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.

1.Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

Discover Shanghai's highlights and charming Zhujiajiao Water Town with this private full-day tour, featuring personalized guides, delicious local food, and stunning city views.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Snow was a great guide and very accommodative. We had a great day trip with all highlights of Shanghai explained very well.”

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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

“Sammi, our tour guide, and Mr. Shu (our driver) broight us to the Shanghai Tower Observatory, Old Shanghai Town, Yu Gardens, Silkworm Factory, French Concession and the Bund. Sammi also brought us to a delicious traditiional ShanghaiRead more”

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3.Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride

Discover the charm of Zhujiajiao Water Town on this private guided tour from Shanghai. Enjoy scenic waterways, traditional architecture, and local cuisine for a memorable half-day experience.

★ 5.0

“It was a very interesting and enjoyable trip to Zhujiajiaozhen. We spent around 3 hours there with our guide Snow, who was very accomodating with our family with young kids. After a walk through the gardens and a very enjoyable boat ride she took us…”

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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

“Michael did an absolutely amazing job. He is very knowledgable and passionate about China and her history. He was very careful to give thoughtful details and make sure we were comfortable. He assisted us with translations with the locals and went above and beyond his…”

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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

“Suzhou City is a gem of a place less than a hour on the bullet train from Shanghai. Our guide Annie was terrific and guided us from pick up at our hotel, through the busy, bustling train station, pick up with another driver to the…”

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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

“It was an amazing experience. Service was excellent. Peggy is an amazing guide. Well spoken, friendly and very approachable. Made us feel like family. Looked after our dietary and prayer times. Well mannered and highly recommended. Thank you for an amazing experience. Jaz from Syd…”

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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

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

“Everything was good organized The group was very friendly and it’s the best way to meet people especially traveling alone Would recommend to do as earliest as possible on the travel journey to get a good first overview about everything”

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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

“We had a great tour with Queena. She was very friendly and gave us a lot of information about the places we visited. She also knew all of the best photo spots and helped us click so great pics. Our day with Queena was very…”

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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 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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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

“An excellent tour - very well organised and facilitated. The communication from the start was fantastic. Our guide, Snow, was great - very knowledgeable and went at a good pace. The van was amazing - very comfortable. Was a great introduction to Shanghai”

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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

“Overall it was an amazing trip. Patrick was very kind with us and gave good information about Shanghai city. trip was value for money.”

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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

“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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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.