7-Day Shanghai Itinerary

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

1. Morning

   Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

   

   4h · 5.0★ · 356 reviews

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

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $5 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 4.9★ · 3.3k reviews

   SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Bestseller
   • Free cancellation

   From $39 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h · 5.0★ · 159 reviews

   Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $77 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h to 4h · 5.0★ · 124 reviews

   Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Private tour

   From $134 a personReserve on Viator

1. Morning

   Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

   

   3h · 5.0★ · 280 reviews

   Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $89 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   4h · 5.0★ · 311 reviews

   Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $110 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h · 4.9★ · 735 reviews

   Chicago's Chinatown Food and Walking Tour

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $80 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   2h · 5.0★ · 60 reviews

   2-Hour Chinese Calligraphy with an Artist in Shanghai, China

   • 5.0★ · 60 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $59 a personReserve on Viator

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

1. Morning

   Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

   

   4h 50m · 3.6★ · 110 reviews

   Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Half-day

   From $53 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   1h to 3h · 4.3★ · 68 reviews

   Shanghai Tower Ticket Booking

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Short pick · ≤2h

   From $39 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   6h to 8h · 5.0★ · 3 reviews

   Shanghai Disneyland Experience Pass with Options

   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day
   • New on Viator

   From $139 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h · 5.0★ · 359 reviews

   Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $155 a personReserve on Viator

Mid-trip, when home base feels familiar enough to leave for a day.

1. Morning

   Out and back. A different town for a day; home for dinner.

   

   8h to 9h · 5.0★ · 332 reviews

   Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $220 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   8h to 9h · 5.0★ · 387 reviews

   Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

   • Top-rated · 5.0★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $193 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   10h · 3.8★ · 435 reviews

   Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $135 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   11h · 4.9★ · 200 reviews

   Shanghai: Southern Great Wall Day Trip by Bullet Train

   • Top-rated · 4.9★
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $399 a personReserve on Viator

Slow afternoon, water at golden hour, a small dinner after.

1. Midday

   A quiet day to wander on your own terms.

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1. Morning

   No plans. Lean on hidden-gem options if you want.

   

   8h · 4.9★ · 78 reviews

   Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Highlights Private Trip

   • 4.9★ · 78 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $133 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   7h to 8h · 5.0★ · 3 reviews

   Ultimate Chongqing City Highlights+Hidden Gems Private Tour

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $10 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   3h to 4h · 4.7★ · 20 reviews

   Private Shanghai Night Tour : Shanghai Tower Observation Deck and Amazing Lights

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $123 a personReserve on Viator
4. Evening

   Complement to the day.

   

   4h · 5.0★ · 48 reviews

   Private Half-Day Tour: Amazing Highlights of Old Shanghai

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Private tour

   From $89 a personReserve on Viator

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

1. Morning

   Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

   

   8h · 4.0★ · 347 reviews

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

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Full-day

   From $79 a personReserve on Viator
2. Midday

   Complement to the day.

   

   4h · 3.4★ · 10 reviews

   Huangpu River Evening Cruise Ticket with Dinner

   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation
   • Half-day

   From $68 a personReserve on Viator
3. Afternoon

   Complement to the day.

   

   3 to 3.5 hrs · 5.0★ · 72 reviews

   Private Walking Tour in the Former French Concession

   • 5.0★ · 72 reviews
   • Free cancellation
   • Instant confirmation

   From $95 a personReserve on Viator