from recipes passed down over generations.

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Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession

Free Cancellation
3 hours 30 minutes

from $75

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Shanghai Night River Cruise and Light Tour with Yuyuan Bazaar

Free Cancellation
3 to 4 hours

from $108

Price varies by group size

Have a great and fun visit to the charming water town Zhujiajiao from Shanghai. Enjoy the ease and convenience of the private transfer and travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned vehicle. Explore the water at your own pace and leisure. Exclusive private door to door transfer only for you and your travel party with flexible departure time base on your own travel schedule. The service does NOT include any guide service, driver is only for door to door transfers, you will explore and visit the town by yourself.

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Zhujiajiao Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Shanghai

Free Cancellation
4 to 5 hours

from $75

Price varies by group size

People crowd around the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.

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.

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

Free Cancellation
8 hours

from $79

Discover the Jewish history of Shanghai on a half-day tour with an expert guide. Hear about Jewish immigration to Shanghai and visit important sites around the Hongkou district, also known as the Shanghai Ghetto, where thousands of Jewish refugees lived during World War II. Stop at the memorial plaque in Huoshan Park and the Jewish Refugees Museum—formerly Ohel Moishe Synagogue. Your guide shares fascinating stories about the people whose lives intersected in Shanghai.

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Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert

Free Cancellation
4 hours

from $96

You can choose the attractions you visit and the places you see on this private full-day tour of Hangzhou. Work with your guide to customize your itinerary to suit your unique interests, adding stops at the likes of Leifeng Pagoda or Hefang Street. Your package includes transfers, guide, fast train tickets, and lunch with a tea tasting: Upgrade to add a West Lake boat ride and entry to Lingyin Temple.

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Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Free Cancellation
10 to 11 hours

from $276

Price varies by group size

Escape the bustle of Shanghai—and visit one of the region’s most beautiful and historical “water towns”—on this private, half-day trip to Zhujiajiao. Pick between morning and afternoon departure times, and set off directly from your Shanghai hotel. Upon arrival in Zhujiajiao, you’ll have time to wander its ancient streets, admire its heritage architecture, go for a boat ride down its canals, and enjoy a local meal (if option selected). At tour’s end, return directly to your hotel.

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Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai with Boat Ride Option

Free Cancellation
4 to 5 hours

from $126

Price varies by group size

Get the most out of your Shanghai trip by experiencing the combination of a Huangpu River cruise and a Xinjiang food experience. Take the stress out of navigating the metro, and instead travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. See multiple famous Shanghai landmarks from your river cruise such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower and World Financial Center, and have a guide to translate the menu during your Xinjiang feast.

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Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

Free Cancellation
3 hours

from $155

Price varies by group size

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