Things to do in Shanghai
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Shanghai: Jiangnan Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet TrainYou travel by bullet train from Shanghai to Linhai with a private guide who stays with you all day. After lunch and a visit to Donghu Garden, you walk the entire 5km of the Jiangnan Great Wall—a 1,600-year-old stone fortification through quiet countryside—then browse Ziyang Old Street before returning to Shanghai by train. The fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel in the morning and leave the planning to someone who knows the site.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the Southern Great Wall without renting a car or piecing together train tickets and entry fees yourself—the private guide and fixed itinerary mean you show up at your hotel and the day is already planned around the bullet train schedule and the wall's best hours.
Shanghai Day Tour: Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, BundA full-day guided tour of Shanghai departing from your hotel that takes you to Zhujiajiao Water Town for a morning boat ride through canals, then to Yu Garden — a Ming and Qing dynasty private garden in the city center — and finishes at the Bund riverfront. Your English-speaking guide leads all three stops, hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you travel by air-conditioned minivan with a professional driver.Is it for me?Book this if you want a guide steering you through three distinct Shanghai zones in one day; choose a private guide instead if you'd rather linger at any single site or set your own pace.
Shanghai Pudong Airport to Hotel: Private Pickup & Real-Time Flight TrackingYou’ll step off your flight in Shanghai and spot your driver right away—no wandering or guessing games. From live updates before landing to help with SIM cards or currency exchange, every step feels thought-out and relaxed. Your transfer includes private pickup at Pudong Airport with real-time tracking, two hours free waiting time, and support in your language—so you can actually enjoy arriving.
Shanghai: VIP Huangpu River Cruise & Evening Lights TourYou’ll meet your local guide in Shanghai for an evening tour with hotel pickup, walk through Old Town past Yu Garden, then take a VIP seat on a Huangpu River cruise to see the Bund and Pudong skyline lit up at night. End your night exploring Xintiandi’s lively streets or relax as you’re driven back—expect moments that stick with you.
Shanghai: Bund, Tower & French Concession Private Day TourYou 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.Is it for me?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.
Shanghai: Coffee & Breakfast Food Tour in French ConcessionYou’ll wander Shanghai’s French Concession as it wakes up: tasting street breakfasts hot off the griddle, sipping specialty coffee where locals linger, and sharing laughs with your guide over Mandarin mishaps. This small-group tour includes all food and drinks plus stories you won’t find on your own — it’ll stick with you long after breakfast ends.
Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local FoodsYou’ll wander Shanghai’s French Concession with a local guide, tasting over 15 breakfast specialties—from pan-fried dumplings to noodles and tea—at hidden shops and lively street corners. Feel the pulse of old shikumen neighborhoods before they vanish, share laughs over Mandarin mishaps, and end with legendary soup near People’s Square. It’s more than food—it’s morning in Shanghai as locals live it.
Shanghai ERA Theatre: Acrobatics Show Ticket & Hotel TransferYou get a one-hour acrobatics show at 7:30pm featuring plate spinning, motorcycle stunts, partner balancing and shoulder ballet. Your ticket arrives via WhatsApp on the day of the show. Optional hotel pickup and drop-off available. Arrive 20 minutes early, sit in Section A if you can, and plan to be back at your hotel by 9:15pm.Is it for me?Book this if you're in Shanghai for an evening and want a self-contained show that doesn't require a guide, a long commute, or advance planning beyond confirming your WhatsApp works — the ticket delivery and fixed start time mean you know exactly when to be where.
Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour from Shanghai: Hand-Rowed BoatA private guided tour of Zhujiajiao, Shanghai's best-preserved ancient water town, departing from your Shanghai hotel or cruise port with a dedicated English-speaking guide and driver. The half-day tour (5 hours) covers Kezhi Garden, a hand-rowed boat ride along the canals, and the old streets of Zhujiajiao; the full-day option (8 hours) adds Shanghai Zoo in the morning, where giant pandas are most active during feeding time. Lunch at a local restaurant is included on the full-day tour only. Round-trip private transfer, bottled water, and all attraction entry are included.Is it for me?Choose the half-day tour if you want to focus on Zhujiajiao's canals, gardens and old streets without the zoo; pick the full-day option if you're traveling with children or wildlife enthusiasts and want to see the giant pandas in the morning before heading to the water town. The private vehicle and guide mean you move at your own pace and don't wait for other groups.
Shanghai Bike Tour: French Concession, Xintiandi & Street FoodYou’ll pedal through Shanghai’s French Concession and Xintiandi with a local guide who knows every shortcut and snack stand. Expect street food stops, laughter over language mix-ups, photo highlights included—and that feeling of seeing Shanghai up close instead of through a window.
Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise TourA private evening walking tour in Shanghai that starts with traditional street food tastings in the city center, moves through the Old Town Bazaar toward the Bund with guide commentary on local culture and history, and ends with a 60-minute sightseeing cruise on the Huangpu River. Your English-speaking guide meets you at a designated point, handles the route and timing, and arranges your taxi back to your hotel at the end. The food stalls close early, so same-day arrivals landing after 3 p.m. should not book this tour.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with a free evening and want a private guide to lead you through street food stops, walking neighborhoods, and a river cruise—all in one flowing sequence with English-language history commentary.
