Shanghai Old Town Tour: Explore Yu Garden & Bazaar

Discover the charm of Shanghai’s Old Town and Yu Garden on a private 2-hour walking tour. Explore the historic streets, admire the ancient architecture, and immerse yourself in the local culture with a knowledgeable guide.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Yu Garden (Yuyuan) - The friendly local guide will greet guests at their downtown Shanghai hotel lobby and proceed to the old town area. Visit the elegant garden, over five centuries old, originally built by a government officer to delight his parents. Immerse in the poetic and serene landscape featuring beautiful rockeries, streams, ponds, and…
What's Included
  • Private tour services
  • Tea tasting/ceremony
  • Hotel pick up (Only for hotels located in downtown area. Pick up does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang ,Qingpu ,Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas etc. If your hotel is not in the downtown area your guide will give you instructions to the meeting point downtown)
  • Entrance fees…
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses
  • Outskit hotel pick up & drop off(Airport/Disneyland Songjiang etc,can be arranged at surcharge)
Additional Information

A journey to Shanghai is incomplete without exploring its Old Town. Embark on a personalized 2-hour stroll with this exclusive walking tour, which showcases the iconic Yu Garden and the historic old street. Marvel at the private garden that has withstood five centuries, and catch a peek at the enchanting Qing-Dynasty structures within the old town…

Location
Yu Garden (Yuyuan)
No.218 Anren Street, Huangpu District
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robert_p
Mar 17, 2026
Lovely Gardens - Michael was excellent. Knowledgeable, respectful and attentive. The tour itself was lovely and definitely worth the visit.
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Aleejandrat
Feb 26, 2026
Highly recommended - It was a very fun experience, Feifei was our guide, showed us the garden perfectly and told us about the history of the place. They were just the decorations for the new year and we loved it! gave us many tips in general about the city too and was very helpful. The experience in the teahouse was nice, we bought several teas there, although later we found other stores with more variety and better price, maybe we should only have bought 1 or 2 but in the end the experience was generally good.
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Mark_w
Nov 23, 2025
Yu Garden and Tea - My guide Sunni met me at the hotel and we headed off to Old Town to see the shops and visit Yu Garden. The Qing dynasty garden is an amazing collection of pond, pavilions and bonsai, I spent a short time there but you easily spend hours, it does get crowded. We went and had a tea tasting in old town, Sunni’s family has a tea plantation and she was in the know on types and preparation. Highly recommend this tour.
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Gmjones1958
Nov 21, 2025
An interesting tour with a great host - We were met at our hotel by our host Annie. As it was such a lovely day and the gardens not too far away, Annie suggested that stroll along the Bund. A great option as we popped into the HSBC bank to view its lovely interior. The garden and mansion wax very interesting, even if a bit crowded. Annie was extremely helpful as she showed us how to use the metro and we bought tickets for our evening food tour.
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Sue_j
Nov 19, 2025
Yu Garden and Tea Ceremony - A great tour of the Yu garden and tea ceremony. Annie was an excellent guide and provided lots of useful information.
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Stormyleet
Nov 8, 2025
Amazing! - Melinda was amazing! She was extremely thorough and informative and made sure to look after me. I learnt so much about China and Shanghai's culture. The Yu Garden and Old Town is so stunning and such a vibe. The tea tasting was great and also informative. I'm not the biggest tea fanatic but I've definitely found my tea. The tea culture is alot different I've found. You get a break down on what effect each tea has on your body! Overall, amazing scenery, culture and guide.
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204minac
Aug 5, 2025
Meaningful and educational - Sunny was just that. Sunny positive disposition, open to cultural discussions and smart. She was able to narrow down my wants and create an experience just for me. The silk tour was very interesting and the tea stop was authentic. I will save Sunny’s information for the next trip!
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Daniel_f
Jun 26, 2025
This 3-hour tour was the... - This 3-hour tour was the perfect way to explore Shanghai’s rich history. Yu Garden was beautiful and peaceful, and our guide shared great insights about its architecture and cultural significance. The tea tasting was a real highlight – we sampled several traditional Chinese teas and learned about their origins and health benefits. The tea host was friendly and made the experience feel authentic. Highly recommended if you want a short but meaningful cultural experience in Shanghai
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Angela_d
May 17, 2025
Great tour! - Annie was the perfect guide for us. She showed us around old Shanghai and told us the history of the Yu Gardens. We definitely felt comfortable and like we learned a lot. She also took some great photos of us! Highly recommend.
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Bennett_r
Apr 21, 2025
Beautiful gardens,... - Beautiful gardens, excellent guide. We could not have enjoyed the gardens with out her assistance and expertise
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From $43
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).