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Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & West Lake with Guide
Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & West Lake with Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (13)10hYou get hotel pickup, a private English-speaking guide, and round-trip bullet train seats to Hangzhou. The day includes West Lake by boat, Jingci Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, and a walk through Meijiawu tea village and the historic Hefang Street. Entrance fees and lunch are covered, and you're back in Shanghai by evening without arranging transport or worrying about language barriers.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying in Shanghai and want to see Hangzhou's main sights in one day without arranging your own train tickets, navigating in Chinese, or managing a group schedule — the private guide and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace and never wonder what comes next.Instant confirmationKids −31%fromUS$ 358View ›
Nanjing Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum
Nanjing Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (12)10hYou get picked up from your Shanghai hotel, ride the bullet train to Nanjing with your guide, then spend the day visiting Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum, ancient gates, Ming tombs, and temples—customizing stops based on what interests you. Lunch is included, and you choose between famous sites or lesser-known alternatives depending on how your energy and curiosity flow. The return train gets you back to Shanghai by evening, where your driver meets you at the station.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Nanjing's major sites—the mausoleum, ancient gates, Ming tombs—without arranging train tickets, transfers, or timing yourself, and you'd rather spend the day with a guide who adjusts the route to what actually interests you instead of following a fixed schedule.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 298View ›
Pudong Airport - Shanghai Hotel: Private Transfer, Meet & Greet
Pudong Airport - Shanghai Hotel: Private Transfer, Meet & Greet★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (11)1hYou’ll be met at Pudong Airport by a local driver holding your name sign — no taxi stress or language worries. Relax in an air-conditioned car straight to your hotel in downtown Shanghai. Includes pickup and help with bags so you can just watch the city roll by on your way in or out.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 46View ›
Suzhou & Tongli Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai
Suzhou & Tongli Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (11)9hYou start with hotel pickup in Shanghai and travel by private vehicle to Suzhou, where you explore the Humble Administrator's Garden and choose between Hanshan Temple or Tiger Hill on Pingjiang Road. After lunch, you're driven to Tongli water village for a walk through Tuisi Garden and a boat ride among the ancient riverside houses. Entrance fees, transport, guide, and lunch are all included; you return to your Shanghai hotel in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Suzhou's famous gardens and Tongli's water village in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the private guide and included logistics let you focus on the places instead of the logistics.Free cancellationfromUS$ 238View ›
Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Local Guide & Flexible Stops
Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Local Guide & Flexible Stops★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (10)8hIf you want to shop Shanghai like a local—with real bargaining tips and access to hidden gems—this tour covers it all: markets for deals, Nanjing Road for big brands, plus pearls, tea tastings, and custom tailoring along the way.Free cancellationKids −51%fromUS$ 129View ›
Private Day Trip Suzhou from Shanghai by Bullet Train: Lingering Garden & Tiger Hill
Private Day Trip Suzhou from Shanghai by Bullet Train: Lingering Garden & Tiger Hill★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (9)10hYour day includes hotel pickup, first-class bullet train tickets both ways, entry to the Lingering Garden and Tiger Hill, a boat ride on the Grand Canal, and lunch at a local restaurant on Pingjiang Road. The guide handles all timing and transitions, so you move through four major sights without arranging transport or worrying about train schedules. Plan for a full day—you'll leave your hotel in the morning and return in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Shanghai for a short stay and want to see Suzhou's main sights without arranging your own train tickets, timing the connections or navigating the sites alone—the private guide and included transport mean you spend your day seeing things instead of figuring out logistics.Instant confirmationfromUS$ 288View ›
Shanghai Private Night Tour: Huangpu River Cruise & the Bund
Shanghai Private Night Tour: Huangpu River Cruise & the Bund★★★★★★★★★★ 4.33 (9)3h–4hA private night tour of Shanghai pairs a 50-minute Huangpu River cruise with walks through the Bund, Nanjing Road and Xintiandi, guided in English or Chinese. All admission is included, and you choose your start time between 5pm and 10pm. The tour ends near clusters of restaurants and bars, so you can extend the night on your own terms.Is it for me?Three to four hours leaves room to rest before dinner or to grab a meal after the tour ends near restaurants and bars. If you want a full evening out but need to move at your own pace afterward, this tour gets you oriented and then steps back.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 97View ›
Shanghai Hotel to Pudong Airport Private Transfer Door-to-door