Private Shanghai Layover Tour: Customized City ItineraryA private layover tour in Shanghai pairs you with a professional guide and a driver for 6 to 8 hours, starting from the airport or your hotel. You customize the route based on your interests and layover time—typical stops include Yuyuan garden, The Bund, French Concession, Shanghai Tower and Jade Buddha Temple. The guide meets you at arrivals, plans the day with you, and returns you to the airport or hotel in time for your next flight. Requires at least 8 to 10 hours between connecting flights.Is it for me?Book the two-way transfer if you're flying in and out the same day; pick one-way if you're staying overnight or arriving by cruise.
Shanghai Layover Tour: Yu Garden, Bund & Maglev Train OptionYou’ll step straight from your flight into Shanghai’s living energy—walk the Bund with a local guide, wander through Yu Garden’s centuries-old pavilions, snack your way through Old Town markets, then speed back on the Maglev train if you choose. Every moment feels real—unexpected laughter, city scents lingering—and leaves you wanting more time here.
Shanghai night bike tour: Old Town to the Bund with food tastingA small-group night bike tour of Shanghai that departs from Xintiandi and covers roughly 9 km on vintage bicycles, moving from the Chinese Old Town through the French Concession to the Bund. You ride past Yu Garden, learn about Ghost Wedding rituals, visit a Traditional Chinese Medicine pharmacy, taste street food at stops, and return to the starting point after about three and a half hours of riding and exploring. The guide speaks English, the group stays under eight people, and all gear—bike, helmet, lights, water and snacks—is included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to hear stories about the landmarks as you ride—the guide speaks English and keeps groups small enough for real conversation over city noise.
Shanghai: Night River Cruise & Tower Option Private TourYou're picked up from your hotel and taken to the Bund, where you board a VIP-level river cruise down the Huangpu with views of Shanghai's lit skyline. If you've chosen the tower option, you ride the high-speed elevator to the 118th floor for a 360-degree night view from above. Optional dinner at a local restaurant with soup dumplings and regional dishes rounds out the evening. Everything—transport, guide, entry fees if booked, and timing—is arranged in advance.Is it for me?Choose this if you want Shanghai's main night sights—the river and the skyline—without arranging your own transport, timing the stops, or figuring out where to eat. The private format and hotel pickup mean you're not coordinating with other groups or waiting for a scheduled departure.
French Concession walking tour Shanghai: Lane houses & villasYou walk the French Concession for three hours with a local English-speaking guide, moving through the former French Club, Sinan Mansions, the Oriental Champs-Élysées, and the Shikumen Open House Museum. You see the contrast between Shanghai's colonial villas and its traditional lane houses, and you learn the stories that tie them together. Groups stay under four people, and you tip your guide at the end based on what you think the experience was worth.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to understand Shanghai's colonial history without arranging a private guide or spending a full day on one neighborhood—the three-hour window and small group size let you move at a real pace and actually absorb the stories.
Jewish Shanghai Tour: 4-Hour Expert-Led HistoryA four-hour guided tour of Shanghai's Jewish heritage, led by a resident history expert, takes you from the Bund to the Hongkou district (the Shanghai Ghetto) and includes the Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum, Huoshan Park monument, and a restored refugee home. The guide discusses the Baghdadi-Jewish legacy, Russian Jewish immigration, and the community's experience under Japanese occupation during WWII. Transportation and an air-conditioned vehicle are included; the morning departure is recommended due to daylight constraints.Is it for me?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the commentary directly without translation. This suits anyone with a serious interest in Jewish history and Shanghai's past—it is a deep dive, not a casual overview, and the four-hour commitment reflects that depth.
Hangzhou Day Trip from Shanghai: Bullet Train & West LakeYou get hotel pickup, a round-trip bullet train ticket (second class), entry to Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak, lunch at a local tea farm restaurant, and a private guide for the full day. The itinerary is flexible—if you'd rather skip a stop or add something else, your guide adjusts it. You return to your Shanghai hotel in the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Hangzhou's main sights—temples, caves, tea fields, and West Lake—without arranging your own train tickets, transfers, or navigating between stops. The private guide and fixed itinerary mean you move at a comfortable pace and can ask questions as you go, and the flexibility to swap stops means you're not locked into a schedule that doesn't match what you actually want to see.
Shanghai Private Shopping Tour: Markets, Tailors & BargainingYou’ll wander Shanghai’s bustling markets with a local guide who knows every shortcut and secret stall. Get measured for custom clothes at South Bund Fabric Market, try your hand at bargaining for souvenirs or pearls, and sample local snacks along the way—all with easy hotel pickup and drop-off. You might leave with new treasures but it’s the small moments that’ll stick with you.Is it for me?Your guide navigates Shanghai's markets and teaches you the negotiation tactics that actually get you better prices.
Private Shanghai City Tour: Customize Your 4-Hour ItineraryA private 4-hour Shanghai city tour with hotel pickup and a professional English or Mandarin-speaking guide, where you select three attractions from the Bund, Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, French Concession and Shanghai Tower based on your interests. The itinerary is fully customized: your guide meets you at 8:30am, 1pm or 6:30pm and builds the day around what you want to see, whether that's colonial architecture, Buddhist philosophy, modern skyline views or Shanghai's layered history.Is it for me?Book the morning or afternoon tour with a private car if you want the guide and transport arranged so you can focus on what you're seeing rather than navigating between stops. Choose the tour-only option if you're comfortable with Shanghai's public transit and want to keep the price down—your guide will still customize the route and explain everything, just without a dedicated driver.
