All Shanghai Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Private Walking Tour in the Former French Concession

3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Capture the spectacular night Shanghai on this exclusive private tour by taking the 60-minute cruise along Hungpu River. Take in the breathtaking view at VIP seating area on the ship. Marvel at the fantastic Shanghai landmarks when it’s lit up such as Oriental Pearl TV tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center as well as the glittering sites along the Bund. Travel with your expert guide to gain a great insight into the local culture, history and sounds. Optional delightful Shanghai Dinner is available to cater different travel requests( Dinner will be in the local classy restaurant, NOT on cruise). Convenient door to door private transfer are included in the tour.

Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower Entry Ticket (Optional Buffet)

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy an enchanting day out at the Shanghai Disney Resort, and leave all the logistics to someone else: this round-trip, private transfer service makes getting to and from the park stress-free. Meet your driver in the morning at your Shanghai accommodation, and climb aboard. Enjoy a day out at the park at your leisure (entry fees not included). At day’s end, meet your driver and return to your Shanghai address.

Round Trip Private Transfer City Center - Shanghai Disneyland

2 to 13 hoursFree Cancellation

At night, Shanghai’s space-age skyline ignites the city in a riot of color. Soak up this special private guided evening tour that combines several top activities, without the hassle of planning or logistics. Savor street food at Fuzhou Road Cultural Street; see the sights of The Bund (Waitan) illuminated at night; then enjoy a boat cruise along the Huangpu River with included hotel pickup.

Shanghai Evening Tour: Huangpu River Cruise and Street Food

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Burst through the language barrier and discover historic Shanghai on a private half-day door-to-door tour that adapts to suit your schedule. If you start your tour before 2pm, experience the classical Yuyuan Garden, Old Shanghai, and the Confucius Temple; if you start later, enjoy the Bund followed by a Huangpu River cruise. Whichever option works for you, savor a tea ceremony and soup dumplings along the way.

Private Half-Day Tour: Amazing Highlights of Old Shanghai

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Say goodbye to language hassles and hello to two of eastern China’s most beautiful ancient water towns on this door-to-door private full-day tour from Shanghai. Stroll cobbled paths and ancient bridges in 1,300-year-old Wuzhen, enjoy a leisurely cruise, and feast on a local lunch. Then transfer to historic Xitang for a spectacular sunset, a riverside dinner, and a walk through timeless streets.

Wuzhen and Xitang Water Town Private Full Day Trip from Shanghai with Lunch and Dinner

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience a seamless door-to-door private transfer from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) directly to your hotel in Shanghai. Skip the long taxi queues and travel stress-free, your professional driver will be waiting for you in the arrivals hall with a name sign. Enjoy Shanghai's top private transfer service, delivering the highest standard of western-style hospitality. • Effortless door-to-door transport, just relax from pickup to drop-off. • Hassle-free airport pickup with greeted right after baggage claim. • Clean, brand-new B-segment cars, a cut above ordinary ride-hailing. • Courteous, professional drivers, attentive, dependable, and polite. • Save time, skip the hassle, book in advance and travel with peace of mind. • 24/7 online support, we're always here to help.

Private Arrival Transfer: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Hotel

Private Arrival Transfer: Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Hotel

1 hourFree Cancellation

Experience Zhangjiajie’s natural beauty on this 2 full days private tour from Shanghai. Hike in Zhangjiajie National Park enjoy amazing nature wonders, experience the Bailong Elevator, as well as the world's longest cable car while visit Tianmen Mountain, the highlights is to challenge yourself at the world's highest and longest glass bridge.This private tour including plane ticket, English speaking tour guide, travel by private car, entrance fee, elevator, lunches and overnight accommodation at Wulingyuan. You can choose to finish your tour in Zhangjiajie or return Shanghai/Xi'an/Beijing.

2-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie National Park from Shanghai with Accommdation

2-Day Private Tour to Zhangjiajie National Park from Shanghai with Accommdation

2 daysFree Cancellation

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Old Shanghai City Walking Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Fly from Shanghai to Beijing for a seamless full-day private exploration of two iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites—the Mutianyu Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Travel in a private vehicle, soaking in the city’s unique blend of imperial grandeur, modern charm and local culture at every turn. Your expert English-speaking private guide will share insightful stories of Beijing’s rich history, turning every moment into a memorable experience. Driver pick up and drop off from hotel to hotel. This all-inclusive tour covers round-trip/one-way Shanghai-Beijing flights, all attraction entrance fees, dedicated private transportation and a full-day personal guide—no hidden costs or rushed group schedules. For ultimate flexibility, you can choose to end your tour in Beijing to continue your exploration, fly back to Shanghai, or head directly to Xi’an for your next Chinese heritage adventure.

