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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.

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.

Discover old and modern Shanghai on a private, fully customizable tour. With a personal guide who can help you navigate any language barriers, explore attractions such as the Bund, Ming-Dynasty Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and the observation deck of one of Shanghai’s highest skyscrapers. Upgrade to an all-inclusive tour option to include lunch, entrance fees, and pickup.

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.

Enjoy views of Shanghai’s iconic skyline, on both sides of the Huangpu River, without having to travel to different locations, on a Huangpu River Cruise. This flexible timing experience pass lets you show up at a time convenient to you, whether during the morning, afternoon, or evening, offering maximum flexibility to your sightseeing day.

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.

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.

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.

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 private half-day tour takes care of all transfers and entrance fees, and you can upgrade to include lunch or dinner.

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.

It’s possible to visit the Great Wall of China in just one day from Shanghai. On this private guided day trip, travel by bullet train to Linhai, where you’ll refuel with lunch and explore the East Lake of Linhai before visiting the Jiangnan Great Wall, also known as the Southern Great Wall. Afterwards, stroll along Ziyang Old Street before returning to Shanghai.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take the strain out of navigating Shanghai’s subway system and benefit from the expertise of a local guide on this photo-perfect tour that visits two of the area’s top attractions: Yu Garden and Zhujiajiao Water Town. Along the way, discover Shanghai cuisine over an authentic local lunch. Please note that on Mondays the tour substitutes the Jade Buddha Temple for Yu Garden and that boat rides are not included.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in Shanghai’s little-known Jewish districts—known as “Little Vienna”— on this specialty-themed private tour. Highlights include collections of photographs, films, and personal items at the Jewish Refugees Museum, the old stone houses and winding back alleys that once housed a thriving Jewish immigrant population, and British-Jewish art-deco heritage along the Bund waterfront.

Shanghai visitors that want to experience the local cuisine face a challenge—with such a big city, it's tough to know where to go, and what to taste. Let your personal guide show you to some of the best food in Shanghai on this private evening foodie tour. Discover off the beaten path eateries, taste everything from dumplings to braised pork, and enjoy regional cuisine like Szechuan and Hunan dishes. End your excursion with drinks at a rooftop bar, included in the price.

At the beginning of World War II, about 30,000 Jewish refugees fled from Europe to Shanghai. Calling themselves “Shanghailanders”, most settled in the Hongkou District where the local residents kindly offered food and medicine for these displaced people. The Jewish community thrived in the Hongkou. Bakeries, stores, cafes, synagogues, schools, clinics, cemeteries, and even a Jewish newspaper all flourished there.

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.

As they say, “Paris ne s’est pas fait en un jour!” (“Paris was not made in a day!”) And by the same token, neither was the French Concession of Shanghai. In 3 hours, hear captivating stories about the French Concession and its colorful past. Learn about the celebrities and commoners alike who once strolled down these streets, and find yourself becoming a part of the legacy of this place. IMPORTANT: Please note that the booking fee charged here is solely to reserve your spot, as the tour itself operates on a TIP-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. If your group exceeds 4 people, please contact us to arrange a private tour. Thanks for your understanding!