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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“Queena was a great guide, very knowledgeable in the area, great command of the English language. The boat ride was very good, we had a VIP section that was less crowded and gave perfect views.”
VIP Huangpu River cruise plus Shanghai lights by night, with hotel pickup, Yuyuan Old Street, Xintiandi, and Lujiazui skyline views.
“Autumn was awesome! We were able to tailor the tour to suit our interests and she simply made it happen. The boat cruise was very well organised. The VIP section was worth it for the privacy and access to the best viewing platform. Our driver was very prompt and always in the right place at…”
Night cruise on the Huangpu River, Bund waterfront stroll, Peace Hotel stop, and Nanjing Road views by trolley from Shanghai hotels.
“A good tour although not the best. We were not lucky because of the rain pouring down while doing the boat trip. The rain also prevented us from making the stroll alongside the river enjoying the view and the well lit Pudong area. The tram was not fascinating and our guide behaved more like a…”
VIP Huangpu River night cruise with hotel pickup and Bund lights, plus optional Shanghai Tower 118F views and local dinner.
“The tour guide and driver were very nice. There are crowds for the river cruise so it was nice to be seated in VIP. While the tour guide seemed knowledgeable, the local meal was not enjoyable (a lot of food wasted) and she seemed very tired.”
Shanghai VIP Huangpu night cruise with private transfer and optional dinner. Ride in VIP seating, see the Bund and Pudong skyline, with a guide.
“This is the last experience we had in Shanghai and it was mesmerizing! The skyline at night is unlike anything we have seen anywhere (and we are big travelers.) Sami, our guide, was a delight. No one who visits Shanghai should miss this.”
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 were a group of 12 coworkers. Great tour! We liked everything: the organisational process, the food, the cruise, the bar, the view! Thank you for our guide Roy, so interesting information and good communications with our team! Very warm thank you for having done this for us ☺️”
Private Shanghai half-day with a local guide, Shanghai Tower tickets, Huangpu River cruise, and lunch or dinner, plus Yuyuan Bazaar and Pudong food.
“Judi was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Loved our experience and learning about Shanghai. Had a wonderful lunch and ext!”
Private Bund tour with hotel pickup plus a 50-minute Huangpu River cruise or Shanghai Tower views, timed for day or night.
“An amazing night came to the end under the almost full moon. We have an amazing cruise and tour on French concession with our guide Mrs. Queena. We really enjoy the lights, the skywalkers, the gentle and enjoyable personality oRead more”
Street food on Fuzhou Road, a night walk on the Bund, and an Huangpu River cruise with optional VIP seats, guided in English.
“Our tour guide and driver were amazing! They made sure we were well taken care of for the entirety of the tour. Our guide gave us a glimpse into Chinese culture and talked to us about her life in Shanghai. The cruise itself was good (it’s a ferry with 300-400 people). The lights were worth…”
VIP Huangpu River night cruise and guided Shanghai hot pot dinner with downtown pickup. 3–4 hours, $168.
“We had a lovely time on this tour. Hot pot is definitely something you should experience whilst in China and the cruise was absolutely beautiful. Our guide Michael was friendly, funny and very knowledgable!”
Thai dinner in Shanghai’s Former French Concession, followed by VIP Huangpu River views from the Bund, with hotel pickup.
“Enjoyed river cruise and the Thai food. Jane helped us get excellent seats on the boat and helped us with the food”
Shanghai night out with hot pot plus Gokurakuyu hot springs or an Huangpu River cruise, with pickup, private guide, and vegetarian options.
“We were unable to attend this trip as I had a terrible cold. But our guide Alana offered to come and see me and bring antibiotics or a Doctor - Alana Wu is a lovely guide so any trip would be a treat with her, which is why I still rated it 5 stars. Thanks…”
Night skyline river cruise plus Yuyuan Bazaar and the French Concession for shopping and street food, with pickup and a guided tour.
“It was a great experience to see the skyline from the the river boot. Caroline made sure we had a spot on the boot with best view and being anything but crowded (VIP deck). She briefed us and gave insight of the various impressive buildingRead more”
Private Zhujiajiao water town tour plus a VIP 1-hour Bund night river cruise. English guide, door-to-door Shanghai transfer.
“Very much enjoyed our trip with Melinda and driver. The water town was well worth a visit, full of character and so picturesque. The night cruise was fabulous, being in the VIP section was good as there were no crowds and it was possible to sit down and absorb the incredible lights. Traffic on the…”
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