Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

Shanghai, China
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Duration7h - 8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, Japanese, English, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Discover old and modern Shanghai on a private, fully customizable tour. With a personal guide direct from your door, explore attractions such as the Bund, Ming-Dynasty Yuyuan Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and the observation deck of one of Shanghai’s highest skyscrapers. Upgrade to add transport by your choice of private car or rideshare and metro; or keep things simple with a package that includes guide, car, lunch, and tickets.

Great overview and orientation of the city—perfect for first-time visitors

See Yuyuan Garden, the Shanghai Tower—or whatever attraction appeals

Upgrade to add transfers or a package with transport, lunch, and tickets

Private guide makes for a personalized and 100% customizable experience

Options

Private Guide & Car Service

Duration: 8 hours: Great local guide, private driver and car are included (lunch and entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included
Pickup included

Private All Inclusive Tour

Duration: 8 hours: Great local guide, private driver and car, tasty lunch , entrance fees to Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple are all inclusive.
Pickup included

Private Guide Service Only

Duration: 8 hours: Amazing private guide for 8-hour tour( food, transport, entrance fees at your costs).
Pickup included
Pickup included

PrivateTour by Uber/Metro Only

Duration: 8 hours: By Uber/Metro: Great private guide, local transportation fare (Uber taxi/Didi) are inclusive
Exclude lunch ,entrance fees
Pickup included

What's included

  • Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle(Only "Private Guide & Car" or "All Inclusive" is booked)
  • Entrance fee to Yu garden and Jade Buddha Temple( If "All Inclusive Tour" is booked)
  • Local delightful & Classy Lunch (If " All Inclusive Tour" is booked)
  • Private tour with amazing guide
  • Downtown Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch and entrance fees (If "All Inclusive Tour " is not booked)

What to expect

  1. The Bund (Wai Tan)
    30m
    Meet your private guide at your central Shanghai hotel at your prefered time.Tell your guide if there’s anything you want to see more of on your tour: your itinerary is flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinetary and you are welcome to discuss with your guide if you want to customize your own tour. Typically, you will visit The Bund , the colonial-era promenade along the Huangpu River. Admire the stunning views of old and new Shanghai, including buildings such as the Bund's Old Customs House and iconic skyscrapers.
  2. Yu Garden
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Afterward, visit the 500-year old classic Chinese Yu Garden, and view the traditional Qing-Dynasty architecture of the Old Town Bazaar. Enjoy fun walking along the lucky ‘Nine Zigzag’ bridge , appreciate old pavilions, ponds in the lush greens. Here you may also enjoy fun shopping around in the local bazaar markets for souvenirs as handicrafts, antiques, jade, pearls, silk, and other wares etc. If you wish, experience a tea ceremony (own expense) and sample some high quality local tea.
  3. Former French Concession
    1h 30m
    Then, visit Shanghai’s French Concession, once the center of colonial life and now a hip area. Visit the ‘French Park,’ to see locals enjoying activities like ballroom dancing, Tai-chi, singing, and water calligraphy, and stroll around the Concession with its charming avenues of ‘French trees’ and traditional houses.
  4. Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
    1h 30m
    After the wonderful morning activities, you will take a break and savor a local delightful lunch in the nice restaurant. Your expert guide will help you order the dishes based on your own dietary requests.
  5. Jade Buddha Temple
    1h 30m
    After lunch,head to visit one of the most beautiful and famous Buddhist temples -Jade buddha temple. Admire the exquisite Jade Buddha Status from Burma,explore different chambers of the temple and learn the fascinating religious culture ,wisdom from your knowledgable guide.
  6. Shanghai Tower
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Next, continue the tour to Pudong Lujiazui area ,take a leisure walk along the skybridge among the futuristic modern skyscrapers. Marvel at the fast development of city. If nice clear day, choose to visit one of the top observation decks in Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Financial Tower, Jinmao Tower based on your own preferences. Enjoy the spectacular birdeye view of the mega Shanghai city.

    As the exclusive flexible tour , if you have been to the above mentioned attractions , you could also have alternative options to visit Xintiandi, Tianzifang, Shanghai Museum, Urban Planning Hall, Shanghai poster art museum, AP Plaza market etc based on the time and your own interests.

    After the wonderful day you will be dropped off back to your downtown hotel or other downtown area as per your request.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the arrival hall.
The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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