China · City Tours

1-Day Shanghai Highlights Tour with Local Food Experiences

1 Day Round trip from Shanghai Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Shanghai's key districts, including Lujiazui, the Bund, Yu Garden, and the French Concession
  • 02 Walk through Lujiazui's futuristic skyline and see Shanghai's tallest towers gathered together
  • 03 Wander Yu Garden and the Old Town area for a glimpse of local Shanghai life and historic architecture
  • 04 Discover the Bund's grand European-era buildings, hidden shops, and lively waterfront atmosphere
  • 05 Experience the French Concession's leafy streets, charming cafés, and boutique shops

Spend a day exploring Shanghai's highlights in China's biggest city and global financial hub. Visit key areas such as Lujiazui, the Bund, Yu Garden, and the French Concession while discovering the city's culture, heritage, and traditions. This private tour can be tailored to your preferences, with time for food tastings and other local experiences along the way.

Walk around to feel the pace of modern China's development, and visit one of the observation decks if you like.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Yes
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Shanghai Highlights with Local Food Experiences

Most of Shanghai's most popular attractions are covered on this journey. Your detailed itinerary, including food tastings and other experience-based activities, will be tailored to your preferences. This can also be arranged as a two-day tour in Shanghai.

Lujiazui Financial Area - Future Shanghai

This futuristic area has been built over the past 40 years. The four tallest buildings stand together here. Walk around to feel the pace of modern China's development, and visit one of the observation decks if you like.

The Bund - 1930s International Travelers' Paradise

These renovated historical European buildings are home to many fancy hotels, clubs, restaurants, and hidden shops. When the lights come on, having a drink at a rooftop bar is a memorable experience.

Yu Garden & Old Town Area - Back to 400 Years Ago Shanghai

Visit the historic Chinese garden, wander through the many small shops and old buildings, and discover the rhythm of local Shanghai life.

French Concession Area - Colonial Shanghai

This area was designed for a wealthy yet cozy lifestyle. You can easily find charming cafés and boutique shops along leafy streets, and many international expats live here.

Jewish Ghetto Area

Visit the Jewish Museum and explore the blend of Jewish heritage and local Shanghai life.

Lujiazui futuristic skyline, The Bund waterfront and European-era buildings, Yu Garden and Old Town Area, French Concession leafy cafés

Where this trip takes you

Lujiazui futuristic skyline, The Bund waterfront and European-era buildings, Yu Garden and Old Town Area, French Concession leafy cafés

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Shanghai 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Additional expenses
  • Transportation
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance tickets

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Shanghai, China
Tour start
Shanghai, China
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Shanghai.

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