Private Shanghai Layover Tour: Customized Sightseeing and Experiences
4.9
90 Ratings
Shanghai
Make the most of your layover in Shanghai with a private tour customized to your needs. Visit top attractions, enjoy local food, and relax with a spa treatment.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shanghai Tower - Your professional guide will greet you with your name sign at the Arrival Hall of Airport (PVG or SHA) or Shanghai/Wusongkou cruise terminal port and you will be transferred by the private vehicle to center city (about 40 to 60 minutes). Feel free to discuss with your guide for the things to do list and customize an itinerary based on your interest and layover time. Below is a sample itinerary.

Typically, you will visit Lujiazui financial center first, see the amazing city landmarks such as pearl TV Tower, shanghai tower and world financial center. Marvel at the stunning view of skyscrapers and learn about China opening policy in the 1990th from your guide.

  • Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Visit Yuyuan garden, a very ancient and well-preserved garden with the history of 400 years old where to see the stylish Chinese pavilion and authentic old architecture. (Yuyuan garden close at 4:15pm and every Monday, in this case, you will visit yuyuan bazaar instead, which is the old Ming and Qing dynasty architecture market with various of souvenir shops and restaurants).
  • Former French Concession - Head to French concession, the old center of colonial life. See the impressive French style architecture, learn the history of Shanghai during 1840th and take a nice stroll along the walkways with lush trees.
  • The Bund (Wai Tan) - Continue your visit to the famous Bund, admire the splendid views of old and new Shanghai. Take a stunning shot of the city skyline on the bund.
  • Jade Buddha Temple - If your layover time is long enough, choose to Jade buddha temple. Take a stroll at the beautiful old temple with multiple chambers and impressive buddha statues. See the local worshipers and learn the fascinating religion culture from your guide (Jade buddha temple close at 4:30pm).

Based on your interests, you can choose other attractions besides the sample itinerary, such as Tianzifang (old alleyways with small shops), Shanghai Museum(ancient bronze ,furniture and paintings), Shanghai tower (2nd tallest building in the world), Maglev train (fastest train in the world, can take back to airport).

Your private layover tour ends with return transport to the airport (PVG or SHA), cruise terminal or drop-off at your Shanghai city hotel.

What's Included
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (If Needed)
  • Two-way or One-way Airport Transfer (please choose the option you need)
  • Bottle of water
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entance fees
Additional Information

Welcome to Shanghai! This bespoke stopover tour is fully tailored to meet your requirements. Your pick-up point can be either from your airport or hotel in Shanghai (same as drop-off). Don’t let the opportunity slip to explore this fantastic city, savor delectable local cuisine or unwind with a soothing SPA session during your brief visit. This tour offers you an opportunity to check out prime city attractions such as Yuyuan bazaar, The Bund, Shanghai Tower, the French Concession and more! Feel free to discuss with your amiable guide upon pick-up time. 

Kindly note: 
• This stopover tour necessitates a minimum of 8 to 10 hours gap between two connecting flights. 
• The tour must commence no later than 6:30PM
• If you prefer to be picked up from your hotel, please inform your desired tour commencement time at the time of booking
• If you opt to be picked/dropped from/to your hotel, please select the One Way Airport Transfer tour option

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise if you have big luggage or more than 2 luggage.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • The tour starts 1 hour after flight landing. Please contact your local operator if you have to take a long time in custom, and your driver will wait for you in the arrival hall.
  • This layover tour requires at least 8 to 10 hours between two connecting flights.
  • Detailed flight information is required upon booking
  • If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
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.

