Shanghai Old Town (Nanshi) Tours

Shanghai Old Time Exploration with Sassoon's Cathay Mansion or Din Tai Fung Dining

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• Equal parts history lesson and walking tour, this private tour of Old Shanghai digs deep into the city’s colonial past from 1840 to 1940, pivotal years in Shanghai history. Visit historical Shanghai attractions such as the Waldorf Astoria Hotel and the Bund as your guide tells detailed stories of each attraction’s past. A private tour offers opportunities to curate your itinerary, as well as personalized attention from your guide. A decent Shanghai or Yunnan cuisine lunch is also inclusive.
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Old Shanghai Breakfast Food Tour with Temple Visit

• Get to know Old Shanghai through this morning food and walking tour, including breakfast and a visit to the Xiahai Temple. Follow your guide through the ancient neighborhood's longing, or courtyard communities, visit six street stalls and eateries to taste 10 traditional foods that make up a hearty breakfast. End up at the Xiahai Temple, where entrance fees are included. A small group of just 10 people ensures your guide's personalized attention.
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Shanghai City Sightseeing Walking Tour

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• Feel like a Shanghai local as you explore the city on foot, wandering its labyrinth of back alleys, historic neighborhoods, modern skyscrapers and bustling markets, during this 6-hour excursion with a guide and small group. Interact with friendly Shanghai residents as you stroll past 'Shikumen-style' structures, and then tour the old city bazaar. Then explore the buzzing entertainment area at Xintiandi, and gaze in wonder at the soaring collection of gleaming towers that mark the city’s modern core. This private small-group trip, limited to a maximum of 10 guests, also includes hotel pickup and transport to the start point, plus entrance fees.
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Private Shanghai Sightseeing Tour, River Cruise and Wonton-Making Lesson

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• Discover the highlights of Shanghai both on and off the tourist trail on this full-day sightseeing tour, including a Huangpu river cruise, a silk factory visit and a Wonton-making class. Explore Shanghai’s walled Old Town, home to the City God Temple and Yuyuan Garden, then experience a traditional Chinese wet market. Master the art of making wontons as you enjoy lunch in a local family home, then browse for souvenirs (own expense) in the Tianzifang handicrafts district.
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Private Shanghai Old Town Walking Tour Including Yuyuan Garden

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• Journey back to old Shanghai on this 2-hour private walking tour of historic Nan Shi, Shanghai’s oldest district. Learn about China’s notorious Ming Dynasty, Taoist beliefs and spiritual traditions as you explore the walled Old Town and sample typical delicacies like local dumplings (own expense). See the landmark Chenghuangmiaof (Temple of the Town God), stroll through the pretty Yuyuan Garden and wander through the lively ‘lilongs’ (residential streets). This is a private tour just for you and your party.
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Shanghai One Day Private Tour with The Bund and Yuayan Garden

• Opt for a personalized experience of Shanghai on this private, full-day tour, a great way to orient yourself in the sprawling city. With just your party and guide, you’ll travel between top Shanghai attractions with ease and tick off The Bund (Waitan), Yuyuan Garden, and Shanghai Museum (Shanghai Bowuguan). Plus, you won’t have to waste time finding a meeting point as hotel pickup and drop-off are included.
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Private Shanghai Classic City Tour With Huangpu River Cruise

• For this full day Shanghai classic tour, the private guide and driver will take you to discover the major sites in Shanghai and experience a cruise trip on the Huangpu River. The combination of the traditions and modernism has built Shanghai’s unique charm which attracts thousands of millions of visitors every year.
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Shanghai Day Trip from Beijing by Air including Jade Buddha Temple Yu Garden and Tea Ceremony

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• Fly round-trip from Bejing to Shanghai for a full-day tour of this influential city. Discover Shanghai’s history and culture with an informative guide who shows you around the Jade Buddha temple, Shanghai Confucian temple (Wen Miao), Yu Garden and the bazaars of Old Town. You’ll also participate in a traditional Chinese tea ceremony at Shanghai’s oldest tea house and have lunch at a local restaurant. Your tour includes airport transfers, plane tickets, lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off — especially convenient if you’re short on time.
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Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai Old and New Highlights

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• Discover old and modern Shanghai as you wish on a private 8-hour tour. With a personal guide, explore attractions like The Bund, Ming-Dynasty Yu Garden, and Jade Buddha Temple, and visit the observation deck of one of Shanghai’s highest skyscrapers. Customize your itinerary to suit your 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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Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour

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• Don’t spend your Shanghai stopover inside the airport; maximize your time in China and opt for a private and customizable sightseeing tour instead. This personalized layover tour is tailored to your needs and allows you to tick off The Bund (Waitan), French Concession, and Yuyuan Garden in limited time. Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off are included for added convenience.
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2-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden and Old Town Private Walking Tour

• Visiting Shanghai without seeing the Old Town is not a complete trip. This private 2-hour walking tour takes you to explore the famous Yu Garden and old street where you can appreciate the 5-century old private garden as well as to have a glimpse of charming Qing-Dynasty architecture in the old town bazaar. Enjoy a more personalized and fun experience navigating the colorful old neighborhood with your local knowledgeable guide and gain a great insight into the local culture plus the life in the old and new city.
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Walking Through the Hidden Door of Shanghai Old Town

