Shanghai: Bund, Tower & French Concession Private Day Tour
Drive through Shanghai's layered past and present in one day, on your own schedule
You 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.
Step-by-step itinerary
- Yu Garden 1h
- Shanghai Tower 1h
- French Concession 40m
- Jade Buddha Temple 1h
- The Bund 1h
Explore Shanghai's top city highlights
- Meet guide and discuss itinerary
- Visit Yuyuan Garden and stroll
- See panoramic city view from Shanghai Tower
- Walk along Riverside Promenade
- Explore former French Concession area
- Visit Jade Buddha Temple
- Stroll narrow alleys with shops and cafés
- Walk along The Bund and admire skyline
What’s included
- Your day includes a private professional guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, and an air-conditioned vehicle with driver (if the car service option is selected).
- You'll visit Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Tower with observation deck access, the French Concession, Jade Buddha Temple, Tianzifang alleyway, and the Bund.
- The itinerary is customizable.
- You choose which attractions to visit, how long to spend at each, and what time to start.
- You can add activities like a Huangpu River cruise or museum visits if you prefer.
Times
- Every day 08:00 08:30 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30
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The experience
Your guide meets you at the hotel lobby and the two of you sit down to map out the day: what you want to see, how long you want to linger, whether you'd rather skip something and add something else instead. That's the whole point of a private tour in Shanghai. You're not following a bus schedule or a fixed route. The driver pulls up in an air-conditioned vehicle, and you move through the city at the pace that makes sense for you.
Most days start at Yuyuan Garden, a 400-year-old compound of pavilions, ponds, and rockeries tucked into the old city. Your guide walks you through the corridors and explains what you're looking at: the deliberate placement of every stone, the way the garden frames views as you move through it. It's quiet in the morning, and the guide points out details most visitors miss. From there you drive to Shanghai Tower, 632 meters tall, the second-highest building in the world. The observation deck gives you a full 360-degree view of the whole city spreading out below: the Huangpu River, the forest of other towers, the grid of streets. You can walk down to the Riverside Promenade after and see the waterfront from ground level, which feels like a completely different Shanghai.
The French Concession is next if you want it: tree-lined streets with colonial-era architecture, cafés, small shops. Then Jade Buddha Temple, where you'll see monks at prayer and walk past the gold statues. Your guide knows the history and the rhythm of the place. After that, Tianzifang, the narrow alleyway neighborhood full of tiny restaurants, bars, and galleries squeezed between old residential buildings. It's crowded but it's where Shanghai's creative side lives. You end at the Bund as the light starts to change, watching the skyline light up across the river, the Pearl TV Tower and World Financial Center glowing against the dark. Your guide takes you back to the hotel whenever you're ready to stop.
The tour is completely customizable. If you want to skip Yuyuan and do a Huangpu River cruise instead, or spend three hours in one neighborhood instead of rushing through five, you tell your guide and that's what happens. You choose the starting time. You choose which attractions matter to you. The vehicle and driver are included if you book the car service option, which means you're not negotiating taxis or reading transit maps between stops.
Is this one for you?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.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Chinese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.
Can I customize which attractions to visit?
Yes. You meet your guide at the hotel and discuss what you want to see. The guide will suggest the main sights, but you decide which ones to visit and how much time to spend at each. You can also add activities like a Huangpu River cruise or visits to other museums if you prefer.
What time does the tour start?
You choose the starting time. Discuss it with your guide when you book, and the pickup happens at your hotel at that time.
Is the driver and vehicle included?
The private guide is always included. The air-conditioned vehicle and driver are included if you select the "tour with car service" option when booking. Without that option, you arrange your own transport between stops.
How long is the tour?
The itinerary is flexible and customizable. Most full-day tours cover multiple attractions, but you can adjust the duration and number of stops based on your interests.
Is Yuyuan Garden always open?
Yuyuan Garden is closed on Mondays. Your guide will suggest alternative attractions if you're visiting on that day.
Can I visit the Shanghai Tower observation deck?
Yes, Shanghai Tower is one of the main stops. The observation deck offers 360-degree views of the city from 632 meters up.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable shoes. You'll be walking through gardens, temples, and neighborhoods. Dress for the weather. The tour operates rain or shine.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
The tour is wheelchair accessible. Some attractions like Yuyuan Garden and Jade Buddha Temple have uneven terrain, so discuss accessibility needs with your guide when booking.
Can I add a Huangpu River cruise to the tour?
Yes. Let your guide know when you book if you'd like to include a river cruise, visit the Propaganda Museum, or add any other specific activities to your day.
Shanghai: Bund, Tower & French Concession Private Day Tour
8h · EN +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 135.29 per person