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Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner

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On average, this is booked 19 (0) days in advance.
5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Taste Shanghai contains two meanings: first one is to taste the delicious Shanghai cuisine, and the second one is to overlook the entire city view of Shanghai. This 5-hour private tour is customized just for your party, which you can eat and see in this amazing city in your limited time. You will visit Shanghai Tower (the tallest building in China), Yuyuan bazaar and take the Huangpu River cruise. Besides sightseeing, you will enjoy a tasty lunch or dinner(depends on you choosing on the morning 10am or afternoon 2pm departure time) in Shanghai style.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Huangpu River curise ride
  • Shanghai Tower entrance fee
  • Gratuities
  • 5 USD/Person Entrance Fee for Yuyuan Garden( The Garden not open on Monday)
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Yu Garden (Yuyuan)

Your local guide will pick up you from your hotel lobby at your desired time in the morning. Then you will follow BBC Rick Stein’s footsteps to taste Shanghai. First, you will go to the Yuyuan bazaar, which is the old Ming and Qing dynasty architecture market, with various of souvenir shops and restaurants where you can enjoy your time there shopping and taking photos. You will have chance to taste some of the famous snack in the markets if you are interests, such as the spring roll, Big soup dumplings. Famous Yu Garden is just right next to the bazaar, if you want to have a visit, please let your guide know (Yuyuan garden close on Monday).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Pudong New Area

After your morning tour, your guide will take you to a nice local restaurant where you can enjoy some well-known local food, such as Xiao Long Bao (soup dumpling) and Chairman Mao's favorite dish Hong Shao Rou (Braised pork in brown sauce). Xiao Long Bao is a characteristic of Shanghai cuisine, with over hundred years of history. Pork minced “Xiao Longs” are the most classical ones and once it comes to right season, you can also try the crab-meat one.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Shanghai Tower

In the afternoon, you will visit Shanghai Tower the tallest building in China (the 2nd tallest in the world). The observatory of “Shanghai Tower” is with the height of 632 meters, and you can have a panoramic view of the whole city with 360 degrees dimension at the “airborne city “and “city’s smart eyes”. It is really unique experience on the top and is the best choice for enjoying damper, the high-tech achievement.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Huangpu River Cruise

After that, you will you will enjoy a relaxing river cruise ride on the mother river of Shanghai - Huangpu River. You will have a glimpse of Shanghai’s past and look into the bright future of the city from Riverside Promenade area. Your cruise offers a great view of the grand colonial buildings along west side of the Bund, such as the famous Peace hotel, Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and etc.. Turn towards east side, you will see the skyscrapers of shanghai, like Oriental Pearl TV Tower, World Financial Center, and Shanghai Tower. If you choose the afternoon departure,you will enjoy the prosperous lights, which will lights up your whole trip. If you have visit some of those places before, you can choose the place from the following based on your interests. • Shanghai museum • Jade Buddha temple • Tianzifang/Former French concession • TV Tower/Jinmao Tower/World financial center • Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art CenterAfter the tour ends, your guide will send you back to the hotel.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Huangpu River curise ride.
  • Shanghai Tower entrance fee.
  • Shanghai-style lunch or dinner (depending on selected tour option).
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Pudong International Airport drop-off (depending on selected tour option).
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
  • 5 USD/Person Entrance Fee for Yuyuan Garden( The Garden not open on Monday).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

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 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner 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 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once 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 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Huangpu River curise ride
  • Shanghai Tower entrance fee
  • Shanghai-style lunch or dinner (depending on selected tour option)
  • Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pudong International Airport drop-off (depending on selected tour option)
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities
  • 5 USD/Person Entrance Fee for Yuyuan Garden( The Garden not open on Monday)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Please advise your preferred tour start time upon booking
  • If you want to be dropped off at Pudong International Airport after your tour, please select the PVG Airport drop-off tour option when you book

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