Private One Day Shanghai Highlights Tour with Your Choice

5.0 (2 reviews) Shanghai, China
Duration7h - 8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This private full-day tour covers Shanghai’s classic highlights, ideal for first-time visitors. Discover the city’s history and modern side in one day, with a flexible itinerary tailored to your interests.

1. Yu Garden & Old Town – Explore the classical garden and historic streets.
2. Longhua Temple – Visit one of Shanghai’s oldest Buddhist temples and its pagoda.
3. French Concession & Tianzifang – Explore historic streets and traditional shikumen buildings.
4. Shanghai Tower or Oriental Pearl Tower – Enjoy panoramic skyline views.
5. The Bund & Nanjing Road – See Shanghai’s iconic waterfront and explore its famous shopping street.

Highlights:

1. Experience both old and modern Shanghai in one day.
2. Customize your itinerary with options such as Shanghai Museum, Xintiandi, Jade Buddha Temple, or AP Plaza.
3. Enjoy a private tour with local guide support and recommendations.

Options

Private Guide Service Only

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

Private Guide & Private Car

Private Guide & Car Service: Great local guide, private driver and car are included (lunch and entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included

PrivateTour by Uber/Metro Only

Great private guide, local transportation fare (Uber taxi/Didi) are inclusive. (lunch ,entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included

Private All Inclusive Tour

All Inclusive Tour: Great local guide, private driver and car, tasty lunch , all entrance fees included
Pickup included

What's included

  • Local delightful & Classy Lunch (If " All Inclusive Tour" is booked)
  • Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle (If "Private Guide & Car" or "All Inclusive" is booked)
  • All transportation fee by Uber or Metro (if the “Private Tour by Uber/Metro” option is selected)
  • All Entrance fee (If "All Inclusive Tour" is booked), Yu Garden is closed on Monday.
  • Downtown Hotel pick up and drop-off by tour guide
  • Private tour with a professional licensed English-speaking guide
  • Lunch and entrance fees (If "All Inclusive Tour " is not booked)
  • Outskit hotel pick up and drop off (Can be arranged at surcharge)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Longhua Temple
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Dating back over 1,700 years, Longhua Temple is the oldest and largest temple in Shanghai. It is best known for its towering Longhua Pagoda and the serene layout of its ancient halls, courtyards, and bell tower, offering visitors a glimpse into traditional Chinese Buddhist architecture. The temple is also famous for its vegetarian noodles, a local specialty enjoyed by both worshippers and visitors.
    Takeaway: A journey into Shanghai’s oldest Buddhist site, where history, spirituality, and local flavors meet.
  2. Tianzifang
    1h
    Once a traditional residential block in the French Concession, Tianzifang has been transformed into one of Shanghai’s most vibrant creative districts. It retains its distinctive Shikumen (stone-gate) houses, narrow lanes, and traditional courtyards, while now hosting art studios, boutique shops, teahouses, and cafés. The mix of historic architecture and modern creativity makes it a favorite spot for both locals and visitors.
    Takeaway: A lively maze of Shikumen alleys where old Shanghai charm meets contemporary art and culture.
  3. Yu Garden
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Built in the Ming Dynasty (1559), Yuyuan Garden is a classic example of traditional Chinese architecture and landscape design. It features pavilions, rockeries, ponds, and beautiful gardens. The bustling bazaars surrounding the garden, offering traditional snacks, souvenirs, and cultural experiences. Admire charming Qing-Dynasty architecture of the Old Town and enjoy walking along the lucky ‘Nine Zigzag’ bridge . Here you may also enjoy fun shopping around the local markets for souvenirs as handicrafts, antiques, jade, pearls.
    Takeaway: A glimpse into ancient Chinese garden art and a chance to experience traditional Chinese culture and cuisine.
  4. Shanghai Tower
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Drive to Pudong district, marvel at some of the world's tallest buildings that witnessed Pudong's fast development like Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower. Standing at 632 meters (2,073 feet) with 128 floors, the Shanghai Tower is China's tallest building and the third-tallest in the world. It is a symbol of Shanghai's rapid urbanization and economic growth. Experience the world's fastest elevator in the Guinness record to the top observation deck of Shanghai Tower to get spectacular bird eye view of the mega city.
    Takeaway: An awe-inspiring view of Shanghai's skyline, a deeper understanding of modern engineering, and a glimpse into China's global ambitions.
  5. The Bund (Wai Tan)
    1h
    The colonial-era promenade along the Huangpu River. Enjoy a leisure stroll along the riverside, admire the stunning views of old and new Shanghai, including magnificent skylines-Shanghai Tower, The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, the Bund's Old Customs House and other historic heritage while learning fansinating history and stories from your knowledgeable guide.
  6. Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
    30m
    Wander along China’s most famous shopping street, a bustling promenade that blends tradition and modernity. From century-old department stores to dazzling shopping malls, Nanjing Road offers an exciting mix of local brands, international fashion, and cultural landmarks. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere, neon lights, and lively crowds while your guide shares fascinating stories about the street’s history as the “First Commercial Street of China.”

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Airport or suburb areas transfers are available at an additional cost. Please inquire for details.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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

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