Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner
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Is Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner worth booking?
Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner is a 5-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $62 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 33 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (33)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $62 per person
Taste Shanghai contains two meanings: first one is to taste the delicious Shanghai cuisine, and the second one is to overlook the entire city view of Shanghai. This 5-hour private tour is customized just for your party,
What you get
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Huangpu River curise ride
- Shanghai Tower entrance fee
- Shanghai-style lunch or dinner (depending on selected tour option)
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
About this experience
Taste Shanghai contains two meanings: first one is to taste the delicious Shanghai cuisine, and the second one is to overlook the entire city view of Shanghai. This 5-hour private tour is customized just for your party, which you can eat and see in this amazing city in your limited time. You will visit Shanghai Tower (the tallest building in China), Yuyuan bazaar and take the Huangpu River cruise. Besides sightseeing, you will enjoy a tasty lunch or dinner(depends on you choosing on the morning 10am or afternoon 2pm departure time) in Shanghai style.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Huangpu River curise ride
- Shanghai Tower entrance fee
- Shanghai-style lunch or dinner (depending on selected tour option)
- Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Pudong International Airport drop-off (depending on selected tour option)
Not included
- Gratuities
- 5 USD/Person Entrance Fee for Yuyuan Garden( The Garden not open on Monday)
What you'll see and do
Yu Garden
Your local guide will pick up you from your hotel lobby at your desired time in the morning. Then you will follow BBC Rick Stein’s footsteps to taste Shanghai. First, you will go to the Yuyuan bazaar, which is the old Ming and Qing dynasty architecture market, with various of souvenir shops and restaurants where you can enjoy your time there shopping and taking photos. You will have chance to taste some of the famous snack in the markets if you are interests, such as the spring roll, Big soup dumplings. Famous Yu Garden is just right next to the bazaar, if you want to have a visit, please let your guide know (Yuyuan garden close on Monday).
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Pudong New Area
After your morning tour, your guide will take you to a nice local restaurant where you can enjoy some well-known local food, such as Xiao Long Bao (soup dumpling) and Chairman Mao's favorite dish Hong Shao Rou (Braised pork in brown sauce). Xiao Long Bao is a characteristic of Shanghai cuisine, with over hundred years of history. Pork minced “Xiao Longs” are the most classical ones and once it comes to right season, you can also try the crab-meat one.
60 minutes here
Shanghai Tower
In the afternoon, you will visit Shanghai Tower the tallest building in China (the 2nd tallest in the world). The observatory of “Shanghai Tower” is with the height of 632 meters, and you can have a panoramic view of the whole city with 360 degrees dimension at the “airborne city “and “city’s smart eyes”. It is really unique experience on the top and is the best choice for enjoying damper, the high-tech achievement.
60 minutes here
After that, you will you will enjoy a relaxing river cruise ride on the mother river of Shanghai - Huangpu River. You will have a glimpse of Shanghai’s past and look into the bright future of the city from Riverside Promenade area. Your cruise offers a great view of the grand colonial buildings along west side of the Bund, such as the famous Peace hotel, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and etc.. Turn towards east side, you will see the skyscrapers of shanghai, like Oriental Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Center, and Shanghai Tower. If you choose the afternoon departure,you will enjoy the prosperous lights, which will lights up your whole trip. If you have visit some of those places before, you can choose the place from the following based on your interests. • Shanghai museum • Jade Buddha temple • Tianzifang/Former French concession • TV Tower/Jinmao Tower/World financial center • Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art CenterAfter the tour ends, your guide will send you back to the hotel.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Lunch w/ City Hotel Transfer
Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Shanghai city center. Profession guide, private vehicle service, Shanghai style lunch, tickets of shanghai tower and river cruise are all-inclusive. Pickup included
Dinner w/ City Hotel Transfer
Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Shanghai city center. Profession guide, private vehicle service, Shanghai style dinner, tickets of shanghai tower and river cruise are all-inclusive. Pickup included
Lunch with PVG Drop Off
You will be picked up from your hotel, and after your tour finished, you will be dropped off at Pudong International Airport to catch your flight. Please advise your departure flight info upon booking Pickup included
Dinner with PVG Drop Off
You will be picked up from your hotel, and after your tour finished, you will be dropped off at Pudong International Airport to catch your flight. Please advise your departure flight info upon booking 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Please advise your preferred tour start time upon booking
- If you want to be dropped off at Pudong International Airport after your tour, please select the PVG Airport drop-off tour option when you book
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 33 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
6 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
33 verified traveler reviews for Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Perfect introductory half-day tour of Shanghai
Amazing introduction to Shanghai in half a day (afternoon with dinner) private tour. Covered all major places to see in this impressive city just enough to know where we wanted to come back and spend more time later. Xin is very knowledgeable guide reading the client's preferences and accommodating them flawlessly. Highly recommend the tour and the guide (Xin). Frank
via Viator
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Tour in Shanghai
Alana organised an exceptional tour of Shanghai for me, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience on my very first visit to China. From start to finish, everything was seamless. Her English was excellent, and she was incredibly focused on making the trip enjoyable and tailored to my interests. The itinerary—including the tower visit, night river cruise, and market tour—was perfectly planned and executed. Judy, the tour guide, truly made the experience unforgettable. She was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and very attentive throughout. It felt like the entire tour was carefully shaped around my needs, which made it all the more special. The driver also deserves recognition—professional, attentive, and deserving of 5 stars. Overall, the warmth, kindness, and welcome I received in Shanghai made a lasting impression. I would highly recommend Alana and her team to anyone visiting the city.
via Viator
Judi was very...
Judi was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Loved our experience and learning about Shanghai. Had a wonderful lunch and ext!
via Viator
It was a wonderful...
It was a wonderful experience that exceeded our expectations. Our guide, snow, was very professional and helpful, and made it an excellent day. The boat experience was very nice and the dinner experience was amazing. Highly recommended.
via Viator
5 stars for Kalvin and Alana Tour!
Kalvin was an excellent guide. He is a walking encyclopedia of information for everything Shanghai, and could answer every one of our questions with confidence. He was so kind to my family (he even took my youngest to the restroom during lunch!), and we felt very taken care of in his hands. Highly recommended, and we would definitely book with him and Alana Tour again!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $62 to $305
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 12
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner cost?
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Prices start at $62 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 Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner take?
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Plan for about 5 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 Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 33 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 Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner?
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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 Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner?
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Around 12 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner 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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