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 did a great job taking us around to Shanghai tower, the Yu garden and Shujiajiaowater town. We had a really nice lunch and she did a great job telling us about Shanghai history and local Chinese life. Our driver was great as well and…”

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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

“Our tour guide, Fei Fei was very nice, knowledgeable about the city, and spoke English very well. She gave a lot of commentary and told us about the history of everything we saw. She brought us to a very good restaurant for lunch. The tour…”

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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

“Very knowledgeable and helpful, and patient. Everything was presented as expected, and consideration was always available”

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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

“Melinda picked us up from our hotel and was with us in all day from navigating the crowded china trains to taking us to explaining and suggesting a beautiful lunch at a local restaurant. She walked us through and explained the gardens, and Read more”

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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

“This was an amazing tour, from the get go Jenny was great with communication warmly welcoming me to Shanghai. I had a private tour with the amazing Peggy who clearly explained the itinerary but allowed me to customise the tour to mRead more”

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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

“Our guide Snow was excellent. She was very knowledgeable, friendly and exceptionally helpful and patient as my husband required some additional assistance. I can highly recommend her.”

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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.

“Great walking tour giving the whole jist of the city. Though it needs a lot of walking but the interesting stories always keep you excited. Highly 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

“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.

“5 star tour !!!! Brilliant and informative - a must for Shanghai - couldn’t have asked for a better day”

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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

“The personalized tour was the best part of my Shanghai trip - and that is all thanks to Tom! He planned the ideal tour for my group - hit every spot we wanted to see, every food we wanted to try - and his suggestions…”

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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

“This was an awesome experience! Judy is an excellent tour guide! I got to see all the highlights of Shanghai and also had a delicious lunch of steamed buns! Highly recommended.”

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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

“Patrick has been an excellent guide, he prepared a very good plan for the city tour. He allowed me to taste the real 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 wonderful private tour around Shanghai, visiting The Bund, Yu Yuan Gardens, and Xin Tian Di. Our tour guide, Lea, was incredibly polite, friendly, and very informative, making each stop interesting and easy to understand. She also cRead more”

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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.