See Shanghai's historic waterfront, classical garden and futuristic skyline with a private guide and driver.
This private Shanghai day tour brings the city's strongest contrasts together in one practical route: heritage architecture along the Bund, a classical Jiangnan garden, the towers of Lujiazui and a cruise on the Huangpu River.
Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide and dedicated driver. Choose one of three skyline observation decks, explore Yu Garden and the City God Temple Bazaar, then continue to Nanjing Road and the Bund.
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The order may be adjusted to match attraction availability and local conditions on your travel date.
Your professional English-speaking guide and private driver will meet you at your Shanghai hotel to begin the tour.
Select one of three distinctive Shanghai viewpoints:
Walk through Yu Garden's pavilions, ponds and rockeries, then explore the neighboring bazaar for local street life, snacks and traditional culture.
Your guide can recommend a suitable local restaurant nearby. Lunch is at your own expense and is not included in the tour price.
See the historic Bund on one bank and the modern Lujiazui skyline on the other during a sightseeing cruise along the Huangpu River.
Walk along Shanghai's best-known pedestrian shopping street before continuing to the Bund for heritage architecture and open views across the river.
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your Shanghai hotel at the end of the tour.
Your warm, trusted local guide in China — travel like a local, travel with a friend.
With over 10 years of experience guiding international travelers, July creates private, personalized tours built around your interests and travel style. She speaks excellent English and Spanish, making every journey easy, comfortable and genuinely personal.
Expect local stories, hidden corners, authentic experiences and the freedom to explore at your own pace — with someone who knows China and loves sharing it.
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Yu Garden schedule: the garden is closed on Mondays except national public holidays. Final attraction availability will be confirmed for your travel date.
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