8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch worth booking?
8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $113 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $113 per person
Welcome to Shanghai, our beloved hometown :) While you explore iconic spots like the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and Shanghai Tower, we invite you to dive into the vibrant community spirit at Fuxing Park, nestled in the former French Concession. Stroll through this charming area known for its tree-lined streets and colonial architecture, and immerse yourself in the lively daily life of locals, filled with laughter and colorful moments. Next, step into a local family for a warm, home-cooked meal. Enjoy a casual gathering, sipping tea and sharing stories like old friends. Each person you meet— whether a lifelong resident or a newcomer— captures the essence of a city built by its people. Through these personal experiences, you’ll discover a Shanghai rich in perspectives. Join us and uncover the real Shanghai, renowned as the Oriental Pearl of the world ;)
What you get
About this experience
Welcome to Shanghai, our beloved hometown :) While you explore iconic spots like the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and Shanghai Tower, we invite you to dive into the vibrant community spirit at Fuxing Park, nestled in the former French Concession. Stroll through this charming area known for its tree-lined streets and colonial architecture, and immerse yourself in the lively daily life of locals, filled with laughter and colorful moments. Next, step into a local family for a warm, home-cooked meal. Enjoy a casual gathering, sipping tea and sharing stories like old friends. Each person you meet— whether a lifelong resident or a newcomer— captures the essence of a city built by its people. Through these personal experiences, you’ll discover a Shanghai rich in perspectives. Join us and uncover the real Shanghai, renowned as the Oriental Pearl of the world ;)
What's included
Included
- Homemade lunch, ethnic tea ceremony, and one bottled water per person
- Public transportation: subway/taxi/bike (Option)
- Private tour guide service
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Visit to M50 art district or a Buddhist temple (your choice)
- Entry ticket to Yuyuan garden
- Buick 7-seater, and private driver service (Option)
Not included
- Tips for your tour guide and driver are appreciated
- Personal expenses
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
North Bund Area
A Homemade Lunch by ethnic locals provides an intimate opportunity to experience their customs and culture firsthand. This unique experience creates a sense of warmth and hospitality, making you feel truly welcome and at home. Plus, tea is a main social drink. Habitual tea consumption can offer health benefits, particularly in supporting the immune system, metabolism and digestive health, which may help reduce the risk of chronic disease. This ethnic tradition allows you uncover the secrets of the healthy, happy and appreciative people. You are offered a cup in friendship from the ethnic locals and get up close in person with preserving etiquette customs and culture of ethnical tea, which is like no place else.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Fuxing Park
The rays of the morning sun wake the elders up for a daily routine. The gentle breeze trees to sway gracefully, creating a calming effect in the French Concession. The greenery along the roads and seasonal colorful blossoms welcomes the elders' continued passion for their retirement. Whose laughing keeps them away from a hospital and transforms a serene and peaceful atmosphere into a lively carnival. You may learn Chacha, Taiji in Shanghai, which delights the senses and leaves a deep impression on who attend. The true story of hope and joy unfolds the power of community to uplift and inspire.
60 minutes here
The Bund
Step into the Bund where the past meets the future. Each brick and archway is a reminder of the traders and travelers who once walked these streets, while the skyline of Pudong displays the future of glass and steel that reaches for the heavens. As you stroll along the Bund, you are to be swept up in the energy of the city or the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Street vendors hawk their wares, visitors snap photos of the iconic landmarks, and locals go about their daily routines with a sense of purpose and pride. The Bund offers a stage for those are driven by their passion and ambition, making a truly magical place where anything is possible.
45 minutes here
Shanghai Tower
On a clear day, the bird's-eye view from the pinnacle of Shanghai Tower offers a captivating perspective of the energy and boundless potential of the sprawling metropolis below （Optional）. Capture your vibrant urban panorama of glittering skyscrapers in Lujiazui Area, where you can sense the robust driving force behind economic development, positioning it as one of the most dynamic and promising globally by streets humming with urban life or landmarks. And its streets swarming with traffic filled with talent all on adventure to seek the heart of prosperity. This financial hub brings people together and connects people from all over the world.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Yu Garden
A changing city, but not entirely. The sight of upturned curved eaves and tiled roofs on buildings instantly transports you to a classical image of Chinese architecture. Walking through the Yuyuan Garden, you'll discover tiny yet expansive grounds where Pan's family once spent leisure time among pavilions, ponds, and lush foliage. It's a harmonious blend of design elements that offers a glimpse into the lives and traditions of a wealthy family from centuries past. Meanwhile, the bustling Yuyuan Market draws visitors from near and far. Here, you’ re welcomed with greeting smiles, requests for pictures, or hellos from various vendors.
