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One of Shanghai’s most charming areas, the former French Concession is known for its tree-lined streets and interesting mix of Chinese and Western architectural styles. Popular with locals, expats, and visitors, the area is home to a number of top attractions, as well as hip cafés, restaurants, bars, clubs, boutiques, galleries, and museums.
Luwan and Xuhui Districts, Shanghai
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Private Yu Garden, The Bund, French Concession, Pudong Half-Day Tour
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Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this half-day private tour of Shanghai. Hit all the major attractions, including the Bund, the French Concession, Yu Garden, Old Town, and the Pudong Financial District. Stop in a local tea house for a sample of traditional Chinese tea. Round-trip transportation from the cruise port or your hotel provided.
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$120.00
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$120.00
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Private Walking Tour in the Former French Concession
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Stroll through the Shangai's trendy French Concession neighborhood with a private guide on this walking tour. Follow your guide's lead to unearth hidden courtyards, Art Deco buildings, and typical Shanghai street scenes. Highlights include the Lanxin Theater, the Cathay Mansion, the former residence of Dr. Sun-Yat Sen, Fuxing Park, and others. Choice of departure times to fit your schedule.
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$95.00
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$95.00
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Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai Old and New Highlights
399
Discover old and modern Shanghai as you wish on a full-day private tour. With a personal guide, explore attractions like The Bund, Ming-Dynasty Yu Garden, Jade Buddha Temple, and visit the observation deck of one of Shanghai’s highest skyscrapers. Customize your itinerary to suit you and opt to explore by private vehicle with lunch and select entrance fees included, or by private vehicle or public transit with lunch and entrance fees at own expense.
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$121.50
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$121.50
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Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food
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Get up close and personal with the sights, and discover several of Shanghai’s most noteworthy neighborhoods, on this small-group bike tour. Meet your group in central Shanghai, and grab a bicycle and helmet. In the space of just half a day, you’ll chart your way through the evocative French Concession, the bustling Bund, vibrant Xintiandi, Shanghai's Old City, and more. As you go, stop to taste local snacks, and learn more about the city’s history from your guide.
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$47.93
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$47.93

Shanghai Local Food and Beer Tour
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Shanghai is one of China’s most delectable culinary capitals, but knowing where to go for the tastiest treats takes local know-how. Hit up four family-run seated eateries during this insider’s food crawl, topped off by a pint of craft beer at a local pub. You’ll venture far off the tourist track as you feast on 12 regional classics, made from recipes passed down over generations.
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$69.00
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$69.00

Private Colonial Walking Tour: Shanghai French Concession
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Return to the opulent age of French colonial China on an intriguing 2-hour private walking tour through the Shanghai French Concession. Led by an expert historian guide, weave your way around significant sites on which the First Conference of the Communist Party took place and marvel at charming apartments and grand villas. Meander through narrow walkways and discover secretive spots that still retain some enigmatic French charm. Receive personalized attention from your guide, this is a private tour just for you and your party.
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$123.08
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$123.08
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Shanghai Half-Day Sightseeing Coach Tour
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Catch the highlights of Shanghai on a morning city tour with a professional guide. Your 4-hour tour starts with a walk along the Bund, which follows the waterfront of the Huangpu River. Continue to Yu Gardens and Bazaar, taking in the gorgeous landscaping of the Ming-era gardens and Qing-era Shanghai Old Street. Drive through the French Concession, then see Shikumen-style architecture in the Xintiandi district, where you also find trendy boutiques and restaurants.
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$50.00
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$50.00

4-Hour Private Customized Shanghai City Tour
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Rather than struggling to plan your own itinerary, make the most of Shanghai on a private half-day tour. Available morning, afternoon, and night, it’s the perfect introduction for first-time China visitors. Just pick two or three attractions, perhaps the Bund, a Huangpu River cruise, a temple, a skyscraper, or a market, and design your dream day out. Entrance fees are at your own expense: upgrade to include a private car.
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$79.50
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$79.50
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Expert Walking Tour - Shanghai Secrets of the Former French Concession
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Follow our story-teller on this urban discovery of the "Paris of the East". It is an incredible journey transporting you from hidden lanes, where we uncovered architectural gems, to more frequented streets which can be unrolled for you like magic parchment.
We start at the renowned Fuxing Park and head quickly to the former French municipal school building close by. You get some insights about the immense role of the Russians in China while checking out on a beautiful Orthodox Church. Continue with your expert and explore French countryside style villas, Art Deco treasures & some of the most famous Lilong complexes in Shanghai. At the end of your experience with our Historian, our Photographer, our Story-teller, we will ensure that you leave with more anecdotes and knowledge than you ever thought Shanghai could contain!
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$63.73
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$63.73

Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden
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Enhance your sightseeing experience of Shanghai on an enriching full-day excursion around the city. See all of the city’s spectacular sights with a knowledgeable guide as you tour a selection of historical highlights; absorb the sacred majesty of the Jade Buddha Temple; immerse yourself in the city’s rich heritage at the Shanghai Museum; and stroll amid the botanical beauty of the Yuyuan Garden. Walk along the Bund and the former French Concession and enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch.
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$79.00
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$79.00

