Private Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise
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Is Private Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise worth booking?
Private Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $149 per person. It scores 64 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 64 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $149 per person
Explore Shanghai's highlights on a private full-day tour that includes Yu Gardens and its nearby Bazaar, the Bund, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road and a Huangpu River cruise. Become familiar with Shanghai's history at the
What you get
- Air conditioned car with chauffeur
- Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
- Centrally located hotel pickup and drop-off
- Huangpu River Cruise Tickets
- Private English Speaking Guide
About this experience
Explore Shanghai's highlights on a private full-day tour that includes Yu Gardens and its nearby Bazaar, the Bund, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road and a Huangpu River cruise. Become familiar with Shanghai's history at the Shanghai Museum, then enjoy the splendid Yu Gardens. Browse the goods at the traditionally styled Yu Bazaar and hit the modern shops along Nanjing Road. Check out colonial architecture on the Bund, and enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise on the Huangpu River. Your knowledgeable guide shares stories throughout the day for a comprehensive look at Shanghai.
What's included
Included
- Air conditioned car with chauffeur
- Complimentary bottled water with unlimited supplies
- Centrally located hotel pickup and drop-off
- Huangpu River Cruise Tickets
- Private English Speaking Guide
Not included
- Hotel accommodation with breakfasts
- Gratuities
- Lunches and dinners
- Not suitable for people over 80 years old
What you'll see and do
Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)
Your private guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel, and then take you to visit Shanghai Museum. Covering an area of 40,000 square meters (47,840 square yards), it is a huge treasure house of ancient Chinese arts. You can take time to enjoy a fantastic collection of ancient Chinese art at the museum.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Yu Garden
After that, follow your guide to visit the Yu Garden, once a private garden owned by a court official. Now it has become an internationally recognized historical site. Here you will see, clear ponds, bizarre rockeries and lush plants harmoniously blending to create a natural atmosphere throughout the garden. Your knowledgeable guide will share historic stories with you.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Yuyuan Old Street
After leaving the garden, you will be guided to the nearby Yuyuan market to take a leisurely walk along the bustling pedestrian street. The pseudo-classic architectures lie along ancient streets to form a market selling souvenirs and snacks. You may have lunch here on your own choices.
90 minutes here
The Bund (Wai Tan)
In the afternoon, hanging out in the Shanghai Bund, where you can capture the essence of both old and modern Shanghai. It is seated on the eastern bank of the Huangpu River, and faces the Oriental Pearl TV Tower and Jin Mao Tower in Pudong on the opposite bank. Snap marvelous photos of this glamorous view and enjoy some leisure time here.
30 minutes here
Huangpu River
Then, you will take a one-hour Huangpu River Cruise with the company of your guide. Cruising on the Huangpu River will provide you with a superb experience of viewing the Bund, enjoying the beauty of the river and taking nice photos of the high-rise architectural complex of Pudong from a different perspective.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
Finally, you will pay a visit to the prosperous Nanjing Road to fully experience the city's prosperity and jolly atmosphere. After that, your guide will escort you back to the hotel.
30 minutes here
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
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Travel China Guide
Know before you go
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Pick-up from hotels within the Middle Ring Road of Shanghai. An additional transfer fee will be incurred if your hotel is outside the above mentioned area.
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes.
- Please carry for passport on the day of travel.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Private Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great way to see the sights of Shanghai
We had a fantastic day with Chloe our guide. Despite the typhoon weather, we were able to have a good day seeing the sights and making the most of our time in Shanghai. Chloe was able to tailor the day to fit our interests and was a pleasure to spend time with. We enjoyed trying the different Shanghai speciality’s and the museum was a highlight.
Response from the operator: Dear Alex L, thank you for taking time to rate our travel service. It is very delighted to have your praise for our guide. There is nothing happier than seeing you enjoyed your trip. Thank you for giving us the chance to serve you. We look forward to traveling with you on your next vacation! Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.
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Shanghai trip
Dear friends, I had china trip recently and very much amazed about the historical places and growth of china. In Shanghai my trip was accompanied by @sophieLee and she is very good, caring and friendly. She cooperated well and made all arrangements including food as per our preference. It was nice trip Highly recommended to contact Ms Sophie Lee travel guide
Response from the operator: Dear Bagirathi V, very appreciate your time in sharing your Shanghai experience! We are greatly delighted to have your content with your trip and our travel service, what is we strive for. We look forward to traveling the world with you soon. Best regards from TravelChinaGuide Tours.
via Tripadvisor
An amazing day in Shanghai.
The tour was very interesting, a city worth seeing. I appreciate the attention and kindness of our guide, that day, Sophie Lee, very good knowledge of the city and great recommendations to make another time. Grcias Sophie
Response from the operator: Dear Joanna F, thank you for your cheerful post! It gives us endless joy to have your satisfaction of our service. Thank you for choosing us. We look forward to offering you with more wonderful journeys! Best regards.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
If you only have one day in Shanghai, this is a great way to see the city
We did a one day tour in Shanghai. We visited the Yu Garden, which is an oasis of calm in the midst of the city, walked along the Bund, took a cruise on the Huangpu River, visited the bookstore on the 52nd floor of the Shanghai Tower, and more. It was a full day and we got to see many different aspects of the city. Our guide, Martin, was wonderful and very informative. We greatly enjoyed our time in the city.
Response from the operator: Dear cmbolton, we greatly appreciate your time in sharing your wonderful journey again with us! How exciting to know that you enjoyed a memorable trip. Our team are all travel experts striving for perfect tours. We expect more journeys with you! Best regards.
via Tripadvisor
Great experience
We saw Shanghai as part of an 11-day tour that included Nanjing, Suzhou, and Hangzhou. We saw the French quarters first. It was good, but many of the stores were closed because it was early in the morning. Arrange to go in the evening if possible. Later, we went on the Huangpu River cruise. Ryan pointed out many of the key buildings and sites that helped us decide where to go during our free time. When we returned to Shanghai at the end of our 11-day tour, we saw the Shanghai Museum and the Yu Garden. The Shanghai Museum had a lot of great exhibits, but as with many museums, there is never enough time. Ryan pointed out many interesting details in the Yu Garden that could easily have been missed. The details and explanation made the visit to the garden a lot more meaningful. Overall, we had a great time in Shanghai.
Response from the operator: Dear Philip, Thank you for sharing your enjoyable experience in Shanghai! Your content of this wonderful journey gives us immense joy. We are always ready to offer well-planned tours with top-notch service to you. We hope to travel with you soon. Best regards.
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
- $149 to $339
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 64
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $149 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: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise 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 Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 64 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 6 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: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise?
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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: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise 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 Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise?
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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 Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden, Bund, Huangpu Cruise 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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