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• From ancient carvings located behind laundries to the 300-year-old Secluded Library (not open to the public), learn what lies behind the modern glamour of one of China’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities on this private walking tour of Old Shanghai. With just your group and private guide, head to a number of off-the-beaten-track attractions and quirky historical sites that create a fuller understanding of Shanghai’s history and contemporary culture alike.
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4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour

• Pick 2 to 3 most incredible Shanghai city attractions that you wish to discover during this 4-hour private tour. Accompanied by your professional guide with comfortable vehicle so that you can get around the city easier. This half day tour can be fully customized based on your interests. You can either go by the suggested itinerary or inform the to-see listing upon meeting with your guide. Don't miss out the opportunity to visit the well-preserved Yuyuan garden, the beautiful Bund or Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) with skyline or the charming French quarter.
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Private Group Tour: One Day In Shanghai By Public Transportation

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• Shanghai is an amazing city with lots interesting stories and famous landmarks. This private tour is designed just for you and your party. Follow your local guide to get to know the major attractions, history, and culture of Shanghai by taking public transportation. You surely will have a better understandings for local culture and life here after this interesting day tour. If you have very limited time in Shanghai, you also can choose half day, 3-hour or 2-hour tours from tour options.
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Private Airport Layover Tour of Shanghai

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• Turn your long layover in Shanghai into a full tour of the city with this private 8-hour tour, which includes round-trip transportation from the airport. Visit top attractions like Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, and more alongside a guide with extensive knowledge about Shanghai; or, work with your guide to create a customized itinerary that suits your interests.
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12 Days of Beijing-Xi'an-Shanghai-Yangshuo-Hong Kong Trip

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• Visit the 4 most popular cities in China on a 12 day cross-country tour, and see the best that China has to offer. From the sheer magnificence of the Great Wall, to the bright lights of Shanghai; the impressive Terracotta Warriors to the hill-lined Li River of Yangshuo, find a balance between city and country; activity and relaxation. Enjoy your travels stress-free as your professional guides take care of your meals, accommodation and itinerary.
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Private Shanghai Day Tour: Shanghai Museum, Yuyuan Garden,The Bund and Huangpu River Cruise

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• Explore dynamic Shanghai on a private full-day tour that includes Yu Gardens and Bazaar, the Bund, Shanghai Museum, Nanjing Road and a Huangpu River cruise. Become familiar with Shanghai’s history at the Shanghai Museum, then enjoy the splendid Yu Gardens. Browse the goods at the traditionally styled Yu Bazaar and hit the modern shops along Nanjing Road. Check out colonial architecture on the Bund, and enjoy a relaxing one-hour cruise on the Huangpu River. Your knowledgeable guide shares stories throughout the day for a comprehensive look at Shanghai.
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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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Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

• Save time on this combination tour of Shanghai and the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao on the outskirts of the city. In the company of just your party and a private guide, travel to Zhujiajiao for a boat ride and tea tasting, before returning to Shanghai city to explore some off-the-beaten-path places missed by most visitors.
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3-Hour Walking Tour: Old Town Morning With Authentic Shanghainese Breakfast

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• A 3-hour walking tour in the old town area to feel the hustle and bustle life in Shanghai. Your local expert will show you many choices of local breakfast in local street or food market. You can try some of the signature food in Shanghai such as Xiaolongbao (known as Steamed Dumpling) and local flavored soup noodle. Other than breakfast, your guide will also walk you to some back alley to see local's life style in old Nongtang and the old lane architecture, which might be disappearing soon due to the city development.
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Old Shanghai Discovery Walking Tour with Tea Tasting at Confucius Temple

• Cover thousands of years of Shanghai history during a single outing on this information-packed walking tour. You’ll go behind-the-scenes of the cutting-edge city to discover the ancient traditions of the one-time sleepy fishing village. Tours include stops at Yu Garden, the Ancient City Wall, and City Gods Temple— and include an exclusive Confucian tea ceremony.
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Private Shanghai Shopping and City Highlight Sightseeing Combo Tour with Lunch

• See Shanghai's highlight attractions in one day with shopping integrated. In this tour, traditional Chinese crafts, curios, antiques, souvenirs, many kinds of toys, clothes, silk, various accessory articles and decorations, etc. are at hand along the route. Besides, knockoffs, tailor's shop, tea and other odds on your wish-list list can be brought forth on your call. Your tour guide will assist you in driving a bargain.
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4-Hour Shanghai Old Town Tour with Cricket Fighting Culture Experience

• This family friendly private Shanghai Old Town tour takes you to see a kaleidoscopic sequence: luxuriant old mansions, markets, old city wall, old streets, hidden alleyways, street food as well as to learn about interesting cricket fighting culture. Cricket fighting was nurtured by Tang Dynasty emperors more than 1,000 years ago, and later popularized by commoners. It is now undergoing a revival among a younger generation eager to embrace genuinely Chinese pastimes.
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Half-Day Shanghai Old Town Market Private Walking Tour

• To experience the authentic Shanghai, it pays to have a local guide. On this private walking tour, discover a less-visible side of the city as you explore local markets, hidden alleyways, and secret food streets. Visit a bird and flower market, an antique market, a wholesale retail market, and a fabric market, and soak up the spirit of Shanghai Old Town.
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