Shanghai Hotel to Pudong Airport Private Transfer Door-to-door★★★★★★★★★★ 4.78 (9)1hYou get picked up at your hotel lobby at a time you choose, driven to Pudong Airport in a clean private vehicle, with your bags handled and your flight details confirmed in advance. The driver arrives on time, waits up to thirty minutes if you're running late, and 24/7 support is available if anything changes. All fees and taxes are included in the price.Is it for me?Right for travelers leaving Shanghai without a rental car or the patience for taxis during rush hour. The pickup time is set around your flight, which is what removes the guesswork from your departure morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 34View ›
Shanghai Shore Excursion: Bund, Old Town & French Concession
Shanghai Shore Excursion: Bund, Old Town & French Concession★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (7)7h–8hYou're picked up at the cruise port and spend the day with a private guide and driver who adjust the route to match what interests you. The morning covers the French Concession and People's Square; after lunch in Old Town near Yu Garden, you choose between the Bund's skyline, an observation deck, or other sites like temples and art galleries. Port return is included.Is it for me?Book this if your ship has a port stop in Shanghai and you want to see the main sights — the Bund, Old Town, French Concession — without arranging transport, timing stops yourself, or joining a group. The private guide and driver handle logistics and adjust the route in real time, which is what makes a full day of Shanghai possible in a few hours at port.Free cancellationKids −23%fromUS$ 183View ›
Private Shanghai Day Tour: Museum, Yu Garden, Bund & River Cruise
Private Shanghai Day Tour: Museum, Yu Garden, Bund & River Cruise★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (7)8h–9hA private full-day guided tour of Shanghai covers the Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden and its traditional bazaar, the Bund's colonial architecture, a one-hour Huangpu River cruise, and Nanjing Road's shops. Your English-speaking guide and driver pick you up from your hotel and handle all transport and entry tickets, so the day unfolds without you arranging stops or timing.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a private guide steering you through Shanghai's main sights in a single day—the guide handles the route, timing and entry, so you move from ancient art to gardens to riverfront to modern streets without building the day yourself. Choose a shared group tour instead if you prefer to travel with other visitors and split the cost.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 219View ›
Shanghai: Old Street, Jade Buddha Temple & Bund Private Day Tour
Shanghai: Old Street, Jade Buddha Temple & Bund Private Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (7)8hYou get picked up from your hotel and spend the day moving through Shanghai's old and new—the Ming garden, the French Concession, the Jade Buddha Temple, the Bund, and Pudong's skyline—with a senior English-speaking guide who explains the city's history and architecture as you go. Lunch at an authentic local restaurant is included, and because it's a private tour, the pace stays flexible around what interests you.Is it for me?Book this if you're new to Shanghai and want to see both the old city and the modern skyline in one day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the private format means you move at your own pace, and the guide handles the navigation and context.Free cancellationKids −28%fromUS$ 180View ›
Shanghai Layover Tour: Yu Garden, Bund & French Concession
Shanghai Layover Tour: Yu Garden, Bund & French Concession★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (6)6h–8hA private airport layover tour of Shanghai covering Yu Garden, the Bund, Pudong's skyscrapers and the French Concession, with a local guide and driver pickup at arrivals. The itinerary is flexible—you choose which stops fit your layover length, and you can add a spa treatment if time allows. Entrance fees to attractions are separate.Is it for me?Book this if your layover is at least six hours and you want to see real Shanghai instead of waiting at the airport—the driver handles the pickup and the guide adjusts the route to your flight time, so you're not building the day yourself. Choose the meal option if you want to eat local food without hunting for a restaurant, or add a spa if you want to rest between neighborhoods.Free cancellationKids −42%fromUS$ 158View ›
Suzhou: Humble Administrator's Garden Fast-Entry Ticket
Suzhou: Humble Administrator's Garden Fast-Entry Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (6)1h–3hYou arrive, scan your QR code, and walk directly into Suzhou's most celebrated classical garden without joining a queue. Choose your entry time when you book, adjust it later if needed, and bring only your phone and passport. Children under 6 enter free. The garden is open from 7:30am, with last entry at 4pm or 5pm depending on the season, and the whole site is wheelchair accessible.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Suzhou's most famous classical garden without spending time in an entry queue—the fast-track QR code is what makes that possible, and the flexible booking means you can adjust your time if your morning plans change.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 18View ›
Shanghai: Oriental Pearl Tower, Huangpu River Cruise & Nanjing Road
Shanghai: Oriental Pearl Tower, Huangpu River Cruise & Nanjing Road★★★★★★★★★★ 3.17 (6)4hYou ride up the Oriental Pearl Tower for a panoramic view of Shanghai's layout, then cruise the Huangpu River to see the Bund's 80-100 year old colonial buildings from water level, visit the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall to see the city's future vision, and walk Nanjing Road, China's first shopping street. The afternoon includes an English-speaking guide, all entry tickets, and hotel pickup and drop-off.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Shanghai's main landmarks in one afternoon without arranging transport, buying tickets separately, or navigating the city alone — the fixed route and included guide handle all three, leaving you free to absorb what you're seeing.Free cancellationKids −19%fromUS$ 137View ›
