Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver
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Is Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver worth booking?
Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver is a 7-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $40 per person. It scores 69 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
- 69 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (6)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $40 per person
This private one day city tour takes you to experience the dynamic Shanghai and its chariming historic sites and must-see highlights with your own local expert guide .Discover the popular sites such as Ming Dynasty Yu Ga
What you get
- Private driver with air-conditioned comfortable vehicle
- Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off
- Local tasy lunch or dinner( If Tour with Lunch or Tour with Dinner option booked)
- Great Local guide
About this experience
This private one day city tour takes you to experience the dynamic Shanghai and its chariming historic sites and must-see highlights with your own local expert guide .Discover the popular sites such as Ming Dynasty Yu Garden, chic French Concession ,histirc Bund and modern futuristic skylines in Pudong Island.. Private customized itinerary catering to your own travel needs and preferences, with flexible departure time catering different needs.
What's included
Included
- Private driver with air-conditioned comfortable vehicle
- Downtown Shanghai hotel pick up and drop off
- Local tasy lunch or dinner( If Tour with Lunch or Tour with Dinner option booked)
- Great Local guide
Not included
- Entrance fees if apply
- Gratuities
- If want to extend the tour about 8-hour ,extra hour USD 25.00 will be charged after 8hour.
What you'll see and do
Yu Garden
Your local expert guide and the driver will meet you at your Shanghai hotel . Spend few mins to discuss with your guide the places you want to visit. As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be 100% customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary and you are welcome to discuss with your guide if you want to make adjustment during the tour. First visit the Ming Dynasy Yu garden, appreciate the charming ancient architecture with ponds, lush greens , rockeries ,pavilons while learning the amazing history and culture behind it.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
Old Town
Then enjoy a fun walk around old town bazaar , cross lucky-ring bridge, see authentical Shanghai old street that built with the Qing Dynasty architecture. You may also enjoy fun shopping local souvenirs around here.
30 minutes here
Next drive to Pudong New Island, have a leisure stroll around ring bridge in the Island and admire the fantastic modern skycrappers buit in the 21st century, if a nice day, choose to visit the top observation deck at Shanghai Tower or Oriental Pearl TV tower to get a spectacular birdeye view of amazing Shanghai skylines along river.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
The Bund
Continue the tour to the Bund, follow your guide walk the riverside , see the inconic buildings along former british side while learn the fasinating history behind it.
30 minutes here
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
During the tour you will also have the chance to stop for local delightfuly lunch or dinner based on the option you booked.
60 minutes here
Jade Buddha Temple
Based on you preference, you could also choose to visit the famed Jade Buddha Temple.Admire the exquisite Jade Buddha Status from Burma,explore different chambers of the temple and learn the fasinating religiouns culture ,wisdom from your knowledgable guide.
60 minutes here
Tianzifang
As the exclusive flexible tour , if you have been to the above mentioned attrations , you could also have alternative options to visit Tianzifang , former french concession as Xintiandi, Tianzifang, Shanghai Museum, Urban Planning Hall, Shanghai poster art museum, AP Plaza market etc based on the time and your own interests. After the wonderful day you will be dropped off back to your downtown hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private Tour Only
Amazing guide, private driver with air-conditioned vehicle are included( Food or entrance fees excluded). Pickup included
Private Tour with Lunch
Amazing guide, private driver with air-conditioned vehicle, tasty lunch are all included( Entrance fees excluded). Pickup included
Private Tour with Dinner
Amazing guide, private driver with air-conditioned vehicle, tasty dinner are all included( Entrance fees excluded). 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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Sunny Private Tours
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements if have at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
ein wunderschöner letzter Tag in Shanghai mit Sarah
We booked this tour through a German tour operator. On site, we were told by the Chinese agency that there was no longer a German-speaking guide available, which annoyed us very much, as we could only speak very little English. The agency was then still very eager to satisfy us (good contact via whatsApp) and sent us dear Sarah. Sarah is a fun local tour guide who we had a lot of fun with ! She responded to our wishes, had many ideas herself and we took beautiful photos together. The driver was always quickly on the spot when it was time to continue and the car was great! All in all, we were very satisfied and would recommend the agency and of course our Sahra at any time!
via Tripadvisor
Great entry day to our Shanghai visit
Our tour was wonderful. Sarah, our German speaking guide, explained everything very well to us and was very friendly. We were first at Bund, then at Yu Garden and Old Town, then at Pudong, then at Jade Buddha Temple and towards the afternoon in the French Quarter. The tour gave us a very nice start to our Shanghai visit and is highly recommended !!!! Sarah did a great job.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Roy Shanghi tour rating
Roy was a great person helped us understand Shanghai the old and new areas, managed our short time by addressing the most important places, also introduced the famous dishes in the area. We enjoyed our time by visiting the silk place. Roy also helped us get the best cruse by selecting the best time to see the buildings in the evening. We also wanted him to gide us in the future when we will visit the area again. All the best Roy
via Viator
Compact overview of Shanghai
Sarah is a great tour guide who showed us the main sights of Shanghai in a compact way. Individual adjustments were possible at any time. But the communication with Sunny beforehand was also professional and friendly. Overall a good experience, we would book again.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
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
- $40 to $326
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 69
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver cost?
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Prices start at $40 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 Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver 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 Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 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 Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver?
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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 Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver 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 Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver?
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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 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Shanghai City Flexible Private Day Tour with Guide and Driver 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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