China · 2-day plan

2-Day Shanghai Itinerary

Bund skyline at night, dumpling houses at noon, lane neighborhoods that feel a century back. A 2-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

Best Shanghai experiences for a 2-day trip

Skip-the-line tickets and guided tours to pair with your 2-day plan.

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8 live Viator experiences · day-by-day

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Day 1

Settling into Shanghai, China

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

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
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
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
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

Day 2

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

Morning
Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.
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
Midday
Complement to the day.
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
Afternoon
Complement to the day.
3h to 4h · 4.8★ · 13 reviews
Private Street Food Walking Tour with Shanghai Tower Option
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
From $90 a personReserve on Viator
Evening
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