The Bund (Waitan) Tours and Tickets

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.

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.

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.

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.

Save time without compromising on experience on this door-to-door private guided tour that covers Zhujiajiao Ancient Town and key Shanghai highlights. First, explore the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao by boat and foot, and savor a local lunch. Then, spend the afternoon discovering Shanghai: the 16th-century Yu Garden, the Bund, and the Shanghai Tower. Upgrade to include a Shanghai dinner.

Enhance your sightseeing experience of Shanghai by designing your own itinerary on this private, full-day tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, customize your day according to your interests and see only the Shanghai sights that you wish to see. Choose to visit some of the city’s historical highlights; ask your guide to take you to the most popular shopping locations; or delve into the rich historical heritage of the area by visiting intriguing museums. However you wish to spend your time in Shanghai, the undivided attention of your guide is guaranteed on this private custom tour. 

Enhance your experience of Shanghai regardless of time constrains on a morning or afternoon half-day sightseeing tour. See the best of Shanghai with a knowledgeable guide as you discover historical highlights like The Bund and the Jade Buddha Temple. Learn the complex process of pearl cultivation at the Fresh Water Pearl Gallery; absorb the antique charm of Shanghai Old Street; and delve into the city’s rich historical heritage at Shanghai Museum. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel is included on this tour.

Immerse yourself in Shanghai’s little-known Jewish districts—known as “Little Vienna”— on this specialty-themed private tour. Highlights include collections of photographs, films, and personal items at the Jewish Refugees Museum, the old stone houses and winding back alleys that once housed a thriving Jewish immigrant population, and British-Jewish art-deco heritage along the Bund waterfront.

Immerse yourself in the captivating choreography and dazzling color of a performance by the Shanghai Acrobatics School and Troupe on this 4-hour tour. Marvel at the graceful agility and immense skill of the performers as they demonstrate how they have won hundreds of international competitions. After the show, see some of Shanghai’s most alluring landmarks by night as you embark on an evening tour with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel on this tour. 

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.

Discover the highlights of Shanghai, as well as the picturesque water village of Zhujiajiao on this private guided tour. After exploring the canals, rivers, and charming ancient buildings of Zhujiajiao, your private guide will take you to see some of the top attractions in Shanghai, including the historic Bund, and the extensive Yuyuan Garden, located in the Old City of Shanghai.

Discover a side of Shanghai it takes a local to know on this private foodie walking tour. Explore main streets and back lanes as you snack and slurp on delicacies like soup dumplings, roast duck, and mango pudding—enough for a full meal. Finally, enjoy a Shanghai classic: a Huangpu River cruise.

Spend your day exploring one of China’s biggest cities with a private guide to steer you in the right direction on this tour of Shanghai. Cover more ground in a shorter time with someone who knows the best ways to maneuver around the crowded city streets, and choose to travel by public transport or by the comfort of a private vehicle. Pop by Jade Buddha Temple, Confucius Temple, the Bund, Riverside Promenade (Binjiang Da Dao) and People’s Park, as well as the famous shop-lined Nanjing Road and the city’s Flower and Bird Market.

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.

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.

Explore China’s largest city on this nighttime cruise on the Huangpu River. After a convenient hotel pickup, enjoy a delicious dinner while marveling at the city’s glittering skyline. Catch picturesque views of landmarks like the Bund, Lupu Bridge, Peace Hotel, Oriental TV Tower, and Shanghai World Financial Tower. Afterwards, enjoy door-to-door service with a complimentary hotel transfer.

Experience the incandescent beauty of The Bund, Shanghai’s cosmopolitan cultural district, on an evening tour of the waterfront. Accompanied by an expert guide, see the city’s most significant landmarks under the atmospheric cover of darkness; board an evening cruise boat to watch the city sparkle from the shimmering Huangpu River, then stroll the area to admire the historical Peace Hotel. Hop into a trolley to enjoy spectacular views of Nanjing Road and enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Shanghai hotel.

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.

Even if your Shanghai schedule doesn’t leave much time for touring, get an overview of the city’s famous Bund on a private adventure that’s perfect for the time-poor traveler. After transfer from your hotel, your personal guide will introduce you to the Bund’s signature sights. Then either enjoy a relaxing river cruise or scale a skyscraper observation deck for views across the megalopolis before you return to base.

At night, Shanghai’s space-age skyline ignites the city in a riot of color. Soak up this special evening ambiance on a 4-hour night tour including a ferry ride on the Huangpu River. Sample Chinese delicacies on the Huanghe Road Food Street, marvel at the neon-lit skyscrapers of Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road), and see The Bund (Waitan), Shanghai’s grand historic center, illuminated by night. Several food samples are included on this small-group tour, limited to 12 people.

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.

Shanghai is known for its eclectic skyline; watch it light up in color on this private 3-hour walking tour of Shanghai at night. This tour includes entrance to the Shanghai Tower, the tallest skyscraper in Asia, for spectacular views of the city.

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.

Get a new perspective on the many neighborhoods of Shanghai during this easy 3.5- to 4-hour guided bicycle tour. Cycle past city districts and famous attractions including Nanjing Road, Xintiandi, the Bund and the French Concession, gaining new insight into Chinese daily life and customs as you ride. This small-group cycling ride, also includes a bike and helmet plus bottled water.