All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour
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Is All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour worth booking?
All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $73 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 16 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (16)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $73 per person
Take advantage of your layover at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai cruise terminal by visiting the city’s top attractions. See Shanghai highlights like the bund, Yuyuan garden, Shanghai Tower a
What you get
- Yu Garden entrance ticket (or Jade buddha temple ticket)
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- 2-way or 1-way Airport/Cruise Port Transfer (please choose the option you need)
- Shanghai Tower Ticket
- Shanghai style Lunch
About this experience
Take advantage of your layover at the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai cruise terminal by visiting the city’s top attractions. See Shanghai highlights like the bund, Yuyuan garden, Shanghai Tower and French concession. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation by an air-conditioned vehicle with your professional tour guide and driver. Tasty local lunch, entrance fee to Yuyuan garden and Shanghai Tower are also inclusive. Please note: • This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights or cruise. • The latest tour departure time is 3:00PM • If you wish to be picked from your hotel, please advise your desired tour start time upon booking • If you wish to be picked/dropped from/to your hotel, please choose One Way Transfer tour option
What's included
Included
- Yu Garden entrance ticket (or Jade buddha temple ticket)
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional guide
- 2-way or 1-way Airport/Cruise Port Transfer (please choose the option you need)
- Shanghai Tower Ticket
- Shanghai style Lunch
- Bottle of water
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Yu Garden
Your professional tour guide will welcome you with your name card at the arrival hall of Pudong International airport at Terminal or Shanghai/Wusongkou cruise terminal port. After 1 hour driving from the airport/ cruise terminal, you will start your exciting layover tour in beautiful Shanghai city! First of all, visit Yuyuan garden, a very ancient and well-preserved garden with the history of 400 years old where to see the stylish Chinese pavilion and authentic old architectures. Stroll around the ancient house with delicate pavilions, corridors, ponds, rockeries, walkways and lush green trees. If you like to do shopping and have a bite of street food, Yuyuan bazaar can be a good choice for you (Yuyuan garden close at every Monday, in this case, you will visit Jade buddha Temple instead).
90 minutes here · Admission included
Jade Buddha Temple
If Yuyuan garden is closed, choose to visit Jade buddha temple. Take a stroll at the beautiful old temple with multiple chambers and impressive buddha statues. See the local worshipers and learn the fascinating religion culture from your guide. (Jade buddha temple close at 4:30pm).
60 minutes here · Admission included
Shanghai Tower
Continue your visit to Shanghai Tower (632 meters), the highest building of China. You will have a panoramic view of the whole city with a 360 degrees dimension from the observatory. Revitalize yourself with a delicious lunch in a local restaurant where you can have a bit of famous "Xiao Long Bao" (soup dumpling) and other delicious dishes.
60 minutes here · Admission included
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Then move to the famous Bund area where you can see the amazing city landmarks along the Huangpu riverside, such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Tower and historic colonial architectures of the Bund. Take a stunning shot of city skyline on the bund.
40 minutes here
Former French Concession
At last, visit former French concession; it's an area full of well-preserved French style architectures with lots of beautiful cafes and lush trees. Stroll through the alleyways and have a leisure time enjoying a cup of coffee or beer. Based on your interests, you can choose other attractions besides the sample itinerary, such as Tianzifang (old alleyways with small shops), Shanghai Museum(ancient bronze ,furniture and paintings), Maglev train (fastest train in the world, can take back to airport), Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center(art museum introduce Chinese history from 1920th-1980th). Your private layover tour ends with return transport to the airport (PVG or SHA), cruise terminal or drop-off at your Shanghai city hotel.
40 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
2-way Airport/Port Transfer
Choose this option if you have same day connecting flight. Your tour starts from 1 hour after your flight landing. Must ensure at least 8 to 10-hour layover time prior to your next connecting flight. Pickup included
1-way Airport/Port Transfer
This layover tour option only offers 1-way airport transfer service. Your pickup point can be either at you Shanghai hotel or at the Airport/cruise port. 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
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise if you have big luggage or more than 2 luggage.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- The tour starts 1 hour after flight landing. Please contact your local operator if you have to take a long time in custom, and your driver will be wait for you in the arrival hall.
- This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights.
- The latest picking up time is 3:00PM (15:00)
- If your departure location is from your hotel, please advise your desired tour pick up time upon booking
- Detailed flight or cruise ship information is required upon booking
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 16 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
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
16 verified traveler reviews for All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
À must do for anyone thinking of turning a layover into a travel experience
Door to door, tailor made Shanghai in a nutshell adventure delivered by truly dedicated and experienced staff. I traveled with my husband and two sons, and it was our dream to see Chinese calligraphy on top of the “regular” Shanghai must do. Nothing is impossible for this team! Our otherwise energetic boys were mesmerised by the experience that was tailored for us. Lunch too exceeded our expectations - instead of the standard Chinese menu, we got to experience cuisine (and music!) of an unknown to us Chinese minority, extending educational aspect of the trip while enjoying a delicious meal. Again, the word impossible is not in the team’s vocabulary as our wonderful guide got an off the menu glass of milk for my younger one when he craved one. The itinerary covered many must-see places and left us happily tired, driving back to the airport in a comfortable car all the more pleasant. Great job, guys! Thank you for the memories.
via Viator
Tour with Alex
We were picked up on time from the cruise port, and commenced our tour of Shanghai. Alex was amazing, ensuring we went to see the sights we were interested in. We had an amazing lunch at the Shanghai tower, and Alex picked great tasty food for us. We saw the Jade Budda, Shanghai tower and the French Concession. Alex did a amazing job and we had a walking tour of many sights in the area, as Alex once lived in the area and knew the locals. Highly recommend this tour.
via Viator
Shanghai tour
We have very much enjoyed the tour with Lemon. Her English was impeccable, she managed to show us a lot of Shanghai places of interest within a short period of time that we had, and she even accommodated our request for traveling on the magnetic levitation train. Five stars!
via Viator
Layover at Shanghai
They gave us very good service. And they took care of us very well. Especially Snow, our tour guide. She is very friendly and shared her knowledge about Shanghai. We went to Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden and the Bund. It was a truly great experience thanks to them! Will definitely book them again.
via Tripadvisor
maximized our day, learned a lot. Didn't feel rushed at all.
We enjoyed every bit of the tour! The weather was perfect, not too hot not too cold. The sights were amazing and the tour guide was very friendly. All throughout the day we never ran out of things to talk about, no awkward moments, and lots of things to learn. Jung was very knowledgeable and able to answer most, if not all, of our random questions about the tour and China in general. I liked that we didn’t have to act like we were tourists. It attracts less unwanted attention because it looked and felt like we were just hanging out in the city with a friend. We were able to try out things that interested us during the day, and we were able to walk around any of the stores we wanted to, other than the ones that were part of the tour. Most of all WE NEVER FELT RUSHED to go from one place to another. We were able to enjoy, relax, and just take in all the beauty of the different places. Loved it. Definitely recommend!
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
- $73 to $358
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
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All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour cost?
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Prices start at $73 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 All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour 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 All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 16 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 All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour?
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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 All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour 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 All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour?
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Around 6 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 All-inclusive Customized Shanghai Layover Tour 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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