Shanghai Tower, Bund & Xintiandi: Private Layover Tour

The Bund has 26 buildings in different architectural styles, and you'll see them all in one afternoon.

A private guided tour of Shanghai's main landmarks—Shanghai Tower, the Bund, Xintiandi, Nanjing Road and Yuyuan Old Street—with hotel pickup and drop-off, a professional guide in your language, and admission to all attractions. The tour runs 7 to 8 hours and includes coffee or tea at the observation deck on the 119th floor of Shanghai Tower. Lunch and dinner are not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shanghai's iconic landmarks

• Visit Yuyuan Old Street
• Stroll on the Bund
• Pass by Waibaidu Bridge
• Walk along Nanjing Road
• Explore Xintiandi area
• Visit Shanghai Tower observation deck

The Experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel and drives you through downtown Shanghai, hitting both the old quarters and the modern center. The route covers Yuyuan Old Street first—the earliest bank, gold shop and tea house in the city all stood here, and the alleyways still hold that traditional feel. Then you move to the Bund, the waterfront symbol of Shanghai on the Huangpu River's west bank, where you walk past 26 buildings spanning different eras and styles: the Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and others that show how the city layered itself over a century.

From there you cross into Xintiandi, a pedestrian district that mixes Shikumen old buildings on the north side with modern architecture to the south. It was the site of the first Communist Party congress and is now lined with cafés, bars and restaurants—a snapshot of how Shanghai's new generation lives. Nanjing Road comes next, the commercial street that stretches 5.5 kilometers and draws 1.7 million visitors daily; over 600 shops line it, from cheap souvenirs to luxury brands. The day ends at Shanghai Tower, the city's tallest building at 632 meters. You take the express elevator to the 118th floor in 55 seconds and step into the world's highest indoor observation deck. You have time to stop and look out over both sides of the Huangpu River, then sit on the 119th floor with coffee or tea while the city spreads below you.

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or one of two other languages, and the price covers transportation, all admissions, the guide's time and pickup and drop-off from your hotel. The tour is wheelchair accessible and works for all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• admission to Shanghai Tower, the Bund, Xintiandi, Nanjing Road and Yuyuan Old Street.
• a professional guide in your chosen language.
• coffee and tea on the 119th floor of Shanghai Tower.
• pickup and drop-off service.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by MoreFunAsia Shanghai Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private car tour if you're connecting through Shanghai and want a guide-led narrative of the city's architecture and neighborhoods—you'll move at your own pace between landmarks rather than syncing with a group schedule.

Top questions

What's inside Shanghai Tower that makes it worth the visit?

Shanghai Tower holds the world's highest indoor observation deck on the 118th floor, 632 meters up. You take an express elevator that reaches 18 meters per second and gets you there in 55 seconds. The 119th floor has a café where you can sit with coffee or tea and look out over the Huangpu River on both sides while the city spreads below.

How much of Nanjing Road do you actually walk on this tour?

Nanjing Road is 5.5 kilometers long with over 600 shops, and the tour includes time to wander it. You'll see why it's called China's number one commercial street—it draws 1.7 million visitors daily and has everything from souvenirs to world-famous luxury brands.

What makes Xintiandi different from the other old parts of Shanghai?

Xintiandi preserves Shanghai's historical Shikumen buildings on the north side but pairs them with modern architecture to the south, creating a blend of old and new. It was once the site of the first Communist Party congress and is now a fashionable pedestrian street with outdoor cafés, bars and restaurants that show the lifestyle of Shanghai's younger generation.

Does the tour include lunch or dinner?

Lunch and dinner are not included. Coffee and tea are served on the 119th floor of Shanghai Tower, but you'll need to arrange your own meals during the 7 to 8 hours of the tour.

Will I need to speak Chinese, or does the guide handle communication?

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or one of two other languages, so communication is handled. You won't need to speak Chinese to get around on this tour.