Private Shanghai Layover Tour: City Highlights and All Inclusive Option

Maximize your layover in Shanghai with a private tour that covers the city’s highlights. Explore classic gardens, the Bund, skyscrapers, and more. Upgrade to an all-inclusive option.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Upon arrival, your courteous driver will be waiting for you at the arrival pickup area with a sign bearing your name. Enjoy a comfortable ride into the city. Once you meet your guide, take a few minutes to discuss the places you wish to visit. As this is an exclusive private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be fully customized to suit your preferences. Below is a sample itinerary, but feel free to inform your guide if you need any adjustments during the tour. Typically, the tour begins at Old Town Bazaar, where you can explore the ancient town from the Qing Dynasty, walk along the nine-lucky bridge, visit the 500-year-old elegant Yu Garden, stroll through Shanghai Old Street, and admire the beautiful ancient Chinese architecture, colorful local arts, crafts, and more. You may also enjoy some fun souvenir shopping here.

  • Shanghai Tower - Next, head to Pudong New Island, where you can walk along the skybridge and marvel at the world-class skyscrapers. Capture some of the best photos in front of the city’s iconic towers: Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, and Jinmao Tower. Take the world’s fastest elevator to the 118th-floor observation deck to enjoy a 360-degree spectacular bird’s-eye view of the mega city of Shanghai.

  • The Bund - Continue the tour to the Bund area, a must-visit top site in Shanghai. Here, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Huangpu River, appreciate the amazing old and new skylines from the 20th and 21st centuries, and learn interesting history from your knowledgeable guide.

  • Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road) - Then, make a stop at China’s No.1 pedestrian shopping street and feel the pulse of this dynamic city. Depending on the time and your interests, you are free to choose other popular attractions such as: 1) Former French Concession; 2) Jade Buddha Temple; 3) People’s Square/Park; 4) Museums such as Shanghai Museum, Jewish Museum, Urban Planning Museum, etc. After the great tour, you will be dropped off at the airport for your connecting departure flight or at your city hotel if you are staying overnight.

What's Included
  • Great Local guide
  • Tasty local lunch or dinner (If ‘All Inclusive Private Tour’ is booked)
  • Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
  • Entrance fees to Shanghai Tower and Yu garden (If ‘All Inclusive Private Tour’ is booked)
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fee if applies ( If “All Inclusive Private Tour” is not booked)
  • Food and drinks ( If “All Inclusive Private Tour” is not booked)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Maximize your brief layover in Shanghai with this private customizable tour. Discover the city’s exceptional landmarks like the ancient classic garden, the renowned Bund area, incredible views of world-class skyscrapers, the French concession, and more. Relish a flexible timeline tailored to your desires and timetable, stroll around with a knowledgeable local guide, and obtain a comprehensive outline of the enchanting Shanghai. If necessary, opt for a tour upgrade with all-inclusive options.

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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
  • Please provide detailed flight details upon booking
  • In case your flight arrives early before 5.00 a.m, your local driver will pick up you at 7a.m at the airport arrival hall with the pick up sign.
Location
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District
Cancellation Policy

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

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up to 15 guests
1 Adult
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