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Thomas_m
Mar 7, 2024
Perfect for same day... - Perfect for same day transit. Pickup and transport was easy, efficient and comfortable. Thanks to my tour guide, I have learn much about Shanghai and have seen a lot of beautiful place ! Thank you !
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Karen_y
Mar 3, 2024
Great use of 8 hours in Shanghai! - I had a layover of just over 24 hours in Shanghai and it was very simple to be granted a visa free tourist transit at Shanghai airport. My airline had notified the Chinese authorities in advance when I checked in - I'm not sure if this was necessary but the advice online was a little confusing so I wanted to be better safe than sorry. I had a hotel booked and a confirmed flight out of Shanghai which the Chinese immigration officials asked to see. I had booked this trip in advance and the communication and planning was excellent. No problems at all and I was greeted at the airport by my driver. The car for the day was very comfortable and there was WhatsApp communication available in English with the tour organisers at all times. I felt safe in Shanghai, despite travelling alone and knowing no Chinese! My tour guide Queena was amazing - I managed to see so much more of Shanghai than I thought possible in the time. Queena had great knowledge of the places we went to and I learned a lot. The tour seemed very flexible and efficient. Even though the weather wasn't the best, this was a day well spent and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Theresa_h
Feb 26, 2024
Perfect layover tour - It was awesome! Our tour guide Snow was such a lovely woman. She took care of us and respected us for everything we wanted so see and the things we didn’t want to see. We saw a lot of Shanghai in such a short time. We can really recommend!
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Daniel_d
Jan 20, 2024
Layover tour in Shanghai - Had a 15 hour long layover in Shanghai, so we booked this tour to pass the time. It was a great experience. It allowed us to stretch our legs, while discovering the beautiful city of Shanghai. I would recommend getting an e-sim card that works in China. This way we were able to be in permanent contact with Alana, who gave us clear instructions about obtaining the 24 hour visa free pass in China from the airport and then meet our driver there. After that, we were taken into the city, where we met Xin, our guide. The tour was tailored to our needs, and Xin took us to see many beatiful spots in the city. We learned a lot about the history and culture of Shanghai. Great experience, highly recommend it!
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Michael_l
Jan 15, 2024
Excellent Shanghai layover tour with Alana - I completed the layover tour of Shanghai and can't praise the company enough. I completed the tour with tour guide Alana. Her exceptional expertise brought my Shanghai tour to life! Her insightful guidance and warm demeanor made my experience truly memorable. Highly recommend her as a fantastic tour guide. Alana's exceptional guidance made our Shanghai tour unforgettable! A true gem in navigating the city's wonders. Everything was planned to perfection and car pickup arrangements seamless and always on time. Alana's exceptional taste led us to authentic Chinese gems in Shanghai. Her culinary expertise elevated our tour, making every meal a delightful cultural experience. Kudos for a fantastic and flavorful journey. Outstanding tour and great value for money. Would recommend to family and friends and repeat again if returning to Shanghai. Reference number 1484149007
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Alice_c
Jan 2, 2024
Best way to spend a Shanghai day - The whole experience was nothing short of amazing. The Yu garden was breathtaking but the whole city was beautiful. Our guide Queena was so fun and knowledgeable. Couldn’t have asked for a better person to show us around the city. Oh and the food that she took us for was so delicious!! Overall we had the best day, and want to thank everyone involved.
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Herman_k
Dec 29, 2023
Unique enriching experience in Shanghai - Indeed an excellent experience and format for a quick overview of Shanghai. It gave us a unique sense of this great city with its combination of old and new, Western and Eastern, traditional and modern. One of the most memorable travel experiences ever. The company's customer service was outstanding. Our guide, Madame Xun made our short stay unforgettable.
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Jan_h
Dec 24, 2023
Best way to spend your transit in Shanghai - We’ve had a great time with our tour guide Berlin. She showed us the highlights of the city and also took us to a restaurant, where we could experience the local kitchen.
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Fatima_j
Dec 17, 2023
Amazing trip! - It is the best experience so far, I 100% recommend the service, our guide was Berlin and our driver Jhon, before the trip we received very clear instructions of the route to follow to obtain a layover visa and exactly where our meeting point would be, as soon as we started The tour felt safe as if we were with very close friends, we visited some places like Buddha temple, the financial towers, China Town, for me and my family it is an unforgettable experience even for my 10 year old daughter who misses Berlin! It may seem expensive but it is worth it!
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Clararz414yh
Dec 17, 2023
A great day in Shanghai - Perfect visit to Shanghai, a guide who is top notch, attentive and tells you the whole story. I highly recommend. Thank you for everything.
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