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1. Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour

323
By Amazing Shanghai Trip
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 99% of travelers
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$210.00
per adult

2. Half Day Private Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai

71
By Amazing Shanghai Trip
Bus Tours
4–5 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$134.50
per adult

3. Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai Old and New Highlights

337
By Sunny Tours Shanghai
Bus Tours
7–8 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$121.50
per adult

4. Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way

11
By Amazing Shanghai Trip
Full-day Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$89.02
per adult

5. Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option

93
By Sunny Tours Shanghai
Bus Tours
8–9 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 98% of travelers
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$118.00
per adult

6. Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights

145
By Jenny's Shanghai Tours
Public Transportation Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$99.00
per adult

7. 4-Hour Shanghai Private Flexible Highlight Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option

23
By Sunny Tours Shanghai
Bus Tours
4–5 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$122.67
per adult

9. Private Half-Day Tour: Amazing Highlights of Old Shanghai

30
By Jenny's Shanghai Tours
Public Transportation Tours
4 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$89.00
per adult

11. Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Highlights Private Trip

36
By Shanghai Driver Tom's Tour
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$91.00
per adult

14. Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai

90
By Shanghai Driver Guide
Bus Tours
5 hours
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$140.00
per adult

15. Private Half Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town with Local Delicacies

31
By Jenny's Shanghai Tours
Bus Tours
4–5 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$149.00
per adult

16. Suzhou Day Tour from Shanghai to Classical Garden, Tongli Water Town

12
By Travel China Guide
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$235.00
per adult

18. Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

119
By Amazing Shanghai Trip
Bus Tours
3 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 99% of travelers
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$138.00
per adult

19. Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru

34
By Sunny Tours Shanghai
Bus Tours
4–5 hours
Free cancellation
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$80.00
per adult

20. Private Suzhou Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train with All Inclusive Option

26
By Amazing Shanghai Trip
Rail Tours
8–9 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$198.00
per adult

21. Suzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train

10
By Shanghai Melody
Rail Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$209.40
per adult

23. Private Day Tour: Suzhou Incredible Highlights from Shanghai by Car or Train

26
By Jenny's Shanghai Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$209.28
per adult

25. FIRST CLASS Bullet Train: Private Hangzhou Day Trip From Shanghai

16
By Shanghai Private Tours
Full-day Tours
10–12 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$220.00
per adult

28. Shanghai Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yu Garden, Bazaar, Bund

126
By Travel China Guide
Bus Tours
6+ hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 99% of travelers
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$209.00
per adult

29. Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

37
By Shanghai Driver Guide
Bus Tours
3–4 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$128.00
per adult

30. Private Customized Airport Layover Tour of Shanghai City Highlights

14
By Sunny Tours Shanghai
Bus Tours
6–8 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travelers
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$163.20
per adult
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What travelers are saying

  • Richard C
    Cherry Hill, NJ4 contributions
    Memorable Day in Shanghai
    The agenda was perfect for a free day in Shanghai. My guide, Queena, went above and beyond to make it a memorable day.. We had some schedule delays and she super flexible and ensured I saw everything and more. She was informative, knowledgeable, a professional photographer, and very sweet. I highly recommend!
    Review of: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour
    Written May 20, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Jean-Damien
    Quebec City, Canada10 contributions
    Amazing tour and guide !
    The tour was perfect. The village is very nice and you feel that you are in a more traditional China than NEW Shanghai. It is indeed touristic with lots of shops and restaurants but it is very nice to spend half day or even the whole day.

    We were pickup at our hotel on time with welcome gift and water. Car was really nice and the driver very careful

    Our guide QUEENA was the best. English is absolutely perfect ! As we are traveling with an 8 years old girl, Queena also made the tour fun for her too. She really took care of everything. Queena gave us all the information needed.

    Queena also helped us with our WeChat setup which is essential while in China.