Private 3-Hour Tour: The Bund and Shanghai Tower
Private 3-Hour Tour: The Bund and Shanghai Tower★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)3hThis private 3-hour walking tour of Shanghai covers The Bund and Shanghai Tower with a dedicated English-speaking guide who meets you at your hotel. You'll walk the riverside promenade, ride the ferry across the Huangpu River, and explore colonial-era landmarks including the Fairmont Peace Hotel and HSBC building. Hotel pickup and entrance fees are included; the tour operates at your own pace.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Shanghai without a car and want to see the main landmarks in one morning or afternoon. Your guide handles the route and timing, and the ferry crossing (when it runs) is arranged—you just show up at your hotel ready to walk.Free cancellationKids −21%fromUS$ 149View ›
Shanghai: Private Full Day Tour & Jade Buddha Temple
Shanghai: Private Full Day Tour & Jade Buddha Temple★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)7hYou get hotel pickup, a private guide who speaks your language, and a full-day route through Shanghai's main landmarks — Jade Buddha Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Tianzifang, and the French Concession. The all-inclusive package adds lunch and entrance fees, so you're not stopping to pay or figure out where to eat. The guide customizes the pace and order to what interests you, and the private car means no waiting for public transport or negotiating taxis between stops.Is it for me?Book this if you're visiting Shanghai for the first time and want to see the main landmarks without arranging transport, entry tickets, or a restaurant yourself — the private guide handles the language, the route, and the timing, so you just move through the city and ask questions.Free cancellationKids −83%NewfromUS$ 296View ›
Shanghai Layover Tour: Private 4-Hour Airport Pickup
Shanghai Layover Tour: Private 4-Hour Airport Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)4hA private 4-hour Shanghai layover tour picks you up from the airport and guides you through the city's most recognizable stops—the Bund's riverfront, Nanjing Road's crowds and energy, and Yu Garden's traditional architecture—with a local English-speaking host who knows how to pace the day around your flight. Luggage stays secure in the vehicle; the itinerary adjusts to your schedule and how much time you have between flights.Is it for me?Book this if you're landing in Shanghai with a layover and want to see the city without the logistics of arranging a taxi, storing bags separately, or figuring out which neighborhoods matter. The host's experience with layover travelers means the timing actually works—you see the main stops and get back to your flight without the usual airport-to-hotel-back-to-airport shuffle.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 219View ›
Shanghai: Yuyuan Garden, Bund & Tianzifang Small Group Tour
Shanghai: Yuyuan Garden, Bund & Tianzifang Small Group Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.50 (4)6h–7hYou start at Yuyuan Garden, a 400-year-old classical garden with pavilions and koi ponds, then walk the Bund to see Shanghai's colonial and modern architecture side by side. The Shanghai History Museum shows the city's transformation through exhibits and street scenes, followed by lunch at a local restaurant and free time in Tianzifang's artistic lanes. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned coach transport between attractions are included, and the group stays small enough to move without crowds.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want Shanghai's main sights — old gardens, colonial history, modern skyline, and local culture — without arranging transport or tickets themselves. The small group size and fixed itinerary mean you see everything in one day without the logistics.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 97View ›
Shanghai Disneyland: Park Entry & Character Meet with Ticket
Shanghai Disneyland: Park Entry & Character Meet with Ticket★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (4)6h–8hYou get admission to all eight themed lands, live entertainment, and character meet-and-greets throughout the day. The e-ticket arrives by email the day before—no printing needed, just show it on your phone at the entrance with a valid ID. You explore at your own pace, eat when you're hungry (at your own cost), and stay as long as the park is open on your chosen date. Book the date and time that works for your schedule.Is it for me?This works best if you want a full day at Shanghai Disneyland without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the e-ticket and self-guided format mean you show up when you're ready and explore at your own pace, which is what makes a single day feel unhurried even with eight lands to wander through.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickKids −22%fromUS$ 139View ›
Shanghai Tower 118 Floor: Fast-Track Observation Deck Tickets
Shanghai Tower 118 Floor: Fast-Track Observation Deck Tickets★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (4)1h–3hYou arrive at Lujiazui Station, skip the entry queue with your pre-booked ticket, and take the fast elevator to the 118th floor observation deck of Shanghai Tower. You get unobstructed views of the Huangpu River, the city skyline, and the sprawl beyond. The 126th floor light show and 119th floor restaurant are optional and paid separately. Plan for about an hour on the deck, longer if you're photographing.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Shanghai Tower experience—the view from the second-tallest building in the world—without arranging transport or waiting in an entry queue. The pre-booked ticket is what makes the fast elevator possible, turning a potential hour-long queue into a straight shot up.Instant confirmationKids −40%fromUS$ 45View ›
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