Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights
Overview
If you have very limited time in Shanghai, and want to go home with a great understanding of Shanghai, its people, history and culture, then this private day tour is perfect for you! You will visit both the east and west sides of Shanghai and also discover Shanghai's fascinating mix of modern and classic character. The major attractions in this tour includes: Shanghai Tower, The Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, The Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao), Yu Yuan Garden, French Concession area and much more!
Note that observation decks in Lujiazui area are optional so you can choose based on conditions.
Note that observation decks in Lujiazui area are optional so you can choose based on conditions.
Inclusions
- Personal tour guide services
- Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel
- Private car or metro/taxis (if option selected)
- Authentic dumpling lunch (if option selected)
- Entrance fees (if option selected)
- Flexible start time (choose when booking)
- Entry/Admission - Shanghai Confucian Temple
- Entry/Admission - Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shanghai Tower, No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
The Shanghai Tower is a 632-metre, 128-story megatall skyscraper in Lujiazui (second-tallest behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa.) It has the world's highest observation deck and the world's fastest elevators at a top speed of 74 km/hr. It is the world's A truly amazing view and experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120 China
This iconic symbol of Shanghai, at 468 m (1, 535 feet) high, was the tallest structure in China from 1994 to 2007. It is classified a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. An observation deck is in the highest sphere with glass floor 360-degree view.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shanghai World Financial Center, Building 1, No.100 Century Ave, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
This iconic structure looks like a bottle opener and is the 2nd tallest building in Shanghai. Three observation decks offer different experiences at the 94th, 97th, and 100th floors. The 100th floor is the highest observatory in the world, with transparent glass-walled walkways.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
This garden dates back to 1559 during the Ming Dynasty. A classic Chinese Garden rich in history, you'll see a wide range of halls, statues, rock structures, water features as well as the famous Grand Rockery and Exquisite Jade Rocks.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yuyuan Old Street, Houjia Road, Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200001 China
Once called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits as well as the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler's store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shanghai Confucian Temple, No.215 Wenmiao Road Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
The Confucius Temple was founded during the Yuan Dynasty, when Shanghai was just a small fishing village. It was also the most prestigious learning institution, combining a spiritual temple with a top-rated school. A beautiful and serene site of gardens, halls, statues and an amazing complimentary tea ceremony.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Former French Concession, Puxi Central, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200000 China
Enjoy the atmosphere of east meets west or one of the new popular places. This area is rich in the history of China when colonial powers had a significant presence in Shanghai. It has unique architecture while bustling with people along tree-lined streets.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks, trading houses and consulates from all over Europe, Asia and the United States. The area highlights Shanghai's western influence in architecture and culture and today offers a beautiful walkway along the Huangpu River while learning about Shanghai's history.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shanghai Tower, No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
The Shanghai Tower is a 632-metre, 128-story megatall skyscraper in Lujiazui (second-tallest behind Dubai's Burj Khalifa.) It has the world's highest observation deck and the world's fastest elevators at a top speed of 74 km/hr. It is the world's A truly amazing view and experience.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu), No. 1 Century Avenue, Pudong New Area, Shanghai 200120 China
This iconic symbol of Shanghai, at 468 m (1, 535 feet) high, was the tallest structure in China from 1994 to 2007. It is classified a AAAAA scenic area by the China National Tourism Administration. An observation deck is in the highest sphere with glass floor 360-degree view.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shanghai World Financial Center, Building 1, No.100 Century Ave, Pudong New Area, Shanghai China
This iconic structure looks like a bottle opener and is the 2nd tallest building in Shanghai. Three observation decks offer different experiences at the 94th, 97th, and 100th floors. The 100th floor is the highest observatory in the world, with transparent glass-walled walkways.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Yu Garden (Yuyuan), No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
This garden dates back to 1559 during the Ming Dynasty. A classic Chinese Garden rich in history, you'll see a wide range of halls, statues, rock structures, water features as well as the famous Grand Rockery and Exquisite Jade Rocks.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yuyuan Old Street, Houjia Road, Fangbang Middle Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200001 China
