Private Shanghai Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund
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Is Private Shanghai Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund worth booking?
Private Shanghai Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund is a 7-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $30 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, 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
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $30 per person
Enjoy a fun and relaxing private tour to visit the remarkable oriental Venice Zhujiajiao ancient water town, explore its unique old alley streets and ancient bridges and appreciate the charming local township scenery; vi
What you get
- Professional guide
- Comfortable car with experienced driver
- 1 tasty meal( Lunch or Dinner based on your departure time)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Shanghai city hotels only)
- Entrance fee to Yu garden
About this experience
Enjoy a fun and relaxing private tour to visit the remarkable oriental Venice Zhujiajiao ancient water town, explore its unique old alley streets and ancient bridges and appreciate the charming local township scenery; visit the historical Yu garden and scroll along the Shanghai Old Town Bazaar. In addition, visit the famous Bund along Hungpu River to admire the splendid view of old and new Shanghai city. The tour start time is flexible, and tasty local lunch, private guide and car services are all included.
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Comfortable car with experienced driver
- 1 tasty meal( Lunch or Dinner based on your departure time)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Shanghai city hotels only)
- Entrance fee to Yu garden
Not included
- Gratuities
- Optional gondola ride in the canal
- The tour is for upto 8hours, if you need to extend more than 8hours , then additional hour is USD 25.00 per hour, please settle this with your guide directly if there are any.
What you'll see and do
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Your local great guide and driver will pick up at your central Shanghai hotel, and travel by private, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle to Zhujiajiao, one of the best-preserved ancient water towns. Upon arrival, begin walking with your guide to explore old narrow alleyways, street markets, and historical landmarks, learn the local custom, culture and history from your knowledgeable guide.
150 minutes here
Yu Garden
After visit the town, travel back to city and continue to visit the old town bazaar and elegant Yu garden built in the 16 century, appreciate its amazing Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture and beautiful ponds and rockeries, by pass the famous Hu XingTing tea house while walking along the nine zigzag lucky bridge.
80 minutes here · Admission included
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Next, take a relaxing scroll along the Bund area and admire the fascinating colonial buildings such as Peace hotel, Old custom house and new skyscrapers in Pudong Lujiazui Financial area include Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Jinmao Tower, Shanghai World Financial center and the world's 2nd tallest building Shanghai Tower etc.
40 minutes here
Former French Concession
If you have visited the Bund or Old town Yu garden, you are flexible to change the sites to Jade Buddha temple and Charming French concession area or other sites that you are interested to visit. After an enjoyable day you will be transferred back to your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
All Inclusive-Moning Departure
All Inclusive Private Day Tour: A great guide, driver with comfortable car, local tasty lunch , entrance fee to Yu garden are all included Pickup included
All Inclusive-Afternoon Depart
All Inclusive-P.M. Departure: A great guide, driver with comfortable car, local tasty dinner ,entrance fee to Yu garden are all included Pickup included
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
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunny Private Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- Additonal charge will be applied if the tour is extended more than 8hours, which will be USD 25.00 per hour.
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Private Shanghai Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wonderful experience
We love everything about this trip, guide, driver, car and all logistics. Melinda is our tour guide and she has provided exemplary services. She has provided us with great suggestion on itinerary that we can maximise the one day trip to explore both Shanghai and Zhujiajiao. She went extra miles to take good care of us and made sure we are in good hands and have plenties of family photos home. She recommended us to eat really authentic meals and they are all great suggestions. We love to go back and have her as our tour guide again in the future. The driver, I forgot to ask his name, is also very polite and kind to offer to take care of my son when he was lazy to walk and wanted to be in the car waiting for us.
via Tripadvisor
Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Shanghai City Highlights
We absolutely loved our day with Ruby, an outstanding guide!! Ruby and our driver, Mr. Lee, we’re waiting for us promptly at 9 AM at our hotel, and they made everything very easy. Our air conditioned van was very comfortable with water provided. Ruby’s English was excellent, and she was so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to talk with. She gave us great cultural and historical information all day long, and answered all of our curious questions. We started by visiting Zhujiajiao Water Town, which was about an hour or so from Shanghai. I would not miss this charming and quaint ancient town - we’re so glad we made it a priority. Ruby walked us through the governors house and garden, telling us interesting history along the way, and then we took our time wandering the narrow streets and crossing small bridges over the canals. Ruby helped us ask prices and shop along the way also. We finished with a lovely gondola ride for about 10 minutes through the town. We opted to have lunch back in Shanghai, so we drove back, and Ruby took us to A fabulous restaurant that’s been around for over 100 years, famous for soup dumplings. She helped us pick selections to order, and everything was wonderful. We then visited the Yu Garden, which was another enjoyable stop. Ruby took pictures of us periodically throughout the day, and they were emailed to us after our trip. Entrance to the Yu Garden and the gondola ride were included in our trip, while lunch was not. We did a bit of shopping after that, and Ruby helped us look for and buy a mah-jongg set! We then spent some time walking around the former French concession, where Ruby again gave us some great tidbits about the history. Lastly, we drove along the Bund hearing about its notable history, before we were dropped off at our hotel around 5 PM. We really appreciated being able to customize our stops and the length of each on this tour. Everything about our day was relaxing yet full, informational and fun. I would not hesitate to book with Sunny Tours again. The communication over email was great before hand as well.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $30 to $333
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Shanghai Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Shanghai Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund cost?
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Prices start at $30 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 Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund take?
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Plan for about 7 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 Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund 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 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 Shanghai Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund?
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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 Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Shanghai Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund?
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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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Shanghai Day Tour of Zhujiajiao Water Town,Yu Garden and Bund 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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