Make the most of your layover in Shanghai with a private tour that immerses you in the city’s culture, history, and notable sites. Explore Yu Garden, The Bund, Nanjing Road, and more!
Make the most of your layover in Shanghai with a private tour that immerses you in the city’s culture, history, and notable sites. Explore Yu Garden, The Bund, Nanjing Road, and more!
- The Bund (Wai Tan) - Upon arrival, a professional local driver will warmly welcome you at the airport with a sign, ensuring a comfortable journey to the city. After meeting your guide, take a few minutes to discuss and customize your tour. Below is the suggested itinerary, but feel free to share any requests with your guide for adjustments. Begin…
- The Bund (Wai Tan) - Upon arrival, a professional local driver will warmly welcome you at the airport with a sign, ensuring a comfortable journey to the city. After meeting your guide, take a few minutes to discuss and customize your tour. Below is the suggested itinerary, but feel free to share any requests with your guide for adjustments. Begin with a stroll along the historic Bund area to admire the stunning views of both old and new Shanghai along the Huangpu River, while learning about its colonial past.
- Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - Next, proceed to the renowned Shanghai Old Town and Yu Garden bazaar area, where numerous street vendors and markets offer a wide variety of items: tea, antiques, Chinese seals, souvenirs, toys, Christmas decorations, everyday goods, and unique curiosities. Walk past the 200-year-old Hu Xin Ting Tea House on the charming zigzag bridge and visit the 500-year-old classic Yu Garden, enjoying the delightful view of traditional Qing-Dynasty architecture, pavilions, and fish and turtle ponds.
- Former French Concession - Follow your guide through the picturesque French Concession, a trendy neighborhood that offers a distinctive blend of new and old, development and preservation, for a truly unique urban experience.
- Shanghai World Financial Center - Continue the tour to Pudong Island, where you can learn about the city’s rapid development since its opening and enjoy a pleasant walk among the futuristic skyscrapers on the ring-bridge. On a clear day, you might choose to visit one of the observation decks at Shanghai Tower, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, or Jinmao Tower for a breathtaking bird’s-eye view of mega Shanghai.
- Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road) - As this is a private customized tour, if you have already visited the mentioned sites, feel free to discuss other interests with your guide. The tour can also include the Jade Buddha Temple, People’s Square/Marriage Market, Shanghai Museum, Huangpu River cruise, and more. During the tour, you’ll have the opportunity to sample some authentic local cuisine.
After the delightful tour, if you have booked the maglev train option, you will be dropped off at the Maglev Station, where your guide will purchase your train ticket, allowing you to experience the incredible train ride at speeds of 300-400 km/hour to the airport (non-stop). If you have booked the one-way transfer option, your local driver will drop you off in downtown Shanghai at your request. If you have booked the two-way transfer option, your local driver will drop you off at the airport terminal.

- Great Local guide
- Choice of one-way or round-trip airport transfer
- Maglev train ticket included with specific bookings
- Experienced driver and air-conditioned comfort
- Great Local guide
- Choice of one-way or round-trip airport transfer
- Maglev train ticket included with specific bookings
- Experienced driver and air-conditioned comfort
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee if applies
- The tour is for upto 8-hour , more than 8-hour additional hour charge wil be applied
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Entrance fee if applies
- The tour is for upto 8-hour , more than 8-hour additional hour charge wil be applied
For those flying into Shanghai with limited time to explore, this private airport layover tour offers the perfect opportunity to make the most of your visit. Experience the local culture, history, lifestyle, and attractions. Upon arrival, a private driver will greet you at the airport, and you’ll meet your professional guide at the first tour location…
For those flying into Shanghai with limited time to explore, this private airport layover tour offers the perfect opportunity to make the most of your visit. Experience the local culture, history, lifestyle, and attractions. Upon arrival, a private driver will greet you at the airport, and you’ll meet your professional guide at the first tour location to begin your adventure. The tour includes Shanghai’s top highlights such as Yu Garden, Old Town, The Bund, Nanjing Road, the French Concession at Xintiandi, Tianzifang, the Jade Buddha Temple, and the skyscrapers in the Lujiazui Financial area. The itinerary is fully customized to suit your interests.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Please provide detailed flight details upon booking
- If you are not able to go through customs for any reasons, please take your own responsibility. There is no refund for the same day cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.