Private Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch

Shanghai, China

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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.

Shanghai Visa-Exemption for cruise transit tour groups available
Ideal for first-time visitors, this tour offers an overview of Shanghai
Lunch with authentic dumplings at a local restaurant is included
Yuyuan Garden ticket is included in the price
Cruise port pickup and drop-off is provided

What's Included

Private guide
Transport by private vehicle
Cruise terminal pickup and drop-off
Bottle of water
Shanghai Visa-Exemption for cruise transit tour groups available (please ensure to contact your local operator at least 2 days prior to your cruise landing if you need it)
Lunch
Yuyuan Garden entrance fee
Jade Buddha Temple entrance fee

Personal expense Gratuities (optional)
Additional attraction entrance fees

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Itinerary

Former French Concession

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jade Buddha Temple

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

The Bund

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yu Garden

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
If you need Shanghai Visa-Exemption for this shore excursion, please contact your local operator after booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Near public transportation
Please kindly contact if your cruise is delayed or cancelled in advance

Infants must sit on laps
Please kindly provide your Shanghai city hotel name and info upon booking for drop-off service per-arragment
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Yuyuan Garden close on Monday, please choose other attractions if your tour on Monday
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.

Reviews

4.8

based on 6 reviews

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OH Shanghai !

Jeremy_C, Feb 2026

Great communication with Tour Provider Alana who kept in contact with us through WhatsApp.. Tour Guide waiting patiently for us at designated spot when our Ship docked. Our tour guide Judy was amazing. Perfect English. Took us to the places we wanted to go and made it a real experience! Also great Car & Driver. Highly recommend this trip to everyone visiting Shanghai. Outstanding 5 Stars ! Well done to all concerned. Oh Shanghai !

Excellent shore excursion highlights tour

Kenneth_B, Feb 2026

I can’t imagine a better way to see the highlights of Shanghai on a shore excursion. Our experienced guide Xin, who by the way spoke perfect English, was an incredible wealth of knowledge. She navigated the sometimes crowded sites with an expertise and personal touch that I could not imagine doing on our own or in a large group. Our driver would always drop us off close and would appear almost magically when we were ready to go to the next stop. We moved at a comfortable pace with no wasted time and a well timed break for a delicious included lunch with Xi suggesting menu items according to our tastes.

Great way to see Shanghai highlights

Tracey_W, Mar 2025

This was a great trip and perfect for a day in Shanghai to see all the main sights. Our driver picked us up on time, car very comfortable and our guide Judy was very knowledgeable. Included a lovely lunch and we'd agreed to be picked up at the cruise port and dropped off at the airport to make the most of our last day. The trip was flexible if we wanted to spend a bit more time in one place and a little less in another.

Shanghai in a day

Linda647, Nov 2019

What great value for money doing Shanghai in a day. Our tour guide was called Michael and he set off at a fast pace as their was so much to see. The gardens were unfortunately closed so we spent longer in the French Quarter and added on a trip under the river in the train complete with light show. Lunch was at a local locals restaurant and like the locals we queued on the street until we were shouted in. Dim Sum heaven. Would highly recommend this tour as it can be managed to go at the pace you want.

Response from Host, Nov 2019

Dear Linda, Thanks very much for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed the tour in Shanghai. Sorry for the garden close, as it was under renovation. It is reopened now and hope you could visit Shanghai again in the future. Regards! Alana

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