Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai
Overview
Delve beneath Shanghai's glitzy modern surface to discover the city's heritage and culture on this 8-hour private tour. Traveling either by public transport or private vehicle, you'll see People's Park, a classic Chinese market, the Jade Buddha Temple, Confucius Temple, The Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) and Nanjing Lu (East Nanjing Road).
What's Included
- Flexible start time (choose when booking)
- Private Car or Metro/Taxis (if option selected)
- All entrance fees (if option selected)
- Authentic Dumpling Lunch (if option selected)
- Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel
- Personal tour guide services
- Tips-recommended
Meeting and Pickup
Please note: Languages other than English and Mandarin will require an additional fee of USD 50 per day, payable in cash to the guide on the day of the tour.Please note: Public transportation is recommended for groups of up to 4 guests. For larger groups, we suggest selecting private transportation, as standard taxis have limited passenger capacity.Please note: Due to the limited availability of guides who speak languages other than English and Mandarin, the public transportation option is currently available only for tours conducted in English or Mandarin.Please note: Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel (included). Drop off and pickup outside of central Shanghai, such as the airport, cruise terminals, railway station, Shanghai Disney Area, Qinpu, Jiading, Chuansha, or Songjiang will incur extra USD40 for whole group include pickup and dropoff. You can pay in cash (USD or RMB) directly to your guide when meeting.
What To Expect
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People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Jade Buddha Temple
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Bird And Flower Market(South Xizang road)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao)
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai?
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Flexible start time (choose when booking).
- Private Car or Metro/Taxis (if option selected).
- All entrance fees (if option selected).
- Authentic Dumpling Lunch (if option selected).
- Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel.
- Personal tour guide services.
- Tips-recommended.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Flexible start time (choose when booking)
- Private Car or Metro/Taxis (if option selected)
- All entrance fees (if option selected)
- Authentic Dumpling Lunch (if option selected)
- Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return you to your hotel
- Personal tour guide services
- Tips-recommended
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
- To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.
