Shanghai Tours & Trips 2026
Shanghai, known as the Oriental Paris, is one of the most visited metropolises in the world. It's also the biggest and richest city in China, with a blend of both eastern and western cultures, as well as traditional and modern cultures. This cosmopolitan melting pot may not have imperial palaces like Beijing or lovely pandas like Chengdu, but it's definitely worth visiting.
Take a Shanghai tour package with Easy Tour China, and our local guide will show you the authentic Shanghai. You can walk along the Bund, with its shiny skyscrapers across the river, explore the traditional Yu Garden, feel the vibrant nightlife of Shanghai, or enjoy a tranquil getaway trip to one of the many water towns. Your Shanghai tour can be extended to include Hangzhou, the Yellow Mountain, Xiamen, and other destinations. Just tell us your requirements, and our travel specialists will help customize an itinerary to match your demands.
Best Private Shanghai Tours
Easy Tour China offers personalized guided tours of Shanghai and its surrounding areas. We provide a range of options, from the most popular Shanghai itineraries that include the classic attractions, to tours that allow you to interact with local people or tours specifically designed for families with kids. You can customize any of our Shanghai tours to suit your interests and preferred pace.
3-day Shanghai Highlights Tour
Take one of the most classic Shanghai tour itinerary to experience the differences between old Shanghai and new Shanghai.
5-day Shanghai Family Tour
Discover the highlights of Shanghai with kid-friendly activities and private guide to ensure you a memorable stay in Shanghai.
4-day Shanghai Discovery Tour with Zhujiajiao
A guided Shanghai city tour to explore its East-meets-West art and culture with top landmarks and relaxing water town of Zhujiajiao.
4-day Shanghai Tour for Women
Except the highlights of Shanghai, you will have a chance to meet local women and tailor make Chinese Qipao dress.
2-Day Historic Shanghai Walking & Architecture Tour
We crafted this walking tour in Shanghai to explore the city's history in the old town & streets, Former French Concession, Tianzifang architecture...
4-day Shanghai Tour for Seniors
Experience Shanghai's past, present, and real life as you visit the Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, Fuxing Park, with a day tour to Tongli.
Best Shanghai Day Tours
Our specialists have created the classic day tours in Shanghai, which you can take as inspirations. We will carefully plan your one day Shanghai trip as an individual tailor-made trip to cater to your preferences, whether your interests lies in historical architecture or local life experience.
Shanghai One Day Tour with Cultural Highlights
Take in traditional Chinese garden art in Yu Garden, a walking tour of the Bund and Nanjing Road, and visit Jade Buddha Temple.
Best of Shanghai Day Tour: Modern & Traditional Shanghai
Iconic Shanghai from Yu Garden to the Bund, a fantastic view of Shanghai Skyline from Shanghai Tower, and discovery in a marriage market.
Half-Day Tour from Shanghai to Zhujiajiao Water Town
Indulge yourself in the renowned Zhujiajiao Town by walking through the time-honored streets and on a boat trip passing by the old bridges.
Popular Shanghai Food Tours
Set off a food journey to Shanghai, where the traditional cuisine can be tasted in Michelin-starred restaurants and neighborhood longtang alleys. A Shanghai food tour with ETC combines the highlight attractions and authentic culinary delights.
Shanghai Evening Food Tour by Tuk Tuk
Try Shanghai "Ben Bang Cuisine": popular dishes, dumpling shop, noodles in a hidden local shop, and locally brewed beer.
7-day Beijing & Shanghai Gourmet Food Tour
Take in the sights of the two cities, and dine at Michelin-starred restaurants and local neighbourhood for signature dishes.
15-day China Cooking & Foodie Tour
Eat through Beijing, Xi'an, Chengdu, Guilin, and Shanghai, exploring the Great Wall, Terracotta Army, and making Chinese food yourself.
Weekend Getaways and Short Tours from Shanghai
You can use some fresh air and escape the hustle and bustle of Shanghai. Find the best weekend trips and short tours from Shanghai to nearby cities, water towns, and must-see destinations, such as Suzhou, Hangzhou, the Yellow Mountain, and Xiamen's Gulangyu Island, etc.
4-day Essential Shanghai tour with Hangzhou
- • Best of Shanghai City
- • Hangzhou West Lake & Longjing Tea Plantation Village
5-day Shanghai/Suzhou/Tongli Tour Package
- • Suzhou's classic garden & the Grand Canal
- • Age-old Tongli Water Town
5-day Shanghai Huangshan Tour
- • The Bund, Yu Garden & Former French Concession
- • Yellow Mountain & ancient Hongcun Village
5-day Shanghai Xiamen Tour
- • Shanghai City Tour
- • Gulangyu Island & Earth Towers in Nanjing County
4-day Shanghai Putuoshan Tour
- • Highlights of Shanghai
- • Mount Putuo & Puji Temple
5-day Shanghai Wuyishan Tour
- • Most famous landmarks of Shanghai
- • Wuyi Mountain & Xiamei Village
3-day Pre/Post Cruise Shanghai Shore Excursion Tour
- • Famous Shanghai tourist attractions
- • Highlights of Suzhou & Tongli Water Town
China Tours from Shanghai
Shanghai is one of the most globally connected cities, linking the world with over 300 airlines at home and abroad. Shanghai serves as a major transportation hub with lots of national flights and bullet trains connecting to major cities in China. This makes Shanghai a convenient starting point for your tour across China. Here are our five most popular China tour packages for you to start your China tour from Shanghai.
