Top Shanghai Sightseeing Tours in 2026

Get personalized attention on this 5-hour private tour of Shanghai. Visit the Yuyuan Garden, stroll along the Bund or Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao), and learn about the history of the French Quarter. Wrap up with a meal at the top-rated Din Tai Fung, famous for their soup dumplings. Round-trip private transportation included; morning or afternoon tour times available to fit your schedule.

Group tours can often be rigid and impersonal experiences. Enjoy a more personalized experience with this private tour of Nanjing. Travel from Shanghai by bullet train and let your guide know your personal preferences for the day. Explore such landmarks as the Confucius Temple and Heaven Palace, and enjoy an included lunch.

Rather than rushing to keep up with a large group, explore Hangzhou at your own pace on a private day trip that you can customize according to your interests. Traveling by bullet train on your own saves hours stuck in traffic, while exploring with a private guide promises undivided attention at highlights such as West Lake and the Longjin Tea Farm.

Get a taste of Shanghai’s highlights and famous cuisine on this flexible private tour, with a choice of morning or afternoon departure. Settle inside a private, air-conditioned vehicle and tailor the itinerary around your interests. Explore the Yuyuan Bazaar, admire bird’s-eye views from the Shanghai Tower, take a River Huangpu cruise, savor a classic Shanghai lunch or dinner, and more.

This private flexible Suzhou day tour from Shanghai allows you to explore the remarkable sites in Suzhou with your own local expert guide, the winding canals, historical buildings, ancient pagodas and classic gardens. Choose to visit some of the UNESCO sites such as famous Humble administrator’s garden, Lingering Garden , Master of the Nets Garden from different dynasties as well as the local ancient canal streets or ancient city wall ,enjoy a delightful local lunch and get a great overview of the “Ancient Oriental Venice” and “Garden City” with your own guide. Private transportation and bullet train experience adds more convenience for the tour.

Hotel pick up and drop off, private professional guide and experienced driver all included, you can follow a suggested itinerary or choose based on your situation and interests . Pick up time flexible based on your situation.

When your cruise ship docks at Shanghai, explore the city as you wish on a full-day private shore excursion. Customize your itinerary around your personal interests, and visit attractions such as The Bund and People’s Square. Perhaps discover the colonial-era French Concession, visit Shanghai Museum (own expense), or shop for souvenirs at the Old Town bazaar — the choice is yours. Your tour includes private air-conditioned transport and port pickup, plus port or hotel drop-off.

Experience the many faces of past and present Shanghai with your own personal guide to provide context and history on this private full-day tour. Start at Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town, then head back to Shanghai to discover the city's classical charm. See the Ming-era Yuyan Gardens, the former French Concession, and compare the colonial grandeur of the Bund with the city's modern side at Shanghai Tower (entrance fee extra).

Shanghai is even more magical by night. Experience it for yourself on this half-day evening combo tour. Tuck into a delicious set dinner at a Thai restaurant, enjoy a VIP Huangpu River cruise, and marvel at illuminated landmarks such as the Shanghai Tower, Pearl TV Tower, and the Peace Hotel from the water. Private hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

Follow a local guide through the narrow channels and alleys of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town on a private tour from Shanghai, and see a hidden side of the fascinating water town. You’ll ride a gondola for views of Zhujiajiao from the water, and visit a privately-owned garden that’s full of Chinese antiques, flowers, and pavilions. By exploring with a private guide, you’ll have the flexibility to enjoy Zhujiajiao at your own pace, with plenty of time to pause for lunch at a riverside restaurant, and see the things that interest you most.

Hit all the highlights of Shanghai on this private full-day tour with a dedicated guide. Stops can include Fuxing Park, the Shanghai Museum, a stroll down the Bund, or customize your itinerary to your interests with your choice of three attractions with entrance fees. Includes lunch and pickup and drop-off at your Shanghai hotel.

Savor two signature Chinese experiences—dim sum and acrobatics—in one fantastic outing with this private tour. Start at an authentic Shanghai dim sum restaurant and watch soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) being handmade the traditional way. After your dumpling feast, transfer to a theater to watch an acrobatics show that blends Chinese traditions with modern technology in a thoroughly Shanghai way.

Designed for cruise ship passengers arriving at Shanghai Cruise Terminal (Wusongkou Cruise Terminal), this private shore excursion features the highlights of Shanghai. Stops include the Yuyuan Garden, Yuyuan Bazaar, the Bund, French Concession, Jade Buddha Temple, Lujiazui Financial Center, and more. The tour can also be customized based on your interests.

