Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights
Overview
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 includes: Shanghai Tower, The Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai World Financial Center, The Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao), Yu Yuan Garden, French Concession area and much more!
Note that observation decks in Lujiazui area are optional so you can choose based on conditions.
What's Included
- Authentic dumpling lunch (if option selected)
- 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
- Personal tour guide services
- Tips-recommended
- Observation decks in Lujiazui area (allows you to choose based on conditions)
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: Drop off and pickup outside of central Shanghai, such as Pudong International Airport, Hongqiao International Airport, Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai Disney Area, Qinpu District, Jiading District, Chuansha District, or Songjiang District, Fengxian District, will incur an extra USD40 for your whole group and includes both pickup and dropoff. You can pay in cash (USD or RMB) directly to your guide when meeting.
What To Expect
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Shanghai Tower
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oriental Pearl Tower (Dongfang Mingzhu)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shanghai World Financial Center
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Yuyuan Old Street
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Shanghai Confucian Temple
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Former French Concession
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
The Bund (Wai Tan)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
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
- Dress comfortably and for the season
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Authentic dumpling lunch (if option selected).
- 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.
- Personal tour guide services.
- Tips-recommended.
- Observation decks in Lujiazui area (allows you to choose based on conditions).
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 Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights 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 Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights 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
- Authentic dumpling lunch (if option selected)
- 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
- Personal tour guide services
- Tips-recommended
- Observation decks in Lujiazui area (allows you to choose based on conditions)
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
- Dress comfortably and for the season
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- To secure your Yuyuan Garden Ticket and bypass queues, please provide your full name along with your passport number.
