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Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

5.0 (241 reviews) 8 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

About this activity

Delve beneath Shanghai's glitzy modern surface to discover the city's heritage and culture on this 8-hour private tour. Traveling either by public transport or private vehicle, you'll see People's Park, a classic Chinese market, the Jade Buddha Temple, Confucius Temple, The Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) and Nanjing Lu (East Nanjing Road).

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At a glance

Duration
8 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
Chinese, English
Operated by
Jennys China Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Personal tour guide services
  • Included: Flexible start time (choose when booking)
  • Included: Private Car or Metro/Taxis (if option selected)
  • Included: All entrance fees (if option selected)
  • Included: Authentic Dumpling Lunch (if option selected)
  • Included: Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel

Not included

  • Not included: Tips-recommended

Itinerary

  1. People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)

    one hour

    Enjoy classic gardens and unique cultural marriage market on weekends

  2. Jade Buddha Temple

    one hour Admission included

    You'll visit one of the top Buddhist temples in China with several all Jade Buddhists.

  3. Bird And Flower Market(South Xizang road)

    one hour

    Or Alternatively, you can visit the Qipu Lu local market to shop everything; Or You can visit the Shanghai Old City Wall instead. Please discuss it with your guide in person. We are flexible.

  4. Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

    one hour

    Explore this Champs Elysees of Shanghai. A pedestrian street filled with bustling walkers, food, shops and ample people watching.

  5. The Bund (Wai Tan)

    one hour

    Explore

  6. Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao)

    one hour Admission included

    Visit this historic prestigious Confucian University and serene philosophical retreat along with a relaxing authentic tea ceremony.

    Or Alternatively, you can visit the Yuyuan Bazaar instead.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Regent Shanghai at Pudong by IHG
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Shanghai-Pudong
  • Grand Hyatt Shanghai
  • Courtyard by Marriott Shanghai-Pudong
  • The Bund Riverside Hotel

Please note: Languages other than English and Mandarin will require an additional fee of USD 50 per day, payable in cash to the guide on the day of the tour.

Please note: Public transportation is recommended for groups of up to 4 guests. For larger groups, we suggest selecting private transportation, as standard taxis have limited passenger capacity.

Please note: Due to the limited availability of guides who speak languages other than English and Mandarin, the public transportation option is currently available only for tours conducted in English or Mandarin.

Please note: Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel (included).

Drop off and pickup outside of central Shanghai, such as the airport, cruise terminals, railway station, Shanghai Disney Area, Qinpu, Jiading, Chuansha, or Songjiang will incur extra USD40 for whole group include pickup and dropoff. You can pay in cash (USD or RMB) directly to your guide when meeting.

Using your ticket

Please note your choice when booked, if you selected a private car, metro/taxis or guide only. With guide only option, you will pay for the sites, meals and transportation based on your interests through the day.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

  • To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.

Options

  • All-inclusive w/metro & Taxis

    Authentic Dumpling Lunch

    Entrance fees &w/metro & Taxis: This option includes transportation via metro and taxis and all entrance fees.

    Pickup included

  • All-inclusive W/Private Car

    Authentic Dumpling Lunch

    Private car: Modern vehicle with A/C and ample room.

    All entrance fee: This option includes all entrance fees

    Pickup included

  • Guide Only

    Flexible tour: This option excludes meals and entrance fees for ultimate flexibility to explore and see in your own way.

    Pickup included

Traveller ratings

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