Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
Not yet rated
No traveler reviews have been published for this experience yet.
Quick answer
Is Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise worth booking?
Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise is a 4-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $35 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 58 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $35 per person
Maximize your experience of Shanghai visit regardless of the time constraints on a fully customized half day private tour, visit the city’s must-see attractions with your own expert guide. From elegant Yu garden to histo
What you get
- River cruise ticket
- Driver with air-conditioned car
- Great Local guide
- Local tasty dinner( If "Dinner" Option is booked)
About this experience
Maximize your experience of Shanghai visit regardless of the time constraints on a fully customized half day private tour, visit the city’s must-see attractions with your own expert guide. From elegant Yu garden to historical Bund; from charming French concession to exquisite Jade Buddha Temple or grand modern skyscrapers etc. In addition, enjoy a relaxing and romantic night river cruise when it’s fully illuminated. Flexible afternoon departure catering your own schedule.
What's included
Included
- River cruise ticket
- Driver with air-conditioned car
- Great Local guide
- Local tasty dinner( If "Dinner" Option is booked)
Not included
- Entrance fees if apply
- Airports/Disneyland area & outskirts pick up and drop off ( Can be arranged at surcharge).
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Old Town (Nanshi)
Your local expert guide and the driver will meet at your place in Shanghai. Choose flexible departure according to you own schedule. Typically for the first-time visitors recommend you tick off the must-see highlights such as Old Town/ Yu garden, Bund, French concession, historic Jade buddha temple. As private customized tour, the itinerary can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary, please feel free to let your guide know if you need to make any changes during the tour.
60 minutes here
The Bund
After exploring the old town / Yu garden bazaar, you will head to the Bund. One of the top attractions in Shanghai with spectacular old and new skylines along the waterfront. Enjoy a nice leisure stroll and learn the fascinating colonial history from your guide.
30 minutes here
Former French Concession
Next continue the tour to the charming French concession, enjoy fun time to explore the chic areas full of “European glamour”.
40 minutes here
Pudong New Area
Make a stop at Lujiazui hub of Pudong new district, here marvel at fantastic buildings of the 21st skyscrapers such as Asia No.1 tallest building Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, 100-Storey Shanghai World Financial Tower, 88- Story Jinmao Tower. If nice clear day choose to go up to one of the observation decks and enjoy the amazing view of whole Shanghai.
40 minutes here
Huangpu River
When night falls, head for Hungpu River cruise, enjoy a relaxing and romantic boat cruise along mother river of Shanghai, take in the wonderful view of city when it’s illuminated at night. If you have been to the above-mentioned sites, you could substitute to other sites such as Jade Buddha Temple, Tianzifang Creative Park, or Shanghai Propaganda Art Poster Center, Confucius Temple, Maglev train experience etc. During the tour you will have the opportunity to enjoy a local delightful dinner base on your own dietary requests. After the great tour you will be dropped off back to your hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private Tour Only
Great guide, driver with car, river cruise ticket are included. Flexible departure time base on you. Pickup included
Private Tour with Dinner
Great guide, driver with car, river cruise ticket,local tasty dinner are included. Flexible departure time base on you. 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
- Sunny Private Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Photos
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
- $35 to $228
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 58
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise cost?
+
Prices start at $35 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 Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise take?
+
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 Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise?
+
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 Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise suitable for kids and families?
+
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 Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise?
+
Around 0 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?
+
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 Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise start and how do I get there?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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?
+
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.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Half day Private Customized Shanghai City Highlights with Night River Cruise.
Pick your date
