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

“The whole day was amazing and we saw so many things! Snow knew everything, every fact and every fable. The driver Master Shifu got us where we needed to be quickly and safely.”

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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

“This is a very nice experience to have when you visit Shanghai because it's fully flexible and customizable. Troy, our great guide, went the extra mile to make sure my parents enjoyed every single part of the tour, which included both the ancient and modern…”

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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

“Snow was our tour guide and Mr. Qi was our driver for this fascinating tour to the Venice of the East. The hour-long drive to water village was bery comfortable in a very modern and new eletric van. We very mich liked the tour in…”

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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

“It was a very beautiful day! Our Tourguide was very knowledgeable and could awnser almost every question for us. Very nice Humans with awesome communication and beautiful town and scenery! Very nice Trip!”

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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

“We started the day at 9 in the morning with our wonderful guide who felt like a friend by 6pm when we ended our day. Roy, our guide, seemed to have answers for everything and made our trip very informative. He went above and beyond…”

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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

“I have travelled around all Asia and Peggy has been the best guide I have ever had. She is so polite, knowledgeable, speaks perfect English, dedicated, and professional, it was such a pleasure walking around Shanghai with Peggy. She shared with me not only history…”

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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.

“Perfect way to start your time in Shanghai. Dinna gave us some great food tips that we want to try on another day. She also gave us a good mix of history, social and economic background with much energy and enthusiasm and kept us engaged.…”

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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

“Queena is the best host we met on this tour today. She was very friendly and helpful. We had good lunch together and also the boat journey was memorable. She is best photographer we met as she helped us to take pictures and locations. It’s…”

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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

“It was super professional and interesting, I felt like I got most of Shanghai in one day (I know there's way more to see). If you only have one day, it's highly recommended.”

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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

“Xin was an absolutely phenomenal tour guide. You will see parts of Shanghai that you would never find on your own. Each area of the tour displayed a unique side of the city, reflecting the rich tapestry of diversity within Shanghai. If you book this…”

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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

“My tour guide Apple is a true insider to Shanghai. The day was very pleasant and Apple was happy to accommodate for suggestions and wishes. Overall, the tour provided as great introduction to both the ‚old‘ and the ‚new‘ Shanghai.”

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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 a great experience with this tour in Shanghai. The tour guide Sammi provided an outstanding service. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and accommodated all our needs in an excellent way.”

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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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