Private Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch
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Is Private Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch worth booking?
Private Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch is a 8-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $70 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (6)
- Duration
- 8 hours
- From
- $70 per person
This private shore excursion is designed for the cruise travelers from Shanghai Cruise Terminal (Shanghai international cruise terminal or Wusongkou cruise terminal). Hit all the highlight of shanghai by this private day
What you get
- Yuyuan Garden entrance fee
- Jade Buddha Temple entrance fee
- Lunch
- Private guide
- Shanghai Visa-Exemption for cruise transit tour groups available (please ensure to contact your local operator at least 2 days prior to your cruise landing if you need it)
- Cruise terminal pickup and drop-off
About this experience
This private shore excursion is designed for the cruise travelers from Shanghai Cruise Terminal (Shanghai international cruise terminal or Wusongkou cruise terminal). Hit all the highlight of shanghai by this private day tour, stops at Yuyuan garden, yuyuan bazaar, bund, French concession, Jade Buddha temple, Lujiazui financial center, and etc.. Cruise port pick up and drop off, lunch, Yuyuan Garden ticket are all-inclusive.
What's included
Included
- Yuyuan Garden entrance fee
- Jade Buddha Temple entrance fee
- Lunch
- Private guide
- Shanghai Visa-Exemption for cruise transit tour groups available (please ensure to contact your local operator at least 2 days prior to your cruise landing if you need it)
- Cruise terminal pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Bottle of water
Not included
- Personal expense Gratuities (optional)
- Additional attraction entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Former French Concession
Your professional tour guide will warmly greet you with your name sign at the arrival hall of Cruise Terminal in the morning, and then start your exciting city tour from Former French concession, where you will see some well-preserved western style stone houses with lots of interesting shops, cafes and restaurants. Stroll through the alleyways and have a leisure time enjoying the art, shopping for souvenirs.
30 minutes here
Jade Buddha Temple
After that, you will visit Jade Buddha temple, which is a functional Buddhism temple with a beautiful jade Buddha statue and some great gold statues. Learn history and culture from your private guide, see how local people doing praying and worship.
60 minutes here · Admission included
The Bund
Then, head up to The Bund, where you could see the well kept, picturesque "Bund International Architecture Exhibition” and stunning skyscrapers at two side of the river. Follow your tour guide step and listen to the interesting history learning and latest city changes update. Fulfill your stomach with a delicious lunch in a local restaurant to have a bite of famous "Xiao Long Bao" (soup dumpling) and other delicious dishes.
90 minutes here
Yu Garden
Then visit the old Yuyuan garden, a place with lots of peace and tranquility. You will see the typical Chinese pavilions, huge rockeries and dragon emblems inside. If you like to do shopping and have a bite of street food, Yuyuan bazaar can be a good choice for you. Please note, Yuyuan garden close on Monday.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
At last, visit Lujiazui financial area, see pearl TV Tower and Shanghai tower in a close way. If you have already visit some of those places above before, and want to do something different this time. Please feel free to pick below attraction or activities base on your interests. • Shanghai museum • Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center • Confucius temple After the tour, you guide will send you back to the cruise terminal or your centrally located shanghai hotel.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Wusongkou Cruise Terminal
Pick up and drop-off at Wusongkou Cruise Terminal (No.1 Baoyang Road, Shanghai) or your centrally located city hotel after the tour. Pickup included
International Cruise Terminal
Pick up and drop-off at Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal (No.358 Dongdaming Road, Shanghai) or your centrally located city hotel after 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
- Amazing Shanghai Trip
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If you need Shanghai Visa-Exemption for this shore excursion, please contact your local operator after booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please kindly contact if your cruise is delayed or cancelled in advance
- Please kindly provide your Shanghai city hotel name and info upon booking for drop-off service per-arragment
- Yuyuan Garden close on Monday, please choose other attractions if your tour on Monday
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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
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
4 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Pace and timing
3 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Private Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fascinating tour of Shanghai highlights
We visited Shanghai on a cruise and opted to take a one day private shore excursion. Our guide, Kalvin, was excellent. He is a local born Shanghai resident & as well as explaining the history, cultural and religious significance of the areas in the city which we visited, he was also able to tell us about his own and his family’s experiences of the huge developments in Shanghai in his lifetime. This tour exceeded our expectations - thank you!
via Tripadvisor
OH Shanghai !
Great communication with Tour Provider Alana who kept in contact with us through WhatsApp.. Tour Guide waiting patiently for us at designated spot when our Ship docked. Our tour guide Judy was amazing. Perfect English. Took us to the places we wanted to go and made it a real experience! Also great Car & Driver. Highly recommend this trip to everyone visiting Shanghai. Outstanding 5 Stars ! Well done to all concerned. Oh Shanghai !
via Viator
Excellent shore excursion highlights tour
I can’t imagine a better way to see the highlights of Shanghai on a shore excursion. Our experienced guide Xin, who by the way spoke perfect English, was an incredible wealth of knowledge. She navigated the sometimes crowded sites with an expertise and personal touch that I could not imagine doing on our own or in a large group. Our driver would always drop us off close and would appear almost magically when we were ready to go to the next stop. We moved at a comfortable pace with no wasted time and a well timed break for a delicious included lunch with Xi suggesting menu items according to our tastes.
via Viator
Great way to see Shanghai highlights
This was a great trip and perfect for a day in Shanghai to see all the main sights. Our driver picked us up on time, car very comfortable and our guide Judy was very knowledgeable. Included a lovely lunch and we'd agreed to be picked up at the cruise port and dropped off at the airport to make the most of our last day. The trip was flexible if we wanted to spend a bit more time in one place and a little less in another.
via Viator
Beautiful Day in Shanghai with Snow
Six of us had a very enjoyable day with knowledgeable tour guide Snow. We saw the zhujiajiao water village with the boat ride, and lovely garden. The food was excellent in the local Chinese restaurant. We also saw the TV tower and enjoyed the bird eye view from the top. The skywalk on the TV tower was awesome and exciting. We finised the tour in the xintiandi French concession. Would highly recommend with no reservations.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $318
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Private Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch cost?
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Prices start at $70 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 Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch 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 Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 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 Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch?
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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 Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 8-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Private Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch?
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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 Shore Excursion of Amazing Shanghai City Highlights with Lunch 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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