    Tour is recommended.
    Review of: Half Day Private Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with Boat Ride from Shanghai
    Written May 22, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Ana O
    3 contributions
    Best Shanghai tour
    Sunny was great helping organize the tour for me, i did the day city tour with Chris during my short visit in Shanghai. Chris was the most lovely and patient tour guide ! She is so knowledgeable and kind ! I learned a lot about Shanghai and fell in love with the city thanks to her! Highly recommended!
    Review of: Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai Old and New Highlights
    Written May 27, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • truetheta
    Clifton11 contributions
    [Vm~] Whether you know nothing about SH or know exactly what you want from SH...
    It was my last, last minute decision to go out for the SH tour just 5 minutes before midnight before the tour, and they immediately responded and arranged for my tour on the next day.
    My tour guide, Alana, was very kind and knowledgeable with her 10+ years of guide experience, and the first thing she did when we met was to create a personalized tour route according to your preference. Since I did not know anything about SH, Alana suggested 7 different spots, and apparently, we ended up with most of the key attractions in SH in a single day. She was very flexible and was able to change the course on the fly on your request and quickly figure out the arrangement in no time. Highly recommended!
    Review of: Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way
    Written May 21, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Suhui
    Shanghai, China4 contributions
    Fun day trip
    Had a great time in Suzhou with our tour guide Annie. We went through all the transit seamlessly and hit all the major points. It was nice just being able to enjoy and learn about a destination without having to deal with logistics.
    Review of: Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option
    Written April 11, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Inspire324106
    5 contributions
    Fun day learning about shanghai
    Tailored to our son’s interest in architecture. Got a lot of local culture and tips. Very convenient even during a busy Saturday
    Review of: Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights
    Written May 20, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Susana R
    1 contribution
    Great time in Shanghai!
    We took a quick tour with Annie during a business trip, the same day we had scheduled the flight back home, everything flowed with good harmony and good organization from the planning with Sunny and the whole tour with Annie, since they listened to our needs and adapted the tour based on the short time we had, it was fantastic, the tour started from when Annie picked us up on time at our hotel in Lujiazui and we headed to the Jade Buddha Temple, then we went to the French Concession area, with a short visit to Tianzifang and then we head to The Bund, since it was a beautiful day with great weather the view was stunning. The visit ends in the Yu garden area. Annie shared with us interesting information about the places we visited and details about life in Shanghai. Thank you, Annie and Sunny, I already want to go back to visit new places
    Review of: 4-Hour Shanghai Private Flexible Highlight Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option
    Written May 19, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • carlito77
    Paris, France1 contribution
    You want killing photo spots and learn about Shanghai ? Go for it !
    I would absolutely recommend you this tour. Having a guide by your side to show you the best spots for you pictures AND telling you every little detail and history behind them is a must.
    The guide, Annie, was an endless source of knowledge and it is a real plus when it comes to visit a city as big as Shanghai for only a few hours.
    Annie and Sunny are flexible when it comes to personalising the tour for your needs, before and even while you are visiting, and they are very helpful for the logistic (airport, short timing, etc).
    Review of: 4-Hour Private Flexible Photography Tour of Best Shanghai Scenes
    Written April 24, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Michelle H
    Blaxland, Australia5 contributions
    Great tour
    Great 1/2 day tour. Seriously you have to ask for Peggy. She took us to the Yu Garden and Bazzar which was beautiful. Then followed by the Confucius Temple and tea ceremony. Topped of by the amazing dumplings. When finished driven back to our hotel in an air condition new vehicle. Thank you Peggy and Jenny
    Review of: Private Half-Day Tour: Amazing Highlights of Old Shanghai
    Written January 20, 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Roger Waugh
    2 contributions
    Private Airport transfer and 4hr city tour
    Hired Tom based on reviews on TA.
    Everything worked out great.
    Tom was at arrival lounge as planned and safely drove us to hotel with commentary on highlights we passed along the way.
    The next morning, he had arrived on time and gave us a fantastic tour of Yuyuan Gardens, A Buddhist Temple and the French Concession.
    He had chosen these attractions based on our conversations, thus, tailoring our excursions to suit our wishes. Wow. We haven’t had that experience before.
    Tom had also taken time to locate a shop where we needed a couple of things prior to boarding our cruise and then dropped us off at the cruise terminal on time for cruise embarkation.
    All during the tour, Tom was more than willing to offer tidbits of information on the areas history, present and future without over-dominating the conservation.
    He was also willing to answer any questions we had no matter how trivial they may have been.
    Overall, without doubt, would hire Tom again for anything we may require in Shanghai.

    Thanks Tom.

    Roger and Karen Waugh.
    Canada.
    Review of: Private Transfer Service For Shanghai City Tour
    Written September 22, 2019
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Nazurah L
    2 contributions
    #zhujiajiao
    Tom was an warm and excellent guide! Knowledgeable and was enthusiastic to share the history and culture of the places. The memories of our trip still lingers in our mind. We had a wonderful time, felt safe and well taken of!
    Review of: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai Highlights Private Trip
    Written August 27, 2021
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • ABF
    1 contribution
    Great experience!
    Everything was great!! Since we booked the tour Sunny, our guide was very kind and helpful. All the places we visited were amazing! The local food we had for lunch was delicious.
    Review of: Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train
    Written May 27, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Paul T
    1 contribution
    We met many good people in China 😍😍
    This is our first time to Shanghai for business trip and leisure. When the business matters were done we decided to go to Suzhou. We very suddenly booked this trip (7pm) for next morning 😀 I thought it would be cancelled by the tour agent. But what was suprising was that the professionaly made a schedule for tomorrow 👍👍
    Next morning Ms Julia picked up us at the hotel on time and we headed to train station to board the train (to Suzhou)
    Arriving in Suzhou (30 mins by bullet train), we were picked up by Mr Zhong in nice and clear car.

    We visited tourist spots in beautiful Suzhou 😍😍
    In the afternoon we returned to train station to Shanghai.

    Thank you for Sunflower Tour, Ms Julia, Mr Zhong for giving us a wonderful experienced while in Suzhou. You have been good and memorable companions on this journey. I highly recommend this tour agent because you guys are professional and we are very comfortable with your service. Keep up the good work 😍😍 Xie xie… 👍👍🙏🏻
    Review of: Private Day Trip to Suzhou from Shanghai by Bullet Train
    Written May 29, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • frequenttraveller384
    Hong Kong, China5 contributions
    Traditional Shanghai
    The tour was well worth it. Tom made it so easy, we just needed to turn up. The Water Town looked very pretty, we took many beautiful photos there. The architecture and street stalls were very interesting too. Tom was very knowledgeable and was giving us a lot of background information of the Water Town which made our visit much more enjoyable. Our car ride was super comfortable too. Definitely recommend.
    Review of: Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai
    Written May 1, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
  • Sophia
    Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
    Enjoyable
    Zhujiajiao is definitely worth going . Lovely old water town n old streets filled with local snacks . Apple, our guide made a difference to our experience! . Besides sharing in-depth information on the history of the water town, she took us to the best rice dumpling store and also
    Introduced us to some delicious local snacks n even
    Bargained on our behalf with local shop owners . A proactive and personable guide
    Review of: Private Half Day Tour: Zhujiajiao Ancient Water Town with Local Delicacies
    Written May 20, 2023
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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