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Things to do in Shanghai

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Best things to do in Shanghai

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Day trips from Shanghai

Half-day and full-day excursions to nearby attractions.

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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★
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From $115 a person

4h 50m

Shanghai Half Day Morning or Afternoon Sightseeing Tour

Got only half a day to explore Shanghai?

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From $53 a person

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

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

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.

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Free cancellation

From $115 a person

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.

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From $99 a person

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★
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From $5 a person

Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way

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

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From $135 a person

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

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.

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From $89 a person

Private Shanghai Day Tour in Your Way

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

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From $130 a person

4h to 8h

Shanghai Private Guided Tour – Half Day or Full Day Sightseeing

Enjoy a 4- or 8-hour private tour with a professional tour guide and a private vehicle to "can't miss" highlights of Shanghai.

4.9★ · 52 reviews
Free cancellation

From $120 a person

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

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.

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From $177 a person

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...

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From $188 a person

6h to 8h

Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour

Welcome to Shanghai! This private layover tour is 100% customized based on your needs.

Top-rated · 5.0★
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From $152 a person

3h to 4h

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

Capture the magic of Shanghai by night on this exclusive private tour.

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From $123 a person

8h to 9h

Private Shanghai Tour

Experience many iconic attractions in this classic Shanghai tour.

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From $199 a person

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

Former Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce

Shanghai Evolution Free Walking Tour

What makes our Shanghai City Free Walking Tour a must-do?

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From $5 a person

3h 30m

Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno

Although the city's oily, sugary and soy sauce-doused cuisine can't be heralded as the best eating on the mainland, we love our food here in Shanghai.

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From $150 a person

Old Shanghai City Walking Tour

You will get an inside perspective of the changing scenes of Shanghai on this 4-hour walking tour that explores old city districts where local residents can be seen playing cards...

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From $65 a person