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Shanghai: Private City Tour with Temples, Bund & Dumpling Lunch
Shanghai: Private City Tour with Temples, Bund & Dumpling Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (235)8hYou’ll wander Shanghai’s lively squares and quiet temples with a local guide who knows all the shortcuts (and stories). Taste fresh dumplings, watch daily life unfold along the Bund, and find unexpected calm in ancient halls or over tea — all with hotel pickup and flexible stops built around you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 99View ›
Shanghai: Jiangnan Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train
Shanghai: Jiangnan Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (228)11hYou travel by bullet train from Shanghai to Linhai with a private guide who stays with you all day. After lunch and a visit to Donghu Garden, you walk the entire 5km of the Jiangnan Great Wall—a 1,600-year-old stone fortification through quiet countryside—then browse Ziyang Old Street before returning to Shanghai by train. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel in the morning and leave the planning to someone who knows the site.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Southern Great Wall without renting a car or piecing together train tickets and entry fees yourself—the private guide and fixed itinerary mean you show up at your hotel and the day is already planned around the bullet train schedule and the wall's best hours.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 399View ›
Shanghai Day Tour: Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, Bund
Shanghai Day Tour: Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, Bund★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (208)10hA full-day guided tour of Shanghai departing from your hotel that takes you to Zhujiajiao Water Town for a morning boat ride through canals, then to Yu Garden — a Ming and Qing dynasty private garden in the city center — and finishes at the Bund riverfront. Your English-speaking guide leads all three stops, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you travel by air-conditioned minivan with a professional driver.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide steering you through three distinct Shanghai zones in one day; choose a private guide instead if you'd rather linger at any single site or set your own pace.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 229View ›
Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hotel: Private Pickup & Real-Time Flight Tracking
Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hotel: Private Pickup & Real-Time Flight Tracking★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (200)1hYou’ll step off your flight in Shanghai and spot your driver right away—no wandering or guessing games. From live updates before landing to help with SIM cards or currency exchange, every step feels thought-out and relaxed. Your transfer includes private pickup at Pudong Airport with real-time tracking, two hours free waiting time, and support in your language—so you can actually enjoy arriving.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 35View ›
Shanghai: VIP Huangpu River Cruise & Evening Lights Tour
Shanghai: VIP Huangpu River Cruise & Evening Lights Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (177)3h–4hYou’ll meet your local guide in Shanghai for an evening tour with hotel pickup, walk through Old Town past Yu Garden, then take a VIP seat on a Huangpu River cruise to see the Bund and Pudong skyline lit up at night. End your night exploring Xintiandi’s lively streets or relax as you’re driven back—expect moments that stick with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 128View ›
Hangzhou Private Tour: West Lake Boat & LeiFeng Pagoda
Hangzhou Private Tour: West Lake Boat & LeiFeng Pagoda★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (173)2dYou get a full day moving through Hangzhou's main sights — West Lake by boat, LeiFeng Pagoda's summit, the thousand-year-old HeFang Street, and a tea tasting — with a private driver and guide handling the route and timing. Hotel pickup is included, entrance fees are separate, and the day runs 8 to 8.5 hours unless you ask for more.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Hangzhou's signature sights in one day without arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or keeping track of meeting times — the driver and guide handle the route, and you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb each stop.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 236View ›
Shanghai: Bund, Tower & French Concession Private Day Tour
Shanghai: Bund, Tower & French Concession Private Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (170)8hYou get a private guide and driver for the day, hotel pickup and drop-off, and the freedom to build your own itinerary around Shanghai's main sights — the Bund's skyline, Shanghai Tower's observation deck, the 400-year-old Yuyuan Garden, the French Concession's tree-lined streets, and Jade Buddha Temple. You choose the start time and which attractions to visit, so the day moves at your pace instead of a group schedule.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to see Shanghai's main sights in one day without arranging transport between stops or following a fixed group schedule — the private guide and vehicle let you move at your own pace and skip or add attractions based on what interests you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 135View ›
Shanghai: Coffee & Breakfast Food Tour in French Concession
