Shanghai

15 Best Shanghai City Tours

The city days that pair both Shanghais: the Bund’s colonial stone facing Pudong’s glass across the river, Yuyuan Garden and the Jade Buddha Temple between. Private formats dominate here and the flexibility earns its price.

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

Discover Shanghai’s contrasts with a private, customizable tour covering the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, French Concession, and Pudong skyline for $108.

★ 5.0

“The tour with Annie was delightful, we had a wonderful time and greatly enjoyed seeing various sights across Shanghai. The hotel pickup was super convient, and we found it great that we could discuss ideas for what to see with the guide - Read more”

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

Discover the charm of Zhujiajiao with a private tour, including boat rides and gardens, offering authentic water town experiences near Shanghai.

★ 5.0

“We booked this as a private tour for 4 people. Michael was attentive from the first moment we met him. During the 50 minute drive he gave enough information for us to feel "educated" but enough silence so as not to annoy. The tour itself…”

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5.Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

Discover Suzhou's stunning gardens, waterways, and historic streets on this private day trip from Shanghai, with flexible options including bullet train travel.

★ 5.0

“Our guide Annie was the most helpful guide. She is fluent in English, knowledgeable and explained things in details, we have learned a lots about Suzhou history from her. We enjoyed this day trip very much and would not hesitate to recommend to others.”

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6.Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

Discover Shanghai’s highlights on a private full-day tour with flexible options, expert guides, stunning views, and authentic cultural experiences

★ 5.0

“We had an excellent day with Kristy visiting many sites in Shanghai, walking, taking taxis and the metro. The highlight was Chinatown which was all lit up in the evening. Kristy was a great guide looking asking us all day and sharing lots of interesting…”

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7.From Shanghai: Private Zhujiajiao Tour with Boat Ride

Experience Zhujiajiao's timeless charm on a private half-day tour from Shanghai, including a scenic boat ride, with knowledgeable guides and hassle-free logistics.

★ 5.0

“Caroline was a fantastic guide! She shared many fascinating facts and stories that gave us a vivid insight into everyday life in Shanghai, and impressed us with her deep knowledge of history and culture. On top of that, she was extremely friendly, polite, and easy…”

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

Discover Shanghai’s highlights in 4 hours with a friendly guide. Visit iconic spots, enjoy street food, and learn local stories—tips-based, affordable, and authentic.

“Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai! Our tour guide Celina was amazing and super knowledgeable. Remember to wear good walking shoes.”

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9.Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

Discover Suzhou’s UNESCO gardens, historic canals, and charming streets on this private day trip from Shanghai. All-inclusive options enhance your experience.

★ 5.0

“Great experience we had during our trip and the guide Tracy made it quite interesting and informative on the Chinese rich heritage and culture. Well done !”

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10.Private Shanghai Gangster Tour

Discover Shanghai’s shadowy past with this private gangster-themed tour, visiting historic crime hotspots, mansions, and Russian enclaves—an authentic, engaging experience for history lovers.

“I joined a private tour of French concession. Though I live in Shanghai, it was very new to me and knowing the history was very exciting. Next time I walk around the area, I absolutely remember the story. After the tour, you can also enjoy…”

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11.Shanghai: Private and Personalized Guided Tour

Discover Shanghai with a private, flexible tour visiting iconic sites like Yu Yuan Garden and The Bund, plus personalized local experiences for a memorable day.

★ 4.9

“Totally private tour for your own. I visited iconic places with my amazing guide Mary who is so knowledgeable and attentive. She's really wonderful. I enjoyed every single minute though by myself. Definitely worthwhile to reserve this very private and flexible tour.”

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12.4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

Discover Shanghai in just four hours with this flexible private tour. Customize your visit to highlights like The Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and French Concession, guided by knowledgeable locals.

★ 5.0

“We had a good driver and our local born guide Alex gave us a really in depth intro to Shanghai . The Buddha temple was so good. The French concession area was less captivating. and we decided not to spend too much time there. But…”

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13.Shanghai: 8-Hour Private City Tour

Discover Shanghai’s highlights on an 8-hour private tour, blending classic sights, cultural treasures, and local flavors with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Fully recommended.. Ask for Tom, is a Private Tour with a private car. He very knowledgeable of every place and knows the best spots. Tickets were not included, but he buys them for you and no need to wait in lines. You can pay when…”

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14.Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

Discover Shanghai’s highlights with a private guide, exploring temples, markets, the Bund, and more. Tailor your day for a personal, authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Jessie was my tour guide and she was really good at taking me to the point of interest that I wanted to, along with story telling the history of the place. She was very knowledgeable of the history of Shanghai and all the locations we…”

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15.4-Hour Shanghai City Private Customized Tour in Your Way

Discover Shanghai with a fully customizable 4-hour private tour. Visit main sights and hidden gems with expert guides, flexible options, and local insights.

★ 5.0

“We had an amazing experience on the Shanghai city tour! Our guide, Lea, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made every part of the city come to life with great stories and insights. The staff were also fantastic—very flexible, quick to respond, and always ready to…”

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More Shanghai City Tours

4.98-hour Shanghai City Private Tour by German-Speaking Guide8 hours$158 4.9Shanghai Highlights Walking Tour With A Real Local2.5 hours$34 5.0Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hotels: Private with Meet & Greet Service$35.00 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 5.0Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour$133.50 4.9Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour3.5 hours$69 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

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The Bund facing the future, soup dumplings settling the past.