Private Shanghai Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night Cruise
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Is Private Shanghai Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night Cruise worth booking?
Private Shanghai Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night Cruise is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $221 per person. It scores 49 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 49 / 100
- Rating
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- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $221 per person
This full day private Shanghai customized tour takes you to experience the incredible sites from various perspectives.Travel with your own local expert guide and get great overview of the city, culture, custom, history.
What you get
About this experience
This full day private Shanghai customized tour takes you to experience the incredible sites from various perspectives.Travel with your own local expert guide and get great overview of the city, culture, custom, history. Choose to visit the sites that interest you most with totally flexible itinerary such as the Bund, Old town ,Yu Garden ,Temple ,Tower etc. In addition, enjoy a relaxing river cruise along Huangpu river to take in the wonderful lights of the city when it's lit up.
What's included
Included
- Driver with air-conditioned vehicle
- Private tour services
- Local Tasty Lunch (If " Tour with Lunch" is booked)
- Hotel pick up and drop-off (Only for hotels located in downtown area. Pick up does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang ,Qingpu ,Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas etc. If your hotel is not in the downtown area your guide will give you instructions to the meeting point downtown)
- Local tasty dinner ( " If Tour with Lunch and Dinner " option is booked)
- Huangpu river cruise ticket
- Great local guide
Not included
- Entrance fees if apply
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Old Town
Your local great guide and the driver will meet at your Shanghai hotel. Upon meeting spend few minutes to discuss with your guide about your tour. As private flexible you will enjoy a fully customized itinerary base on your interests. Following is the sample itinerary be sure to let your guide know if you need make any changes. Typically start the tour at the popular“ China Town”, here you will enjoy nice explore the charming neighborhood with beautiful ancient Chinese architecture, bazaars , local markets , arts and more.
30 minutes here
Yu Garden
Next make your way to Yu garden, one of the oldest gardens in southern china with about 500 years history. Here you will spend quality time to visit different sections of the garden dotted with ponds, pavilions, exquisite rockeries, trees, flowers while appreciate the charm and wisdom of the classic Chinese old garden.
40 minutes here · Admission not included
Former French Concession
Continue the tour to former French concession area, one of the most trendy and chic areas in Shanghai , here you will visit the lovely local “ French park”, see the typical stone alley lane houses, enjoy the leisure stroll in the local streets lined with lefty “ French streets” while take in the “sounds” of European glamour.
30 minutes here
Pudong New Area
In the afternoon visit Pudong new Island, here learn the fast and fascinating development of the city from early 1990’s , marvel at some of the world class skyscrapers such as Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pear TV Tower, Shanghai World Financial Tower, on a nice clear day you could choose to visit the observation deck at the top building to enjoy a fabulous view of the mega Shanghai city.
60 minutes here
The Bund
Later drive to the Bund area, one of the top attractions in Shanghai, here enjoy a leisure stroll along the water front while admire some of the old and modern architecture on both sides of the city. Set your cameral ready and capture as many wonderful photos you want. In addition, your tour also includes a relaxing river cruise along Huangpu river. After the wonderful day tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel. If you have been to the above-mentioned sites, please feel free to substitute the following sites if time permits: 1)Temples: Jade Buddha Temple , Longhua Temple, Jing’an Temple,2)Tianzifang Creative Park, M50 Art Galleries, Xintiandi; 3)Maglev Train Experience;4)6)Museums such as Urban planning museum, Shanghai museum, Jewish museum or Shanghai propaganda art poster museum etc.
80 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Tour with Lunch
Great guide, driver with car, local tasty lunch, river cruise ticket are included. Pickup included
Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Tour with Lunch and Dinner: Great guide, driver with car , local tasty lunch and dinner, river cruise ticket are 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour is NOT wheelchair friendly
- If your hotel is not located in downtown Shanghai, an arrangement can be made to meet near the downtown area
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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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
- $221 to $469
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 49
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Shanghai Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night Cruise: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Shanghai Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night Cruise cost?
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Prices start at $221 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 Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night 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 Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night Cruise worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 49 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night 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 Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night 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 Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night Cruise?
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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 8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Shanghai Flexible City Highlight Tour with Night 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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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.
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