4-Hour Private Customized Shanghai City Tour: Personalized Sightseeing and Cultural Experience

Experience the best of Shanghai with a personalized 4-hour city tour. Explore top attractions, learn about the city’s history, culture, and art, and create lasting memories with a friendly guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • The Bund (Wai Tan) - Meet your local professional guide at your hotel lobby at 8:30, 13:00 or 18:30 ( Or your preferred departure time ). Since this is a fully private customized tour based on your own interests, please choose 3 top attractions that you want to visit the most, or feel free to discuss your preference with your guide upon meeting. Typically, you will visit The Bund first, to see the amazing skyscrapers along the Huangpu River.

  • Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - If you like, you can choose to visit the most famous classic Yu Garden. Your guide will share with you the Chinese garden art, and give you an overview of high official’s garden life in the history.

  • Jade Buddha Temple - You can also choose to visit one of the most famous Buddhist temple “Jade Buddha Temple”. Your guide will not only point out all the details but explain you the history of Buddhism and wisdom of Buddhism philosophy.

  • Former French Concession - Another good choice is to visit Former French Concession, where is full of trendy bars and clubs. The area still holds something of the alluring mix of scrappy Shanghainese street life and shopworn European colonial charm. Your guide will show you the most interesting area in the Former French Concession according to your preference.

  • Shanghai Tower - Your final stop can be at Shanghai Tower, you can take the fastest elevator ( 18m/s ) in the world to 119F to have a wonderful view of Shanghai. Your guide will point out all the important places and explain you all the stories behind it.

If you wish to do something else, such as food tasting, body massage, or visit other attractions, such as Shanghai Propaganda Museum, Shanghai Museum and etc, please feel free to let your guide know.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private transfer included with select tours
  • Expert guidance from a private professional guide
What's Not Included
  • All Entrance fees
  • Transportation (if Tour Only Option is selected)
  • Personal expense
  • Food and drinks
  • Airport pickup and drop-off service
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The agenda for this half-day, private Shanghai city jaunt can be wholly personalized according to your preferences. Whether your interests lie in exploring the city’s popular landmarks or diving into a comprehensive learning about Shanghai’s history, culture, art and so forth, your hospitable guide will provide an exceptional display of this spectacular metropolis.

  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • For the Pudong airport layover travelers, please meet up either at Maglev Train Longyang Rd Station ( You can easily take Maglev train from Pudong airport to Longyang Rd Station in 7 minutes ), Or Pudong airport with extra pick-up charges applied.
  • If hotel is located at outskirt of Shanghai, please meet up either at Fairmont Peace Hotel ( the concierge area ) or your hotel with extra pick-up charges applied.
Location
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Zhongshan East 1st Road,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mark_p
Aug 19, 2024
Penny is an exceptional... - Penny is an exceptional tour guide, accommodating and adaptable should you wish to visit a particular site or attraction, has a good sense of humour, an extensive knowledge of Shanghai history and stories to tell, and her English is exceptionally good. Would highly recommend Melody Tours for your next visit to Shanghai.
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Edimirr2017
Aug 17, 2024
Would definitely recommend. The best way to know Shanghai and its history. - Penny was extremely knowledgeable and kind. She told us so many interesting facts and stories about the city and its history. This tour was an amazing way to get to know really know Shanghai.
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V5250zfsoniao
Aug 17, 2024
Best of Shanghai - I love Shanghai for the mix of modernity and history. Our Guide Penny was extremely kind, helpful and professional. Recommendation to all those who want a personalized and high quality tour, this excursion. When we return to Shanghai, we will still do a personalized tour and will definitely contact Penny. The organization is impeccable.
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Holgi
Aug 14, 2024
Shanghai tour on holiday as a family - Very pleasant tour with Kathy with very good explanations and lots of information about the history of Shanghai, can only be recommended!!
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Arjun_s
Jul 12, 2024
Bund, camera, action - Penny is so funny and intelligent, she is an excellent guide around Shanghai. She knows so much about this city and its history it's truly impressive. We had a blast, can't wait until we come back to this wonderful city.
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Chris_h
Jun 29, 2024
Great start to a trip to Shanghai - This was an amazing "Get to Know Shanghai" tour. Penny our guide was full of stories & history about the city. She had heaps of fun facts & interesting tidbits to share. Penny went over & above to make this a great experience for us. I would thoroughly recommend this tour. Thank you Victoria, Alicia & Chris
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Carolyn_c
Jun 29, 2024
Great customized private tour of Shanghai - Penny gave us an amazing tour of the beautiful Yu Garden, the Shanghai tower, and the Jade Buddha Temple. At each stop and on the way, she provided many details to educate us about the Chinese culture at these locations. Penny was very professional and friendly. She helped us bargain when we wanted to buy things and gave us a great restaurant recommendation and directions to cruise port for River cruises. We highly recommend this private tour.
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J0sinm
Jun 27, 2024
Amazing historic and cultural experience - We had an incredible tour of Shanghai with our guide, Penny. She was exceptionally thorough and knowledgeable, making our visit to the city both educational and enjoyable. Our first stop was the stunning Yu Garden, where Penny shared fascinating insights into its history and architecture. She then took us to the serene Jade Temple, providing detailed explanations of its significance and the intricacies of its design. For lunch, Penny recommended a delightful spot in the French Concession, where we savored delicious local cuisine in a charming setting. Her suggestions and expertise truly enhanced our experience, making it a memorable day in Shanghai. We highly recommend Penny for anyone looking to explore the city's rich culture and history.
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Rahuljagtiani
Jun 1, 2024
An awesome half day experience - We had an amazing time with our guide Penny who took us around Shanghai. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable and had a very good itinerary planned out for us. Definitely recommend doing this tour if you have time in Shanghai!
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Cynthia_s
Jun 1, 2024
A great guide for a great city. - Kelly is a really first rate guide! She went at my pace, explained a lot, showed me where to find delicious food and even helped me purchase special gifts. Totally helpful! Highly recommended.
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