Shanghai Bund Yu Garden and Tower Private Tour

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About this activity

See Shanghai's classic contrasts in one private day: waterfront history at The Bund, old-city garden culture at Yu Garden and the Old City Quarter, Nanjing Road, Lujiazui skyline views, and the Shanghai Tower observation deck. This route is ideal for first-time visitors who want a structured city overview without managing tickets, taxis, or timing on their own.

Your guide and driver handle the pacing between neighborhoods, with hotel pickup and drop-off, private vehicle service, a guide in the selected language, Yu Garden admission, and Shanghai Tower admission included. The day can flex for photos, short shopping stops, or extra context when time allows. Meals, personal expenses, gratuities, and optional activities are not included.

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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: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: BetterChinaTrip

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–88 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private vehicle with driver
Included: Shanghai Tower observation deck admission ticket
Included: Private guide in the selected language
Included: Downtown Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Yu Garden admission ticket

Not included

Not included: Meals and drinks
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Tips or gratuities
Not included: Optional activities not listed
Not included: Pickup or drop-off outside central Shanghai unless confirmed in advance

Itinerary

The Bund (Wai Tan)

2 hours

Explore the Bund and visit its iconic cluster of historic international architecture, as your guide illuminates the historical background of each building and the century-long transformation of Shanghai's Bund.
Stop 2

one hour

Explore Yuyuan Garden and the surrounding Old City Quarter: visit the classical Jiangnan-style Yuyuan Garden to admire its exquisite landscaping-featuring pavilions, terraces, rockeries, and ponds-and then stroll along the adjacent Yuyuan Old Street to soak up the vibrant, authentic atmosphere of Old Shanghai.
Stop 3

30 min

At Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street, freely explore and "check in" at the "Premier Commercial Street of China," immersing yourself in the bustling atmosphere of this century-old commercial district.
LuJiaZui JingTing

2 hours

Explore the Lujiazui district, visiting iconic landmarks such as the Oriental Pearl Tower and the Shanghai Tower to enjoy panoramic views of the scenery along both banks of the Huangpu River.
Shanghai Tower

one hour Admission included

Visit the Shanghai Tower and ascend to its observation deck to enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. Your guide will provide commentary on Shanghai's urban development and share stories about the Lujiazui Financial District.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Wow Executive Hotel
GreenTree Alliance Disneyland North Gate
Wu Gong Hotel
Radisson Collection Hotel, Hyland Shanghai
Manxin Hotel Shanghai Xintiandi
Opartment
Jingchang Hotel Shanghai Xinchang
Sweetome Vacation Apartment - East Nanjing Road
Home Inn Shanghai Waitan Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Aaron's House Shanghai
Shanghai Lianzheng Hotel (People's Square Subway Station)
Pacific Hotel

and 107 more pickup points

Pickup is available from centrally located hotels in Shanghai. Please provide us the name, telephone and address of your hotel, then we can find the exact location to pick you up.