Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights
Shanghai, China

Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights

Outty Ranking 56 5.0 · 1 traveler reviews7 hoursFrom $172
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56/100

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Is Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights worth booking?

Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights is a 7-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $172 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 1 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
56 / 100
Rating
5/5 (1)
Duration
7 hours
From
$172 per person

Utilize your limited layover time in Shanghai to tick off some of the top attractions based on your personal interests, such as The Bund, French Concession, Xintiandi, Yu Garden Old Street, city skyscraper etc. In addition, visit the five-century old ancient water town Zhaojialuo (Zhao Jia Tower), located in Minghai District. One way or round-trip airport transfer option is available to choose based on your own needs.

What you get

    About this experience

    Utilize your limited layover time in Shanghai to tick off some of the top attractions based on your personal interests, such as The Bund, French Concession, Xintiandi, Yu Garden Old Street, city skyscraper etc. In addition, visit the five-century old ancient water town Zhaojialuo (Zhao Jia Tower), located in Minghai District. One way or round-trip airport transfer option is available to choose based on your own needs.

    What's included

    Included

    • Professional driver with comfortable car
    • Bottled water
    • Private door to door transfer
    • Great private guide
    • Admission to Zhaojialou

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Entrance fees in Shanghai city if needed
    • Food or drinks

    What you'll see and do

    1. Zhaojialou Ancient Town

      Upon arrival, your local friendly driver will greet you at the airport with your name sign, enjoy the comfortable ride in the air-conditioned vehicle to Zhaojialou Water Town, with about 800 years history. The town is regarded as the “Cradle of Shanghai’s agricultural” and “Little Oriental Venice”. Meet your guide and spend some quality time to explore around the old alley streets full of local flavors and see the intact Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture along the ancient canal while learning the interesting local culture, history and custom. Sample some of the local authentic street snacks such as famed Shanghai soup dumpling, Shaomai, Pancake, steam bun etc. If you like. You may choose to take a relaxing gondola ride along the canal to fully appreciate the charm of the picturesque town.

      120 minutes here · Admission included

    2. The Bund (Wai Tan)

      Continue the tour to the Shanghai city center, one the way discuss with your guide the sites you prefer to visit, following are recommended places but be sure to tell your guide if you want to tailor made your own. Make the stop at the Bund area, one of the must visit in Shanghai, enjoy a nice walk along the waterfront, once was the “British concession”. Also known as “Free Museum of International Architecture”. Set your cameral ready and take the fantastic view of the city’s old and new skylines while learning the important colonial history that made Shanghai prosperous.

      35 minutes here

    3. Pudong New Area

      Next head to Pudong New Island, marvel at some of the world-class skyscrapers such as Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower (Ranked No.1 tallest in Asia, Shanghai World Financial Tower). Depends on the weather, if clear day you could choose to go up to the cool observation deck of Shanghai Tower to enjoy a 360-degree bird-eye view of the super Shanghai.

      60 minutes here

    4. Yuyuan Old Street

      If time permits, you could choose to visit other places such as Old Town, Yu Garden Bazaar, French Concession, Jade Buddha Temple or Shanghai museum etc. After the enjoyable visit, your professional driver will transfer you back to the airport or your city hotel if you need check in. For taking this tour please make sure you have at least 8-hour transit time between your connecting flights.

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    Options you can book

    • Tour w/ 1-way Airport Transfer

      1-way airport transfer included.Airport pick up and city hotel drop off or city hotel pick up and airport drop off after tour Pickup included

    • Tour w/ 2-way Airport Transfer

      Two way airport transfer include. Airport pick up and drop off are both included for the tour. Pickup included

    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
    Sunny Private Tours

    Know before you go

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Please ensure you have at least 8 to 10 hour layover time between your connecting flight
    • 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 advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Please wear comfortable walking shoes

    Photos

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    Traveler reviews

    1 verified traveler reviews for Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Anthony222NYC · April 2020

    AMAZING / Private Shanghai Layover Tour

    Our tour guide was Annie. She was smart, nice, took great photos of us, we learned a lot, saw many places, ate the food. It was GREAT! You spend so much money to travel, thousands, few hundred for the tour has a huge return on investment. If you cannot see important places, learn so much, and have great photos the trip can be wasted getting lost. We had so much FUN, Pictures, Culture, Learning on the layover tour. Thank you Annie. If you go anywhere in Asia, stop in Shanghai and take this tour! (with ANNIE!!! )

    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
    Every day
    Price range
    $172 to $350
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    0
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Sunny Private Tours, who run 318 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

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    Why this scores 56

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)89
    Review evidence (18% weight)13
    Booking momentum (14% weight)0
    Value for money (12% weight)65
    Listing quality (10% weight)70
    Local standing (8% weight)51
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.

    How much does Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights cost?

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    Prices start at $172 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 Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights 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 Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 1 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 Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City 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 Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights 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 Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights?

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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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City 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, 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.

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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 Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights?

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    Included: Professional driver with comfortable car; Bottled water; Private door to door transfer; Great private guide; and Admission to Zhaojialou. Not included: Gratuities; Entrance fees in Shanghai city if needed; and Food or drinks. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 5 listed pickup locations in and around Shanghai. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights 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 Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights?

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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.

    What happens to Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights 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 booking options are available for Private Shanghai Layover Tour to Zhaojialou Water Town with City Highlights?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including Tour w/ 1-way Airport Transfer, Tour w/ 2-way Airport Transfer. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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