Once called Miaoqian Dajie, is an old business street that has a combination of tourist attractions, shops, entertainment and cultural exhibits as well as the earliest bank, gold shop, jeweler's store, wine shop and tea house of the city were all to be found here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shanghai Confucian Temple, No.215 Wenmiao Road Huangpu District, Shanghai 200010 China
The Confucius Temple was founded during the Yuan Dynasty, when Shanghai was just a small fishing village. It was also the most prestigious learning institution, combining a spiritual temple with a top-rated school. A beautiful and serene site of gardens, halls, statues and an amazing complimentary tea ceremony.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Former French Concession, Puxi Central, Huangpu District, Shanghai 200000 China
Enjoy the atmosphere of east meets west or one of the new popular places. This area is rich in the history of China when colonial powers had a significant presence in Shanghai. It has unique architecture while bustling with people along tree-lined streets.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Bund (Wai Tan), Zhongshan East 1st Road, Shanghai China
The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks, trading houses and consulates from all over Europe, Asia and the United States. The area highlights Shanghai's western influence in architecture and culture and today offers a beautiful walkway along the Huangpu River while learning about Shanghai's history.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Dress comfortably and for the season
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- As our tours include public sites. We are as careful as possible, but we can't control all conditions. China overall is very safe for traveling and we'll inform all customers with any updates. Our goal is make you are safe and have a worry-free experience.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Creamcheeks
September 2019
We were lucky enough to have Alice as our guide for the day. She couldn't have been more helpful or lovely. She was extremely knowledgeable and hard working. She didn't want to finish the tour until we had seen absolutely everything. We booked the Shanghai highlights tour for our first full day...
We were lucky enough to have Alice as our guide for the day. She couldn't have been more helpful or lovely. She was extremely knowledgeable and hard working. She didn't want to finish the tour until we had seen absolutely everything. We booked the Shanghai highlights tour for our first full day in the city. It was a great idea to get a feel for the city and orientate ourselves. Our highlight was the tea ceremony at the Confucius temple. Alice also accommodated the vegetarians in our group and organised a delicious lunch for us. I highly recommend Jenny's Shanghai tours for anyone visiting the city,Renee P
December 2019
Wish we would have had more time in China Town and when you go to the knock-off market too short. But some of the people with us stayed longer and took other transportation back and said that was easy to do.
Wish we would have had more time in China Town and when you go to the knock-off market too short. But some of the people with us stayed longer and took other transportation back and said that was easy to do.tsoei_t
October 2023
Definitely the biews of the bund. We had a wonderfull day with our guide Apple. She is a pleasant person and very knowlageable. Thanks for the memorable tour.
Definitely the biews of the bund. We had a wonderfull day with our guide Apple. She is a pleasant person and very knowlageable. Thanks for the memorable tour.remcoz2013
September 2023
I had limited time for sightseeing during my business trip, but Céline gave me an excellent taste of what Shanghai has to offer in one day. She was very hospitable and efficient, without giving me a rushed feeling. This is a great way to explore different parts of Shanghai in one day and allows y...
I had limited time for sightseeing during my business trip, but Céline gave me an excellent taste of what Shanghai has to offer in one day. She was very hospitable and efficient, without giving me a rushed feeling. This is a great way to explore different parts of Shanghai in one day and allows you to both see the historical parts and the modern districts. Besides that, Céline was very pleasant company and very knowledgable about Shanghai and its history. The lunch in the Buddhist temple was also a great experience! The contact with Jenny was also excellent, she made the whole reservation process very smooth and was always happy (and extremely fast!) to answer any questions. Very highly recommended!Astucke
August 2023
Excellent Organisation, Service and a Tour with all highlights . The tour guide she explained everything and on our thousands of question not one was not answered. Extremely helpful to explore Shanghai tourist and non-tourist corners. We spend a wonderful day.
Excellent Organisation, Service and a Tour with all highlights . The tour guide she explained everything and on our thousands of question not one was not answered. Extremely helpful to explore Shanghai tourist and non-tourist corners. We spend a wonderful day.markboris
August 2023
I’ve come across a number of tourist guides, but Alice truly stands out. She’s super knowledgeable, fun, and incredibly kind. She went above and beyond to make me feel like at home. I really had the best time in Shanghai thanks to her. Jenny, her boss, was also very professional and friendly. I h...
I’ve come across a number of tourist guides, but Alice truly stands out. She’s super knowledgeable, fun, and incredibly kind. She went above and beyond to make me feel like at home. I really had the best time in Shanghai thanks to her. Jenny, her boss, was also very professional and friendly. I highly recommend taking this tour or any other tour organised by her agency. Alice & Jenny, thanks again for an unforgettable day!