Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour worth booking?
Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $199 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (5)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $199 per person
A metropolitan city, such as Shanghai, is often defined by it's collection of unique museums. Choose 3 sites from this array of museums or just talk with your expert guide to learn if others match your interests even more! This private tour is guaranteed to give you a unique perspective of Shanghai you won't find anywhere else. You'll go back in time through communist propaganda, be inspired by amazing art exhibits, learn about traditional medicine and possibly even peruse China's history of the automobile - all customized based on your interests. This tour includes an authentic local lunch and your guide will pick you up and drop you off at your desired location for an easy, enjoyable day. Please note: if your desire museum is Shanghai Auto Museum, please inform us when you book the tour due to the reservation ahead and this museum is out of city area, therefore, you are not able to visit 3 sites in total. Please feel free to discuss other interested spots with your personal guide.
What you get
About this experience
A metropolitan city, such as Shanghai, is often defined by it's collection of unique museums. Choose 3 sites from this array of museums or just talk with your expert guide to learn if others match your interests even more! This private tour is guaranteed to give you a unique perspective of Shanghai you won't find anywhere else. You'll go back in time through communist propaganda, be inspired by amazing art exhibits, learn about traditional medicine and possibly even peruse China's history of the automobile - all customized based on your interests. This tour includes an authentic local lunch and your guide will pick you up and drop you off at your desired location for an easy, enjoyable day. Please note: if your desire museum is Shanghai Auto Museum, please inform us when you book the tour due to the reservation ahead and this museum is out of city area, therefore, you are not able to visit 3 sites in total. Please feel free to discuss other interested spots with your personal guide.
What's included
Included
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
Not included
- Tips to guide and driver recommended
What you'll see and do
Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre
This odd little museum was started by Mr. Yang Pei Ming as a hobby in 1995. Today it exhibits posters from the Maoist period of communist China, especially from the Cultural Revolution period. The museum is located in the basement and is only two rooms,but houses a rich collection of rare posters.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Long Museum (West Bund)
Founded by Chinese couple collectors, Mr. Liu Yiqian and his wife, Ms. Wang Wei, the Long Museum owns two huge places for exhibition and related functions: Long Museum Pudong and Long Museum West Bund. Located respectively in Pudong New Area and Binjiang, Xuhui District, they constitute a unique ecosystem of art in Shanghai: “One City, Two Museums.” As the largest private institution of collection in China, the Long Museum boasts of the richest collection nationwide.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Shanghai Auto Museum
The Shanghai Auto Museum, China's first dedicated to automobiles, features a display of about 70 classic automobiles and automobile history of both Chinese and foreign car models, including 27 cars representing milestones in automotive development. The Antique Car Pavilion contains 40 cars from 20 different manufacturers dating between 1900 and 1970.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Shanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts
Modern arts and crafts in the collections of the Shanghai Museum. The varieties exhibited and preserved include velvet embroidery, embroidery, lanterns, dough, paper-cut, jade carving, dental carving, wood carving, lacquering, Inlay, engraving, bamboo carving, porcelain engraving, fine engraving, costumes, knitting, craft painting, etc.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Traditional Chinese Medicine Sculpture Park
This museum is located inside Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and features almost 15,000 items of traditional Chinese medicine from the Stone Age to today. It also has great information about Chinese history of medical education, tools and other achievements.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Shanghai Museum of Animation
This unique museum features a fantastic history of animation beginning with Chinese shadow play to the Disney characters of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in America. The hall is full of movie posters interspersed with life-size statues and film clips. The second floor is a paradise for kids as well as a commercial area. Popular cartoon dubbing can even be done here.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
This museum is in what was once the Jewish Quarter of Shanghai and includes the Ohel Moshe Synagogue. After the 1937 Battle of Shanghai, Japan occupied the Chinese sections of Shanghai, but this area was still under the control of the European powers and accepted 20,000 European Jews who sought refuge in Shanghai.
