
Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town
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Is Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town worth booking?
Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $92 per person. It scores 56 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
- 56 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $92 per person
This full-day tour takes you to visit the nearest water town - Zhujiajiao Water Town and gives you the chance to experience the local's morning activities while wandering around the former French Concession. For this tou
What you get
- Private transportation service
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
About this experience
This full-day tour takes you to visit the nearest water town - Zhujiajiao Water Town and gives you the chance to experience the local's morning activities while wandering around the former French Concession. For this tour, you will be picked up and dropped off at your Shanghai center hotel. The ticket fee, lunch, transport and guide are all included.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation service
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Lunch
- Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
Not included
- Dinner
- Gratitude (Recommended)
What you'll see and do
Shanghai
Meet your guide in your hotel lobby at 8:00am or your request time and start your exciting tour, firstly give you the chance to experience the local's morning activities at the former French Concession, to enjoy the beauty of those villas and mansions, to take a glance of the Shanghai Shikumen style neighborhood and the local fresh market (some people might also call it wet market), and to appreciate the folk art pieces in little white house, where is a spectacular mansion which was one of the most opulent houses in former French Concession.
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Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
At the lunch time, your tour guide can recommend some authentic Chinese restaurants that cater whatever you are craving for. Next drive to a beautiful ancient water village - Zhujiajiao that built around the canal, to picture the original style of the architecture - temples, gardens, post office..., to stroll through various types of the bridges, to taste the local favor of the cuisine, etc. Stroll over stone bridges and past old buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, then take a traditional wooden boat to enjoy the riverside scenery.
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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
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Catherine Lu Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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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
- $92 to $410
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 56
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town cost?
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Prices start at $92 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 Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town 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 Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 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 Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town?
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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 Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town 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 Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town?
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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?
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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 Private Day Tour to the Former French Concession Area and Zhujiajiao Water Town 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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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.
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