Shanghai Private Tour: East and West Sides Exploration

Experience the best of Shanghai on this all-inclusive private day tour. Explore the city’s east and west sides, learn about its history and culture, and enjoy a river cruise. Limited time? No problem!

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Bund (Wai Tan) - The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks, trading houses and consulates from all over Europe, Asia and the United States. The area highlights Shanghai’s western influence in architecture and culture and today offers a beautiful walkway along the Huangpu River while learning about Shanghai’s history.
What's Included
  • Personal tour guide services
  • Authentic local restaurant lunch
  • Central Shanghai hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Huangpu River Cruise with optional VIP seats
  • Private driver and car
What's Not Included
  • Tips-recommended
Additional Information

If you have a limited time in Shanghai and want to go home with a great understanding of its people, history and culture, then this private tour is perfect for you! You will visit both the east and west sides of Shanghai and discover Shanghai’s fascinating mix of modern and classic characters. All transportation, entrance fees, lunch and even a…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Xsace
Sep 23, 2024
Jenny’s Tours are the BEST!!! - Jenny’s Shanghai Tour was amazing! Contact them if you want an unforgettable experience. Our trip was well organized and ran smoothly with our interests and comfort always kept in mind. They are by far the best tour operator we have traveled with. All the sites were fascinating, full of history and beauty. The personalized service made us enjoy every moment without any concerns or stressing about the next plan of adventures. This was the best vacation! You will not regret booking with Jenny and will not find a tour company who truly values their customers this much.
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N4156phbillb
Apr 21, 2024
Incredible Shanghai with Cathy and Jenny - Last day in China as we head home on a 8pm flight. Jenny arranged to pick us up at our hotel mid-morning and filled our day with incredible memories with our host Cathy. We started the day with a visit to St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Designed by English architect William Doyle, and built by French Jesuits between 1906 and 1910, this cathedral is said to have once been known as "the grandest church in the Far East”…and we agree. Then off to our last temple tour of this trip…Longhua Temple is the oldest temple in Shanghai and was first built in 242 AD. Because of its destruction by the wars, most of the buildings were reconstructed during the reign of the Emperor Tongzhi and Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty. It features a unique Bell and Drum tower, multiple halls and is the largest temple in Shanghai occupying over 5 acres. This is truly a stunning temple and we had lots of time to explore. Cathy took us to lunch at the famous Jia Jia Tang Bao...they have been making handmade dumplings since 1986. No visit would be complete without a Huangpu River Cruise…day or evening. Amazing views of both the old and new Shanghai skylines and it was a gorgeous day...clear skies. We then went to Fuxing Park which is located in the former French Concession. It was once the largest park in Shanghai and laid out by the French in 1909. About 10 hectare (25 acres) in size. It features a lake, fountains, covered pavilions, and lots of flowerbeds. Early morning, the park fills with dancers, card players, mahjong enthusiasts, tai chi and artists. If you want an incredible experience in Shanghai that starts from the booking all the way through execution, go with Jenny's Shanghai Tours.
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Melanieop7009sa
Mar 3, 2024
Amazing day tour! - We only had one day in Shanghai but Peggy, our private tour guide, made it super special. We booked a private day tour with Jenny's Shanghai tours to make the most out of our transit so we wouldn't be strapped down by a group. Just to name a few things, we saw the Yu Garden, the Jade Buddha temple, the historic town, the bund as well as the new financial district with the highest building and did a ferry ride on the river. We had a tea ceremony and got to try local dumplings. Peggy was amazing, she was very very helpful (specifically since we had to do arrangements for our further travel) and was a wealth of knowledge, a beautiful source of stories and anecdotes. No doubt, we would have enjoyed Shanghai a lot less without her. Highly recommended!!!
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Y1357tejuliag
Jan 21, 2024
Great 12 hour stopover tour - Really great way to spend a 12 hour layover in Shanghai, especially for first timers. It was a very well organised and jam packed day, showing us the best of Shanghai before making sure we were back at the airport in time for our flight. The only thing we would have liked would be to go somewhere a little more ambient and local to eat 😊 really recommend a layover visit.
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Dee_figjam
Jan 13, 2024
Absolute blast! Last Minute Shanghai Experience - I recently returned from my holiday, and our final stop before heading to Sydney was in Shanghai. Jenny proved to be outstanding by putting together a last-minute itinerary for me. Despite having only a 15-hour layover, she did an amazing job ensuring that we made the most of our time in Shanghai. Thanks to her efforts, we enjoyed a comprehensive private tour, with Troy as our guide throughout. Troy's expertise shone through as he took us to the finest places that Shanghai has to offer. With him at the helm, there's no room for error, you simply go with the flow and enjoy the experience. My husband and I had an absolutely delightful time, and I wholeheartedly recommend them for your tour needs! Thanks to your teaam, Well Done!
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Godfreyw2024
Jan 5, 2024
Superb - Amazing team, visited Shanghai and Xi'an and both the trips were handled professionally. The Tour Guides and superb and made the trips incredible Will come again soon. Thanks alot.
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Drsofiarios
Jan 1, 2024
The best introduction to Shanghai! - We booked Jenny's private day tour of Shanghai for the first full day we had in the city, and it's the best decision we could have made. Apple, our tour guide, was the sweetest person imaginable, with an abundance of knowledge about Shanghai the city as well as all of the individual stops we made throughout the day. The planned itinerary was perfect, as it felt like each stop was free of foot traffic/crowds, and we were able to get on the cruise of the Huangpu River just as the sun began to set. Apple also went above and beyond in taking beautiful photos of us in the surroundings throughout the day so we will have cherished memories of Shanghai forever. She was also able to provide us with recommendations for restaurants and sights to see for the rest of our stay, so we highly suggest that you book this tour early on in your visit to get a good lay of the land upfront. Whenever we make it to China again, we will definitely be using Jenny's service for other tours in other cities!
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K4015xfmayc
Dec 1, 2023
Memorable & Awesome Experience - Booking with Jenny was smooth,easy, reliable and very accomodating with our requests and special needs. Our guide Apple made us feel comfortable and VIPs throughout our trip. She feels like family. Jenny Shanghai Tours is highly reccomended.
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677laryssaf
Oct 14, 2023
Amazing Shanghai tour - Our tour was amazing! Ms Grace knew everything about the city and it’s a kind and helpful person. I would definitely recommend this tour to friends and family. It was an amazing experience!
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Ajhatcher
Jan 1, 2021
5+ Years With Jenny - We met Jenny 5 years ago when we were traveling to Shanghai for the first time. Now we live in China and have traveled to Shanghai many times but we can always rely on Jenny for all of our Shanghai needs. We recently had a baby and this was baby’s first vacation which can be stressful. However we had Jenny arrange transportation with a car seat for us which made our trip much easier. Jenny and her guides are very knowledgeable. They don’t take you to those tourist trap places where they pressure you to buy things. They can also take you to places off the beaten path which for Shanghai veterans like us, is no small feat! Thanks for making our Shanghai trips easy and memorable!
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From $126
up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).