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The 15 most popular shanghai tours right now, with prices, durations, and what to expect from each one on the day.
Walk central Shanghai on a small-group food tour with soup dumplings, duck and noodles, plus tea stops. 3 hours for $79.
“Had a great time and good food of course. our tour guides were friendly and provided a lot of fun facts about the city. would recommend, thank you! :)”
Private day tour of Zhujiajiao water town and Shanghai highlights, with Shanghai Tower views, Yuyuan Garden, Bund walk, and local lunch.
“Really good tour! Our guide, Snow, was excellent! She was knowledgeable, patient and accommodated our interests. We had a very good Shanghainese lunch. The whole day was really awesome!”
A private Shanghai day blending classic sites and modern skyline. Hotel pickup, flexible route, and a guide who helps you order lunch.
“I usually book group tours when I travel, but I had trouble finding one in Shanghai, so I decided to spend a bit more on a private tour—and it was absolutely worth it. Sammi was an outstanding guide and a true highlight of my trip. She was a Read more”
3-hour Shanghai local food tasting: Xintiandi dumpling soup to Huaihai Road noodles, tea and dessert with an English guide.
“This tour was one of the highlights of my trip. Kurt was a GREAT guide, ani loved all the food we tried, specially the little tea shop and noodle shop that I wouldn’t have been able to find out yet without Kurt’s help. 100% recommended”
Ride a double-decker hop-on hop-off bus through Shanghai’s top sights with 24 or 48 hours, plus optional skyline and river add-ons.
“The audio recording was not always in sync with the location of the bus. It is a Beautiful city”
Private half-day escape to Zhujiajiao Water Town with hotel pickup, a guide, entrance fees, and a canal boat ride.
“It was an amazing experience, beautiful landscape and very yummy food. Our guide Natalie was the best, she explained the history and culture with enthusiasm and perfect English, she took nice pictures of my family and was very sweet and kind with us ❤️”
Shanghai at night with a small group. Sample regional Chinese dishes, beer and spirits, then learn xiaolongbao technique at local spots.
“I cannot think of a better experience then going on a country wide tour of Chinese delicacies all while walking within 5 city blocks. I am a foodie and this was the best way to combine that, culture and friendship. Doing it again at our next stop!!! —>Bangkok”
Huangpu Night Cruise brings 360° Bund-to-Lujiazui skyline views, themed boats, and holiday light tips for about $21.
“Beautiful night View of the city skyline from the water going at a very peaceful pace on the boat”
5-hour Zhujiajiao private tour from Shanghai: canal boat ride, Kezhi garden, Ming-Qing bridges and markets, English guide.
“Annie was easily the very best guide I have had and I have travelled many countries - her English is better than mine and her easy going nature and knowledge made this the best part of our trip. Highly recommended - if there was a higher ⭐ ratings we would select it.”
Suzhou gardens and Zhouzhuang waterways from Shanghai. Includes lunch, entrance fees, and a gondola ride. English guide and hotel pickup.
“I recently took a day trip to Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Town with my guide Elena and it was hands down one of the best experiences I’ve had! From the moment the tour started, everything was perfectly organized, and I felt completely immersed in the rich culture and history of these two beautiful places.”
Ride up to the Top of Shanghai Observation Deck in Shanghai Tower for 360° skyline views, interactive exhibits, and optional light-show access.
“3rd tallest building in the world with one of the most amazing skylines in every direction. fastest elevator in the world gets you to the top very quickly and it is a lovely view and walk around the top”
Private Suzhou day trip from Shanghai with hotel pickup, a guide, and optional bullet train. Gardens, canals, and old streets.
“We started the day at 9 in the morning with our wonderful guide who felt like a friend by 6pm when we ended our day. Roy, our guide, seemed to have answers for everything and made our trip very informative. He went above and beyond to make us enjoy and learn about our surroundings and…”
A small-group Shanghai French Concession food crawl with 10+ classics and unlimited local beer, soda, and water, ending at a craft pub.
“I want to firstly say a massive thank you to our wonderful tour guide Sam! She was amazing and looked after our every need, from answering our questions to sorting vegetarian friendly meals, she was amazing. She also took the time to maRead more”
Private 8-hour Shanghai highlights with Pudong tower views, Bund waterfront, Confucius Temple, Yuyuan Garden, tea ceremony, and French Concession.
“We really enjoyed the full-day tour in Shanghai. Our guide Apple was kind and showed us many interesting places. Going up the Shanghai Tower was not included, but since we wanted, she helped us do it. Highly recommend!”
8-hour Shanghai highlights tour with hotel pickup, English guide, Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and lunch.
“The history of the places we visited was amazing. Our tour guide Tom had an amazing memory for facts. A pity we couldn’t take in all the dates and facts. Needed a print out to go along with the many photos I took.”