16-day Luxury China Signature Tour
Let this luxury China tour guide you to the enchanting landscapes, exclusive culture, local people, and luxury hotels of China.
11-day China Delight Tour
One of the best China tour package for first-time visitors with China highlights and picturesque karst mountain landcape.
20-day Yangtze Cruise + Ethnic Adventure Tour
Travel from Shanghai to the mighty Yangtze. Visit cuddly pandas, take in the incredible landscape and experience authentic minority culture.
14-day China Train Highlights Tour
A comfortable and eco high speed train tour of China covers the major popular destinations in China.
22-day Wonders of China Tour
Discover China's many wonders, from the vibrant Bund to epic karst mountains, Terra-cotta army, and the Great Wall.
12-Day Beijing Xi'an Zhangjiajie Shanghai Tour
Explore a host of big-name attractions, from the Terracotta Amy to the Bund - on a private guided journey.
Popular China Tours including Shanghai
The following tours are four of our top-rated private China tour packages including Shanghai, handpicked for their popularity, unique experience, and favorable reviews. These tours are provided as inspiration. Tell us your favorite destinations and our 1-on-1 China travel expert will help customize any itinerary to suit your pace and preference.
8-day Beijing Xian Shanghai Tour
Soak up the essence of China on this classic China golden triangle tour. Perfect for first-time vistors to China.
16-day China Impression Tour with Yangtze Cruise
Discover the real China with landmarks visits and cruise two of China's most beautiful rivers – the Yangtze and Li River.
10-day China Panda Tour
Experience both tradition and modernity in Beijing and Shanghai, and enjoy being a panda keeper.
20-day China Odyssey Tour
Marvel at the many faces of China on this multi-sensory tour. Historical & cultural immersion, amazing food, natural wonders...
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What Our Customers Say?
Our trip to China was fantastic, enjoyable and enthralling. Our China experience was much more than we expected. Thanks to Charlie every aspect of our holiday exceeded our expectations. Every component of the trip worked perfectly, all guides were helpful, informative and a pleasure to be with. All were always punctual and respectful. All drivers were on time and safe drivers.
- Judith, Australia
I have just completed an 11 day tour of Shanghai, Guilin, Xian and Beijing all booked and organised by Easy Tour China. Jackie at Easy Tours China did all my bookings and made all the arrangements Jackie was fantastic throughout the whole process, making sure I was happy with the arrangements checking with me each day to see if I enjoyed each tour and if I needed any assistance.
- Mr. Bernard, Ireland
Shanghai Tours FAQs
1. When is the Best Time of Year to Visit Shanghai?
You can visit Shanghai all year round; however, the best season to visit Shanghai is during autumn, from September to November. During these months, temperatures in Shanghai are comfortable, and rainfall will be infrequent. Find out more information about Shanghai weather by month and get packing tips.
2. What are the Best Things to Do in Shanghai?
The top attractions to visit and things to do in Shanghai include:
- The Bund: Take a leisurely walk along the Bund, where you can admire impressive colonial architecture and iconic views of skyscrapers across the Huangpu River.
- Yu Garden (Yuyuan): Explore the over 400-year-old classic Chinese-style garden in Shanghai's old city.
- Zhujiajiao Water Town: Zhujiajiao, known as the Venice of Shanghai, provides a relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle.
- Shanghai Disneyland: Fill your day at Disneyland Park, which is packed with so many fun activities, especially friendly for families with kids.
3. What are some tourist destinations or attractions near Shanghai?
With a highly developed transportation system, it is very easy for you to extend your Shanghai tour to many other popular tourist destinations close to Shanghai, such as Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Zhouzhuang, Wuzhen, and Yellow Mountain. It's worth adding some destinations to your Shanghai tour if you have enough time.
4. Can I have a Shanghai Layover Tour?
Probably. Shanghai applies to a 144-hour visa-free transit policy and a 15-day visa-free policy for cruise groups. Feel free to contact us for more details about these policies and to find out if you can benefit from them.
The 144-hour visa-free transit policy allows citizens from 53 countries and regions to have a short stopover in China while traveling to a third country. It applies to several ports in Shanghai, including Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai Railway Station, Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal, and Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal.
The 15-day visa-free policy allows tour groups who arrive in Shanghai by cruise at the Shanghai Port International Passenger Terminal or Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal to visit Shanghai and other coastal municipalities and provinces in China.