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Compared and reviewed.
The 15 most popular shanghai tours, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
A 3-hour Shanghai night river cruise plus Xinjiang halal dinner with hotel pickup, private transport, and a guide to translate what’s on the menu.
Most Popular“Gudie was extremely friendly and knowledgeable . Would recommend without hesitation. 10/10 Made the day a memorable one .”
VIP Huangpu River cruise plus Shanghai lights by night, with hotel pickup, Yuyuan Old Street, Xintiandi, and Lujiazui skyline views.
“Incredible experience. Treated well. Without the help it would be difficult to manage. Highly recommend.”
Night cruise on the Huangpu River, Bund waterfront stroll, Peace Hotel stop, and Nanjing Road views by trolley from Shanghai hotels.
“Awesome Service! Great Tour! Wonderful Guide! A must do!”
VIP Huangpu River night cruise with hotel pickup and Bund lights, plus optional Shanghai Tower 118F views and local dinner.
“Lucy is the best! It was great to hear about history from her, and we asked a million questions. Everything was so smooth and easy. Great high end way to experience the cruise and tower.”
Shanghai VIP Huangpu night cruise with private transfer and optional dinner. Ride in VIP seating, see the Bund and Pudong skyline, with a guide.
“Michael was wonderful. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed his knowledge of Shanghai and attentiveness. Seeing the city at night was spectacular and learning about its history from Michael brought the old and new into perspective. The dinner at a local restaurant was outstanding!”
Private full-day Shanghai with tower views, Yu Garden, French Concession, and a Huangpu River cruise, plus pickup and lunch.
“The pre trip booking arrangements was seamless without drama. The tour was professionally conducted by Apple, who was very warm, knowledgeable and a fantastic photographer. Highly recommended for those who want a private tour with excellent services! Even the driver assigned to us was very service oriented.”
Shanghai dinner and Huangpu River night cruise with hotel pickup and optional rooftop bar drink. Choose your order and enjoy skyline views.
“We had a great experience with both organising the tour with Sunny and with Kalvin our guide. He was very friendly and knowlegable, we had a nice meal and learnt all about Shanghai and its people. The views on the cruise are amazing and the drink at the bar overlooking the river was a perfect…”
Private Shanghai half-day with a local guide, Shanghai Tower tickets, Huangpu River cruise, and lunch or dinner, plus Yuyuan Bazaar and Pudong food.
“Thanks to the great planning and coordination by Alana, and lovely personality of our guide Mary, the private tour for our family with young kids was such an enjoyable one!”
Private Bund tour with hotel pickup plus a 50-minute Huangpu River cruise or Shanghai Tower views, timed for day or night.
“We booked both the river cruise and Shanghai Tower at night. Shanghai was gorgeous and could not compare with any cities with all lighted skyscrapers, towers and hotels surrounding the Huangpo river. Thanks to Mary who was so helpful and extended her knowledge to us about Old and New Shanghai.”
Street food on Fuzhou Road, a night walk on the Bund, and an Huangpu River cruise with optional VIP seats, guided in English.
“What an amazing way to spend an evening in Shanghai. The street food, dumplings, were amazing. Then to see city lights at the Bund was magical. Followed by an enjoyable view of Shanghai from top of the Jin Mao building. The guide Suzie was friendly and knowledgeable.”
VIP Huangpu River night cruise and guided Shanghai hot pot dinner with downtown pickup. 3–4 hours, $168.
“We had a very good tour guide, Kelvin with us. He came to our hotel and fetched us and we went into a mini bus as there were 7 of us. Kelvin did all the necessary and we got the VIP floor . Everything was perfect. The hotpot dinner was Read more”
Thai dinner in Shanghai’s Former French Concession, followed by VIP Huangpu River views from the Bund, with hotel pickup.
“This excursion was lovely, especially, especially that I was traveling alone and felt well. Taken care of and safe. Alana provided excellent communication and a new exactly what to expect. Judy was a fantastic tour guide, her English was peRead more”
Shanghai night out with hot pot plus Gokurakuyu hot springs or an Huangpu River cruise, with pickup, private guide, and vegetarian options.
“This tour was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide was May and she went above and beyond and exceeded all of our expectations. She spoke very good English and we could easily understood everything she said. We picked the Hot SpriRead more”
Night skyline river cruise plus Yuyuan Bazaar and the French Concession for shopping and street food, with pickup and a guided tour.
“Queena was our guide and she was excellent, she made our evening special and showed us some amazing sites of Shanghai. The river boat tour was the highlight and we would definitely recommend.”
Private Zhujiajiao water town tour plus a VIP 1-hour Bund night river cruise. English guide, door-to-door Shanghai transfer.
“The Tour guide Melinda is excellent. Service is excellent.Knowledge is excellent and everything went perfect and beyond my expectations. Also the driver Mr Zhou is perfect . Driving with patience and very careful. The whole journey is smooth and comfortable. Will definitely recommend my friend to join your tour. Derrick Wong Singapore 30 Oct 2024”
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