Beijing in One Day from Shanghai by Air: Great Wall, Forbidden City and More

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of ERA — Journey Through Time at Shanghai Circus World, where a beautiful love story unfolds against the backdrop of Shanghai's vibrant history. This spectacular performance features breathtaking acrobatics, cutting-edge technology, and innovative stagecraft that capture the essence of China's rich cultural tapestry. With a runtime of either 60 or 100 minutes, this show is a sensory masterpiece that showcases the city's relentless spirit and the artistry of acrobatics. Experience the magic of Shanghai, where timeless traditions meet modern storytelling.

Shanghai ERA Acrobatic Show Tickets Circus World Instant Eticket

Shanghai ERA Acrobatic Show Tickets Circus World Instant Eticket

1 hour to 1 hour 40 minutes

Private Transfer Pudong Airport to Shanghai Downtown Hotel

1 hourFree Cancellation

Taking a cruise ship is the optimal way to explore the Bund area in Shanghai, as it represents the most significant and captivating part of this metropolis. There, you can feast your eyes on renowned landmarks such as the Shanghai Tower and the Oriental Pearl Tower. For day-time cruise, you can appreciate the details and features of the buildings on both sides of the Huangpu River and experience the historical charm and modern atmosphere of Shanghai. For night cruise, you can enjoy the dazzling night view of Shanghai. The banks are brightly lit, and the lights of the high-rise buildings are shining, forming a charming scene as they blend with the river water.

Shanghai: Huangpu River Sightseeing Cruise Ticket

45 minutesFree Cancellation

Make the most of a long layover in Shanghai with a private full-day tour that includes round-trip airport transportation. Instead of waiting in the terminal, explore the city’s top sights with a guide, visiting highlights such as Yu Garden and Nanjing Road or creating a customized itinerary based on your interests. It’s an easy way to turn otherwise wasted downtime into a memorable introduction to Shanghai.

Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour with Flexible Highlights

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Winding canals, historical buildings, and classic gardens earned Suzhou its nickname as the "Venice of the East." Explore Suzhou's must-see sights and hidden enclaves from Shanghai on a private full-day tour. It includes a guide and transfers by your choice of private car, bullet train, or a combination of the two. Upgrade to add lunch, a boat ride, and entrance fees to a garden, to suit your needs and budget.

Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Wuxi Private Flexible Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Private Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Shanghai Circus World: ERA2 Intersection of Time Acrobatics Show

Shanghai Circus World performer balancing objects on his head during the 'ERA Intersection of Time' show.

1 hour to 1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Shanghai: Xuyan Tang Dynasty Banquet with Show ALL LANDS

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Suzhou, with worrying about planning or logistics, on a private tour from Shanghai. With your own guide, explore the old town famed for its classical gardens, silk, and waterways. See the medieval Panmen Gate and remains of the city walls, admire waterfront Shantang Street, and enjoy lunch overlooking Suzhou’s canals. Plus, visit a silk factory and one of Suzhou’s formal, UNESCO-listed gardens. Entrance fees, private transport, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Private Day Tour: Suzhou Incredible Highlights from Shanghai by Car or Train

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Pick-up From Shanghai Pudong Airport to Locations in City

50 minutesFree Cancellation

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4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

Stephanie_R, Oct 2026

Best way to tour Shanghai!

Highly recommend this tour! They did a fantastic job communicating a customized plan for the day and working with what we wanted to see in the city! Every detail was put together well with special attention to details. Our tour guide, Judy, made the day so smooth and provided great information at each spot! She was an excellent and fun guide.

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

Christine_M, Oct 2026

Shanghai river trip and Sonchou full day trip

Excellent trip Caroline looked after very well she was friendly and knowledgeable and explained everything. Tracey our 2nd guide was excellent friendly very knowledgeable both of our drivers were polite and friendly . Would definitely recommend Viator tours would definitely use them again.

Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Lisa_Y, Oct 2026

Great sites to visit -...

Great sites to visit - West Lake, Tea fields, Liying Temple. Guide was awesome. Very attentive to everything. Explained everything thoroughly. I learned so much more than I expected. The full tour was all worth it. First class train seats, delicious lunch at a restaurant that is beautiful and displayed a lot of cultural details. Key is be ontime as there was a lot of traffic. But amazing trip and will likely do it again, with adjustments to spending more time in my favorite area, when I come back.

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

Elizabeth_L, Oct 2026

You cannot miss this tour, a must do in Shanghai!