Shanghai: Coffee & Breakfast Food Tour in French Concession★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (166)3hYou’ll wander Shanghai’s French Concession as it wakes up: tasting street breakfasts hot off the griddle, sipping specialty coffee where locals linger, and sharing laughs with your guide over Mandarin mishaps. This small-group tour includes all food and drinks plus stories you won’t find on your own — it’ll stick with you long after breakfast ends.Free cancellationKids −24%fromUS$ 65View ›
Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local Foods
Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local Foods★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (165)3hYou’ll wander Shanghai’s French Concession with a local guide, tasting over 15 breakfast specialties—from pan-fried dumplings to noodles and tea—at hidden shops and lively street corners. Feel the pulse of old shikumen neighborhoods before they vanish, share laughs over Mandarin mishaps, and end with legendary soup near People’s Square. It’s more than food—it’s morning in Shanghai as locals live it.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 77View ›
Shanghai ERA Theatre: Acrobatics Show Ticket & Hotel Transfer
Shanghai ERA Theatre: Acrobatics Show Ticket & Hotel Transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (164)1hYou get a one-hour acrobatics show at 7:30pm featuring plate spinning, motorcycle stunts, partner balancing and shoulder ballet. Your ticket arrives via WhatsApp on the day of the show. Optional hotel pickup and drop-off available. Arrive 20 minutes early, sit in Section A if you can, and plan to be back at your hotel by 9:15pm.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Shanghai for an evening and want a self-contained show that doesn't require a guide, a long commute, or advance planning beyond confirming your WhatsApp works — the ticket delivery and fixed start time mean you know exactly when to be where.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 55View ›
Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai: Hand-Rowed Boat
Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai: Hand-Rowed Boat★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (144)5h–8hA private guided tour of Zhujiajiao, Shanghai's best-preserved ancient water town, departing from your Shanghai hotel or cruise port with a dedicated English-speaking guide and driver. The half-day tour (5 hours) covers Kezhi Garden, a hand-rowed boat ride along the canals, and the old streets of Zhujiajiao; the full-day option (8 hours) adds Shanghai Zoo in the morning, where giant pandas are most active during feeding time. Lunch at a local restaurant is included on the full-day tour only. Round-trip private transfer, bottled water, and all attraction entry are included.Is it for me?Choose the half-day tour if you want to focus on Zhujiajiao's canals, gardens and old streets without the zoo; pick the full-day option if you're traveling with children or wildlife enthusiasts and want to see the giant pandas in the morning before heading to the water town. The private vehicle and guide mean you move at your own pace and don't wait for other groups.Free cancellationKids −33%fromUS$ 160View ›
Shanghai Bike Tour: French Concession, Xintiandi & Street Food
Shanghai Bike Tour: French Concession, Xintiandi & Street Food★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (144)3hYou’ll pedal through Shanghai’s French Concession and Xintiandi with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack stand. Expect street food stops, laughter over language mix-ups, photo highlights included—and that feeling of seeing Shanghai up close instead of through a window.Free cancellationfromUS$ 88View ›
Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour
Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (125)3h–4hA private evening walking tour in Shanghai that starts with traditional street food tastings in the city center, moves through the Old Town Bazaar toward the Bund with guide commentary on local culture and history, and ends with a 60-minute sightseeing cruise on the Huangpu River. Your English-speaking guide meets you at a designated point, handles the route and timing, and arranges your taxi back to your hotel at the end. The food stalls close early, so same-day arrivals landing after 3 p.m. should not book this tour.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with a free evening and want a private guide to lead you through street food stops, walking neighborhoods, and a river cruise—all in one flowing sequence with English-language history commentary.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 134View ›
Private Shanghai Layover Tour: Customized City Itinerary
Private Shanghai Layover Tour: Customized City Itinerary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (124)6h–8hA private layover tour in Shanghai pairs you with a professional guide and a driver for 6 to 8 hours, starting from the airport or your hotel. You customize the route based on your interests and layover time—typical stops include Yuyuan garden, The Bund, French Concession, Shanghai Tower and Jade Buddha Temple. The guide meets you at arrivals, plans the day with you, and returns you to the airport or hotel in time for your next flight. Requires at least 8 to 10 hours between connecting flights.Is it for me?Book the two-way transfer if you're flying in and out the same day; pick one-way if you're staying overnight or arriving by cruise.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −18%fromUS$ 152View ›
