All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise
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Is All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise worth booking?
All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise is a 9-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $54 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 40 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (40)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $54 per person
Please note: Due to the limited availability of guides who speak languages other than English and Mandarin, the public transportation option is currently available only for tours conducted in English or Mandarin. If you
What you get
- Personal tour guide services
- An authentic, well-reviewed local restaurant lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Shanghai central area)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Huangpu River Cruise Ticket(VIP seats are optional on the cruise)
- Private driver and car
About this experience
Please note: Due to the limited availability of guides who speak languages other than English and Mandarin, the public transportation option is currently available only for tours conducted in English or Mandarin. If you have a limited time in Shanghai and want to go home with a great understanding of its people, history and culture, then this private tour is perfect for you! You will visit both the east and west sides of Shanghai and discover Shanghai's fascinating mix of modern and classic characters. All transportation, entrance fees, lunch and even a fantastic river cruise are included. It's a relaxing and sight-filled way to enjoy Shanghai!
What's included
Included
- Personal tour guide services
- An authentic, well-reviewed local restaurant lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (within Shanghai central area)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Huangpu River Cruise Ticket(VIP seats are optional on the cruise)
- Private driver and car
Not included
- Tips-recommended
What you'll see and do
The Bund (Wai Tan)
The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks, trading houses and consulates from all over Europe, Asia and the United States. The area highlights Shanghai's western influence in architecture and culture and today offers a beautiful walkway along the Huangpu River while learning about Shanghai's history.
30 minutes here
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
This is one of main shopping streets of Shanghai and is one of the world's busiest shopping streets. The street is cut off from cars and buses and made for pedestrians to stroll, browse and shop. You can find hundreds of shops and brands from all over the world as well as a wide range of food and restaurants. Great for shopping or just people watching.
30 minutes here
Yu Garden
This garden dates back to 1559 during the Ming Dynasty. A classic Chinese Garden rich in history, you'll see a wide range of halls, statues, rock structures, water features as well as the famous Grand Rockery and Exquisite Jade Rocks. The surrounding areas is full of many traditional Chinese buildings, which nowadays are used as commercial stores to sell local products, snacks, jewelry, souvenirs, antiques and so on. Visitors can enjoy traditional Chinese architecture, taste local snacks, buy antiques and silk products as gifts for friends or relatives. It is called Yuyuan Bazaar and also known as Yuyuan Market. People give it a nickname of Shopping Kingdom.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Former French Concession
Enjoy the atmosphere of east meets west or one of the new popular places. This area is rich in the history of China when colonial powers had a significant presence in Shanghai. It has unique architecture while bustling with people along tree-lined streets. You'll have an European life style in the local Shikumen houses. The nightlife actives on weekdays as well as weekends. It is also the most expensive place to live in China and is home to the Chinese elite and executive expats.
30 minutes here
Huangpu River
Enjoy this cruise along the Huangpu river to get amazing views of both the east and west Shanghai skylines. This one hour long ride river cruise will provide you a breathtaking view of the city with lights on all tall buildings on both sides. A must do in Shanghai. Note: the cruise ticket is included. If you want to have a VIP seat on the boat, you can purchase it when you get on the cruise with your guide's help.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Lujiazui
Lujiazui is the beating heart of modern Shanghai, where the skyline rises like a vision of the future. The spiraling Shanghai Tower dominates the clouds, standing beside the sharp-edged Shanghai World Financial Center and the elegant, tiered Jin Mao Tower. Nearby, the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower glows with futuristic charm. By day, it’s China’s financial powerhouse; by night, it transforms into a dazzling display of light reflected on the Huangpu River. Bold, ambitious, and unmistakably Shanghai, Lujiazui captures the city’s unstoppable energy and global spirit in one breathtaking panorama. Any high-rise observation deck visit is optional and can be arranged during the tour.
40 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, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jennys China Tours
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress comfortably and for the season
- If you choose afternoon departure time, you will have dinner instead of lunch
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 40 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
4 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
40 verified traveler reviews for All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Delicious dinner, visit to Shanghai tower, and night river cruise
We had a delightful tour with Sunny and lots of laughs. The dinner was delicious - Sunny recommended wonderful dishes! Although it was very crowded getting on the river cruise, we enjoyed the VIP access to a much less crowded part of the ship with a great view of everything.
via Tripadvisor
Highly Recommended
Our tour guide Grace provided nothing short of a fun, informative, and helpful experience. She really worked well as an introductory day in Shanghai, to cover all the main spots to allow you to go on your own down the road. Nothing but the highest of recommendations to Jenny Shanghai tours!
via Tripadvisor
Great excursions in Shanghai
We had 2 wonderful excursions with Jenny’s on our recent trip to Shanghai - a full day City tour including a riverboat cruise, which was a very good introduction to Shanghai, and a trip to Suzhou and the Tongyi water town, which while a bit touristy was a great way to see an older China. Our guide Troy was excellent - he spoke perfect English, was knowledgeable and informative, and very happy to discuss more sensitive aspects of Chinese history and politics. I would strongly recommend Jenny’s to any visitor to China.
via Tripadvisor
Super Private Tour with excellent tour guide.
The pre trip booking arrangements was seamless without drama. The tour was professionally conducted by Apple, who was very warm, knowledgeable and a fantastic photographer. Highly recommended for those who want a private tour with excellent services! Even the driver assigned to us was very service oriented.
via Tripadvisor
If you're going to China, book your tours with Jenny's Shanghai Tours!
My husband and I booked a private tour with Jenny's Shanghai Tours in October 2025. Everything was great, and I highly recommend this company! Originally I was going to use Jenny for Shanghai only, but after corresponding with her a few times, I realized that it would be better if I just booked everything through her and it was the best decision! We booked our own flights and hotels (using her recommendations), but everything else was booked through Jenny. A driver picked us up in at the airport, we did a tour of Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Zhujiajiao, then we took the bullet train to Beijing (she got the tickets for us), we toured Beijing and the Great Wall and then a driver took us to the airport. Everything was expertly arranged, and I paid for the tour in advance with no issues. Simply stated, if we go back to China we will use Jenny's services for any of the cities she offers. You can trust this company! The tour guides we had were excellent! In Shanghai, we had Apple. She is so lovely and enthusiastic! We were tired from travel, but her enthusiasm was infectious, and we had wonderful days with her! Apple sees beauty in everything around her, and she is an incredibly talented iPhone photographer - she took beautiful photos of us at all the sights. In Beijing, we had Jason for one day (Beijing highlights) and Susan for one day (Great Wall of China and Ming Tombs), and both of them were excellent! We especially liked Susan because she was so patient and flexible and had a great sense of humor. Susan also took awesome photos of us at the Great Wall! I'm very glad that we used Jenny's Shanghai Tours for our trip to China!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $54 to $406
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 83
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $54 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 Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 40 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 Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise?
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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 Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise?
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Around 14 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does All-Inclusive Private Day Tour: Best Shanghai w/ River Cruise 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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