Shanghai

15 Best Shanghai City Tours

These city tours are how I’d spend a first day in Shanghai, guided loops linking the Bund, Yu Garden, and Pudong. The geography does half the work: a century-old riverfront stares across the water at a skyline built since the 1990s. Cross the river at least once.

1.Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

Hailed as an extraordinary journey, the Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour promises an enchanting blend of history, culture, and culinary delights.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Water village is a must see, Snow was an excellent your guide, very informative, helpful and spoke great English! Was definitely worth doing the tour to see the highlights.”

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2.Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour With Old and New Highlights

Need to experience the essence of Shanghai in just one day? Discover the secrets of the 'Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour With Old and New Highlights' and find out if it truly offers the ultimate Shanghai experience.

★ 5.0

“Annie was amazing. You should choose this tour. Gonna love it, and at own rythm. Lovely guide, always present and explained everythinh you need. Thank you.”

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3.Half Day Private Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town With Boat Ride From Shanghai

Prepare for an unforgettable adventure as you embark on a half-day private tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town, where a scenic boat ride awaits to transport you to a world of ancient charm and tranquility.

★ 5.0

“This was a great low stress tour and our guide Jude was very knowledgeable and helpful we learnt heaps of history along the way. Perfect to see a slice of Shanghai in our very short trip here. Highly recommended”

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4.Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden

Discover the charm of Zhujiajiao with a private tour featuring a boat ride, garden visit, and authentic water town experiences just outside Shanghai.

“Everything was tremendous and cannot fault a thing. Michael our guide was brilliant and so knowledgeable. The pick up and transportation was also tremendous and so much better than expected. Well done all and thank you for a great experience.”

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5.Suzhou Private Day Trip From Shanghai With Bullet Train Option

Embark on a breathtaking journey through ancient gardens and vibrant culture on a Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai, with a bullet train option that will leave you craving for more.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Melinda English speaker was very attentive and knowledgeable. We were happy and the meal was great . To be honest I would do it over again with stay overnight to explore more , but not during summer time. The canal was beautiful, It’s…”

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6.Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

Adventurers can uncover the hidden wonders of Shanghai on a private full-day tour that promises an immersive and comprehensive experience.

★ 5.0

“We really enjoyed the full-day tour in Shanghai. Our guide Apple was kind and showed us many interesting places. Going up the Shanghai Tower was not included, but since we wanted, she helped us do it. Highly recommend!”

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7.From Shanghai: Private Zhujiajiao Tour With Boat Ride

Wander through the charming water town of Zhujiajiao on a private tour from Shanghai, where hidden treasures and cultural experiences await.

★ 5.0

“Snow is an amazing guide, it was a wonderful experience and the tour is very well organized. We learnt a lot of interesting facts about Shanghai and the local culture. It's a great opportunity to learn as Snow is local born. Zjujiajiao has a very…”

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8.Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China’s 1st and Best Rated

Discover Shanghai’s highlights on this guided 4-hour walking tour, blending history, culture, local food, and stunning views—all on a tips-based, affordable experience.

“This was a great tour, our tour guide was asked to show us a lot and taught us a lot about Singapore. She was very knowledgeable and very friendly. I recommend this tour to anyone that wants to learn a lot in one day.”

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9.Private Suzhou Day Trip From Shanghai by Bullet Train With All Inclusive Option

Join us on a private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai by bullet train, where you'll uncover the wonders of this 'Venice of the East' with an all-inclusive option that guarantees a hassle-free experience.

★ 5.0

“We visit Suzhou in one day privately, Tracy is our tour leader. She's very nice and organized the whole day activities very well. Thank you Tracy. Thanks also to Alana who took us from Shanghai - Suzhou and back to Shanghai.”

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10.Private Shanghai Gangster Tour

Lose yourself in the secrets of Shanghai's underworld on the Private Shanghai Gangster Tour, where legends come alive and danger awaits around every corner.

“I was lucky enough to take the Past, Present and Future tour with George and Clay followed by the Gangster Tour the following day with George. It was a great experience. George is very knowledgable on the history of Shanghai. Furthermore, on the gangster tour,…”

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11.Shanghai: Private and Personalized Guided Tour

A tailored exploration of Shanghai's vibrant streets awaits, offering a unique perspective that promises unforgettable experiences and hidden gems to discover.

“Thanks to Tom for a great day across Shanghai! We got to cover all the main places and learned so much about the city and the culture.”

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12.4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

Wander through the vibrant streets of Shanghai on a customizable private tour, where hidden gems and top-rated attractions await, leaving you eager to discover more.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Cindy, was delightful and quite willing to be flexible in our activities. I requested a stop at a mahjong store and that turned out to be a highlight of the day for me! Our driver was a mahj teacher! We felt the day…”

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13.Shanghai: 8-Hour Private City Tour

Savor the sights of Shanghai on an 8-hour private tour, where secrets of the city's past and present await your discovery.

“Nice guided by Tom!, we went to all the mentioned landmarks, we shared a delicious meal and nice conversation during the whole trip.”

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14.Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

Uncover the hidden gems and cultural treasures of Shanghai on an exclusive full-day private guided tour, where you'll experience the city like never before, starting with the letter 'K'.

★ 5.0

“Although the excursion had been requested in Spanish, as I did so with little time in the end I had to do it in English. We were very lucky. Our Apple guide treated us great. He gave us a lot of comments and we were…”

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15.4-Hour Shanghai City Private Flexible Tour With Multi Options

With its customizable itinerary and flexible options, the 4-Hour Shanghai City Private Flexible Tour offers travelers a unique and tailored experience in one of China's most vibrant cities.

★ 5.0

“Thank you for a terrific tour! I requested a Chinese speaking guide so I could practice Chinese as well. In the end, Annie was very patient and knowledgeable, she answered all my questions and always drew my attention to interesting things along the way. She…”

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4.98-hour Shanghai City Private Tour by German-Speaking Guide8 hours$158 5.0Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hotels: Private With Meet & Greet Service$35.00 4.9Shanghai Highlights Walking Tour With A Real Local2.5 hours$34 5.0Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights$128.00 5.0Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way$135.29 5.0Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour With Boat Ride From Shanghai$160.00 5.0Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession$77.00 4.9Shanghai Half-Day Bicycle City Tour$66 5.0Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour$133.50 5.0Shanghai: Private Shanghai & Zhujiajiao Tour with Lunch8 hours$255 5.0Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour$152.00 5.0Shanghai: Private Guided Tour to Hangzhou by Bullet Train9 hours$314 5.0Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option$143.60 5.0Shanghai: 4-Hour Private Customizable City Tour4 hours$91 5.0Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip From Shanghai by Bullet Train$275.00 5.04-Hour Private Customized Shanghai City Tour$79.50 5.0French Concession Guided Walking Tour | China’s 1st & Best Rated$5.00 5.0Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour With Flexible Highlights$156.50 5.0Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Highlights Private Trip$133.34 5.0Shanghai: 4-Hour Guided City Highlights Tour4 hours$96 5.03-Hour Private Tour to Jewish Ghetto and Shanghai Bund$90.00 5.0Private Shanghai Shopping Tour With Local Shopping Guru$95.00 5.0Private Walking Tour in the Former French Concession$95.00 5.0All Inclusive Amazing Shanghai City Highlights Private Day Tour$200.00