A wonderful experience with Jade, she is so fun and made the experience so comfortable! The range of food was fantastic and I was so so full by the end. You take a journey from small hole in the wall food places to higher end restaurants and she took care of it all. A definite must do when visiting Shanghai, you will not regret it 😀

Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

Rhoda_G, Oct 2026

Great day tour

It was a fantastic experience. The tour had a driver pick us up at our hotel in Suzhou, we then boarded the train and our tour guide, Jordan, joined us in Shanghai. Once we got to our final destination, Jordan shared the history about the Great South Wall. When then walked down ancient city streets and had lunch at a place called the Secret Garden and it was wonderful. When then went to East Lake and walked around for a bit. When then took the train back and our driver was waiting for us to take us back to the hotel. If you can’t get to the Great Wall in Beijing, this is a must see tour. A lot of the Great Wall up North was modeled after the Great South Wall.

Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

Chris_L, Oct 2026

This was a great...

This was a great experience. The tour coordinator, Alana, was on top of everything and very easy to communicate with. The town is beautiful and full of rich history. Our tour guide, Jenny, was informative and accommodating, from adjusting the pace of the tour to our needs to assisting with an unusual last minute detour. Would definitely go on another tour with them in the future.

From Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

mkwan, Oct 2026

We had a wonderful trip...

We had a wonderful trip to Zhujiajiao water town with our guide Maisie. She was very friendly and considerate and she was full of knowledge about the town. Her English was also excellent making conversation on a variety of topics easy and enjoyable. The trip lasted just under 5 hours (with a 1 hour drive there from our hotel and 1h15m back to Shanghai). Not knowing what we wanted to see at first, we moved fairly quickly through the first part of the town, but after our included garden tour and boat ride, we took our time on the way back to the car, sitting down to try out local snacks and browsing the shops (without any pressure from Maisie). The car provided was ridiculously luxurious with reclining and massaging seats. It had zero smell of smoke (and we have sensitive noses) which was a relief. We booked this trip the day before and were contacted by Sunny on Whatsapp a few hours later who then quickly confirmed that we could start an hour earlier than we initially booked.

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

Vesna_P, Oct 2026

A Wonderful Shanghai Experience with Sunny and Sammi!

A big thank you to our wonderful guide Sunny and our driver Sammi for making our stay in Shanghai such a memorable experience! Both were extremely kind, helpful, and professional, always doing their best to ensure we could see and experience as much as possible. Sammi was always punctual and drove carefully and safely. Sunny was an excellent guide who not only showed us many beautiful sights but also shared fascinating historical stories and explanations. She made Chinese history, traditions, and culture easy to understand and truly brought them to life. Once again, thank you both for your outstanding service, dedication, and professionalism. We really appreciated everything you did for us! Vesna Marijana

Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

Kevin_A, Oct 2026

Shanghai Highlights with Wing

If your time in Shanghai is limited, this is a wonderful way to see the highlights of the city. Wing had a suggested itinerary but made it clear that it could be adapted to our needs. A private car and driver meant time getting to/from each stop was kept to a minimum.

Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

Trent_H, Oct 2026

What an Exceptional Tour of Shanghai

I had no idea that I was in for such a fun-filled and adventurous time. My guide Céline had a great understanding of Chinese history and knew Shanghai like the back of her hand. We covered so much territory in one day with special surprises at every turn; from the malls to the metro, it felt like we visited every angle Shanghai had to offer, albeit zipping thru China’s largest Starbucks, or cruising by the massive Louie Vuitton street vessel, or wandering thru beautiful Yuyuan Gardens or even pooping atop one of the highest observatories in the city to see breathtaking views and take spectacular shots, there was so so much to see. The highlight for me however was seeing a dusk view of Shanghai’s tallest building, Shanghai Tower and its neighboring buildings begin to magically light-up the night’s sky. I’ve been on many a tour during my travels across the plant, but this had to be the most exciting. Thank you Céline for such an amazing and great experience, one which I will never ever forget.

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

Brad_W, Sept 2026

Great way to spend the day. MUST!

Outstanding part of my Shanghai trip. It’s a hike from city center—and traffic can make this a pain, so you might consider a train/metro option—but the town itself was so cool. Casual small boat cruise to start and then walking around the area. Great restored garden. Lots of cool local shops. Great food. HIGHLY recommend

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hotels: Private with Meet & Greet Service

Jeni_B, Jul 2026

A smooth experience due to earlier and frequent communication by the tour company!

Excellent communication. Received an invite to start a What’s App chat within a day of booking (even though my reservation was a month out). Two days prior, received my drivers photo and car photo with license plate info. They tracked my flight and kept me updated. Driver also texted me a photo of my hotel with address to confirm the location was accurate (I was staying outside of city center by SJTU). Then after getting my bags, the driver was waiting with my name/sign after customs. Not certain he spoke English, though there wasn’t a need to communicate as I just followed him to the car, which was a short walk to the parking garage. Definitely recommend vs a Didi/taxi.