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Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$115

Price varies by group size

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

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$331

Price varies by group size

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

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$93

Price varies by group size

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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

11 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$399

Price varies by group size

Shanghai: Xuyan Tang Dynasty Banquet with Show Changan Fu

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$19

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

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$139

Price varies by group size

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

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$79

Step into a park filled with enchanting lands, thrilling rides, and dazzling shows for all ages. Explore iconic attractions, meet beloved Disney characters, and create lasting memories in this world-famous destination. Perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers, this package takes care of all the logistics, allowing you to focus on the fun and excitement of your Shanghai adventure. You can spend the day at Shanghai DISNEYLAND—without planning a thing—on a hassle-free adventure with tickets. After you're whisked to the park, you can explore at your leisure to take advantage of the countless family-friendly activities. Wander through the park's themed areas including Fantasyland, Treasure Cove, and Tomorrowland, enjoy live entertainment and world-class dining (at your own expense), and maybe even meet your favorite cartoon characters along the way.

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Shanghai Disneyland Experience Pass with Options

6 to 8 hours

from US$115

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.

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Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$109

Price varies by group size

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

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$5

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

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$128

Price varies by group size

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Shanghai Tower Ticket Booking

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$39

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.

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Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$99

Price varies by group size

★ Valid for 24/48 hours from your first ride ★ 5 unique Shanghai sightseeing routes in one pass ★ Hop on and off at your convenience from any stop along the way The Shanghai City Sightseeing Bus offers a convenient and flexible way to explore the city's top attractions. Perfect for first-time visitors or those wishing to delve deeper into Shanghai’s vibrant culture, the bus covers iconic destinations like People’s Square, the Shanghai Art Museum, Nanjing Road, The Bund, East Rim Tower, and more. Choose between a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket, allowing you to hop on and off at your leisure and discover Shanghai at your own pace. Whether you're sightseeing for the first time or revisiting the city, the tour provides an efficient way to see the best of Shanghai.

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Shanghai City Sightseeing Bus Hop On Hop Off City Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

from US$18

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.

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

1 hourFree Cancellation

from US$16

Price varies by group size

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.

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Flexible Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$198

Price varies by group size

Save time without compromising on experience with this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and Shanghai highlights. First, explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and savor a local lunch. Then, spend the afternoon discovering Shanghai: 16th-century Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower. As this is a private tour, you may opt to visit the Shanghai Museum or another skyscraper instead.

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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$246

Price varies by group size

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Escape the bustle of modern Shanghai on this private guided day trip to Suzhou, a picturesque riverside city famed for its centuries-old heritage. Your package includes round-trip bullet train tickets, transfers in both Shanghai and Suzhou, and a local lunch. Upgrade to the all-inclusive package which offers a scenic boat ride along the Grand Canal, a rickshaw ride through history-packed Pingjiang Road, and entrance to one of Suzhou’s famous gardens.

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

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$220

Price varies by group size

Shanghai: Xuyan Tang Dynasty Banquet with Show ALL LANDS

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$19

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

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Shanghai Tech Tour: Driverless Car Ride & Humanoid Robots visit

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$109

Price varies by group size

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 consider 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.

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Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

4 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$68

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Shanghai Circus World ERA Theatre Acrobatics Ticket

1 hourFree Cancellation

from US$55

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$79

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Oriental Pearl Tower Ticket Booking - With Buffet Option

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

from US$43

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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

Tim_D, May 2026

Shanghai Food Discovery

Our Shanghai food tour was wonderful! Our hosts were fun and engaging. The restaurant and food choices were ideal, just adventurous enough to experience true Shanghai street food, but not too wild. The food was amazing, stop after stop. Our seven guest tour was the ideal size, with plenty of food and it culminated with a fantastic muti course feast. The early rain was not enough to keep us from losing interest in this experience. Excellent tour at a bargain rate, highly recommended.

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Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

Ayman_A, May 2026

Clair our tour guide made...

Clair our tour guide made it such an amazing experience exploring the old and new parts of Shanghai. Going through the history and culture of the city in a way that made it quite enjoyable. Equally enjoyable was the time spent on the new & modern wonders of Shanghai. Highly recommend the tour and the tour guide.

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Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

Oliver_R, May 2026

Amazing private tour in Shanghai

We had an absolutely outstanding experience on our private tour of Shanghai and Zhujiajiao water town — a true five-star day from start to finish! Our guide, Lin, was exceptional in every way. Her knowledge was incredible, and she shared so many fascinating facts and insights throughout the tour that really brought each location to life. She struck the perfect balance between being informative and engaging, making the whole experience both educational and enjoyable. Lin’s English was excellent, which made everything so easy to understand and allowed us to fully appreciate the stories and history she shared. We always felt comfortable asking questions, and she was more than happy to provide thoughtful and detailed answers. Zhujiajiao water town was a highlight — absolutely beautiful and full of charm — and Lin made sure we didn’t miss any of its hidden gems. We also really loved the lunch she arranged for us; it was delicious and a perfect opportunity to relax and take in the day. Overall, this was a truly memorable experience, and we couldn’t have asked for a better guide. If you’re considering this tour, don’t hesitate — it’s a definite five-star experience, especially with Lin leading the way!

