Customizable 8-Hour Private Shanghai Tour with Local Guide

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Stroll along the iconic riverside promenade to admire the historic colonial buildings on one side and modern skyscrapers on the other. Your licensed guide will share the fascinating history of Shanghai’s rise as a global trade port, pointing out landmark buildings like the Customs House and Peace Hotel. Capture photos of the stunning contrast between old and new Shanghai, with the Huangpu River flowing beside you.

   1 h

2. Step into a classic Chinese garden built during the Ming Dynasty, featuring pavilions, rockeries, lotus ponds, and winding corridors. Your guide will explain the garden’s design philosophy, hidden cultural symbols, and history. After exploring the garden, wander the adjacent traditional bazaar to see local handicrafts and street food stalls

   1.5 h

3. Visit the historic Taoist temple dedicated to the city’s patron gods. Your guide will share the temple’s history, traditional beliefs, and the role it plays in local culture. Explore the surrounding bustling bazaar to experience the lively atmosphere of old Shanghai.

   45 min

4. Ride the world’s fastest elevator to the 118th-floor observation deck of Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest building, for stunning 360° panoramic views of the entire city. Your guide will point out key landmarks below, explain the tower’s eco-friendly design, and share fun facts about its place in global architecture. Enjoy breathtaking, bird’s-eye views of Shanghai’s iconic skyline and capture unforgettable photos.

   1 h

5. Wander along China’s most famous commercial street, lined with historic department stores, neon signs, and local eateries. Your guide will point out landmark buildings, share the street’s history, and explain how it became the heart of Shanghai’s commerce. Stop to take photos and experience the vibrant atmosphere

   45 min

6. Explore this historic district where traditional Shikumen stone houses meet modern cafes, boutiques, and restaurants. Your guide will share the history of the Shikumen architecture and the role of Xintiandi in Shanghai’s cultural revival. Stroll the pedestrian streets to experience the blend of old and new Shanghai.

   45 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

How it compares in Shanghai

• Its from-price is 39% above the median of the 2099 experiences we list in Shanghai.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Shanghai

Shanghai is China's dazzling financial city on the Huangpu River, where a colonial-era waterfront faces a futuristic skyline and old lanes hide teahouses.

The Bund, a riverside promenade lined with grand banks and hotels from the early twentieth century, faces the towers of Pudong across the water, among them the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Tower and the twisting Shanghai Tower. The view is at its most dramatic after dark, when both banks light up and river boats glide between them.

Top-ranked sights in Shanghai: The Bund (Waitan), Yu Garden (Yuyuan), Shanghai French Concession.

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