Private Full-Day Tour: Incredible Shanghai Highlights
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Get to know Shanghai with your own guide on this full-day private tour. Admire bird’s-eye views from a Shanghai Tower, stroll along the Bund, and visit the Yuyuan Garden and bazaar. Plus, explore the Confucius Temple and Former French Concession area, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony. Choose to travel by public transport (own expense) if you're in a group of four or fewer, or upgrade to get around by private vehicle.
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$99.00
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$99.00
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Private Amazing Shanghai City Day Tour in Your Way
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Shanghai is China’s biggest city and with just a day to explore, a private tour will ensure you maximise your time. This full-day tour is tailor-made for you, so you could admire the views from the Shanghai Tower; visit Yuyuan Garden, the Jade Buddha temple, and Nanjing road; cruise down the Huangpu River from Riverside Promenade area, or take part in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
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$89.02
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$89.02
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Private Shanghai Brewery Tour with Rice Wine Tasting, Local Snacks
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Immerse yourself in the nightlife of Shanghai's French concession area on this private 3-hour brewery tour. Stop at three local breweries to taste Chinese beers, accompanied by local snacks such as dumplings, pot stickers, and won tons. This private tour guarantees personalized attention from your dedicated guide.
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$121.14
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$121.14
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4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour
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Customize this private guided tour of Shanghai by picking two to three attractions to visit. On the half-day tour you can either follow a suggested itinerary or choose based on your interests. Attractions include the well-preserved Yuyuan Garden, the Bund or Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) with skyline views, the French quarter, and more.
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$115.00
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$115.00
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Half Day Foodie Test & Explore Shikumen in Shanghai Nongtang Bike Tour
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This tour allows you to experience the Shikumen architecture of the Shanghai 'nontang' homes like the locals do: on a bicycle. Pedal around the traditional laneways with a guide, learning about the community's architecture, food, culture, and history. Use of all cycling equipment included.
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$58.00
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$58.00

Shanghai Small-Group Night Tour by Bike
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Shanghai, one of China’s most trendsetting cities, truly comes alive at night. Hop on a vintage bike for an adventure-filled evening tour of the cutting-edge metropolis, from a traditional Chinese medicine shop to the glittering lights of the waterfront Bund. Cycle like a local as you listen to stories from your guide, in a group capped at only eight riders.
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$74.87
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$74.87

Full-Day Private Tour of Shanghai
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Spend a day exploring Shanghai with a guide on this full-day private tour. By opting for a private tour, you won’t waste time visiting attractions that don’t interest you, and the tour is fully customizable. Sites you’ll visit vary depending on your preferences, but potential highlights include The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yu Garden, the French Concession, and The Bund.
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$100.00
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$100.00
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Private Customized Shanghai City Day Tour with Local Expert
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First-time visitors to Shanghai encounter a bustling metropolis, with so much to see and do, that it's hard to know where to begin. On this private tour that's tailored just for you, let a guide lead the way, and customize the itinerary to show you the city's top attractions. Expect to see highlights—like Fuxing Park, the Jade Buddha Temple, and the Peace Hotel—enjoy a tasting lunch, and upgrade to include entrance tickets to make the most of your day.
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$100.00
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$100.00
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Old Shanghai City Walking Tour
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See how traditional Shanghainese lifestyles intersect with a modern megacity on this fantastic walking tour, the perfect introduction to Shanghai. Start on the Huangpu River banks with a stroll along the Bund; tour 16th-century Yuyuan Garden; experience a Chinese tea ceremony; explore two vibrant markets and authentic local streets; finish in fashionable Xintiandi. Along the way, break the language barrier and achieve the insider perspective only the best tours provide.
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$65.00
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$65.00
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Private Flexible Shanghai City Highlights and Shopping Combo Tour
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Discover some of the Shanghai's must-see highlights and tick off your must do shopping lists with a fully guided tour by your local guide expert. Explore top attractions like The Bund, Ming-Dynasty Yu Garden, and Jade Buddha Temple, and visit the observation deck at one of Shanghai’s highest skyscrapers etc. Customize your shopping itinerary to suit your special shopping requests and enjoy the convenience of getting around the city with your own private car and driver.
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$160.00
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$160.00
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All Inclusive Amazing Shanghai City Highlights Private Day Tour
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Hit all the highlights of Shanghai on this private full-day tour with a dedicated guide. Stops include Fuxing Park, the Shanghai Museum, a stroll down the Bund, a river cruise on the Huangpu, and a Shanghai-style lunch. Upgrade your tour with a Sichuan dinner accompanied by a face-changing show. Private pickup and drop-off at your Shanghai hotel included.
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$200.00
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$200.00
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Din Tai Fung Dinner and VIP Class River Cruise Experience in Shanghai
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Enjoy a Shanghai soup dumpling dinner and river cruise on this private evening tour. Take a VIP Class cruise along the Huangpu River, admiring the floodlit colonial-era Bund and illuminated skyscrapers of Pudong. After your cruise, savor a traditional 'xiaolongbao' (soup dumpling) dinner at the highly-rated Din Tai Fung restaurant, and stroll around Xintiandi, one of Shanghai’s hippest historic districts. Cruise, dinner with a drink, and central hotel pickup and drop-off included.
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$168.00
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$168.00
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Private Shanghai City Highlight and Hidden Gems with Culinary Experience
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Get a comprehensive overview of Shanghai on a private full-day tour. See the city’s main highlights like The Bund, Yu Gardens, the Old City Walls and much more as you listen to engaging commentary about Shanghai’s history and culture from your guide. Enjoy the flexibility to customize your day to your interests and the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel.
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$126.94
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$126.94
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Private Zhujiajiao and Shanghai City Highlights Combo Tour
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Explore the many sides of Shanghai on this full-day private tour that includes a trip to Zhujiajiao, an ancient water town on the outskirts of the city. In Shanghai, see sights around downtown, and learn about the city's culture, history, architecture, and local life from a private guide. Lunch is included.
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$245.34
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$245.34
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