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

Leonid_G, May 2026

We had an incredible...

We had an incredible half-day in Shanghai with Wing! Her knowledge of Chinese history, religion, and the various imperial dynasties is truly impressive and added so much depth to the historic sites we visited. Beyond the landmarks, she organized a wonderful traditional tea ceremony and a fascinating silk production demonstration. We also truly appreciated our candid conversations about life in modern China, which gave us a well-rounded perspective on the country. If you are looking for a guide who is both scholarly and engaging, we highly recommend her

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4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

Torlisa_J, Apr 2026

This is a great and...

This is a great and efficient way to explore the major highlights of Shanghai if you’re short on time. I was picked up and dropped off directly at my hotel. With 20+ years in the tourism industry, Kalvin was a very knowledgeable guide. I appreciated learning not just the importance of the sights visited but also how Shanghai has evolved into the major cosmopolitan city that it is today. I was also super grateful for Alana’s coordination of the logistics. This tour is a must do!

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From Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

Anne_Y, Apr 2026

Bridging past snd present

Robert was friendly, knowledgeable and very accommodative. I came to see Zhujiajiao with my 87 year old Mom who was born in China. Robert communicated in both English and Mandarin and bridged the gap between modern China and the past when asked questions by my Mom (in Mandarin) and by me (in English). The trip brought back memories which my Mom shared with Robert and myself that added a personal layer to the trip. My Mom especially appreciated the delicious lunch because some of the vegetable dishes my Mom has not eaten in a long time because the vegetables are not available outside of China. It was a truly a wonderful unique experience that Robert was able to provide for both my Mom and me.

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Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

nevatravel, Apr 2026

Beautiful afternoon on last day of our China trip

It was our best experience of a week in China. The communication with the company was good. Our guide Snow picked us up from the Shanghai bazaar. The car was impeccable, the driver Shen was very professional and helpful. The walking tour was substantial with a beautiful boat ride. Memorable visit to the Ma garden. We did some unexpected shopping and Snow assisted with it. The dinner was delicious. We had an afternoon tour just before flying back. It left us with warm feelings of China. Thank you!

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Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

MaryPatricia_T, Apr 2026

Our guide Taaffy” was...

Our guide Taaffy” was wonderful and helped us so much. She gave us explanation of everything she took us to see. I would let other travelers know that this tour is very demanding physically. I’m proud of myself for making it. The wall was incredible to see and the garden was beautiful and worth it.

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Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

roger_h, Apr 2026

Good by day - spectacular by night

First half was an 1 hour cruise around the river - majority of buildings are covered in led's and whole area becomes both very colourful and atmospheric. Second part is a road transfer to Yu Garden where the buildings are all bathed in pastel light, this highlighting their ancient design. So that was the trip, but the whole event was made more than special by our guide 'Autumn'. Not only did she queue for hours during the afternoon before picking us up - this to ensure we had the best 'VIP' boat seating, she also managed to get us into all the Yu Garden areas before all the throngs of tourists arrived. Finally she added another walk around the magically lite French Concession area. The whole trip was simply superb.

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

hollysennett, Apr 2026

A very well organised day in Suzhou!

Kimi was a brilliant guide. The day was well organised and delivered, and Kimi explained everything in English really well. Lunch was also spectacular, so make sure you are hungry! All the vehicles we went in were very clean and organised well, and we really enjoyed seeing so much of Suzhou in one day. Thank you Kimi!

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

Judy_M, Apr 2026

Excellent Private Tour through Zhujiajiao

Bill was our personal (three of us) guide through Zhujiajiao. He was excellent. Fluent English speaker, with no accent, which made easy to talk to him and understand his comments. Knowledgeable about the history and sites in the town. Tour included transportation via Didi (their Uber), private tour through the town, entry into a garden museum, boat ride, and a simple dumpling lunch, all for a reasonable price. What I liked best was that Bill was very communicative, via WeChat, before the tour so I could ask questions before the trip regarding precise details for pick up times, who to expect to pick us up, where, etc.. Originally we were suppose to meet with the driver at another hotel , but Bill willingly arranged for our pick-up at the hotel where we were staying. If you want a private, very good tour guide, who is personable, friendly, accommodating and professional, Bill is your guy! Great tour!

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Known as “The Paris of the East,” Shanghai is China's biggest and most prosperous city. Even the locals can’t do it all. That’s why Shanghai tours are the best way to maximize your time. Instead of looking down at a map, let your expert guide show you around sites such as the Shanghai Museum, the Yuyuan Garden, and the Jade Buddha Temple. Or opt for a food tour through the French Concession, a cruise on the Zhujiajiao canals, or even a day trip to Beijing, where you can walk on the Great Wall of China.

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