Shanghai Layover Tour: Yu Garden, Bund & Maglev Train Option
Shanghai Layover Tour: Yu Garden, Bund & Maglev Train Option★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (123)6h–8hYou’ll step straight from your flight into Shanghai’s living energy—walk the Bund with a local guide, wander through Yu Garden’s centuries-old pavilions, snack your way through Old Town markets, then speed back on the Maglev train if you choose. Every moment feels real—unexpected laughter, city scents lingering—and leaves you wanting more time here.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 151View ›
Shanghai night bike tour: Old Town to the Bund with food tasting
Shanghai night bike tour: Old Town to the Bund with food tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (123)4hA small-group night bike tour of Shanghai that departs from Xintiandi and covers roughly 9 km on vintage bicycles, moving from the Chinese Old Town through the French Concession to the Bund. You ride past Yu Garden, learn about Ghost Wedding rituals, visit a Traditional Chinese Medicine pharmacy, taste street food at stops, and return to the starting point after about three and a half hours of riding and exploring. The guide speaks English, the group stays under eight people, and all gear—bike, helmet, lights, water and snacks—is included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to hear stories about the landmarks as you ride—the guide speaks English and keeps groups small enough for real conversation over city noise.Free cancellationfromUS$ 110View ›
Shanghai: Night River Cruise & Tower Option Private Tour
Shanghai: Night River Cruise & Tower Option Private Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (122)3h–4hYou're picked up from your hotel and taken to the Bund, where you board a VIP-level river cruise down the Huangpu with views of Shanghai's lit skyline. If you've chosen the tower option, you ride the high-speed elevator to the 118th floor for a 360-degree night view from above. Optional dinner at a local restaurant with soup dumplings and regional dishes rounds out the evening. Everything—transport, guide, entry fees if booked, and timing—is arranged in advance.Is it for me?Choose this if you want Shanghai's main night sights—the river and the skyline—without arranging your own transport, timing the stops, or figuring out where to eat. The private format and hotel pickup mean you're not coordinating with other groups or waiting for a scheduled departure.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 144View ›
French Concession walking tour Shanghai: Lane houses & villas
French Concession walking tour Shanghai: Lane houses & villas★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (117)3hYou walk the French Concession for three hours with a local English-speaking guide, moving through the former French Club, Sinan Mansions, the Oriental Champs-Élysées, and the Shikumen Open House Museum. You see the contrast between Shanghai's colonial villas and its traditional lane houses, and you learn the stories that tie them together. Groups stay under four people, and you tip your guide at the end based on what you think the experience was worth.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Shanghai's colonial history without arranging a private guide or spending a full day on one neighborhood—the three-hour window and small group size let you move at a real pace and actually absorb the stories.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 5View ›
Jewish Shanghai Tour: 4-Hour Expert-Led History
Jewish Shanghai Tour: 4-Hour Expert-Led History★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (108)4hA four-hour guided tour of Shanghai's Jewish heritage, led by a resident history expert, takes you from the Bund to the Hongkou district (the Shanghai Ghetto) and includes the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, Huoshan Park monument, and a restored refugee home. The guide discusses the Baghdadi-Jewish legacy, Russian Jewish immigration, and the community's experience under Japanese occupation during WWII. Transportation and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; the morning departure is recommended due to daylight constraints.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary directly without translation. This suits anyone with a serious interest in Jewish history and Shanghai's past—it is a deep dive, not a casual overview, and the four-hour commitment reflects that depth.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −100%fromUS$ 96View ›
Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & West Lake
Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & West Lake★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (103)10h–12hYou get hotel pickup, a round-trip bullet train ticket (second class), entry to Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak, lunch at a local tea farm restaurant, and a private guide for the full day. The itinerary is flexible—if you'd rather skip a stop or add something else, your guide adjusts it. You return to your Shanghai hotel in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hangzhou's main sights—temples, caves, tea fields, and West Lake—without arranging your own train tickets, transfers, or navigating between stops. The private guide and fixed itinerary mean you move at a comfortable pace and can ask questions as you go, and the flexibility to swap stops means you're not locked into a schedule that doesn't match what you actually want to see.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 275View ›
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