Particularly for first-time visitors who don’t speak Chinese, a private guide can transform the Shanghai experience. Say no to hustlers and discover the city by private car or public transport on this door-to-door private tour. Check off three of Shanghai’s biggest attractions—The Bund, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Tower—and stroll through Former French Concession. Upgrade to A comprehensive package with entrance fees, taxi fare and lunch are all inclusive 1: Full-day private tour of Shanghai City 2: Take in the highlights of The Bund, Jade Buddha Temple and Shanghai Tower 3: Choose between morning and afternoon departures to suit your schedule 4: This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide

Get to know Shanghai, the buzzing metropolis famed as China’s biggest city, on this private full-day shore excursion and make the most of your time in port. Visit the magnificent Jade Buddha Temple, explore the Xin Tian Di entertainment district and tour Shanghai Museum. After a typical Chinese lunch (included), admire the traditional architecture along Shanghai Old Street, stroll around Yuyuan Garden and take in the city’s modern skyline from the Shanghai Waterfront. This tour includes port transfers and is covered by Viator’s worry-free policy, ensuring on-time return to your ship.

This tour features two fun Shanghai experiences. First, you'll enjoy a short trip just 1 hour outside of Shanghai to the serene charm of Zhujiajiao ancient water town. On this 9 1/2 hours tour you'll explore ancient bridges like Fangsheng Bridge and stroll Qing dynasty streets and enjoy Ming and Qing dynasty architecture while diving into local shops. You'll also visit the unique Qing Dynasty Post Office, rural style authentic Yuanjin Buddhist Temple. Along the way you'll sample local snacks such as sticky rice dumplings (zong zi) and steamed pork wrapped in bamboo leaves (zha rou) as well as traditional Chinese candies. This tour also includes a relaxing site-filled gondola ride. You'll then return to Shanghai to shop to your heart's content. This is flexible based on your needs and interests that you'll discuss with our shopping-guru guide. Visit 1, 2 or 3 local shopping markets ranging from all kinds of items, custom clothes, souvenirs, jewelries or whatever you'd like to explore.

Discover some of Shanghai's top nightlife hotspots on this private guided tour. Visit ambient bars and a swanky club in the Old French Concession and The Bund (Waitan). Enjoy a complimentary drink or entrance fee and conclude your evening at M1NT or an alternative club when M1NT is closed. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Make the most of our layover in Shanghai while booking this private tour, which you can customize based on your interests and time. You’ll be picked up at the airport, then taken to Shanghai’s famous places like Yu Gardens, the Bund, Nanjing Road, the French Concession and Xintiandi, Jade Buddha, and more. You can add a relaxing spa option if you wish.

If your time in Shanghai is limited, the private 3-hour tour of The Bund (Wai Tan) and Shanghai Tower makes the most of it. Enjoy time with your English-speaking guide, and walk through these landmarks at your own pace while your guide tells you fascinating stories of their significance. Private 3-hour tour of Shanghai walking Tour. Experience ferry ride across the Huangpu river. Learn the colonial era period history with your private guide. See the world 2nd tallest building in the world Shanghai Tower

Immerse yourself in Shanghai’s thriving arts scene with this full-day private guided tour. With the flexibility of a private tour, you can choose which sites to visit and how long to spend at each place, which options that include the Rockbund Art Museum, M50 Creative Park, Aurora Museum, China Art Museum, Long Museum, and Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts. Includes lunch and transfers.

Get to know Shanghai with your own guide on this private tour including Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Shanghai’s top attractions. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit the oldest temple - Longhua Temple and closely watch lovely rare animals such as pandas at Shanghai Zoo. In the afternoon, transfer to Zhujiajiao, start your exploration of the ancient water town by boat and foot, admire its picturesque waterways, traditional houses and dozens of stone bridges. According to your preference, your guide will recommend some delicious local foods to eat. ✔ Explore the best preserved water towns - Zhujiajiao Ancient Town ✔ Closely watch lovely rare animals and learn some common knowledge about animals ✔ Visit the oldest temple in Shanghai - Longhua Temple ✔ Make the most of limited time with convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

1. Delve into Shanghai’s culture by visiting the 400 year-old Zhujiajiao water town 2.Enjoy the beautiful scenery of canals, rivers and the large Dian Shan Lake 3.Take a relaxing boat ride through the town.(Only choose Private tour) 4. Experience the fun of bargaining for unique souvenirs at the local shops 5.Walk around the Bund . See Shanghai beautiful scenery.

Make your Shanghai layover into a fun and memorable experience by taking this exclusive private layover tour. Discover the city’s best highlights from both old and new perspectives. From the 500-century elegant garden to soaring modern skyscrapers. From top site at Bund to the charming French concession or the famed local temple -the choice is yours. Great local guide, private door to door transfer, entrance fee to Yu garden are include. Optional lunch or dinner available to choose based on your own arrival schedule and interests.

Shanghai may be large, but even this massive metropolis has its green patches. Spend part of the day picking fresh fruit in Zhaotun Village, known as the "hometown of the strawberry," on this private day tour, and then tour the famous Zhujiajiao Water Village. This tour also includes an organic lunch at a farmer's home and a boat ride, and can be customized to suit your interests.