Private Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Attractions

Experience the best of Shanghai on this private day tour. Explore the charming Zhujiajiao Water Town and visit top city attractions like Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower. Includes a boat ride, lunch, and a professional guide.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zhujiajiao Ancient Town - Meet the knowledgeable guide at the hotel lobby. After a one-hour drive, begin an exciting sightseeing tour in Zhujiajiao water town. This is the best-preserved water town in the region, boasting a history of over 1700 years. Discover old bridges, ancient architecture, and bubbling streams. Stroll along the canal, explore…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Airport or cruise port pickup and drop-off (if outskirt departure option is selected)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Zhujiaojiao, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower Admission tickets (only if all-inclusive option is selected)
  • Bottled water
  • Private guide
  • Lunch
  • Visa waiver assistance for small groups from the cruise port for cruise passengers
What's Not Included
  • Additional food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Airport or cruise port pickup and drop-off (if city departure option is selected)
Additional Information

Experience the stunning sights of Shanghai and the quaint Zhujiajiao Water Town in this exclusive private day tour. Explore the ancient lanes lined with vintage architecture, meander along the canal featuring historical bridges, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the serene canals of Zhujiajiao for half the day. The remaining half day is dedicated to…

Location
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
No.36 Meizhou Road, Qingpu District, Zhujiajiao Town
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(1060 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Bridget_m
Apr 17, 2026
Best Highlights of Shanghai - This day experience in Shanghai was wonderful and a perfect day with a variety of the best things to see. Our tour guide, Snow, was very knowledgeable, spoke very good English and was able to share lots of history. She made sure we got to see and do the things that were important to us and adjusted times to go when it wasn’t as crowded. The water town was lovely and we had a wonderful meal overlooking the water. Of course the Yu Garden was beautiful and going to the top of the tower was fun to see the city from so high up. She even took us to some good shopping spots and helped us navigate quality items. We even got to open a clam that had beautiful pearls and made a necklace. The driver was great as well and always quick to pick us up. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting a personal and custom experience.
Review provided by Viator
535jackief
Apr 17, 2026
Shanghai Must Do Tour - Our party of six took this private tour and enjoyed our day with Xin. From the beautiful Yuyuan Garden and the amazing Shanghai Tower and city surrounds including the Bund every aspect was covered. The afternoon saw us have a delicious traditional Chinese lunch with so many options on offer before we walked around the ancient town of Zhujiajiao and enjoyed a boat ride down the canals. A day packed with a wonderful mix of activities broadening our learning of this great city. Xin was so warm and friendly and so very knowledgeable. We were given a great insight into the history of the sites we visited and all of our questions were answered. A truly awesome day that we would all highly recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Tesa_r
Apr 15, 2026
Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour - Our tour today was amazing! ✨ Ms. Xin was an excellent guide—so caring and truly knowledgeable about everything she shared. We also had a great driver who made the whole experience smooth and comfortable. Highly recommended! 😊
Review provided by Viator
Rasna_p
Apr 15, 2026
Lin was wonderful,... - Lin was wonderful, knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend this tour. Covered a lot of ground in a day.
Review provided by Viator
Akshay_s
Apr 12, 2026
I had a great tour... - I had a great tour experience with Queena. She was punctual to the minute to pick me up. The tour had a personal car all day. The Zhujiajiao experience was great. Followed by lunch with view of the People’s park. The food was excellent and she took care of my allergy restrictions. Finally the afternoon evening through the other sites Yu Graden, the Bund and the French concession was great. Queena was especially great with helping me with looking for souvenirs. Would rate this team full 5 stars.
Review provided by Viator
Milroy_s
Apr 12, 2026
Wonderful - Judy was very knowledgeable and informative. We very much enjoyed our tour with her and the driver. They also were very accommodating. This is a must see places!
Review provided by Viator
Nina_w
Apr 10, 2026
The Best Guide in Shanghai – Thank You, Snow! - We had such a wonderful experience on our Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour, all thanks to our amazing guide, Snow! From the very beginning, Snow was incredibly kind, friendly, and welcoming. She made our whole family feel comfortable, especially our kids—she was so patient, engaging, and genuinely sweet with them, which we truly appreciated. She took us to the Shanghai Tower and even helped us take beautiful family photos, making sure we captured such special memories. Throughout the day, she was very attentive and thoughtful, always checking in on us and making sure we were enjoying every moment. Our visit to Zhujiajiao Water Town was absolutely lovely. The garden was peaceful and beautiful, and the boat ride along the river was one of the highlights of our trip. Snow made the experience even more meaningful by sharing insights and making it fun and interactive for all of us. What really stood out was how she didn’t just guide us—she truly connected with us. Her warmth, energy, and genuine care made this tour unforgettable. We are so grateful to have had Snow as our guide and would highly recommend her to anyone visiting Shanghai! To top it all off, Snow surprised us with a small hand-made ornament as a thank-you gift for our family—such a meaningful and touching gesture we will always remember.
Review provided by Viator
Kinhquy49
Apr 9, 2026
The weather is good, not... - The weather is good, not so much Traffic, we went to Shanghai tower, Yu garden and water town, have a boat ride and Lin is good, recommend
Review provided by Viator
Daisyhui
Apr 8, 2026
A well organised day trip - An excellent guide, Judy, who speaks impressive English is both informative & caring; she focused us on the right spots among an array of interesting areas to visit.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Michael_t
Apr 8, 2026
Excellent tour guide and tour - Just wrapped up an amazing trip to Shanghai! Huge shoutout to our tour guide Sophie and driver Dr. Hoo—they were absolutely terrific. We got to see all the major sites, and Sophie was knowledgeable, personable, and always smiling, with beautiful English that made everything easy Highly recommend them if you’re visiting Shanghai!
Review provided by Viator
From $119
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).