Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

5.0 (243 reviews) Shanghai, China
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Delve beneath Shanghai's glitzy modern surface to discover the city's heritage and culture on this 8-hour private tour. Traveling either by public transport or private vehicle, you'll see People's Park, a classic Chinese market, the Jade Buddha Temple, Confucius Temple, The Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) and Nanjing Lu (East Nanjing Road).

Options

All-inclusive w/metro & Taxis

Authentic Dumpling Lunch
Entrance fees &w/metro & Taxis: This option includes transportation via metro and taxis and all entrance fees.
Pickup included

All-inclusive W/Private Car

Authentic Dumpling Lunch
Private car: Modern vehicle with A/C and ample room.
All entrance fee: This option includes all entrance fees
Pickup included

Guide Only

Flexible tour: This option excludes meals and entrance fees for ultimate flexibility to explore and see in your own way.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Personal tour guide services
  • Flexible start time (choose when booking)
  • Private Car or Metro/Taxis (if option selected)
  • All entrance fees (if option selected)
  • Authentic Dumpling Lunch (if option selected)
  • Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel
  • Tips-recommended

What to expect

  1. People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
    1h
    Enjoy classic gardens and unique cultural marriage market on weekends
  2. Jade Buddha Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    You'll visit one of the top Buddhist temples in China with several all Jade Buddhists.
  3. Bird And Flower Market(South Xizang road)
    1h
    Or Alternatively, you can visit the Qipu Lu local market to shop everything; Or You can visit the Shanghai Old City Wall instead. Please discuss it with your guide in person. We are flexible.
  4. Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
    1h
    Explore this Champs Elysees of Shanghai. A pedestrian street filled with bustling walkers, food, shops and ample people watching.
  5. The Bund (Wai Tan)
    1h
    Explore
  6. Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Visit this historic prestigious Confucian University and serene philosophical retreat along with a relaxing authentic tea ceremony.

    Or Alternatively, you can visit the Yuyuan Bazaar instead.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Please note: Languages other than English and Mandarin will require an additional fee of USD 50 per day, payable in cash to the guide on the day of the tour.

Please note: Public transportation is recommended for groups of up to 4 guests. For larger groups, we suggest selecting private transportation, as standard taxis have limited passenger capacity.

Please note: Due to the limited availability of guides who speak languages other than English and Mandarin, the public transportation option is currently available only for tours conducted in English or Mandarin.

Please note: Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel (included).
Drop off and pickup outside of central Shanghai, such as the airport, cruise terminals, railway station, Shanghai Disney Area, Qinpu, Jiading, Chuansha, or Songjiang will incur extra USD40 for whole group include pickup and dropoff. You can pay in cash (USD or RMB) directly to your guide when meeting.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.

Cancellation policy

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

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