Things to do in Shanghai, compared

We rank 120 experiences in Shanghai, China, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights at 95 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $3 per person, and 15 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Which one should you book?

Best overall

Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.

Outty Ranking 95 · from $30

Best value

Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated

The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.

Outty Ranking 92 · from $5

Most proven

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

The deepest traveler review history of anything we rank here.

Outty Ranking 92 · from $42

Best short trip

Shanghai Pudong Airport to Shanghai Hotels: Private with Meet & Greet Service

The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.

Outty Ranking 83 · from $19

Full comparison

Top 20 things to do in Shanghai compared by Outty Ranking, price, duration, traveler rating, and cancellation terms
Experience	Outty Ranking	Verdict	From	Duration	Traveler rating	Cancellation
Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights	95	Peak Performance	$30	7h	5.0/5 (1,268)	Free to 24h before
Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option	95	Peak Performance	$15	8h	5.0/5 (395)	Free to 24h before
4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour	95	90+ Club	$30	4h	5.0/5 (302)	Free to 24h before
From Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride	95	90+ Club	$15	4h	5.0/5 (310)	Free to 24h before
4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights	95	90+ Club	$10	4h	5.0/5 (300)	Free to 24h before
Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai	93	90+ Club	$19	8h	5.0/5 (234)	Free to 24h before
Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights	92	90+ Club	$19	8h	4.9/5 (385)	Free to 24h before
Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour \| China's 1st and Best Rated	92	90+ Club	$5	4h	4.9/5 (367)	Free to 24h before
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai	92	90+ Club	$42	3h	5.0/5 (1,596)	Free to 24h before
Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option	91	90+ Club	$112	8h	5.0/5 (340)	Free to 24h before
Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession	91	90+ Club	$50	3.5h	5.0/5 (417)	Free to 24h before
Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting	91	90+ Club	$55	4h	5.0/5 (313)	Free to 24h before
Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way	91	90+ Club	$40	8h	5.0/5 (166)	Free to 24h before
Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour	91	90+ Club	$119	8h	5.0/5 (1,094)	Free to 24h before
Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride	91	90+ Club	$61	4h	5.0/5 (758)	Free to 24h before
Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train	89	Exceptional	$155	10h	5.0/5 (244)	Free to 24h before
Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour	89	Exceptional	$45	6h	5.0/5 (124)	Free to 24h before
Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour with Flexible Highlights	89	Exceptional	$45	6h	5.0/5 (120)	Free to 24h before
Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience	89	Exceptional	$60	3h	5.0/5 (364)	Free to 24h before
Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai	87	Exceptional	$60	3h	5.0/5 (246)	Free to 24h before

Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.