90 minutes here · Admission included
M50 Creative Park
The creativity park M50 has breathed new life into the neighborhood, emerging as an example of successful urban revitalization in this modern era. This landmark has witnessed the transformation from textile factories to the Artists Hall of Fame and Gallery at M50 in Shanghai. Within its walls, art studios and galleries like PEARLONA COMMON ROOM, TREE ART etc. has been known to unify people by showing their lives, struggles and aspirations in each piece of artwork. With its large following and roots running deep here, it's no wonder Shanghai is increasingly seen as the epicenter of creativity and innovation. M50 serves as a testament to the city's dynamic spirit and its commitment to fostering artistic expression and cultural exchange. Explore, discover, and immerse yourself in the energetic transformation of M50 Creative Park. (Opitonal)
40 minutes here
Jade Buddha Temple
Visit this serene temple housing two magnificent jade Buddha statues and learn about its history and significance.(Optional)
40 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Guide Only
Customized Private Tours: Professional guides offer personalized service for history buff, photography enthusiast, culture lover, shopper, foodie etc. Duration: 8 hours Exclusion Notice: Travelers are responsible for transportation, meals, and entrance fees. Pickup included
All-inclusive: Public Transit
Premium Private Tours: Guided tour offers insights into more authentic connection and attractions that might not be easily accessible via guidebooks Duration: 8 hours Lunch: The communal canteen has a large following alike for its freshness, balance, and depth of flavor. Subway or taxi or bike Pickup included
All-inclusive: Buick 7-Seater
Recommended Private Tours: Guided tour offers insights into more authentic connection and attractions that might not be easily accessible via guidebooks Duration: 8 hours Lunch: The communal canteen has a large following alike for its freshness, balance, and depth of flavor. A Buick 7-seater: The Buick 7-seater offers ample legroom and headroom, ensuring every traveler can enjoy their journey in comfort. 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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- iTour Shanghai
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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note that Yuyuan Garden is closed on Mondays for maintenance, allowing for an alternative to a Taoism temple.
- Please advise if there are any specific dietary restrictions, accessibility considerations, or assistance needed at the time of booking.
- Our guide reserves the right to alter the content of tours due to poor weather or location inaccessibility.
- Under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- We reserve the right to refuse entry to individuals or remove them from tours if they are intoxicated, aggressive, or offensive.
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Best private tour experience
My parents visited China ten years ago and met our guide, Joy. This month, I traveled to Shanghai for work, and my parents got in touch with Joy. She arranged this Shanghai trip for me. While kicking it in Shanghai, we even had a video chat with my parents. She's just super cool and hospitable. Joy's a Shanghai native, born and bred. She took me around local spots, like this park originally set up by the French. She introduced me to Shanghai's historical buildings and showed me its future. When she found out I love Chinese dumplings, she took me to taste the best steamed dumplings I've ever had in my life. They tasted completely different from those in the US！Big shoutout to Joy – xie xie! And hey, if you ever hit the States, drop me a line! My parents and I would be over the moon to meet up with you!
via Tripadvisor
Shanghai is NOT what I expected. Great tour with Joy! Highly recommended!
Last week, me and my wife visited Beijing and Shanghai for the first time, recommended by a friend. We're glad we found Wanderlust Shanghai here. We visited many interesting places. Both my wife and I are vegans, and we initially thought it would be difficult to find vegetarian food in Shanghai, but that wasn't the case. Our guide, Joy, took us to eat at a century-old dumpling shop, and it was the best I've ever had! She also took us to the best photo spots that other tourists didn't know about. They really know this city well. If anyone is looking for a travel experience in Shanghai, I can certainly recommend Wanderlust Shanghai. Although it is not the cheapest trips, the quality of the accomodation, visits, professional guides and transportation, are well worth the additional costs.
via Tripadvisor
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
- $113 to $333
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by iTour Shanghai, who run 3 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.3.
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8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $113 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 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch 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 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 2 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 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch?
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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 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch 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 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch?
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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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch 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, Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai, Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated. 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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What is included in 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch?
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Included: Homemade lunch, ethnic tea ceremony, and one bottled water per person; Public transportation: subway/taxi/bike (Option); Private tour guide service; Hotel pickup & drop-off; and Visit to M50 art district or a Buddhist temple (your choice). Not included: Tips for your tour guide and driver are appreciated; Personal expenses; and Entrance fees. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 102 listed pickup locations in and around Shanghai. Be ready about 5 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch offered in?
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It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What booking options are available for 8-Hr Shanghai City Tour Opt for Homemade Lunch?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Guide Only, All-inclusive: Public Transit, All-inclusive: Buick 7-Seater. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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