
Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour
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Is Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour worth booking?
Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour is a 6-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $60 per person. It scores 60 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 60 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (1)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $60 per person
Enjoy your wonderful day in Shanghai with amazing city highlights and authentic local food. Your professional local guide will not only show you the must-see Shanghai city highlights but also find you the most delicious
What you get
- Food and drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transfer with Taxi ( only if "Tour with Taxi" Option is selected )
- Transfer with Private Car ( only if "Tour with Private Car" option is selected)
- Private professional guide
About this experience
Enjoy your wonderful day in Shanghai with amazing city highlights and authentic local food. Your professional local guide will not only show you the must-see Shanghai city highlights but also find you the most delicious food hidden in the different parts of local living area. Tour itinerary and food choices will be flexibly arranged according to your preference. Special food requirements can be also accommodated. Come to join this wonderfully designed tour, your friendly guide will give you an unforgettable Shanghai day!
What's included
Included
- Food and drink
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transfer with Taxi ( only if "Tour with Taxi" Option is selected )
- Transfer with Private Car ( only if "Tour with Private Car" option is selected)
- Private professional guide
Not included
- All entrance fees
- Personal expense
- Transfer with Private Car ( if "Tour with Taxi" option is selected)
- Tour with Taxi (if “Tour with Private Car" option is selected)
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Meet your local professional guide at your hotel lobby at 8:30am ( Or your preferred departure time ). Then you will taste the most delicious Jian bing ( Chinese-style omelette wrap ) at a street food restaurant nearby Bund. After that, you will visit Bund, to see the amazing skyscrapers along the Huangpu River.
60 minutes here
Yu Garden
You can choose to visit the most famous classic Yu Garden. Your guide will share with you the Chinese garden art, and give you an overview of high official's garden life in the history. Kindly remind that Yu garden is not open to the public on Monday, you can choose to visit any other places that you want to visit in the Shanghai city.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Former French Concession
Followed by the visiting to the Former French Concession, where you will taste the most delicious Xiaolongbao Soup Dumpling and Scallion Noodle, then enjoy Chinese Tea Ice Cream as your dessert. After that, your guide will show you the most interesting area in the French Concession according to your preference.
120 minutes here
Jade Buddha Temple
Then you can choose to visit one of the most famous Buddhist temple "Jade Buddha Temple" in Shanghai. Your guide will not only point out all the details but also explain you the history of Buddhism and wisdom of Buddhism philosophy.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Shanghai Tower
The final stop will be at Shanghai Tower, where you can take the fastest elevator (18m/s) in the world to 119F to have a wonderful view of Shanghai. After that, you guide will take you to find the famous Shanghai dish "Hong Shao Rou" ( Chinese Red Braised Pork ), which is also the favorite dish of Chairman Mao.
120 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Tour with Private Car
Transportation with private car is included in this package Pickup included
Tour with Taxi
Private Tour with Taxi: Transportation with taxi is included in this package Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- cmn, en, zh-CN
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Shanghai Melody 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
1 verified traveler reviews for Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Plan your own fun day, your way
You get to have it your way!!I loved this tour, as you get to choose what kinds of activities you want to do and what sights you want to see. My guide, Penny, listened to my ideas and planned a perfect day, specifically for me! Penny’s intimate knowledge about Shanghai and her fun spirit made each activity enlightening and enjoyable. Lunch was at a one-star Michelin lunch spot that was delicious and inexpensive. It was like spending the day with your sister!! You will not be disappointed, regardless of your interests.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 1+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $60 to $327
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 60
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour cost?
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Prices start at $60 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 Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour take?
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Plan for about 6 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 Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 60 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food 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 Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 1. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 6-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour?
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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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food 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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