Private Full Day Tour of Historic and Modern Shanghai

7 hours 30 minutes Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided Operated by Interstellar Cloud Tour Ltd.

Why we love it?

The Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of both the historic and modern highlights of Shanghai over a duration of 7 hours and 30 minutes. This tour is well-suited for travelers seeking a personalized experience, as it includes a private guide and driver, allowing for a tailored itinerary that fits individual preferences. Distinctively, participants will visit the 500-year-old Yu Garden, known for its classical Chinese architecture and serene landscapes, as well as the vibrant French Concession, which reflects the city’s colonial past. The tour also includes options for a local lunch and entrance to key attractions, making it an immersive way to experience the rich culture and history of Shanghai.

Inclusions

  • Private tour with amazing guide
  • Downtown Hotel pick up and drop-off
  • Local delightful & Classy Lunch (If " All Inclusive Tour" is booked)
  • Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle(Only "Private Guide & Car" or "All Inclusive" is booked)
  • Entrance fee to Yu garden and Jade Buddha Temple( If "All Inclusive Tour" is booked)

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch and entrance fees (If "All Inclusive Tour " is not booked)

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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.

Stop 4

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.

Stop 5

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.

Stop 6

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.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions We will pick you up at the arrival hall.
  • The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start