Literary, Art & Music Tours in Shanghai

Architecture aficionados will appreciate this custom-tailored Shanghai city tour, which covers the standout Art Deco gems. Unlike other cities, Art Deco-era buildings are scattered in different neighborhoods, making them tough to visit on your own. Know just where to go with your own personal guide as you cover lavish mansions like Woo Village and lesser-known backstreets. Upgrade to include a tasty lunch stop.

Be inspired by the masters of Chinese modern art on this 2-hour walking tour of the China Art Museum in Shanghai. Explore the vast permanent exhibitions with the help of an expert guide and learn how the striking building was built for the 2010 Shanghai Expo. Admire iconic paintings by artists like Lin Fengmian, Guan Liang and Wu Guanzhong; marvel over Vermeer masterpieces on loan from Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum and see the multimedia re-creation of 'Ascending the River at Qingming Festival'.

Step off the typical tourist trail, and discover some of Shanghai's coolest artistic corners - this private tour makes it simple to explore. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide at your centrally located hotel. Venture first to M50 - a former factory turned creative district - before exploring the vibrant Tianzifang neighborhood. You'll also visit the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Centre to learn about another side of the city's 20th-century artistic legacy.