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.

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

“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, including boat rides and gardens, offering authentic water town experiences near Shanghai.

★ 5.0

“Our visit to Zhujiajiqo was a wonderful experience! The beautiful architecture, with its traditional wooden houses and charming canals, creates a captivating atmosphere. The highlight was the boat ride, which offered stunning views of the town from the water. It was a serene experience that…”

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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

“Fantastic day in Suzhou with Annie. It’s so important to have a knowledgable guide and Annie certainly knows the region and its history. Annie’s English is outstanding, so we had no issues with communication. I would definitely recommend her as a tour guide.”

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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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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

“So worth it! Our private tour of Zhujiajiao was guided by Kalvin. He is so knowledgeable, he made the history come alive. He explained all the symbolism and history of Zhujiajiao. It is a beautiful spot. And he explained the changes in Shanghai since the…”

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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.

“Absolutely amazing tour , lot of walking and information, but worth it . Trista perfect guide, knowledgeable, patient , friendly. Very enjoyable!!! Recommend!!!”

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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

“We had a wonderful day exploring Shanghai! Jamie was very friendly and gave us many information about the city's history and culture. If you want to explore the city's main attractions in one day, this is the ideal 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

“Highly recommend. Our tour guide Kayvon was very knowledgeable and took his time to explain everything to us and take us to interesting places.”

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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

“Tom was on time, very pleasant and really knowledgeable. We were just in Shanghai for 2 days and we saw it all on this tour. He took us to great spots, showed us where to take the best pics and gave us lots of recommendations!…”

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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

“A really nice way to see Shanghai in half a day. Our guide Annie was great at explaining points of interest. Going around in a private car was comfortable, and pick up service from the hotel made it easy.”

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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.