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Shanghai Day Tour: Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, Bund★ 4.95 (203) · 10h
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Shanghai Water Town Tour: Yu Garden, Zhujiajiao, Bund★ 4.61 (31) · 9h
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Shanghai Yu Garden & Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting★ 5.00 (28) · 2h–2h 30m
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Private Shanghai Day Tour: Museum, Yu Garden, Bund & River CruiseA 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.
Shanghai Private Tour: Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple & TowerA 5-hour private guided tour of Shanghai with a local expert, covering Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, Shanghai Tower and the French Concession, includes hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned car. Your guide speaks English or Chinese and the itinerary is flexible — you choose which stops matter most and how long to spend at each one. Lunch or dinner during the tour is your choice.Is it for me?Choose City Center pickup if your hotel is in Shanghai's central districts; choose Ourskirt pickup if you're staying outside the main city area. Either way, the guide meets you at your hotel rather than at a central meeting point, which means no extra travel before the tour starts.
Private Shanghai Museum, Bund & Yu Garden Tour with River CruiseYou’ll get up close with both sides of Shanghai—from historic Bund buildings to buzzing Nanjing Road shops—with an expert local guide leading every step. Enjoy a river cruise past iconic skylines, wander peaceful Yu Garden, sample street snacks in Old Town alleys, and explore creative corners like Tianzifang—all by public transport so you travel like a true local.
Private Shanghai Layover Tour: Tower, Garden & MuseumA private guided tour of Shanghai covering the Bund, Huangpu River, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower and the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, with hotel or airport pickup and a personal guide speaking your language. The itinerary runs eight to nine hours with no shopping detours—you move between sites on the guide's schedule, eat dim sum at midday, and ride the express elevator 55 seconds to the observation deck 632 meters above the city. A layover tour built to fit a flight window without wasted time.Is it for me?This eight- to nine-hour tour is built for a layover—the guide picks you up at your arrival time and returns you to the airport or hotel with time to spare before your next flight. The fixed route and no-shopping rule mean the day holds together without you building it, so you move through six major sites without gaps or detours.
Private Shanghai Tour: Aquarium, Bund, Yu Garden & TowerThis private guided tour of Shanghai pairs a knowledgeable English-speaking guide with door-to-door pickup and entrance fees to five major stops: Yu Garden's classical pavilions and Nine Bend Bridge, the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium's 155-meter submarine tunnel and 15,000 water creatures, Shanghai Tower's 118th-floor observation deck and highest bookstore, the Bund's 26 historic buildings, plus the local Bird and Flower Market and fabric tailoring district. The guide recommends lunch spots based on your preference and adjusts the day's pace to match your interests.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a single guide who knows Shanghai well enough to adjust the day to what actually interests you—the pace stays yours, not locked to a group schedule. The private format also means you're not waiting for others to board a bus or move through the aquarium tunnel; your guide moves when you're ready.
Private Shanghai Tour: Museum, Yu Garden & Tower with PickupA private tour of Shanghai's cultural and historical landmarks, departing from your hotel at 9 a.m. and returning by late afternoon. The guide meets you at your hotel and handles all transport, entry fees and timing across six major stops: the Bund's 26 architectural styles, Yu Garden's classical Ming-era gardens, M50 Creative Park's contemporary galleries, the Shanghai Silk Museum's production process, Shanghai Museum's eleven galleries of ancient Chinese art, and Shanghai Tower's observation decks. Lunch is at a restaurant your guide recommends based on your preference.Is it for me?Hotel pickup at 9 a.m. means you don't arrange transport to the first stop or navigate between sites on your own—the guide handles the route, timing and entry to all six attractions, which is what makes a full day of Shanghai's history and culture possible without a car or advance knowledge of the city's layout.
Private Shanghai Tour: Museum, Yu Garden & Tower with PickupA private, guided tour of Shanghai's major cultural and historical attractions—the Bund, Yu Garden, M50 Creative Park, Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Tower—with hotel pickup and entrance fees included. Your guide meets you at 9 a.m. and handles all transport between stops, so the day moves without gaps or waits for group departures. Live guides speak English, Spanish, French, German and other languages.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to move through Shanghai's major cultural sites without coordinating group departures or public transport—the guide handles all logistics and timing, so the eight-hour day holds together as a single arc from the Bund through classical gardens, contemporary art and modern architecture to the 118th-floor view.
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Half Day Shanghai Tour: Yu Garden, Bund, Confucius Temple & Nanjing RdIf you want to see Shanghai’s classic sights without rushing or getting lost, this half-day tour covers Yu Garden, The Bund, Confucius Temple, and Nanjing Road—all with stories from a local guide who really knows her stuff.
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Shanghai tour: Jewish Museum, Bund, Yu Garden & sunsetThis private guided tour of Shanghai covers nine to ten hours, moving through Old Shanghai's streets, the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, the Bund's 26 heritage buildings, Yu Garden's classical pavilions, the French Concession's Shikumen architecture, and ends with coffee and sunset views from Shanghai Tower's 118th floor. Your guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or one of two other languages, and hotel pickup is included. Dim sum lunch and entrance fees to all attractions are part of the booking.Is it for me?Book this if you have one full day and want to see both old and new Shanghai in a single loop—it covers classical gardens, colonial architecture, and the modern skyline without backtracking across the city.
Shanghai Day Tour: World Financial Center, Bund & Yu GardenA private Shanghai day tour with a live guide covering the World Financial Center observation decks, the Bund, Yu Garden, and Shanghai Museum over 7 to 8 hours. You travel by public transportation and the guide speaks English, Spanish, French, German or Mandarin. The tour includes coffee or tea and stops at four major attractions that span the city's modern skyline, colonial waterfront, classical gardens, and ancient art collections.Is it for me?This is a shared group tour with a guide leading the route and timing, so you don't navigate the city yourself or arrange transport between stops—book it if you want the major sights covered in one day without building the itinerary yourself. If you prefer to move at your own pace or skip a stop, a self-guided option would suit you better.
Yu Garden Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 13 bookable options for Yu Garden Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 67. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 276 traveler reviews.
13 of the 13 options offer free cancellation. 7 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yu Garden Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 67. There are 13 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 13 of the 13 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Shanghai Day Tour: Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, Bund is the travelers' favorite, rated 5.0 out of 5 across 203 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 7 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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