Half-day Tours in Shanghai

Rather than struggling to plan your own itinerary, make the most of Shanghai on a private half-day tour. Available morning, afternoon, and night, it's the perfect introduction for first-time China visitors. Just pick two or three attractions, perhaps the Bund, a Huangpu River cruise, a temple, a skyscraper, or a market, and design your dream day out. Entrance fees are at your own expense: upgrade to include a private car.

See some of Shanghai's most in-demand areas and attractions, and enjoy an intimate way to see the city, with this private, half-day tour. Following pickup from your hotel, you'll head first to the Bund: Shanghai's waterfront district, and a photogenic symbol of the city. Continue to the Yuyuan Garden, and stroll along Shanghai Old Street. You'll also soak up the charming ambiance in the French Concession neighborhood, and will see Xintiandi: the city's nightlife hotspot.

Customize this private guided tour of Shanghai by picking two to three attractions to visit. On the half-day tour you can either follow a suggested itinerary or choose based on your interests. Attractions include the well-preserved Yuyuan Garden, the Bund or Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) with skyline views, the French quarter, and more.

Located on the outskirts of Shanghai, Zhujiajiao - nicknamed "Pearl Stream" - is one of China's best-preserved water towns. Explore the picturesque setting on a guided half-day trip, which includes a scenic boat cruise down the famous canals. You'll also get a chance to admire 500-year-old heritage buildings and test out your bargaining skills in local boutiques.

Explore Zhujiajiao with a private guide on this 5-hour tour from Shanghai. With your dedicated guide, take a boat ride down the town's small canals and visit the KeZhi Garden. This private tour ensures personalized attention and a flexible schedule.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this half-day private tour of Shanghai. Hit all the major attractions, including the Bund, the French Concession, Yu Garden, Old Town, and the Pudong Financial District. Stop in a local tea house for a sample of traditional Chinese tea. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port or your hotel provided.

Enjoy an afternoon city sightseeing tour in Shanghai that is topped off with a scenic cruise on the Huangpu River. Learn about the past and present of Shanghai as you visit Yu Garden and Bazaar, home to stately gardens and vibrant shops. Then take in the European-style buildings and tree-lined avenues of the French Concession. Finally, see the colonial-era Shanghai Bund and modern Pudong district from your cruise boat as it glides along the Huangpu River. Your tour includes entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover a lesser-known side of Shanghai's history on a half-day tour of the Shanghai Jewish Ghetto, located in the Hongkou District. From the 1920s to the 1940s, many Jewish refugees immigrated to Shanghai to escape repression in Russia and Europe. See important sites from that era including the Jewish Refugees Museum (formerly Ohel Moishe Synagogue), Huoshan Park and Xiahai Temple. Learn from your informative guide about the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, hear about modern day life in the historic neighborhood and meet local residents on this fascinating tour.

Shanghai is the largest and most prosperous city in China and one of the most important economic, financial and cultural centers in all of Asia. Take it all in on a tour with a knowledgeable local guide who shows you highlights including the Oriental TV Tower, Pudong Park and the Bund on a Huangpu River cruise. Known as the 'Paris of the Orient,' Shanghai's pace of development has been astounding. Even if you visited Shanghai only a few years ago, the changes are impressive.

During this fully customizable, private Shanghai tour, you get to call the shots. Enjoy a tailor-made itinerary - designed with your unique interests in mind - and choose between lunch and dinner options. Return travelers who have already ticked off the main sights can opt for lesser-known locations, like Jade Buddha Temple, Tianzifang Creative Park, or the Shanghai Propaganda Art Poster Center.

Even if your Shanghai schedule doesn't leave much time for touring, get an overview of the city's famous Bund on a private adventure that's perfect for the time-poor traveler. After transfer from your hotel, your personal guide will introduce you to the Bund's signature sights. Then either enjoy a relaxing river cruise or scale a skyscraper observation deck for views across the megalopolis before you return to base.

Swap the high-rises and hectic pace of Shanghai for the peace and history of ancient Zhujiajiao on this 5-hour tour. Leave Shanghai by air-conditioned vehicle with an expert guide, and visit this delightful 400-year-old water village, whose wooden buildings fringe a network of canals. Learn about Zhujiajiao’s origins in the Yuan Dynasty, discover the waterways by boat, and enjoy time to stroll, explore and shop for souvenirs. On your way back to Shanghai, stop at a silk mill to see how famous South China Silk is made.

See more of Shanghai in less time on an afternoon sightseeing tour, perfect for travelers with limited time. Eliminate the hassle of car hire and public transport as you travel between top Shanghai attractions"”including the Jade Buddha Temple (Yufo Si), the Old French Concession, and Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan)"”with ease. All entrance fees are included.

See the iconic sights of Shanghai on a 5-hour city tour that starts with a Huangpu River cruise. Glide down the river for great views of the majestic colonial buildings along the Shanghai Bund. After the cruise, take a closer look at the Bund while strolling along its promenade. Your final destination, the Shanghai Museum, contains artifacts that date from the Neolithic Period to the present.

Enjoy a relaxing half day tour to the remarkable ancient water town Zhujiajiao, located in Qingpu District of Shanghai. This private tour takes you to experience the charming "Oriental Venice ", appreciate the beautiful and traditional Ming and Qing Dynasty architecture and explore the local old alley lanes and learn the fascinating local folks and culture from your knowledgeable guide.