4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Shanghai, China
- 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- A tailor-made, morning or afternoon half-day tour of Shanghai with private guide
- Enjoy the flexibility to pick which sights you’d like to cover
- Relax with transfers from central Shanghai, with outskirts upgrade
- Combine blockbuster sights with off-the-beaten-track attractions
What's Included
- Private amazing guide
- Hotel pick up and drop off in downtown Shanghai
- Lunch or Dinner (If" tour with lunch or dinner" option is selected)
- Private driver with air-conditioned comfortable vehicle (If Tour by Private Car Option" booked
- Local public transport (Uber taxi or metro if " Tour by Uber/Metro Option" booked)
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees if apply
- Lunch or Dinner (If "Tour Only" option is selected)
- Outskirt pick up and drop off( Airport /Disneyland area etc, can be arranged at surcharge))
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in downtown Shanghai. Please advise your pick up details at time of booking. Pudong International Airport ,Hongqiao Airport , Shanghai Wusong Kou Cruise Port pick up can be arranged at additional cost.
Itinerary
1
Old Town (Nanshi)
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Yu Garden
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
The Bund
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Shanghai Tower
1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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based on 288 reviews
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Zach_C, Jul 2026
Toured with Sammi! She was very insightful and was an amazing guide. Spoke very good English. I would highly recommend touring with her.
Melissa_B, Jul 2026
Had a wonderful tour in Shanghai with our guide Ruby who spoke great English. It was simply lovely, perfect for any off day you have and you want to explore the city. Also the driver was always minutes away from our drop off points, very VIP. Highly recommended
Vasileios_T, Jul 2026
Linda was an excellent guide. Over the course of four hours, she walked us through all the must‑see spots in downtown Shanghai, sharing deep historical knowledge and answering every question we threw her way. She also helped us with a few purchases and made sure we got to our next destination smoothly after the tour. Truly great service and highly recommended!
Mark_S, Jul 2026
I had a nice tour with my guide Michael. He was very friendly and informative. We saw the old town, bund, gardens and temple. Highly recommend
catalina_R, Jul 2026
We had Wing as our tour guide and she did a wonderful job showing us around. She was able to tell us the history of the area and took us to some great places! I would definitely recommend having Wing as your tour guide! Thank you again!
Ariane_d, Jul 2026
We had an excellent experience with our tour guide Lea. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly attentive to our family’s needs throughout the day. She kept our children engaged, adjusted the pace when needed, and made sure everyone was comfortable and enjoying the experience.
MARIETTA_M, Jul 2026
Wing had a lot of information to share about everywhere we went today. She is a very professional and pleasant guide that made the experience very special for my first time in Shanghai
Patricia_M, Jun 2026
We are not 'tour' travelers. We like to see and experience how the people really live in the locations we visit. We told Sammi to show us what she thinks is important about Shanghai. She was very knowledgeable. We had a great time.
Hannah_S, Jun 2026
I have a trip with Annie, she had so much information about everything it was so interesting and I really enjoyed myself
Kris_V, Jun 2026
We had an excellent afternoon. Annie organized a great tour in the city. A good mix between old and new. A good explaination in a very friendly athmosphere!
SusanMaree_B, Jun 2026
This is a brilliant way to begin a trip to Shanghai. Robert was the best tour guide and a wonderful ambassador for Shanghai. His knowledge of the local area and Chinese history meant that our introduction to this mega and cosmopolitan city was comprehensive. Thank you, Robert! (Our driver was awesome too as he negotiated the traffic!). We are so glad that we chose this tour for our first day in Shanghai. The communication in the lead up was brilliant and gave us all of the information we needed for a successful tour. Thank you to all involved !!
Tom_L, Jun 2026
Very informative. Great introduction to Shanghai. Car was very comfortable. Flexible and helpful guide.
Pauline_M, Jun 2026
Annie is a very knowledgeable guide about the history of Shanghai and she is entertaining and generous with her time. I learnt so much from her and appreciated the rich and varied cultures who have inhabited the city and contributed to its arts, architecture, politics and cuisine.
Thanks Annie.
Jason_Z, Jun 2026
Annie our guide was superb. She was very knowledgeable about the history and sites of Shanghai. It was a custom tour and therefore we got to got to go to places we were interested. She gave us many options. The Shanghai tower was a pleasant surprise but we are so glad to have Annie with us. If we went on our own, we will not have Annie explaining all the architecture and landscape histories.
