4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 15 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai worth booking?
4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai is a 4-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $25 per person. It scores 74 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 15 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 74 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (15)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $25 per person
Want to share your cool and fantastic pictures on your Facebook or Instagram during your tour in Shanghai? Come to join this interesting private photography tour. Your tour guide will take you the most distinctive places
What you get
- Transport by vehicle
- Local guide
- Shanghai local snack - fried dumpling
About this experience
Want to share your cool and fantastic pictures on your Facebook or Instagram during your tour in Shanghai? Come to join this interesting private photography tour. Your tour guide will take you the most distinctive places in Shanghai for photography in many different styles, such as the traditional Chinese Garden and Temples, Shanghai Old Street and alley, Shanghai skyscrapers and modern architectures, local life activities and French Concession architectures. If you like seasonal nature beauty, you will have a chance to take some beautiful photos of colorful tree leaves in autumn or spring blossoms. You can choose 3 to 4 scenery based on your interests, and your tour guide will also help to take your photos. During this tour, you will also have a chance to taste the famous local snack - Xiao Yang fried dumplings!
What's included
Included
- Transport by vehicle
- Local guide
- Shanghai local snack - fried dumpling
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Yu Garden
In the morning, your guide will meet you at your hotel lobby. After a brief discussion of the places you want to visit, you will set out on your photography tour. Typically you will visit a garden or temple, see the Chinese ancient architecture in the garden, sit in an old pavilion, or walk along the corridor and take a nice shot. Or explore inside the old temple.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Pudong New Area
Then head to Pudong financial center (or bund) , marvel at Shanghai's amazing modern architecture in either the Lujiazui or Bund areas.
60 minutes here
Fuxing Park
Continue to visit Fuxing park, watch the locals in the park performing Tai Chi, playing mahjong, or square dancing.Admire the colorful tree leaves, especially the ginkgo leaves during the late autumn, maple leaves in winter, or pink peach blossoms in spring.
60 minutes here
Former French Concession
Head to Former french concession, walk though the French and Shanghai Shikumen style streets and shopping areas of Shanghai. stroll through the narrow alley to admire the old-style buildings and experience local life and culture. If you would like to visit some other places, such as Tianzifang, People Park, Jingan Temple, Bund, or Shanghai Tower, feel free let your guide know. At the end of the tour, you guide will take you back to your hotel.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear comfortable shoes
Photos
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 15 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
5 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
15 verified traveler reviews for 4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A beautiful day in Shanghai!
Don't look a professional camera expert tour guide, but this worth more! Alana and Mary arranged us a tailor made tour day with a private driver to see and learn about this amazing city. Alana helped me choosing the best places for photography and Mary was on of the best tour guide I ever had! So full of knowledge and patience, she know how to balance the history and the stories, while giving a space for taking photos in every place. No matter if you are a photographer or not, this tour is a MUST!
via Viator
Garden, temples and The Bund
It was a very insightful and inspiring tour. May is very knowledgeable, patient and cheerful. I enjoyed every bit of it while learning a lot. I love reading Chinese culture and it was brought to life by this tour! Thanks to your company and most specially to my able tour guide, May, and our very reliable driver.
via Tripadvisor
Great Tour for anyone - photographer or not!
Our tour guide, Lang, had good English and was very knowledgeable and interesting to talk to. We were emailed before the tour with suggestions of places we could go so she knew what our interests were. Our driver met us promptly after each place we visited. Yu Gardens were beautiful. We walked streets in Old Shanghai, visited several temples and other interesting parks and buildings. It was a great way to get around and see different areas of Shanghai. I do like to take photos but it wouldn’t matter if you didn’t. The guide is not a photography expert.
via Viator
Highlight of Our Trip!
I did the private 4-hour photography tour with Charlie. He was incredible! He picked me up at the hotel, then we set out on our tour in a clean, nice van with a super nice driver. We visited Yuyuan market & garden, the former French Concession, the downtown skyscrapers including the Oriental Pearl, Xintiandi, as well as through some of the Old Shanghai alleyways. Charlie isn't a photographer, but he knew all the great locations for the best photos. My favorite photos were from the Yuyuan garden & the French Concession. If you're considering this tour, definitely do it. The tour was at the perfect pace (not too slow, not too fast), and I know that I saw much, much more than I would've been able to see on my own.
via Tripadvisor
The tour started promptly and we went...
The tour started promptly and we went to all the destinations that we had arranged the day before. It was well paced and I was able to take in all the sights and experiences of each location. A particular highlight was at Fuxing Park and interacting with the locals. It was such a great feeling. It was fortunate for us that there was an unveiling for a new relic at the Jade Buddha Temple and we were able to view it albeit from a distance. We were very privileged. The Jade Buddha itself was also incredibly beautiful and I really enjoyed the view of the temple. After that we went to Yuyuan and to be walking around there after the bustle of going through the bazaar was a relief. It was a classical view of a chinese garden that I really enjoyed. Alana and her driver also took me for a wonderfully amazing lunch which was an experience in itself! And lastly visiting the Bund again was great. The photos that Alana took for me are memories and no selfie could capture those moments. I wish to thank her and the driver (Iâm so sorry I forgot to ask his name) for their kind hospitality and made it a wonderful and comfortable tour or Shanghai. I would not hesitate to recommend this for my other friends who may be visiting Shanghai.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $25 to $199
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Amazing Shanghai Trip, who run 185 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 54.2.
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4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does 4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai cost?
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Prices start at $25 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 4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai take?
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Plan for about 4 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 4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 74 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 15 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 4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai?
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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 4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai?
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Around 5 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 4-Hour Private Photography Tour of Shanghai 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 Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated, Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai. 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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