5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple
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Is 5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple worth booking?
5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple is a 5-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $20 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $20 per person
Maximize your short stay in Shanghai by taking this exclusive private tour of the best Shanghai, tick off the top attractions in Shanghai include the Old town Yu garden, Jade buddha temple and Shanghai Tower. Travel with
What you get
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Driver with air-conditioned car
- Great Local guide
About this experience
Maximize your short stay in Shanghai by taking this exclusive private tour of the best Shanghai, tick off the top attractions in Shanghai include the Old town Yu garden, Jade buddha temple and Shanghai Tower. Travel with your own personal local expert guide to gain great insight into local culture, history, sites and sounds. Flexible and customizable itinerary catering to different travel interests. Private and convenient door to door transfers are included in the tour.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Driver with air-conditioned car
- Great Local guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses,food
What you'll see and do
Yu Garden
Your local friendly guide and the driver will meet you at your place in Shanghai at your preferred time. Start your wonderful day tour by following your guide to the first stop at Old town Yu garden , explore the charming “ Qing-Dynasty” old town bazaar, walk along the nine zigzag turning bridge in the middle lake of the town and admire the fantastic view old and new Shanghai include the “ Huxing Ting Tea house. Pay a visit to 5 century old classic Chinese garden-Yu garden, appreciate the beautiful ancient garden designed with tranquil ponds, rockeries, pavilions and trees while learns its fascinating history, custom, architecture from your local guide.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Jade Buddha Temple
Next head to Jade Buddha Temple, one of the most well-known and popular Buddhist temples among the locals. Visit different chambers of the temple include the hall of the “Four Heavenly Kings”, “Grand Hall” as well as the two most exquisite Jade Buddhas from Burma, immerse yourself in the peace and tranquility of the temple while learning its rich religious culture and custom.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Shanghai Tower
Continue the tour to Pudong New district and take a leisure walk among the fabulous skyscrapers include Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, 100-story Shanghai World Financial Tower etc. while learn its impressive fast development from the last two decades.Take the world’s fastest elevator to the top observation deck at Shanghai Tower and enjoy the magnificent bird eye view of Shanghai, Bund and more. During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy a local delightful lunch or dinner based on your own preferences.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Former French Concession
As the exclusive private tour, you are flexible to adjust your itinerary and please feel free to discuss with your guide if needed during the tour. You may choose to visit French concession, museum, parks based on the time you have. After the wonderful visit you will be dropped off at the place you required in Shanghai
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
City Center Pck up & drop off
City Center Pick up & Drop off: You will be picked up and dropped off at the city center you stay. Pickup included
Ourskit Pick up & Drop off
Outskirt Pick up & Drop off: You will be picked up from the place in outskirt of Shanghai , such as Disneyland area, Pudong or Hongqiao airport area etc Pickup included
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
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunny Private Tours
Know before you go
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
1 mentionReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for 5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Lea was an excellent tour...
Lea was an excellent tour guide and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the sites and experienced the Chinese culture.
via Viator
Amazing tour of Shanghai!
We were picked up at our chosen time by Melinda and our driver in the most comfortable mini van which had reclining seats with heating/massaging functionality, a very nice way to travel around the city. We started at the Jade Temple with a private tour around the various buildings with great explanations about the religion and spiritual aspects of everything we saw. We then travelled into Shanghai Old Town and visited Yu Garden which was magical and so beautiful. Afterwards we went down to the waterfront on Bund to get some nice views of the financial district. We then drove to the Shanghai tower and went up to the top which was lovely at sunset in winter. Afterwards we were dropped back to our hotel and Melinda recommended a great restuarant for us to have dumplings which was close to the old town which we got to see at night which was stunning. Cannot recommend this tour enough, it was a great way to see the sights of Shanghai efficiently and comfortably. We have one more day in Shanghai where we will go for a walk through People's Park and perhaps visit the pandas at the zoo, then we feel like we've had a good introduction to the city.
via Viator
Wonderful trip
Wonderful trip, in only 5 hours you can explore Shanghai - and our guide Lea is a fantastic guide, very professional and so much friendly!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $20 to $338
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does 5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple cost?
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Prices start at $20 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 5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple take?
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Plan for about 5 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 5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 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 5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple?
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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 5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple?
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Around 1 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 5-Hour Shanghai Private Tour:Shanghai Tower,Yu garden and Jade BuddhaTemple 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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