Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour with Flexible Highlights

5.0 (126 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Shanghai Yu Garden — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

If you are flying into shanghai and only have limited time to see the city, this private airport layover tour will be the best way to maximize your time and avail the opporunity to learn the local culture, history ,life and sites .You will be greeted by your private driver at the airport and meet your professional guide at the first tour place to commence the tour. The tour covers the top Shanghai city highlights such as Yu Garden, Old Town, The Bund, Nanjing Road, French concession at Xintiandi, Tianzifang, Jade Buddha temple, Sky scrapers in Lujiazui Financial area. It's a fully customized itinerary based on your interests.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Sunny Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Adults (8–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
Included: One way or two-way airport pick up and drop off( Please choose the related option)
Included: Maglev ticket if the maglev train experienced booked
Included: Great Local guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Entrance fee if applies
Not included: The tour is for upto 8-hour , more than 8-hour additional hour charge wil be applied

Itinerary

The Bund (Wai Tan)

one hour

Upon arrival you will be greeted by your local professional driver at the airport with a welcome sign, enjoy a comfortable ride to the city. After meeting the guide, spend few mins to discuss and tailor-made your tour. Following is the recommended itinerary, if you have any requests please feel free to tell your guide and will make adjust for you. First, take a walk along the historic Bund area to enjoy the splendid view of old and new Shanghai along the Huangpu River while learning about its colonial history.
Yu Garden

1 h 20 min

Next, head to the famous Shanghai Old town and Yu Garden bazaar area, where a large number of street vendors and markets sell just about everything: tea, antiques, Chinese seals, souvenirs, toys, Christmas decorations, everyday items, and random weirdness. Pass by the 200-year-old Hu Xin Ting Tea House while walking on the lucky nice zigzag bridge and pay a visit to 5-century old classic Yu Garden, take in the charming view of old and traditional Qing-Dynasty architecture, pavilions, fish and turtle ponds
Former French Concession

50 min

Then follow your guide, you will walk through the beautiful French concession, a hip neighborhood that boasts an idiosyncratic push-pull between new and old, between development and preservation for an absolutely unique urban experience.
Shanghai World Financial Center

one hour

Continue the tour to Pudong Island , learn the fast develoment of the city since opening up and enjoy a fun walk among the futuristic skycrappers on the ring-bridge. If a nice clear day, you could choose to go up to one of the observation decks at Shanghai Tower or Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, to enjoy a fantastic bird-eye of mega Shanghai.
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

one hour

As the private customized tour, if you have been to the above-mentioned sites. Feel free to discuss with your guide the other interests you have. The tour can also cover Jade Buddha Temple, People square/Marriage market, Shanghai Museum, Huangpu River cruise etc. During the tour you will have the chance to taste some of the local authentic food.

After the wonderful tour, If you book the maglev train option, you will be dropped off at the Maglev Station, your guide will buy you the train ticket and you will experience the amazing Train ride with 300-400km/hour speed on the way to the airport ( non-stop); If you book 1-way transfer option, your local driver will drop you off at the downtown Shanghai area at your request; if you book the 2-way transfer option, your local driver will drop you off at the airport terminal.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Pu Dong Airport
Hongqiao Airport

Using your ticket

Your private driver will welcome you at arrival hall with your name sign, and your tour guide will meet you at tour starting place in the city center
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same 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

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
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please provide detailed flight details upon booking
If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation

Options

Tour with 1-way Maglev Train

The option includes airport pick up by your driver to the city center,1-way maglev train ticket back to the airport.

Pickup included
Tour by 1-way Airport Transfer

1-Way Airport pick up or drop off included. You get picked up at airport & drop off @city or city pick up & drop off @airport

Pickup included
Tour by 2-way Airport Transfer

2-Way airport transfers included. Pick up at airport , tour city and then drop off back to airport after the tour.

Pickup included