Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights
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Is Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights worth booking?
Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights is a 6-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $50 per person. It scores 66 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 66 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $50 per person
Make your Shanghai layover into a fun and memorable experience by taking this exclusive private layover tour. Discover the city’s best highlights from both old and new perspectives. From the 500-century elegant garden to
What you get
- Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
- Tasty local lunch or dinner ( If "Tour with Lunch or Dinner" is booked)
- Great Local guide
- Entrance fee to Yu garden
About this experience
Make your Shanghai layover into a fun and memorable experience by taking this exclusive private layover tour. Discover the city’s best highlights from both old and new perspectives. From the 500-century elegant garden to soaring modern skyscrapers. From top site at Bund to the charming French concession or the famed local temple -the choice is yours. Great local guide, private door to door transfer, entrance fee to Yu garden are include. Optional lunch or dinner available to choose based on your own arrival schedule and interests.
What's included
Included
- Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car
- Tasty local lunch or dinner ( If "Tour with Lunch or Dinner" is booked)
- Great Local guide
- Entrance fee to Yu garden
Not included
- Food and drinks (( If "Tour with Lunch or Dinner" is NOT booked)
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Your local great driver will be holding your name sign waiting for you at the airport arrival area, enjoy the relaxing ride to the city center. Upon meeting your guide, have a discuss about your tour today. Following is the popular itinerary, you are welcome to tell your guide if you need make any changes. First , tour at the must visit site at The Bund, known as the “ Free Museum of the World Architecture”, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the river front and take in the fantastic view city’s best old and new skylines such as Oriental Pear TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Jinmao Tower, Peace Hotel and more.
30 minutes here
Old Town (Nanshi)
Next head to Old Town Bazaar ,a top site in Shanghai that still preserve its traditional Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture, have fun explore around, check out the lively old street and bazaar market, cross the lucky ring bridge in the middle lake while taking in the ancient charm along. You may also enjoy some souvenir shopping here if needed.
50 minutes here
Yu Garden
Then pay the visit to the 500 years old Yu Garden, once a private garden owned by the Ming Dynasty official, one of the best-preserved classic Chinese gardens along the sea, enjoy the tranquil explore the elegant garden designed with exquisite rockeries, ponds , pavilions, flowers and trees while learn its fascinating culture and custom from your guide.
50 minutes here · Admission included
Pudong New Area
Continue the tour to Pudong New Island, once a small swamp now has developed into the hubs of the world’s financial area. Take a walk on the skybridge along the “Forest of Skyscrapers”, marvel at some of the amazing world class towers such as Oriental Pear TV Tower, Shanghai Tower, Jinmao Tower etc. You could choose to go one of the top observation decks on the nice clear day to enjoy the spectacular view of the mega Shanghai. Based on the time and interests, you are free to choose other popular attractions such as: 1) Former French Concession; 2) Jade Buddha Temple; 3) People’s square/park, 4) Nanjing Road; 5) Museum such as Shanghai museum or Jewish museum, urban planning museum etc. After the great tour you will be dropped off at airport for your connecting departure flight or you could be dropped off at your city hotel if you stay overnight.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private Layover Tour Only
Private Tour Only: Great guide, driver with car , entrance fee to Yu garden are included. Pickup included
Private Tour with Dinner
Layover Tour with Dinner : Great guide, driver with car , entrance fee to Yu garden, tasty dinner are all included. Pickup included
Private Tour with Lunch
Layover Tour with Lunch: Great guide, driver with car , entrance fee to Yu garden, tasty lunch are all included. Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, cmn, 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- In case your flight arrives early before 5.00 a.m, your local driver will pick up you at 7a.m at the airport arrival hall with the pick up sign.
- If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
- Please provide detailed flight details upon booking
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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
3 verified traveler reviews for Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
This is a top service...
This is a top service experience. Super convenient. The tour guide was outstanding and the mini van car was very luxurious
via Viator
Shanghai Family Tour
We enjoyed a long stopover in Shanghai to visit the city Without a guide it sounds very complicated because this city is huge We had Suzanne guide francophone At the top, she explained everything in detail We recommend it
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Great tour / Great story
The pick up with the driver and the meeting with the tour guide (Pu) was good organised. Our tour guide showed us special places besides the "main" attractions which where astonishing. Also her german speaking skills were great which helped us to understand the chineese culture. We defintely recommend this tour.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $50 to $367
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 66
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New 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 Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights 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 Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 66 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 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 Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New 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 Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New Highlights suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour of Old and New 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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