Culture & History things to do in Shanghai

We rank 1,188 culture and history things to do in Shanghai, China. The highest scoring is Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $4 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
1,188
In the 90+ Club
8
Available today
60
From
$4

Culture & History in Shanghai compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Shanghai by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights95$1157h5/5 (1,374)
Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai94$998h5/5 (243)
Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated93$54h4.9/5 (392)
Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights93$1098h4.9/5 (393)
Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way92$1358h5/5 (175)
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai91$793h5/5 (1,693)
4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights91$934h5/5 (329)
4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour90$1154h5/5 (325)
Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option90$2208h5/5 (352)
Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option90$2098h5/5 (400)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Shanghai

Culture & History in Shanghai: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Shanghai?
Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 95 out of 100 from 1,374 traveler reviews. Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai, Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated, Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights follow close behind. We rank 1,188 culture & history experiences in Shanghai in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Shanghai cost?
Expect around $103 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Shanghai City Walking Tour from $4, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Shanghai for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Shanghai currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Shanghai?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Shanghai, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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