Shanghai Tours & Guided Trips

Why join a tour?

By joining a Shanghai tour you get the peace of mind of knowing your itinerary is being planned by a team that is intimately familiar with the city. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are often included as a complimentary bonus. You move around the city from one attraction to the next with expert local guides who ensure you enjoy your vacation to the maximum!

So, book a Shanghai tour package and you’ll get the marvelous opportunity to

•Sample world class cuisine

•Tour historic districts and marvel at the display of architecture

•Catch a performance of Chinese opera

•Dance the night away in vibrant nightclubs

•Stroll through contemporary art galleries and so much more!

Enjoy a sightseeing tour of Shanghai's modern and classic attractions

See the old and new sides of the city on enriching Shanghai sightseeing tours. English tours of Shanghai are always available, so there is no need for you to miss out on all the fun facts and historic notes that your friendly guides can provides.

•Shanghai Old Street – Your tour will most definitely include a visit to this area that has been in existence since the fourteenth century when the Ming dynasty reigned. Classic Ming and Qing architecture can be found in abundance here, with another interesting, eye-catching structure always up ahead.

•Yuyuan Garden (Happiness Garden) – Walk through ancient and classical Yuyuan Garden and stop by the enchanting Exquisite Jade Rock. There are also tranquil ornamental pools, beautiful flower walls and glorious pavilions to explore.

•Shanghai Old Wax Figure Museum – View the museum’s amazing realistic exhibits and gain insights into the city’s heritage and history.

•Walk the streets of Shanghai – Enjoy the energy of everyday life and scenes in the city. Stop in at local restaurants for authentic Chinese food to experience the wondrous tastes that make up the region’s cuisine

Take a scenic walk along The Bund

Shanghai tours are never complete without a visit to the Bund. Often referred to as “The Symbol of Shanghai,” the Bund has a rich display of architecture in an array of styles. From architecture reminiscent to the Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque styles to Classicism and the Renaissance, there is so much to marvel at here that history and photography buffs alike will simply not want to leave!

This mile-long stretch is perfect for a walking tour and nothing beats the waterfront views you can enjoy as you make your way along the banks of the Huangpu River. For a different perspective, many tourists venture out for a cruise on the river.

Take a tour of the Zhujiajiao Water Town

Shanghai day tours can take you to much loved regions such as Zhujiajiao Water Town. The Architecture in this antiquated yet bustling town dates back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. Take the chance to join the locals for a stroll across some of its 36 ancient stone bridges. This peaceful town has elegant courtyards you can explore and serene rivers to laze beside.

Walk through the streets of Zhujiajiao and discover quaint coffeehouses and traditional teahouses. Join the welcoming locals at a mix of bars and restaurants where you can sample authentic foods and beverages while you learn about the area.

When your visit to Zhujiajiao Water Town is finished, journey back to Shanghai where a night cruise on the Huangpu River seems like the most fitting way to end the day.

Beijing to Shanghai

Many visitors to Shanghai journey there on a multiday China tour package from Beijing to Shanghai. The excitement of traveling through China makes this an unforgettable treat, indeed. China tours can include stopovers in several other famous and ancient cities in the region, including Xi’an, Suzhou and Hangzhou.