All Shanghai Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

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

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!

From Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

From Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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

Make the most of your time in Hangzhou and see only what interests you on this private day tour from Shanghai by bullet train. 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, bullet train tickets, and lunch. Upgrade to add a West Lake boat ride and entry to Lingyin Temple.

Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Important Note: This cruise is primarily for night viewing. The onboard buffet is a convenient dining option; guests particular about culinary quality or ambience should take note of this. For the best buffet experience, we recommend boarding promptly from 17:00. · Redeem your ticket between 17:00-18:00. Buffet dinner is served from 17:30-19:30. · The cruise departs at 19:00 and returns at 21:00, offering the best views of the Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jin Mao Tower, and other stunning lit-up buildings. · A Huangpu River night cruise is the top way to enjoy the scenery and a must-do in Shanghai. Admire the illuminated historical architecture of The Bund and the modern skyscrapers of Lujiazui for a unique visual feast.

Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

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

Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

11 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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

LUXURY Bullet Train Ride: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a journey of comfort and convenience with our 24-hour private airport transfer service from your accommodation in Downtown Shanghai to/from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Bid farewell to the hassles of long taxi queues and crowded public transport. Experience a personalized service tailored to your schedule and needs. Our professional drivers are committed to providing a seamless transition from your hotel to the airport. Say goodbye to the burden of lugging around heavy bags and navigating complex public transportation systems. Our door-to-door service allows you to unwind and enjoy the journey without unnecessary stress. Travel in style and comfort. Our fleet of vehicles, including Sedans, Minivans, and Minibuses, adheres to rigorous maintenance standards, guaranteeing a safe and enjoyable ride. Safety Alert: please only look for the driver holding a sign with your name. Do not follow strangers or illegal taxi drivers to avoid scams.

Shanghai: Private Transfers to/from Shanghai Pudong Airport(PVG)

Shanghai: Private Transfers to/from Shanghai Pudong Airport(PVG)

1 hourFree Cancellation

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

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.

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the magic of Shanghai Disneyland with a flexible visit designed for families, couples, friends, and Disney fans. Explore immersive themed lands, enjoy exciting rides and family-friendly attractions, meet beloved characters, and watch colorful parades, live shows, and nighttime castle performances. This experience gives you the freedom to plan your day around your favorite attractions while creating unforgettable memories in one of Shanghai’s most popular destinations. We also offer optional one-way pickup services within a 50 km radius of the attraction, helping guests staying farther from Shanghai Disneyland travel to the park conveniently and comfortably in the morning.

Shanghai Disneyland Park Entry Ticket With Optional Transfer

1 dayFree Cancellation

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Step into a 360 immersive journey inspired by the spirit of Dunhuang, where art, history, and legend come alive. Explore a cultural landmark that seamlessly blends scenic exploration, live theatrical performance, and themed dining. Witness spectacular real scene shows that bring Dunhuang’s murals, music, and stories into vivid motion. Savor a curated feast rooted in Silk Road heritage, enriched by ritual, performance, and atmosphere. Travel through time in an all-in-one experience celebrating Dunhuang’s artistic legacy and cultural exchange.

Shanghai Xuyan Immersive Banquet with Show Say Dunhuang

Shanghai Xuyan Immersive Banquet with Show Say Dunhuang

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

Explore Shanghai’s technological marvels on this exclusive half-day Tech Discovery Tour. Start in Lujiazui and take in views of the city’s futuristic skyline before visiting the Shanghai Tower for a closer look at its world-class architecture. Experience next-generation mobility with a real driverless car ride inside an autonomous driving zone. Continue to a cutting-edge EV showroom to see how China leads global electric-vehicle innovation. You’ll also meet humanoid robots for an immersive, hands-on interaction rarely available to the public. Designed for tech lovers, innovators, families, and curious travelers, this small-group tour offers a smooth and engaging way to explore Shanghai’s fast-moving tech scene. - Meet at Shanghai Center - Visit Shanghai Tower - Ride in a driverless car - Interact with humanoid robots

Shanghai Tech Tour: Driverless Car Ride & Humanoid Robots visit

Shanghai Tech Tour: Driverless Car Ride & Humanoid Robots visit

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.

