3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper
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Based on 29 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is 3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper worth booking?
3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $45 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 29 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (29)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $45 per person
This amazing 3-hour private tour gives you a quick overview of the famous Shanghai Bund. Besides the interesting history learning and latest city changes update, your will have options to enjoy a relax cruise ride on bea
What you get
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- River Cruise ticket or selected Skyscraper entrance fee based on your booking option
- Private diver and transfer service
About this experience
This amazing 3-hour private tour gives you a quick overview of the famous Shanghai Bund. Besides the interesting history learning and latest city changes update, your will have options to enjoy a relax cruise ride on beautiful Huangpu River, or to have an elevated view from one of city skyscrapers, such as Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jinmao Tower or Oriental Pearl Tower.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- River Cruise ticket or selected Skyscraper entrance fee based on your booking option
- Private diver and transfer service
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Additional attraction entrance fees
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Make your own choice of the tour start time between 8:00am to 8:00pm, and hop on your private vehicle with your professional guide from your centrally located city hotel to The Bund (Wai Tan) directly. Upon arrival, follow your guide's step and listen the interesting history and stories about the "Bund International Architecture Exhibition", including Peace Hotel (Heping Fandian), Shanghai Customs House, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank (formerly the HSBC Building), and many other historical buildings along the west side of the Huangpu River. Looking towards the east direction (Pudong), it's the financial district "Lujiazui", where you can see many stunning skyscrapers, such as Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center and Jinmao Tower in the area. Your guide will share with you the China's Open Door Policy under chairman Deng Xiaoping's legacy, and it surely helps you to understand the huge economic impact to the people, the city and the country.
60 minutes here
Huangpu River
If you choose the option of “Day tour with river cruise” or Night tour with river cruise”, you will continue to take a 50-minutes river cruise on the famous Huangpu river. Have a close look of the city skyline while relaxing yourself sitting on the boat.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Shanghai Tower
If you choose the “Day Tour with Skyscrapers” or “Night Tour with Skyscrapers” option, you will enjoy a 50-minute visit to the top of the Shanghai Tower, where you can experience a bird’s-eye view of the city. After your tour is finished, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Day Tour with Skyscraper
3-hour private tour. One skyscraper entrance ticket is inclusive (Choice of Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Tower, Shanghai Tower or Oriental Pearl Tower) Pickup included
Night Tour with Skyscraper
3-hour private tour. One skyscraper entrance ticket is inclusive (Choice of Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Tower, Shanghai Tower or Oriental Pearl Tower) Pickup included
Night Tour with River Cruise
3-hour private tour. River Cruise ticket is inclusive. Pickup included
Day Tour with River Cruise
3-hour private tour. River Cruise ticket is inclusive. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- zh-TW, cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Amazing Shanghai Trip
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Please advise your preferred tour start time if other than 10:30am or 7:30pm upon booking as special request
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 29 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
29 verified traveler reviews for 3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
First time in Shanghai
Great guide, very insightful.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
We are family of 4 and had a wonderful time with XIN last night. We took evening tour and were amazed by the city skyline at Bund. Special thanks to XIN for taking us to old China and to help us get the best price with shopping and dinner. Also thanks to Alana who has made the organisation of the trip very smooth and easy. Thanks Amazing Shanghai Trip team.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful, Personal, Thoughtful
I can not begin to describe the excellent experience that I had with Kalvin. The tour was officially a "skyscraper tour" and we started out over in Pudong with all the skyscrapers, but then he asked about where else I had been and the rest of the tour (with personal driver) consisted of almost all of the highlights of Shanghai: People's Square, People's Park, British Concession area, French concession area and then a DELICIOUS dumpling/noodle/wonton soup stop. It was a wonderful, personal, thoughtful, experience that will stay in my memories for a long time. Thank you!
via Viator
Great Night Tour!
The tour guide quenna was very knowledgeable, i’ve learnt a lot about shanghai. Too bad my time here was short and thanks for the dinner treat.l by the way. Appreciate it!
via Tripadvisor
Lovely Tour in Shanghai
The tour is well organized. As soon as I booked it, Alana reached out to verify hotel location for pick up and provided information of the tour guide. I’m traveling with my dad, who is 81 years old. Tour guide Ms. Mary and the driver Mr. Jin were both kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. We really enjoyed the stroll on the Bund, the cruise, and the tour of French Quarter. My dad especially appreciated visiting the historical site and museum of Chinese revolution. Mary is fluent in both Chinese and English, it’s really fun to hear some of the insights and tidbits of Shanghai history with her personal experiences grew up locally. Highly recommend and would love to tour with Mary again when I’m back to Shanghai with friends.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $45 to $189
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 10
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 80
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does 3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper cost?
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Prices start at $45 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Shanghai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper take?
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Plan for about 8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Shanghai is not rushed.
Is 3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 29 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Shanghai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper?
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Around 10 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Shanghai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Shanghai and add a light layer if any part of the 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 3-Hour Shanghai Bund Swift Tour with River Cruise or Skyscraper start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Shanghai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Shanghai?
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On Outty we rank every Shanghai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option, 4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Shanghai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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