5 Layover Tours in Shanghai Worth Booking

1.Flexible Private Shanghai Layover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $152Our pick

Make a Shanghai layover count with a private guide, airport transfers, Yuyuan Garden, the Bund, French Concession, and more.

“Had a 15 hour long layover in Shanghai, so we booked this tour to pass the time. It was a great experience. It allowed us to stretch our legs, while discovering the beautiful city of Shanghai. I would recommend getting an e-sim card that works in China. This way we were able to be in permanent contact with Alana, who gave us clear instructions about obtaining the 24 hour visa free pass in China from the airport and then meet our driver there. After that, we were taken into the city, where we met Xin, our guide. The tour was tailored to our needs, and Xin took us to see…”

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2.Private Shanghai Airport Layover Tour with Flexible Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · from $156

Turn a Shanghai layover into a private city tour with airport transfers, Yu Garden, the Bund, French Concession, and flexible sightseeing.

“This was an excellent way to spend a day long layover in Shanghai. Great communication from Sunny who made sure we knew how to find our driver and even checked we’d made it back to the airport and through customs at the end of the day. The car we were driven in was extremely comfortable and Shirley was an excellent guide. We visited a number of key attractions and Shirley brought them to life by telling us about the history and local customs. Sunny and Shirley made it easy and enjoyable for us to spend our layover in Shanghai rather than at the airport. I’d highly recommend this private tour.”

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3.Shanghai Airport Layover Tour with Amazing City Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 8 hours · from $165

Make the most of an Shanghai layover with a private guide, airport transfers, Yu Garden, the Bund, Old Town, and skyline views.

“Guide Roy was great accompanier. He was polite, prepared, heartful and opened for explanations, even with or without asking, he prepared very pleasant time. Thank you, Roy and Sunny Tour.”

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4.Flexible Layover Tour: Experience Shanghai on Your Schedule

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 6 hours · from $182

Make the most of a Shanghai layover with a private six-hour tour covering the Bund, Yuyuan Garden, Lujiazui, and more.

“The tour was perfect! I would recommend this to anyone who has a short stopover in Shanghai. We were picked up at the airport at the time of our choice and had a smooth trip to the city in a very comfortable car. Once arrived, our guide Xin joined us and she had arranged a lovely day for us! We visited highlights and had a tastefull Chinese lunch at a typical restaurant. Xin is a very pleasant and skilled guide, who knows all about the city and is very nice company during the day. We ended the day with the best dumplings in Shanghai. Communication before and after the trip…”

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5.4-Hr Shanghai Layover Tour: Maglev, Wet Market, Food, Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $98Best value

Make a Shanghai layover count with the Maglev, Bund, Yuyuan Old Street, a wet market, local bites, and private airport pickup.

“Amazing way to see some city highlights on a long layover and learn a little bit about the history and culture! Perfect option for a tired solo traveler who wants to see the city but doesn’t have the energy to explore themselves - great to haRead more”

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