ZhujiajiaoWaterTown+Yu Garden+City GodTemple+the Bund(Waitan)Tour

ZhujiajiaoWaterTown+Yu Garden+City GodTemple+the Bund(Waitan)Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

This private blue-hour tour of the Bund captures Shanghai’s most magical moment, during the fleeting blue hour right before the city lights fully brighten. Your local cultural guide will walk you along the waterfront, unpacking hidden stories behind the historic colonial buildings, contrasting old Bund heritage with the futuristic skyscrapers of Pudong across the river. Unlike regular daytime sightseeing tours, we time our visit perfectly for soft twilight photography, with tailored commentary on Shanghai’s modern history, architectural secrets and local life. Enjoy unrushed stops, photo tips from your guide, and flexible pacing for this exclusive private experience.

Shanghai Bund at Blue Hour Private 3Hour Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5% savings

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Yu Garden lanes + Zhujiajiao’s water charm + hop-on-hop-off night views = your perfect Shanghai day-night adventure! Wander old-town spots, escape to the tranquil water town, then chase the city’s dazzling lights at your own pace. Don’t miss out! Detailed Itinerary 11:00 a.m. Depart for Yu Garden from the designated pick-up point. 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Visit Yu Garden, with a 1-hour stay to explore traditional garden scenery. 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tour City God Temple for 45min, immersing in local cultural and religious atmosphere. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Head to Zhujiajiao Water Town. 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Spend 3 hours sightseeing in Zhujiajiao Water Town. Includes a food tour featuring two popular local snacks: crab roe xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) and Grandma’s rice dumplings, followed by free time for independent exploration. 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Return to downtown Shanghai. 6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Board the double-decker City Sightseeing Bus for a 45min city tour

Shanghai Yu Garden, God Temple, Water Town Tour w/Hop-On Hop-Off

Shanghai Yu Garden, God Temple, Water Town Tour w/Hop-On Hop-Off

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Shanghai: Xuyan Tang Dynasty Banquet with Show ALL LANDS

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Shanghai Private Guided Tour – Half Day or Full Day Sightseeing

4 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Shanghai: Xuyan Tang Dynasty Banquet with Show Changan Fu

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

Louise_F, Oct 2026

Water village with Kalvin

The pick up was on time and the car was lovely, very smart and clean and safe smooth driving. Kalvin was brilliant, great English, incredibly knowledgeable and very experienced, it was great to spend the day with him and really enhanced our trip. Would definitely request him again and would recommend him to anyone travelling to Shanghai.

Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

Mark_G, Oct 2026

Great way to start a visit to Shanghai

We were collected from our hotel by Annie on time. Quick discussion on what we would like to see but that was easy we would follow Annie! First was up the magnificent Shanghai Tower in the super fast elevator! Wow what a view and not to be missed. We visited Yu Gardens, Jade temple, French Quarter, the Bund, People's square, a walking tour in these places and much more, also stopped for lunch, which was great. Annie was a fantastic host with a lot for us to hear about Shanghai's history, but not just that we covered a lot of other subjects too with a lot of humour. Had a great driver & car who picked us up & dropped us off where we needed to be. To conclude we had a great day & feel more educated, so would highly recommend to start your stay with this tour & of course Annie. Thank you!

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

Shari_O, Oct 2026

Food and fun and friends

I had a fantastic afternoon with my guide, Jim. He was not only knowledgeable about the neighbourhoods we were in, and the history and customs of the Chinese people but also, he was just wonderful to be with. I felt like I made a new friend. I don't normally do food tours, but this one was awesome, and I would highly recommend it.

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

Brian_L, Oct 2026

This was a well organized...

This was a well organized tour to see the highlights of Shanghai. Our guide, Annie, was friendly, with a great sense of humor, and shared lots of interesting information about local history and culture. I would highly recommend the tour particularly if you only have a short stay and would like a good introduction to the city.

From Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

Ibironke_A, Sept 2026

Annie Rocks at the Water town

This was a great trip, I enjoyed every bit of it. Annie was super helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. She gave great advices in making great decisions and even helped interpreting when the locals talked to us. She helped create a birthday cake idea for my son for his visit. Annie is superb!

Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

Nicholas_C, Sept 2026

English Translated Private Car and Tour (with Guide)

Shanghai was a new experience, and neither of us spoke English. The English speakers in Shanghai are not numerous, so a guided tour with an English Interpreter was arranged. The tour was great, the interpreter was awesome, the private vehicle moving us around was a blessing, and the price was very reasonable. Would highly recommend. Cathy was a font of information, friendly, helpful, and her English was great. We did other tours in Shanghai, and trust me, English-speaking doesn't always mean English-speaking. I was very pleased.

Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

Lorna_B, Sept 2026

Emma made our day to the Southern Wall exceptionall

Emma was an incredible tour guide! She was personable, timely, courteous, knowledgeable, and genuinely took each of us and our individual needs into consideration throughout the entire day. Her advice regarding the different entrance options for the Southern Great Wall was especially helpful. She carefully explained what each option involved, including the additional 200–300 steps after the Warrior/Hero’s Slope to reach the top, which allowed us to make an informed decision about the route that was right for us. Our entire day was planned perfectly. After coming down from the Great Wall in the heat, Emma even treated us to ice cream before lunch so we could cool down — such a thoughtful and very welcome surprise! Lunch itself was absolutely amazing. The entire tour was an incredible experience for all three of us. On a personal level, I have difficulty walking, and climbing the Great Wall was a significant challenge for me. With Emma’s guidance, patience, and encouragement, I made it! That is an experience I will never forget. All three of us would wholeheartedly recommend Emma. Her attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and ability to make the day enjoyable for each of us made this an unforgettable experience in China. We could not have asked for a better guide!

Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

gabriel_w, Sept 2026

Stunning boat tour followed by tasty dinner

Very smooth tour facilitated by Kalvin! My mom and I enjoyed his thorough knowledge of the city as we traveled to and from the boat. Boat tour was incredible with fascinating views and a private area to enjoy the scene. The Uyghur food afterwards was an excellent meal!

4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

Arthi_J, Sept 2026

One of the best tours ever!

What a wonderful experience ! Alana is on top of the organisation w clear communication with whatsapp. The driver shows up on time. Then I had two wonderful guides - Ling for Yu garden and yuyuan market & Queeni for French Consession & the bund. They were knowledgeable, thorough, and eager to share facts about the places. Fluent in English they made for excéllent guides for this fantastic trip. Very convenient - roughly 5 hours with stops, visits, & driving to/from hotel. I recommend this STRONGLY!!! What an awesome tour!

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

Hamid_Y, Sept 2026

One of the most beautiful days of our entire trip – thank you, Caroline! ❤️

Caroline was an absolute dream! From the very first moment, she welcomed us so warmly and made us feel incredibly comfortable. This honestly became one of the most beautiful and memorable days of our entire trip. She is an absolute professional and somehow always knew exactly where to go, where to stand and how to take the perfect photos. Some of the most beautiful pictures from our entire journey were taken with Caroline, and we will keep those memories forever. A very funny and sweet surprise: we are Iranian, and Caroline even knew a little Persian! That made the experience even more special and showed us once again how much knowledge, passion and personality she brings to her tours. We loved everything about the day – especially the rickshaw ride, the beautiful boat ride, the food and all the little moments in between. Everything was organized so smoothly that we could simply relax and enjoy the experience. For the price, this tour is an absolute must-do. Caroline is genuinely one of the best tour guides I have ever had, and I have done many tours around the world. We would recommend her again and again without hesitation. Thank you so much, Caroline, for giving us such a beautiful day. We are incredibly grateful that we got to experience it with you. ❤️

Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

Ana_Z, Sept 2026

10/10 I recommend this tour!

The tour overall is nice, The walk around the old city and the shopping area is beautiful. The waiting time to get in the cruise was longer than expected as it was busy day but as soon I got in the cruise the view was incredible beautiful 10/10 I highly recommend this tour. The guide tour person in charge was also nice, professional and knowledgeable.

Suzhou and Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Customized Day Tour from Shanghai

Theresa_M, Sept 2026

The best tour in Shanghai!

Madelyn was a great guide. She provided us a lot of information about the history of China, the different dynasties m, histories and culture and symbolism used in the design of the building. You can feel her passion, and knowledge for her job. . The water town of Zhujiajiao was so beautiful! We learned a lot from her. She catered the tour to what want to see as well. We went to the Silk museum and factory and bought some beautiful scarves. She was also very helpful in providing us suggestions of points of interests in Shanghai that we should check out. Theresa and family