Private Full-Day Tour: Discovering Shanghai's History, Culture, and Major Attractions

Uncover Shanghai’s rich history and vibrant culture on a private full-day tour. Explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Perfect for time-crunched travelers.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Shanghai Tower - Standing at 632 meters with 128 stories, the Shanghai Tower in Lujiazui is the second tallest skyscraper, following Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. It boasts the world’s highest observation deck and the fastest elevators, reaching speeds of 74 km/hr. The views and experiences here are truly remarkable.
  • **Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang…
What's Included
  • Authentic dumpling lunch (if option selected)
  • Personal tour guide services
  • Flexible start time (choose when booking)
  • Entrance fees (if option selected)
  • Private car or metro/taxis (if option selected)
  • Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel
What's Not Included
  • Tips-recommended
  • Observation decks in Lujiazui area (allows you to choose based on conditions)
Additional Information

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 you! You will visit both the east and west sides of Shanghai and also discover Shanghai’s fascinating mix of modern and classic character. The major attractions in this tour…

Location
Shanghai Tower
No479 Lujiazui Ring Road, Pudong New Area
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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M8306iubiancaf
Mar 16, 2026
Highly Recommended Private, Personalised Shanghai Highlights Tour 😊 - We had a great experience on the tour! The itinerary was well organised and covered the main highlights of Shanghai without feeling rushed. The pacing was just right, so we could enjoy each stop comfortably. Our guide, Troy, was excellent — clear explanations, great English, and very engaging. He kept us interested the entire time and was attentive and accommodating throughout the tour. Transportation was very comfortable, and our driver was careful and professional, which made the ride feel safe and relaxing. The whole experience felt smooth and stress-free. We’d definitely recommend this tour, especially for families or groups of friends who want a comfortable and flexible way to see the highlights of Shanghai.
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James_e
Mar 15, 2026
Day tour in Shanghai - Wonderful tour! Peggy was so knowledgeable- lots of interesting facts about the sights we experienced. Very engaging and fun conversation! As it was a private tour, we could modify/ pivot as needed. Was helpful in some cases to avoid Sunday crowds. Really enjoyed the locals lunch! Such a great day! Highly recommended!
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Carrie_g
Mar 6, 2026
Good tour, I was caught... - Good tour, I was caught off guard by my pick up meaning I paid extra for our transportation- taxi or subway. The guide Troy was great. The company provided a great end of tour gift which was very sweet and unexpected.
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Markcd4930wk
Feb 17, 2026
Extremely interesting tour with very knowledgeable guide - We did the visit with Troy. It is was very interesting as he shared a lot of interesting information about the Temple, the gardens, the business district and also about Shanghai. He is very friendly, communicative and extremely knowledgeable about his city and China. We highly recommend using Troy and his agency and will definitely use them again on our next trip to Shanghai.
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Rick_k
Dec 31, 2025
Shanghai Day Tour - Was an amazing day out. Peggy the host was outstanding , great knowledge and history and was so accommodating to our needs. Lunch was beautiful, we can’t thank you enough Peggy for making us feel so welcome and sharing the history with us.
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Mike_v
Dec 24, 2025
Perfect - Such a nice experience. Guide was extremely helpful. Thanks a lot for everything ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
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Fham2014
Dec 14, 2025
Great tour of Shanghai - Troy was our excellent tour guide. His extensive knowledge of the history of Shanghai made for an interesting tour. The highlight were the Buddhist temple and Bund Road. He was very accommodating to fit our interests
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David
Dec 14, 2025
Great tour for a family of four in Shanghai covering all the major sites. - We had a great time on our full day in Shanghai covering all the major sights. It was very comfortable and informative for our family of four. Our guide Troy was very knowledgeable, pleasant to be around and we learnt a lot at all the sites we visited. Troy was very flexible to add in remove some things we had already seen and add in some other places. We had already been to the financial area so instead we went to the Starbucks Roastery which my daughters wanted to see. I feel like we left Shanghai without missing any siginificant sites. Shanghai itself is a very impressive city, very clean and safe with an amazing skyline. The van was great, a luxury vehicle driven very well by Mr Wong. It was very convenient and spacious, always appearing quickly to pick us up at the end of each area we visited. I would certainly recommend Jenny’s tours and would use them again in China.
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David_h
Dec 14, 2025
Great private tour in Shanghai - We had a great time on our full day in Shanghai covering all the major sights. It was very comfortable and informative for our family of four. Our guide Troy was very knowledgeable, pleasant to be around and we learnt a lot at all the sites we visited. Troy was very flexible to add in remove some things we had already seen and add in some other places. We had already been to the financial area so instead we went to the Starbucks Roastery which my daughters wanted to see. I feel like we left Shanghai without missing any siginificant sites. Shanghai itself is a very impressive city, very clean and safe with an amazing skyline. The van was great, a luxury vehicle driven very well by Mr Wong. It was very convenient and spacious, always appearing quickly to pick us up at the end of each area we visited. I would certainly recommend Jenny’s tours and would use them again in China.
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Abbyxiaowei_x
Dec 5, 2025
Excellent guide - Peggy was our guide. She’s a excellent guide.. very knowledgeable and accommodating to us.. I really appreciate her as our guide and will definitely recommend her as your guide 👍
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).