Shanghai Private Tour: Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden & Bund

Shanghai, China
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Duration8h
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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

See Shanghai from above and at street level on an 8-hour private tour starting at 9:30am. Visit the Oriental Pearl Tower for panoramic skyline views, its transparent observation corridor, multimedia experience and Shanghai Urban History Exhibition. Continue to Yu Garden, the Old City, the Bund and Nanjing Road with your private Chinese- or English-speaking guide. Oriental Pearl Tower and Yu Garden admission, a dumpling lunch, and private round-trip hotel transfers within central Shanghai are included. The Bund and Nanjing Road are explored on foot. The 8-hour service includes hotel pickup and drop-off; the itinerary can be adjusted within the agreed service time and route.

What's included

  • Private Chinese- or English-speaking guide
  • Oriental Pearl: 263m main deck, 259m 360° transparent corridor, 90m outdoor deck, 78m multimedia show & Shanghai Urban History Exhibition; Yu Garden admission.
  • Dumpling Lunch — Enjoy a traditional Chinese dumpling lunch featuring freshly prepared dumplings. A delicious opportunity to experience local Chinese food culture during your tour.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver; hotel pickup and drop-off in central Shanghai; parking and road tolls. Walking visits at the Bund and Nanjing Road.
  • Dinner, afternoon tea, snacks, and additional food or drinks are not included.
  • Tips for the tour guide and driver are not included and are optional.
  • Personal Expenses
  • Other languages: USD 50 per person/day; confirm in advance. Chinese/English included.
  • Suburban hotel transfers: extra transportation fee based on location, confirmed in advance.
  • Beyond agreed 8-hour service or route: USD 74.71 extra per group, confirmed in advance.

What to expect

  1. Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy panoramic views of Shanghai and the Huangpu River from the Oriental Pearl Tower. Your included ticket covers the 263m main observation deck, the 259m 360-degree fully transparent suspended observation corridor, the 90m outdoor observation deck, the 78m immersive multimedia show, and the Shanghai Urban History Exhibition. Discover both the modern skyline and the history of old Shanghai during this highlight of your private day tour.
  2. Shanghai City History Development Museum
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Shanghai Urban History Exhibition at the Oriental Pearl Tower. Explore old Shanghai through recreated streets, shops, homes, and lifelike figures. Discover how Shanghai grew from a small coastal town into a major trading port and international city.
  3. Yu Garden
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Explore Yu Garden with your private guide and admire its traditional pavilions, tranquil ponds, rockeries, and landscaped courtyards. Discover the history and beauty of this classical Chinese garden.
  4. 45m
    Wander through Shanghai’s historic streets, admire traditional architecture, and discover local customs and the charm of old Shanghai.
  5. The Bund
    1h
    Stroll along the iconic Bund waterfront with your private guide and enjoy panoramic views of the Huangpu River and Shanghai’s modern Pudong skyline. Discover the Bund’s historic architecture and learn how this famous waterfront reflects the fascinating contrast between old and modern Shanghai.
  6. 1h
    Enjoy a guided walk along Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, one of China’s most famous shopping streets. Discover historic buildings, lively shops, and local city life. This part of the tour is on foot.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Your 8-hour private tour starts with hotel pickup at 9:30am and finishes at approximately 5:30pm, including return to your hotel. Pickup and drop-off by private air-conditioned vehicle are included for central Shanghai hotels. Suburban hotel transfers cost extra based on location, confirmed in advance. Please provide your hotel name and address when booking. Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby; please be ready 5–10 minutes early. The Bund and Nanjing Road are explored on foot. Services beyond the agreed 8-hour period or route incur an additional USD 74.71 per group, confirmed before the extra service.

Additional information

  • 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
  • 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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