Bonnie_M, May 2026
Excellent tour and a fantastic introduction to Shanghai. The itinerary balanced the city’s historic sites and modern districts perfectly. Our guide brought the city to life with informative commentary and local insights throughout the day. The Chinese gardens in Old Shanghai and the tea tasting experience were standout highlights. We also enjoyed a delicious lunch featuring local Shanghai specialties. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to experience the best of Shanghai in a single day.
Matthew_W, May 2026
A lovely morning. Linda, my guide, was amazing. Perfect English, charming, and we spent the morning exploring. I did not know much about Shanghai so she took the lead and was very knowledgeable about everything.
Connie_R, May 2026
I had a fantastic experience on this tour with Sammi! She tailored our tour according to the areas we were interested in seeing -- Bund, Shanghai Observatory, French Concession, and Tianzifan -- which made it very enjoyable and personalized. Sammi also gave a wonderful overview of the history of Shanghai, which was incredible. I would highly recommend this tour to visitors to Shanghai!
Caitlin_M, May 2026
We had an incredible tour with Annie. She is knowledgable about history and culture, and gave us a custom tour that included a temple, the Bund, French Concession, and shopping. We had great conversation throughout the tour and she gave great advice for the rest of our stay. I couldn’t recommend the experience more highly! Xie xie Annie!
Arif_S, May 2026
very easy efficient way to see and understand local life and culture. My guide Annie did great job to fit in all things that interest me will come back to use victor and Shanghai in the future
Maria_C, May 2026
Annie was a wonderful guide, so much knowledge on many topics. Shanghai is a city worth visiting, a mix of new and old.
Rachel_P, May 2026
Highly recommend!! Lea our tour guide was fantastic. Spoke good English and assisted us with any translating requests, and listened to what we wanted to see in Shanghai and made it happen!
Leonid_G, May 2026
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
Carl_C, May 2026
Excellent tour and guide, thank you Annie! We enjoyed the sites visited, especially the tea tasting. Annie provided excellent context and explanations.
PETER_G, May 2026
Margaret and I had an excellent trip with Linda exploring temples , gardens and some shopping during the visit.
Linda was very helpful , knowledgeable and shared a lot of information about daily life in Shanghai during our visit
Mert_K, Apr 2026
This tour was simply great. My mom had trouble walking at the time so we did it with a wheelchair. Lea was our guide and she made it work — she adjusted the pace and route so my mom was comfortable. She knew where to skip crowds and where we could rest. She led us through shortcuts and vista points that you’d normally won’t find yourself. Solid tour, great guide. Would highly recommend!
cengiz_C, Apr 2026
I booked 4 hours private tour Lea. and it exceeded every expectation. From the moment she met us at our hotel, it was clear we were in expert hands.
We started at English Concession, where Lea gave outstanding commentary on the history of British influence in Shanghai — the architecture, the trade era, and how it shaped the city’s identity.
Then we continued to the Old Town, where Lea brought the area to life with fascinating stories about Shanghai’s origins and local culture. She knew every corner of the narrow alleyways and pointed out details we never would have noticed on our own. Her depth of knowledge made the experience feel like so much more than just sightseeing.
From there, we moved on to the French Concession, and once again Lea’s insight was exceptional. I would strongly recommend this tour. Great experience
KAREN_D, Apr 2026
It was wonderful Feifei was our tour guide and she was excellent. She was very patient with us and allowed us to enjoy ourselves to the fullest. Would definitely recommend this tour it was great!!!
HooYin_L, Apr 2026
Ms Lea is an excellent tour guide, refreshing n knowledgeable. We enjoyed the tour very much, and leant of the various places that we visited.
MaryPatricia_T, Apr 2026
Thus was a fabulous introduction to Shanghai. Shirley explained the religions of China, the culture, the importance of Shanghai as the economic center of the country and so much more.
Minami_F, Apr 2026
Such an efficient way to be able to see both old and modern Shanghai when you are pressed for time! My co-workers and I were on a work trip and had a short window to be able to see some of the sites. We got to see the best of the best on this tour! Our tour guide was so sweet and knowledgeable. Although the weather didn’t cooperate and it was raining pretty hard, because we had the car, we still managed to enjoy the tour.
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