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Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

By SUNNY PRIVATE TOURS
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is $183 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

This great 8-hour Shanghai city tour takes you to discover the must see sites in Shanghai from its old and modern perspectives, from its colonial Bund riverside to the modern skyscrapers Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, from the elegant Ming Dynasty Yu Garden and old town Bazaar to the charming French Concession, from the exquisite Jade Buddha Temple to China's No.1 famous shopping street Nanjing Road and more! Experience the local culture, history and life with your local guide. Enjoy the flexibility of the exclusive private tour and explore the city at your desired way and pace! You can either choose to experience the city with the tour option by public transit such as metro, taxi, or you can choose the option with your own private vehicle. No matter if you are a solo traveler or travel with friends or family, you won't want to miss such an amazing and memorable day!

Activity location

  • The Bund (Wai Tan)
    • Zhongshan East 1st Road,
    • Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Bund (Wai Tan)
    • Zhongshan East 1st Road,
    • Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Check availability

Private Guide Service Only
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Amazing private guide for 8-hour tour( food, transport, entrance fees at your costs).
Pickup included

Price details
$183.00 x 1 Adult$183.00
Total
Price is $183.00
Until Fri, Jun 13
Private Guide & Car Service
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Great local guide, private driver and car are included (lunch and entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included

Price details
$288.00 x 1 Adult$288.00
Total
Price is $288.00
Until Fri, Jun 13
Private Tour by Uber/Metro
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Tour by Uber/Metro: Great private guide, local transportation fare (Uber/Metro) are inclusive (lunch ,entrance fees at your own expense).
Pickup included

Price details
$223.00 x 1 Adult$223.00
Total
Price is $223.00
Until Fri, Jun 13
Private All Inclusive Tour
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

All Inclusive Tour: Great local guide, private driver and car, tasty lunch , entrance fees to Yu Garden and Jade Buddha Temple are all inclusive.
Pickup included

Price details
$362.80 x 1 Adult$362.80
Total
Price is $362.80
Until Fri, Jun 13

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate driver with air-conditioned vehicle(Only "Private Guide & Car" or "All Inclusive" is booked)
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance fee to Yu garden and Jade Buddha Temple( If "All Inclusive Tour" is booked)
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal delightful & Classy Lunch (If " All Inclusive Tour" is booked)
  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate tour with amazing guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedDowntown Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch and entrance fees (If "All Inclusive Tour " is not booked)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance fee to observation deck of the top tower
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedOutskit hotel pick up and drop off( Can be arranged at surcharge)

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • If your hotel is not located in downtown Shanghai, an arrangement can be made to meet near the downtown area
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Activity itinerary

The Bund (Wai Tan)
  • 30m
Meet your private guide at your central Shanghai hotel at your prefered time.Tell your guide if there’s anything you want to see more of on your tour: your itinerary is flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinetary and you are welcome to discuss with your guide if you want to customize your own tour. Typically, you will visit The Bund , the colonial-era promenade along the Huangpu River. Admire the stunning views of old and new Shanghai, including buildings such as the Bund's Old Customs House and iconic skyscrapers.
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Afterward, visit the 500-year old classic Chinese Yu Garden, and view the traditional Qing-Dynasty architecture of the Old Town Bazaar. Enjoy fun walking along the lucky ‘Nine Zigzag’ bridge , appreciate old pavilions, ponds in the lush greens. Here you may also enjoy fun shopping around in the local bazaar markets for souvenirs as handicrafts, antiques, jade, pearls, silk, and other wares etc. If you wish, experience a tea ceremony (own expense) and sample some high quality local tea.
Former French Concession
  • 1h 30m
Then, visit Shanghai’s French Concession, once the center of colonial life and now a hip area. Visit the ‘French Park,’ to see locals enjoying activities like ballroom dancing, Tai-chi, singing, and water calligraphy, and stroll around the Concession with its charming avenues of ‘French trees’ and traditional houses.
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
  • 1h 30m
After the wonderful morning activities, you will take a break and savor a local delightful lunch in the nice restaurant. Your expert guide will help you order the dishes based on your own dietary requests.
Jade Buddha Temple
  • 1h 30m
After lunch,head to visit one of the most beautiful and famous Buddhist temples -Jade buddha temple. Admire the exquisite Jade Buddha Status from Burma,explore different chambers of the temple and learn the fascinating religious culture ,wisdom from your knowledgable guide.
Shanghai Tower
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
Next, continue the tour to Pudong Lujiazui area ,take a leisure walk along the skybridge among the futuristic modern skyscrapers. Marvel at the fast development of city. If nice clear day, choose to visit one of the top observation decks in Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Financial Tower, Jinmao Tower based on your own preferences. Enjoy the spectacular birdeye view of the mega Shanghai city. As the exclusive flexible tour , if you have been to the above mentioned attractions , you could also have alternative options to visit Xintiandi, Tianzifang, Shanghai Museum, Urban Planning Hall, Shanghai poster art museum, AP Plaza market etc based on the time and your own interests. After the wonderful day you will be dropped off back to your downtown hotel or other downtown area as per your request.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe Bund (Wai Tan)
    • Zhongshan East 1st Road,
    • Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Bund (Wai Tan)
    • Zhongshan East 1st Road,
    • Shanghai, Shanghai Region, China

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