60 minutes here · Admission included
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
- cmn, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jennys China 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Unforgettable China Trip 🥰
I booked a private tour Shanghai/Wuzhen/Hangzhou/Xi’an/Beijing for a group of seven with Jenny, and the entire experience was excellent from start to finish. Jenny was incredibly organised and attentive throughout the planning process. She even made sure a wheelchair was available for my elderly mum. Jenny was always responsive to my texts and emails, making sure all our needs were taken care of. Thanks to her attention to detail, everything ran smoothly and stress-free. I would highly recommend Jenny to anyone looking for a well-organised and personalised tour experience. Jenny took care of all our bullet train tickets arrangements and even organised a station assistant to help with our large suitcases. It made travelling between cities so much easier and removed a lot of stress. I requested particular departure time, and Jenny made sure to get the seats. The tour guides Troy (Shanghai and Wuzhen) Wisdom (Hangzhou), Sasha (X’an) and Jason (Beijing) were all fantastic. They were friendly, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. We were especially impressed by how much history they shared with us throughout the tour. It really brought each place to life and gave us a much deeper appreciation of China’s rich culture and heritage. Troy went above and beyond to show us hidden spot for glasses and helped my brother with translation and online order. Wisdom was so cute to make sure we board our train from hangzhou to shanghai. She even escorted us inside the train station making sure we were at the right spot to wait for our train. Sasha always made sure my elderly mum and auntie was not too tired and always checked on them. Even the driver in xian who is a woman helped my mum to wheel her heavy luggage. Jason in Beijing also made sure my elderly mum and auntie had plenty of rest. He even showed is a hidden spot for shopping. We had good bargains there, unfortunately it was our last stop otherwise we would have gone again the next day there. From the modern skyline of Shanghai, to the fascinating history of Xi’an and the iconic sights of Beijing, every destination was special in its own way. Seeing places such as the Terracotta Warriors, the Great Wall, and the Forbidden City was truly unforgettable. Everything was well organised, and we felt well looked after throughout the trip. Thank you again for such a memorable experience.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing private tour. Great guide and driver. Will definitely rebook on a return trip to China.
Peggy was an amazing guide. My daughter who is in primary school asks lots of questions and gets bored easily when she’s not interested in the topic, yet Peggy was very knowledgeable, and was so patient with my two young children. She answered all our questions and gave us a great experience of Shanghai and the places we visited. We did some shopping for some souvenirs, though we really just wanted to see different locations which we got to do. Our driver was a very professional, safe driver and made us feel at ease. Car was clean and we appreciated the comfortable 7 seater. Plenty of room. Itinerary was balanced, dumpling stop was amazing - Peggy selected a whole range of dishes for us to try and we just wish there was one of these Yangs Dumplings outlets back in Australia. Will definitely be reaching out to book another tour with you when we return to China.
via Tripadvisor
Exceptional Day
We had an awesome day in Shanghai. Our guide Peggy was amazing. We did so much in one day and were easily able to change our itinerary to suit our needs. Peggy is a local and took us to a great restaurant where locals eat. All our questions were answered easily and she knew everything about Shanghai. Thanks again it was awesome especially having a driver as Shanghai can be very busy. Highly recommended
via Tripadvisor
perfect tour!
We had a full day flexible tour with PEGGY, who was the best tour guide ever! Perfect English! Knowledgeable, flexible, very friendly, experienced and also a geeat personality! I would recommend her very highly! Ask for Peggy and all your problems are gone! Also- the whole prebooking and booking process with Jenny was easy, fast and without any problems.
via Tripadvisor
Outstanding Day Tour with PERSONAL touch!!
My wife and I picked Jenny’s Ultimate Flexible Day Tour..there are about 50 sites one can pick to customise the tour. Ours was a combination of some museums and a visit to Qibao Ancient Watertown as well. Unfortunately being a Monday, most of the Museums were closed but our fearless Guide Celine, suggested other sites to visit and they were all great. We just went with the flow and ended up doing an amazing Bund walk, visiting the ZigZag bridge and tea houses, and as well as the iconic 1933 Millfun ( all not on original itinerary). Jenny then suggested the Acrobatics Show the next day and thanks to April for looking after us for that event...simply amazing!!! Our guide for the day tour was Celine and apart from having boundless energy, she was extremely knowledgeable about Shanghai and that really made the tour. Just know so much more about Shanghai and it’s amazing history including the crazy Opium Wars! Looking forward to our next visit and will get Jenny to take us to Xian as well. Thanks Jenny, Celine and Apple. See you all soon!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Response from the operator: I love your title very much dear Jago. I believe now youve figured it out how to use Alipay in China.:) Xi'an is waiting for you and we are waiting for you too. Best, Jenny
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
- $199 to $349
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Jennys China Tours, who run 16 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 69.5.
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Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour cost?
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Prices start at $199 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 Flexible Specialty Museum 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 Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 5 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 Flexible Specialty Museum 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 Flexible Specialty Museum 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 Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour?
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Around 2 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 Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum 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, Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai, Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated. 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.
What is included in Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour?
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Included: Lunch; and All Fees and Taxes. Not included: Tips to guide and driver recommended. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1725 listed pickup locations in and around Shanghai. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour offered in?
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It is offered in Chinese and English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Specialized infant seats are available; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Shanghai. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Flexible Specialty Museum Tour?
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Across 5 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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