
Private Flexible Shanghai City Day Tour
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September 2026
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Adults
Age 13 and over
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Age 12 and under
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Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Flexible Shanghai City Day Tour worth booking?
Private Flexible Shanghai City Day Tour is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $170 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 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
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $170 per person
This is a tailor-made city tour with private guide and driver for 8 hours! Meet your guide and driver in the morning, spend a few minutes discussing your private tour day schedule according to your personal interests, ch
What you get
About this experience
This is a tailor-made city tour with private guide and driver for 8 hours! Meet your guide and driver in the morning, spend a few minutes discussing your private tour day schedule according to your personal interests, choose 3 to 5 sightseeing sites to visit or see up to 5-6 sites if you just want a glance of some attractions in 8 hours. This tour only provides private guide, driver (All entrance fees and lunch are at your own expense).
What's included
Included
- Private transportation service
- Professional English speaking tour guide
Not included
- Entrance ticket fees
- Meals
- Gratitude (Recommended)
What you'll see and do
Longhua Temple
Tour option: Your private guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby at 08:30 or your request time, and spend a few minutes discussing your daily schedule. See what you are interested in, such as architecture, art, literature, humanity, history, music, food, politics, philosophy… then customize where you want to go and how to visit: a stroll, a saunter or a glance.
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Yuyuan Garden
Tour option: Your private guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby at 08:30 or your request time, and spend a few minutes discussing your daily schedule. See what you are interested in, such as architecture, art, literature, humanity, history, music, food, politics, philosophy… then customize where you want to go and how to visit: a stroll, a saunter or a glance.
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Guangzhou City God Temple
Tour option: Your private guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby at 08:30 or your request time, and spend a few minutes discussing your daily schedule. See what you are interested in, such as architecture, art, literature, humanity, history, music, food, politics, philosophy… then customize where you want to go and how to visit: a stroll, a saunter or a glance.
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Jade Buddha Temple
Tour option: Your private guide and driver will meet you in your hotel lobby at 08:30 or your request time, and spend a few minutes discussing your daily schedule. See what you are interested in, such as architecture, art, literature, humanity, history, music, food, politics, philosophy… then customize where you want to go and how to visit: a stroll, a saunter or a glance.
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Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
English Guide 8-hour Tour
English language guide and private transfer, hotel pick up and drop off are all inclusive. Pickup included
Special Guide 8-hour Tour
Special Guide: Italian or Spanish or German or French language guide and private transfer, hotel pick up and drop off are all inclusive. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- 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
- 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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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Private Flexible Shanghai City Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Shanghai Private day tour
This tour was fantastic! We loved that it was fully customizable — we could choose the sites we wanted to visit and make adjustments along the way. Be sure to ask for Summer as your tour guide; she was incredibly accommodating and very knowledgeable about the history of Shanghai. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Shanghai David
Just back form a fabulous 1 day tour with David. I have travelled the world but the guide k vows his stuff. He s polite, professional, knowledgeable and complete
via Tripadvisor
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
- $170 to $410
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Flexible Shanghai City Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Flexible Shanghai City Day Tour cost?
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Prices start at $170 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 Flexible Shanghai City Day 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 Private Flexible Shanghai City Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (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 Private Flexible Shanghai City Day 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 Private Flexible Shanghai City Day 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 Private Flexible Shanghai City Day Tour?
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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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Flexible Shanghai City Day 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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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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