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Is Shanghai Worth Visiting?

Bund skyline at night, dumpling houses at noon, lane neighborhoods that feel a century back. A straight answer on whether Shanghai is worth the trip — what makes it special, who'll love it, and the experiences that seal the deal.

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4h to 5h

4-Hour Private Shanghai City Tour with Old and New Highlights

Discover the beauty of Shanghai from its history, culture, modern and ancient perspectives during this 4-hour ultimate private tour experience.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $93 a person
7h to 8h

Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights

This great 8-hour Shanghai city tour takes you to discover the must see sites in Shanghai from its old and modern perspectives, from its colonial Bund riverside to the modern...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $115 a person
Zhujiajiao Water Town
8h

Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

Discover Shanghai’s most incredible city attractions and beautiful Zhujiajiao Water Town during this wonderful private day tour.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $246 a person
1h 30m

Shanghai Tunnels Underground Tour - with Beer Tasting

This tour is the only access to Portland's underground Shanghai Tunnels with a new bonus visit to the 2nd floor and ballroom of the haunted Merchant Hotel.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $48 a person
Shanghai City Walking Tour
4h

Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated

Discover Shanghai from its humble origins as a fishing village and hear the stories behind how it evolved to become one of the world's most exciting and cosmopolitan places!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $5 a person
Yuyuan Historic Garden
8h

Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

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...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $109 a person
3h to 4h

Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option

Discover the amazing Shanghai night by taking this fully guided private tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $144 a person
1h to 3h

Shanghai Tower Ticket Booking

Shanghai Tower is China’s tallest building, soaring 632 meters into the sky.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $39 a person
People crowd around the Jade Buddha Temple in Shanghai.
8h

Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden

See all the main sites of Shanghai, 'Paris of the Orient'.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $79 a person
Shanghai Yu Garden
6h to 8h

Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour with Flexible Highlights

If you are flying into shanghai and only have limited time to see the city, this private airport layover tour will be the best way to maximize your time and avail the opporunity...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $157 a person
Shanghai Bund
4h

4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

Pick 2 to 3 most incredible Shanghai city attractions that you wish to discover during this 4-hour private tour.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $115 a person
Yuyuan garden
8h

Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way

Make the most of a day in Shanghai with this private customized highlights tour.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $135 a person
Shanghai Shopping Tour
4h to 5h

Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru

Shanghai has been famed as "the Shopping Paradise" and "the Oriental Paris' in history.

  • 5.0★ · 93 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $95 a person
Yu Garden
9h

Shanghai Top 5 Highlights All Inclusive Private Day Tour

This full day non-factory shopping private tour will immerse you into Shanghai’s top 5 highlights, such as Yu Garden and Bazaar and Jade Buddha Temple, and Shanghai Tower, the...

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $188 a person
Pan fried dumplings
3h

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

Taste a dozen traditional Shanghainese dishes in 3 hours during this culinary tour of Huangpi Road, the old border between the former French Concession and Shanghai residential...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Bestseller
From $79 a person
3h

Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

Get ready for Shanghai’s most delicious food tour!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $90 a person
8h

Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai

Delve beneath Shanghai's glitzy modern surface to discover the city's heritage and culture on this 8-hour private tour.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $99 a person
Enjoying Yuyuan Garden!
4h

Private Half-Day Tour: Amazing Highlights of Old Shanghai

This half-day tour is perfect for travelers with limited time to get a quick, but comprehensive view of Shanghai's history, culture, tastes and sounds.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $89 a person
Shanghai Huangpu River
5h

Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner

Taste Shanghai contains two meanings: first one is to taste the delicious Shanghai cuisine, and the second one is to overlook the entire city view of Shanghai.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $177 a person
Tours of Jewish Shanghai
4h

Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert

Learn about Shanghai's extraordinary Jewish heritage and experience on this half-day tour led by a Jewish history expert.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $96 a person
JingAn Temple
8h

Private Shanghai Day Tour in Your Way

Enhance your sightseeing experience of Shanghai on an enriching full-day excursion around the city.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $130 a person
6h

Shanghai Customized One Day Tour: Explore All the Top Highlights

Embark on an unforgettable Shanghai customized day tour!

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $169 a person
Shanghai Bund
4h

4-Hour Private Customized Shanghai City Tour

The itinerary of this half day private Shanghai city tour is 100% customized based on your interests.

  • 5.0★ · 92 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $80 a person
3h to 4h

Private Street Food Walking Tour with Shanghai Tower Option

Explore best and most authentical local street food on this fully guided private tour.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $90 a person

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