Private Sightseeing Tours in Shanghai

Explore dynamic Shanghai on a private full-day tour that includes Yu Gardens and Bazaar, the Bund, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road and a Huangpu River cruise. Become familiar with Shanghai's history at the Shanghai Museum, then enjoy the splendid Yu Gardens. Browse the goods at the traditionally styled Yu Bazaar and hit the modern shops along Nanjing Road. Check out colonial architecture on the Bund, and enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise on the Huangpu River. Your knowledgeable guide shares stories throughout the day for a comprehensive look at Shanghai.

If you're a history buff, don't miss out on a private full-day tour of the Old French Concession in Shanghai. With just your private guide and party, you'll visit colonial highlights on Huaihai Road, Sinan Road, and in Fuxing Park; admire art-deco and colonial architecture; and explore the Former Residence of Sun Yat-sen. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Combine the flexibility of independent travel with the insights and navigation skills of a private guide on this fully customizable Shanghai walking tour. Choose a classic route, such as the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, and the former French Concession, or pick your own points of interest. Please note that entrance fees are at your own expense.

Discover the rich architectural heritage of Old Shanghai on this door-to-door half-day private tour with a professional art historian guide. Explore the Bund, admire the mosaic art in the lobby of the Pudong Development Bank (once HSBC's headquarters), tour the Old Jewish Quarter, including a synagogue, see Shanghai Old Town, and visit the Former French Concession with a peek at the Moller villa. Finally, relax with a local restaurant lunch.

Specially designed for first-time visitors to Shanghai, this private tour introduces you to the city's most fascinating historical highlights and must-see attractions, including the Garden of Happiness, Bund promenade, and Peace Hotel. Learn about the city's history and cosmopolitan culture from its early agrarian days to its colonial era and former Jewish Quarter on an all-inclusive tour with lunch, entrance fees, transportation and Maglev Train experience.

Discover a pocket of tranquility just an hour from the city on this full-day tour of Fengjing from Shanghai. Make the most of your private guide and customize your itinerary to suit your interests as you explore the photogenic water town. Cruise the scenic waterways through Fengjing village; sample local treats like millet wine or mooncake; and admire landmarks like Ruihong Bridge. Then, learn about the age-old art of Jinshan peasant painting as you mingle with local artists, purchase unique handcrafted souvenirs or get hands-on and create your own artwork.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this private 11-hour tour allows you to tick off all of Shanghai's top sites in only one day. Visit The Bund (Waitan), the UNESCO-listed Confucius Temple, Yuyuan Garden, and the Shanghai Tower, the tallest building in China. Plus, enjoy a traditional Sichuan dinner, see a face-changing opera show, and take a dazzling evening cruise on the Huangpu River. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Shanghai are included.

Visit two of the most scenic, popular destinations in and around Suzhou on this full-day, private tour. Don't worry about logistics: you'll meet your guide directly at your Suzhou accommodation, and will travel via comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Your first stop is Zhouzhuang: a centuries-old village striated by canals and rich in historical landmarks. After lunch (own expense), continue to one of Suzhou's prettiest corners: Pingjiang Road, which abuts a canal. Go for a rickshaw ride through the surrounding neighborhood, and learn more about Suzhou's history.

Enjoy short get away from Shanghai city to beautiful Zhujiajiao Water Town where you can explore the classic Chinese buildings and to take a relax boat ride along the water canals. This half-day private tour can be started either in the morning or afternoon, and all entrance fee, private guide and transfer service are inclusive. You also can upgrade your tour with lunch or dinner to experience the local cuisine upon booking.

See the highlights of Shanghai with an experienced guide on a full-day tour that includes historical sights and modern marvels. Begin at Jade Buddha Temple, a landmark from the Qing Dynasty, then note the Shikumen architecture and colonial villas around the French Concession. See the past and future of the city's development at the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, and wander through the lush landscape of Yu Gardens. Browse the shops in the bazaar nearby, then walk along the Bund to wrap up your tour.

Combine three of Suzhou's top attractions - Master of Nets Garden, the Panmen Gate, and the Grand Canal - in a single private tour. Stroll through the classic Master of Nets Garden, built in 1174; and learn about the historical significance of the Panmen Gate. Take a ride in a vintage wooden boat down the Grand Canal, accompanied by enlightening commentary from your dedicated guide.

Get more out of your visit to Shanghai by going to the Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center with a knowledgeable private guide. Your guide takes you from your hotel to the Shanghai Museum where you browse exhibits that contain more than thousands of artifacts that represent more than 5,000 years of Chinese history. Then learn about the past and future of Shanghai at the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center, which reveals how the city developed and visions for the city's future.

See two of Shanghai's iconic sites on a private half-day tour with a knowledgeable guide. Start at the elaborate grounds of Yu Gardens, where pavilions, ponds and superb landscaping create a green oasis. Next, visit the Jade Buddha temple, a landmark that was built during the Qing dynasty. Your guide shares informative commentary about the history of each site. Wrap up with some time to browse the shops in the Old Town bazaar before drop-off at your centrally located hotel.

Rather than fiddle around with buses or subject yourself to mass-market group tours, experience Zhujiajiao Ancient Town in style with this private transfer and guiding service. Traveling direct from your door to your door, stroll the charming streets and historic waterways of this ancient canal town with a private guide, and see sights such as Fangsheng Bridge and Zhujiajiao Kezhi Garden. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

Shanghai is packed with sights, old and new, and doing them all justice calls for a full-day tour. This 8-hour tour covers them all, with the benefit of a private guide and customizable itinerary. See the vision for Shanghai's future at the Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, stroll around the Bund and classical Yuyuan Garden, admire the Ming- and Qing-style buildings on Old Street, and more. Lunch, entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Don't let limited time in Shanghai stop you seeing the city's highlights. Tick off more landmarks in less hours on a private full-day tour, a great introduction for first-time visitors. With just your guide and private party, you'll visit Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road), the city's central shopping hub; The Bund (Waitan), replete with colonial European architecture;  and Yuyuan Garden, a serene respite from the bustling city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Hit all the highlights of Shanghai on this private full-day tour (8 hours) with a dedicated guide. Stops include Fuxing Park, the Shanghai Museum, a stroll down the Bund, a river cruise on the Huangpu, and a Shanghai-style lunch. Upgrade your tour with a Sichuan dinner accompanied by a face-changing show. Private pickup and drop-off at your Shanghai hotel included.

Discover the best of ancient and modern Shanghai on a full-day private tour. Relax in private transportation from your hotel to each stop on your itinerary. The immersive tour strikes the perfect balance of history and contemporary culture. Visits to Fuxing Park, the Bund, and Old Town give you a holistic understanding of the city. You also enjoy the freedom to interact with your guide for a more personalized experience.

Explore the Zhujiajiao Water Village with a dedicated guide on this full-day tour from Shanghai. Stroll through the scenic town, across bridges and between historic houses, stopping at the local wet market or opting for a gondola ride. Visit a local farmer's home for a lunch of organic, locally sourced produce. As you travel, listen to enlightening commentary from your private guide on the rural region's history and culture.

Experience the many faces of past and present Shanghai with your own personal guide to provide context and history on this 8-hour private tour. Discover the city's classical charms at the Ming-era Yuyan Gardens, and visit the Jade Buddha Temple, and a silk reeling factory. Plus, compare the colonial grandeur of the Bund with Shanghai's modern side on the Nanjing Road. Includes entrance fees, lunch, and private transport with hotel pickup and drop-off.