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Explore Shanghai through the Bund, Pudong’s skyline, classical gardens, former concession streets and one of China’s most dynamic food cultures.
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Top Shanghai tours and activities
Compare 11 selected ways to experience Shanghai, with live availability, operator details and secure booking.
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Choose your Shanghai
Four ways into the destination
Choose the side of Shanghai that fits your interests, then use the live experiences above to compare the details.
Read Shanghai’s commercial rise through its famous riverfront and skyline.
Explore traditional architecture and surviving streets within the modern city.
See the speed and ambition of Shanghai’s recent transformation.
Taste regional traditions and travel beyond the centre to historic canals.
Look beyond the icons
Shanghai is defined by reinvention.
River trade, colonial-era architecture, lane neighbourhoods and futuristic towers overlap in a metropolis constantly reshaping its identity.
Know before you go
Plan your Shanghai experience
When to visit
March to May and October to November are mild; summers are hot and humid.
Getting around
The metro is efficient and extensive, with ferries adding useful river perspectives.
What to book
Reserve observation decks, specialist food tours and water-town excursions early.
What to combine
Pair the Bund with Pudong and keep Yu Garden or Zhujiajiao as separate routes.
Helpful answers
Shanghai tour FAQs
Useful information for comparing and booking the experiences displayed on this page.
Are these tours operated by DiscoverEase Tours?
No. The Shanghai experiences displayed through the GetYourGuide widget are offered by the operators named on their activity pages. DiscoverEase Tours helps you discover them and may receive a commission from qualifying bookings.
Where is my booking completed?
Selecting an activity takes you to GetYourGuide, where you can review live availability, prices, inclusions, operator details and cancellation conditions before payment.
Which experience is best for a first visit?
A small-group highlights or history tour is a useful introduction. Add a food, nature or evening experience according to your interests.
Is hotel pickup included?
Pickup varies by activity. Check the individual listing for the exact meeting point, pickup area and arrival time before booking.
How far ahead should I book?
Book signature attractions and limited-capacity tours early during weekends, holidays and the destination’s busiest travel periods.
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