
Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour
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Is Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour worth booking?
Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour is a 9-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $70 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 21 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (21)
- Duration
- 9 hours
- From
- $70 per person
This full day non-factory shopping private tour will immerse you into Shanghai’s top 5 highlights, such as Yu Garden and Bazaar and Jade Buddha Temple, and Shanghai Tower, the Bund, the Former French Concession. All entr
What you get
- Lunch: shanghai local Shengjian dumpling
- Private transfer if your booking with private vehicle
- Private English/Spanish/German/Italian/French speaking guide
- Entrance ticket fees
About this experience
This full day non-factory shopping private tour will immerse you into Shanghai’s top 5 highlights, such as Yu Garden and Bazaar and Jade Buddha Temple, and Shanghai Tower, the Bund, the Former French Concession. All entrance tickets, delicious dumpling lunch, private guide and driver, whole day transfer service are all included in this 9-hour tour.
What's included
Included
- Lunch: shanghai local Shengjian dumpling
- Private transfer if your booking with private vehicle
- Private English/Spanish/German/Italian/French speaking guide
- Entrance ticket fees
Not included
- Dinner
- Gratitude (Recommended)
What you'll see and do
Shanghai Tower
First visit will be Shanghai Tower the highest building in China for bird view of Shanghai.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Yu Garden
Visit famous Yu Yuan Garden and Bazaar - Yu Yuan Garden is the largest and best known of the historic gardens of Shanghai (Built in 1559), while the bazaar is a market with lots of small shops / vendors selling souvenirs, hand-made crafts, folk crafts, packed snacks.
Pass by without stopping
Jade Buddha Temple
The next destination will be Jade Buddha Temple, which was built in Qing Dynasty. It is one of the most famous Buddhist Temples in Shanghai. There are two jade Buddha statues (one sitting and one reclining) imported to Shanghai from Burma cross the sea. Admire at the mesmerizing architecture in the temple, while your guide explains the history of the construction and the background. At the lunch time, your tour guide can recommend some authentic Chinese restaurants that cater whatever you are craving for.
Pass by without stopping
The Bund (Wai Tan)
Wander along the bund area that is regarded as the symbol of Shanghai, you can see the oriental pearl TV tower opposite Huangpu river then continue to Lujiazui Finance and Trade Zone, you have the chance of visiting the Global Financial Center top and have a panoramic view of whole modern city
Pass by without stopping
Former French Concession
Stroll in Former French Concession area with your guide explaination of the history of old Shanghai.
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Transfer with subway
Private guide, entrance tickets, local lunch, subway or metro tickets are all inclusive. Pickup included
transfer with private vehicle
Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Catherine Lu Tours
Know before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 21 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
9 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Photo opportunities
3 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
21 verified traveler reviews for Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Amazing Day
Francisco our Guide was Excellent. Excellent Spanish. We love the restaurant he took us for lunch. It was sn amazing day. The combination of places was fantastic.
via Tripadvisor
I recommend Catherine Lu Tours to discover China in a unique way!
We made a private tour of Shanghai with Steve, a guide from Catherine Lu Tours. He was very knowledgeable about the places we visited, giving us lot of cultural and historical information. He spoke a very good English, answering our questions and curiosities. Steve and the driver were perfectly on time and since the tour finished earlier than we planned, Steve guided us to visit a silk factory and stayed with us on The Bund, doing more than necessary! The restaurant where we had lunch was excellent, everybody appreciated the variety of local dumplings that Steve suggested to us. I recommend Catherine Lu Tours to discover China in a unique way!
via Tripadvisor
Great tour. Great value
This was a great all day tour to some fabulous locations. The tour guide, Summer, was amazing. Definitely put a great deal of effort into making the four of us on the tour happy. She even had to cope with me being a vegetarian, which she did very well. Can’t recommend this tour highly enough. Superb.
via Tripadvisor
Shanghai Top 5 & Shopping with Sophie
We made arrangements for this tour with Catherine Lu Tours. Sophie was assigned to us and met us at our Shanghai on the Bund hotel lobby. From that moment we experienced four top sights plus shopping and lunch (total 6 sites). Sophie is smart, personable and knowledgeable. And, she is nice to look at :) Sophie wasted zero of our energy and got us from our hotel to six different locations in one day. We experienced Shanghai's ride share and the subway. For us, the highlight of our sights was the Shanghai Tower (3rd highest in the world) and the Jade Temple (3 solid jade Buddhas). I was most happy finding ginseng oolong Chinese tea and 100 percent mulberry silk comforter, available for purchase, all at a discount from USA prices. Sophie is equally competent as a tour guide and a shopping price negotiator. Thank you, Sophie. If I could, I would give you more than 5 stars. I highly recommend Catherine Lu Tours and ask for Sophie C. You will not regret.
via Tripadvisor
Great Private Tour of Shanghai with Sophie
We had an amazing private tour of Shanghai with Sophie! We arranged for a pickup at the Baoshan Ceuise Terminal, and met up with Sophie in downtown Shanghai at the Jade Temple. Each spot was incredible, and Sophie fully explained what we were seeing. She was fun and personable, great conversation throughout the day, and answered any questions we had! It was especially nice to go to a wonderful restaurant and have her order delicious food, based on our preferences! Even though the day was rainy, we had an incredible tour!!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $438
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 7
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour 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 Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour take?
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Plan for about 9 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 Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 21 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 Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour?
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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 Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour?
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Around 7 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 9-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour 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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