Half-Day Private Customized Shanghai Shore Excursion of City Highlights
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Is Half-Day Private Customized Shanghai Shore Excursion of City Highlights worth booking?
Half-Day Private Customized Shanghai Shore Excursion of City Highlights is a 4-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $50 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $50 per person
No matter you are the first time visitor or veterans, this fully customizable, private Shanghai shore excursion provides you a tailor-made itinerary-designed with your unique interests in mind. Spend a quality time with
What you get
- Private tour services
- comfortable car and professional driver
- Great Local guide
- Cruise port pick up and drop offs
About this experience
No matter you are the first time visitor or veterans, this fully customizable, private Shanghai shore excursion provides you a tailor-made itinerary-designed with your unique interests in mind. Spend a quality time with your local guide expert to enjoy the amazing sites and sounds that the city has to offer. Choose between lunch and dinner options at time of booking. Return travelers who have already ticked off the main sights can opt for lesser-known locations, like Confucius Temple, Tianzifang Creative Park, or the Shanghai Propaganda Art Poster Center. Enjoy the flexible departure time along the day and convenient door to door tranfer during the tour.
What's included
Included
- Private tour services
- comfortable car and professional driver
- Great Local guide
- Cruise port pick up and drop offs
Not included
- Gratuities
- Entrance fee if applies
- Lunch
What you'll see and do
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Your local great guide and the driver will meet you at the cruise terminal at your preferred time. Typically, your exclusive half day tour begins with a walk along the Historic Bund area long the Huangpu River, appreciate the splendid view of old and new, such as Oriental Pear TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Jinmao Tower, Peace Hotel and more.
30 minutes here
Old Town (Nanshi)
Visit the top must see site Old Town/Yu Garden Bazaar, enjoy fun explore walking around the area and old street, bypass nine-zigzag lucky bridge in the Middle Lake of the town. If you are interested, take a tour to the charming ancient Chinese Yu garden, appreciate the wonderful Chinese old Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture while learn the fascinating history, culture and custom from your guide.
80 minutes here
Former French Concession
Next head to charming French concession, one of the hippest areas in the urban city that blends old Shanghai in 1930’s and European glamour. During the tour you will also have the opportunity to take a break and enjoy a delightful local meal (Either lunch or dinner depends on your departure time). As this is a fully customized tour, if you have been to the above-mentioned sites, please also feel free to substitute some of the following sites or any other places are of your interest: • Amazing bird-eye view from one of the Skyscrapers (Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Tower, Jinmao Tower or Oriental Pearl TV tower); • Relaxing Huangpu River Cruise; • Temples: Jade Buddha Temple, Jing’an Temple or Longhua Temple; • Tianzifang Creative Park or M50 Art Galleries; • Maglev Train Experience; • Museums such as Urban planning museum, Shanghai museum, Jewish museum or Shanghai propaganda art poster center; After the tour you will be dropped off back to the cruise terminal or your city center hotel for check in.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
International Cruise Terminal
This options include picks and drop off back to International cruise terminal at Dongda ming road or Gaoyang road, great guide, local driver with car, tasty lunch or dinner are all inclusive Pickup included
Wusong Kou Cruise Terminal
This options include picks and drop off back to Wusong Kou cruise terminal at Bao yang road, great guide, local driver with car, tasty lunch or dinner are all inclusive. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Half-Day Private Customized Shanghai Shore Excursion of City Highlights. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
French Speaking guide
Very good French speaking guide (Suzanne) friendly to recommend. Visit of a very interesting and rewarding day.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great Taste of Shanghai
This was a really delightful Day Tour. They met us at a location easy for us. Our Guide spoke English well, so it was easy to understand everything that was said about the Tour. They were very flexible, so it was easy to extend our Tour beyond the 4 hours at a very reasonable rate. They also allowed us to see and do what we wanted, with plenty of choices. The Restaurant that we went to that was included in the price was very nice and had a lot of different choices (I tried the Eel, while my family loved the Beef and Pork Dishes they tried). If you are looking for a safe easy way to get a good taste of Shanghai, I can definitely recommend this Tour.
via Tripadvisor
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
- $50 to $270
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
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Half-Day Private Customized Shanghai Shore Excursion of City Highlights: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Half-Day Private Customized Shanghai Shore Excursion of City Highlights cost?
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Prices start at $50 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 Shore Excursion of City Highlights take?
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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 Shore Excursion of City Highlights worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 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 Half-Day Private Customized Shanghai Shore Excursion of City Highlights?
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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 Half-Day Private Customized Shanghai Shore Excursion of City Highlights suitable for kids and families?
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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 Shore Excursion of City Highlights?
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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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Half-Day Private Customized Shanghai Shore Excursion of City Highlights 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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