Most Popular things to do in Shanghai

We rank 69 most popular 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 $10 per person. The experiences travelers book most right now.

Ranked experiences
69
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
60
From
$10

Most Popular in Shanghai compared

Top 10 most popular 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)
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai91$793h5/5 (1,693)
Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour90$2468h5/5 (1,114)
Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride88$1484h5/5 (804)
Shanghai Small-Group Night Tour by Bike85$1104h5/5 (123)
Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour83$1343h5/5 (125)
Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train75$27510h5/5 (104)
3-Day Private Shanghai and Ancient Water Town Tour65$63972h4.8/5 (19)
2-Day Private Shanghai Classic Tour63$50948h5/5 (8)
shanghai tour one day city tour63$886h5/5 (16)

Every most popular experience we rank in Shanghai

Most Popular in Shanghai: common questions

What are the best most popular 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. Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai, Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour, Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride follow close behind. We rank 69 most popular experiences in Shanghai in total.
How much do most popular activities in Shanghai cost?
Expect around $662 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket from $10, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book most popular activities in Shanghai for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked most popular 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 most popular 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 most popular options in Shanghai, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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