Shanghai Tower & Bund private 8-hour city sightseeing tour

See Shanghai's skyline from the 118th floor, then walk the waterfront that built the city

This 8-hour private guided tour of Shanghai covers the city's financial heart and waterfront history, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll ride the express elevator to Shanghai Tower's observation deck (55 seconds to the 118th floor), explore the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, walk through the 1933 Old Millfun art district, visit People's Square and Park Hotel, and finish at the Bund to see 26 buildings spanning different architectural eras. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or another language, recommends lunch spots based on what you want to eat, and handles all entrance fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shanghai's landmarks and culture

• Meet guide at hotel at 09:00 a.m.
• Visit Pudong New Area and Lujiazui Ring Bridge
• Tour Shanghai Tower observation deck
• Explore Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
• Visit 1933 Old Millfun and have lunch
• Walk around People’s Square and visit Park Hotel
• Experience Bird and Flower Market
• See the 26 buildings at the Bund
• View Bund City Sculptures and Waibaidu Bridge
• Transfer back to hotel

The Experience

The day starts at your hotel at 9 a.m., then moves into Pudong, the financial district that transformed from farmland into one of the world's busiest business centers in two decades. You'll walk along Lujiazui Ring Bridge—a vantage point for photographing the cluster of supertall buildings—before heading to Shanghai Tower itself. At 632 meters, it's Shanghai's tallest structure, and the observation deck on the 118th floor is the world's highest indoor one. The express elevator reaches it in 55 seconds at 18 meters per second, and from there you get a bird's-eye view of both sides of the Huangpu River.

From the tower, you move to the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, where five main exhibition halls cover themes from nature and life to wisdom, creation and the future. The museum is built around hands-on learning rather than passive viewing. After that comes 1933 Old Millfun, a former slaughterhouse from 1933 that's now a creative arts and fashion hub near the Bund. You'll have free time to walk its lattice windows, umbrella columns and covered bridges, and your guide will point you toward lunch—whether that's a small local eatery or a more formal restaurant, depending on what you're in the mood for.

The afternoon takes you to People's Square, the geographic center of Shanghai and the demarcation point between East and West Nanjing Road. You'll visit Park Hotel, an art deco landmark from the 1920s that was once Shanghai's tallest building and now marks the city's urban coordinate axis. Before heading to the Bund, you'll stop at the Bird and Flower Market near the intersection of Tibet Road and Fangbang Road—a local spot packed with flowers, bonsai, birds and insects, where you can see how Shanghainese spend their leisure time. The tour finishes at the Bund, where you'll see the 26 buildings of different architectural styles that line the waterfront—Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and others—and look across the Huangpu River at the modern skyline you started from. Your guide then drives you back to your hotel.

What’s included

• Knowledgeable private guide in your choice of language.
• private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• entrance fees to Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, and other indicated attractions.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for heart conditions

Operated by MoreFunAsia Shanghai Tours

Is this one for you?The tour runs 8 hours with moderate walking across multiple neighborhoods and museums, so it suits travelers who are comfortable on their feet for stretches and want to cover Shanghai's main landmarks in a single day. If you prefer a slower pace or want to linger longer at one site, a private guide lets you adjust the timing as you go.

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Top questions

What's inside the Shanghai Tower observation deck?

Shanghai Tower's 118th-floor observation deck, called the Top of Shanghai Observatory, is the world's highest indoor observation deck. You enter through an exhibition hall on the basement level, then take the express elevator up in 55 seconds. From there you can see across the Huangpu River on both the 118th and 119th floors.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour includes walking around Pudong's financial district, through the Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, around 1933 Old Millfun, across People's Square, and along the Bund waterfront. There's free time at 1933 Old Millfun for lunch, so you can rest as needed. The pace is set by your private guide.

What can I see at the Bund?

The Bund stretches along the west bank of the Huangpu River and shows 26 buildings in different architectural styles built over Shanghai's history. You'll see Peace Hotel, Shanghai Customs House, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, Bund City Sculptures, the Monument to the People's Heroes, Huangpu Park and Waibaidu Bridge, plus the modern skyline across the river.

Does the guide recommend where to eat?

Yes. At 1933 Old Millfun around noon, your guide will recommend lunch spots based on your preference—either a small local eatery or a more upscale restaurant. You choose where to eat and pay for your own meal.

What languages does the guide speak?

Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German, or one of two additional languages. You choose your preferred language when you book.

Is transportation included?

Yes. Private transportation is included for the entire tour, with pickup and drop-off at your Shanghai hotel. Bottled water is also provided during the day.