Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour
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Is Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour worth booking?
Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour is a 7-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $40 per person. It scores 86 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 66 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 86 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (66)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $40 per person
Explore the remarkable “Oriental Venice” water town Zhujiajiao and the some historical highlights of Shanghai on this wonderful private day tour. You will spend about half day in Zhujiajiao and another half day in Shangh
What you get
- Private driver with air-conditioned car
- Hotel pick up and drop-offs in downtown area
- Local amazing guide
- Local tasty Lunch or Dinner (Only Tour with Lunch/ Dinner option is booked)
About this experience
Explore the remarkable “Oriental Venice” water town Zhujiajiao and the some historical highlights of Shanghai on this wonderful private day tour. You will spend about half day in Zhujiajiao and another half day in Shanghai city. Besides beautiful water town, you also have choices to visit The Bund, Yu Garden bazaar, Xitiandi, Jade Buddha Temple, People Square Park. This tour offers guide and transfer service package or you can upgrade yourself with lunch or dinner package which includes a choose to take a gondola ride in Zhujiajiao or Huangpu River Cruise in Shanghai city.
What's included
Included
- Private driver with air-conditioned car
- Hotel pick up and drop-offs in downtown area
- Local amazing guide
- Local tasty Lunch or Dinner (Only Tour with Lunch/ Dinner option is booked)
Not included
- Food and drinks (if "Private Tour with Lunch or Dinner" option is NOT booked)
- Yu garden ticket ( Yu garden close on every Mondays)
- Gratuities
- Pudong airport/Disneyland area outskirts pick up and drop off ( Can be arranged at surcharge)
- Admission fees
- Optional boat ride ( USD 30.00 per boat for 6 pax total)
- The tour is for about 8 hour if need to extend after 8hour extra hour USD25.00per hour
What you'll see and do
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Meet your professional guide at your central Shanghai hotel. Enjoy the comfortable ride to Zhujiajiao water town, one of the best-preserved ancient towns near the city. Choose the flexible morning or afternoon departure based on you schedule. Upon arrival, begin to explore the town with your guide, spend some quality time to visit the old stone paved alleyways, walk up ancient “Fang Sheng Bridge”, see interesting local street markets, historical landmarks, colorful handicrafts etc. learn the fascinating custom and culture from your knowledgeable guide. In addition, you will enjoy a relaxing gondola ride( Boat ride at your own costs if needed).
180 minutes here · Admission included
Yuyuan Old Street
In the afternoon, enjoy a flexible customized itinerary in the city and choose to visit some of incredible highlights based on your own preferences, following are recommended sites but if you have been to the places or have other interests please feel free to let your guide know and will make the adjustment accordingly. Famed as the “China Town” in Shanghai, spend fun time explore the area with its charming Ming and Qing Dynasties architecture, take a walk at nine lucky zigzag bridge in the middle lake of the town. Choose to visit the elegant ancient Chinese garden built more than 5 century( Yu garden close on every Mondays), immerse yourself in the beauty of the classic gardens dotted with ponds, pavilions, exquisite rockeries, trees, flowers etc.
90 minutes here
Shanghai World Financial Center
Next head to Pudong New Island in Lujiazui, marvel at the spectacular skyscrapers and enjoy the nice walk along the sky bridge and set your cameral ready and take the wonderful photos in front of Oriental Pearl Tv tower, Shanghai Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, Jinmao Tower. If a nice clear day, choose to go up to one of the top observation decks and enjoy a fantastic bird-eye view of the mega Shanghai city.
60 minutes here
The Bund
Make a stop at the must-see attraction at Bund, take a relaxing scroll along Huangpu River and take in the most fabulous city view with both old and new architectures from 20th to 21st century.
30 minutes here
Jade Buddha Temple
You may opt to choose to visit the famed Jade Buddha Temple. Explore different complex with various Buddhist status and ornaments, admire the two most beautiful Jade buddha statues from Burma, learn the local fascinating religious custom, culture and wisdom from your expert guide. If you have been to above-mentioned sites, the other optional sites available to choose based on the time you have such as: Former Frech Concession ,People’s square and Park, Xintiandi, Tianzifang, Shanghai Museum,Nanjing road shopping street etc. After the wonderful visit, your will be dropped off at your Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Private Tour Only
Guide and Private Transfer: Great guide, air-conditioned vehicle with private driver are included (food or entrance fees excluded). Pickup included
Private Tour with Lunch
Tour with Lunch Only: Great guide, air-conditioned car with private driver, tasty lunch are all included. (Entrance fees excluded) Pickup included
Private Tour with Dinner
Tour with Dinner Only: Great guide, air-conditioned car with private driver, 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 66 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
10 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
4 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
66 verified traveler reviews for Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fantastic tour and excellent guide
The visit to Water town was the excellent, thanks our terrific tour guide Linda. From our pick up at the hotel to drop off at the end of the tour, Linda was informative and very helpful, knowledgeable and offered great support to our family. The walk through the town was great and tea ceremony was a memorable experience. Highly recommend this tour and Linda.
via Viator
Worth it....
Awesome experience. We had the chance to experience a boat ride to see the town. Linda our tour guide was fantastic, very helpful and accommodating. We managed to visit the all places we wanted to see. I will book again with them given the chance we go back to Shanghai.
via Tripadvisor
Amazing experience and tour guide!
Really worth the private guided tour for basic three reasons. First you can adjust the time-plan to what you like most. Second, as a european tourist you need a lot of explanation and background history in order to understand what you see, and third there is a lot of extra talk to be done with local guide that cannot be done in group. So Sunny Tours that arranges these private tours is a must do in Shanghai!
via Tripadvisor
Perfect solo tour!
Excellent organization and coordination with private car and driver. Linda is an outstanding guide! Customized my tour to my liking.
via Tripadvisor
Relaxing day in Shanghai
This was a lovely and peaceful day tour wandering around Shanghai and water town. Our guide Sami was wonderful and really helped us explore at a nice pace, and showing us where to get some great street food.
via Viator
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 $359
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 23
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 86
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour 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 Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour 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 Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 86 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 66 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 Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private 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 Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour 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 Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private Tour?
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Around 23 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 Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Flexible Private 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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