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Moon Z.

Hi there! I’m Moon, your go-to Shanghai insider. With a background in tourism management and years of professional guiding, I don't just show you landmarks—I bring them to life. If you want to skip the dry textbook scripts and dive into Shanghai’s hidden histories, fascinating urban legends, and the juicy anecdotes behind the Bund and the French Concession, you’re in the right place! Let’s explore the secrets of this city together, one story at a time. Ready to see Shanghai through a local expert's eyes?

China

Cindy W.

I’m Cindy, a native Shanghainese with 13 years of professional experience in the travel industry. Outgoing and friendly, I speak fluent English and love travelling around the world myself. Over the years, I have served more than 7,000 travelers from Europe, the United States and other Western countries. I specialize in unique cultural small-group tours, and I also provide comprehensive itinerary planning services for guests travelling to China on business trips. I am far more than just a tour guide — I lead my own dedicated small team. No matter where you plan to visit in China, we are able to tailor a perfect itinerary fully based on your personal preferences. I am a huge food lover and enjoy exploring hidden local eateries in Shanghai and surrounding cities. Travelling with me, you will get to taste authentic local delicacies unknown to most tourists. Besides, I am passionate about history. If you are also a history enthusiast, I am delighted to share countless fascinating lesser-known stories from Chinese history along the way. I am someone who appreciates the finer things in life. I have extensive knowledge of luxury hotels, trendy restaurants and bars across Shanghai and nearby regions, so I can seamlessly arrange premium leisure experiences tailored for you. Thanks to my overseas background, I fully understand international travelers’ expectations, and strive to deliver completely hassle-free travel experiences for every guest. I have established long-term partnerships as an official supplier for major global travel platforms including Tripadvisor, Viator and Expedia. In the past 13 years, I have consistently delivered outstanding service and received great feedback from all my clients.

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Apple S.

Hello, my name is Apple.I am a Shanghai native who loves traveling and showing people around. I got Shanghai English tour guide license and have been a part time city tour guide in Shanghai for more than 6 years. I have been working for top 500 global companies for more than 10 years. I enjoy communicating with people from different countries and culture.

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Rafael C.

I'm Rafael, a licensed tour guide specialized in serving international visitors and an experienced world trotter in my ow right. Other than that, my previous career cut similarities with investigative journalism and academical writing. I am an avid multilingual reader, writer and translator, interested in many seemingly incommensurate. There are multiple ways of tour guiding, and my very style features a distinctive dynamic of alterity and free association. Join me, it's more than a "tour".

China

Moon Z.

Hi there! I’m Moon, your go-to Shanghai insider. With a background in tourism management and years of professional guiding, I don't just show you landmarks—I bring them to life. If you want to skip the dry textbook scripts and dive into Shanghai’s hidden histories, fascinating urban legends, and the juicy anecdotes behind the Bund and the French Concession, you’re in the right place! Let’s explore the secrets of this city together, one story at a time. Ready to see Shanghai through a local expert's eyes?

China

Cindy W.

I’m Cindy, a native Shanghainese with 13 years of professional experience in the travel industry. Outgoing and friendly, I speak fluent English and love travelling around the world myself. Over the years, I have served more than 7,000 travelers from Europe, the United States and other Western countries. I specialize in unique cultural small-group tours, and I also provide comprehensive itinerary planning services for guests travelling to China on business trips. I am far more than just a tour guide — I lead my own dedicated small team. No matter where you plan to visit in China, we are able to tailor a perfect itinerary fully based on your personal preferences. I am a huge food lover and enjoy exploring hidden local eateries in Shanghai and surrounding cities. Travelling with me, you will get to taste authentic local delicacies unknown to most tourists. Besides, I am passionate about history. If you are also a history enthusiast, I am delighted to share countless fascinating lesser-known stories from Chinese history along the way. I am someone who appreciates the finer things in life. I have extensive knowledge of luxury hotels, trendy restaurants and bars across Shanghai and nearby regions, so I can seamlessly arrange premium leisure experiences tailored for you. Thanks to my overseas background, I fully understand international travelers’ expectations, and strive to deliver completely hassle-free travel experiences for every guest. I have established long-term partnerships as an official supplier for major global travel platforms including Tripadvisor, Viator and Expedia. In the past 13 years, I have consistently delivered outstanding service and received great feedback from all my clients.

China

Apple S.

Hello, my name is Apple.I am a Shanghai native who loves traveling and showing people around. I got Shanghai English tour guide license and have been a part time city tour guide in Shanghai for more than 6 years. I have been working for top 500 global companies for more than 10 years. I enjoy communicating with people from different countries and culture.

China

Rafael C.

I'm Rafael, a licensed tour guide specialized in serving international visitors and an experienced world trotter in my ow right. Other than that, my previous career cut similarities with investigative journalism and academical writing. I am an avid multilingual reader, writer and translator, interested in many seemingly incommensurate. There are multiple ways of tour guiding, and my very style features a distinctive dynamic of alterity and free association. Join me, it's more than a "tour".

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Jie C.

With a decade of guiding experience in the Yangtze River Delta, I provide customized private tours around Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. Well-versed in local history, garden culture and regional cuisine, I speak fluent English and design unique travel plans to match every guest’s travel preference.

China

Yanran L.

I have over a year of professional guiding experience in Shanghai and its surrounding areas, where I've provided in-depth, personalized tours for international business clients invited by major corporations like Huawei. I specialize in curating immersive journeys through Shanghai's cultural veins, offering profound insights into historical landmarks like Yu Garden and the Bund. My experience includes successfully hosting high-level delegations, including government leaders from Mauritania and Tunisia, and I have accompanied over 50 distinguished global guests, taking care of every detail from airport transfers to cultural interpretation. Traveling with me means experiencing Shanghai not just as a tourist, but through the eyes of a bicultural local who bridges Eastern and Western perspectives.

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Yu Y.

Hello, My name is Yu, which means the feather in English. I have been in Liverpool and Tokyo for studying during 5 years. I am a professional architect and civil engineer with 4 years’ experience in Shanghai. Last 2 years, I am a researcher for studying the historic buildings of old Shanghai. I am based on Shanghai. As a China Travel guide, I can introduce attractions and historic heritages of Shanghai and other Chinese cities such as Suzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou and so on. I can provide tour guide services that including historical Citywalks, a comprehensive guide of architectural or art exhibition , parent-child tours and customized tours. I made some lectures about remarkable history and legends of Old Shanghai in English and Chinese. I organized some Citywalks for the young as well. I want to introduce splendid culture, colorful history, exquisite architecture and all-inclusive mythology of my Great China to foreigners who come to China for the first time or want to learn more about China. Exploring a dreamy Shanghai and creating unique Chinese memories in 1-3 days. I am pleasure to show a colorful Shanghai to you. Welcome to contact with me and wish you have a wonderful trip in China. .

China

Jie C.

With a decade of guiding experience in the Yangtze River Delta, I provide customized private tours around Shanghai, Suzhou and Hangzhou. Well-versed in local history, garden culture and regional cuisine, I speak fluent English and design unique travel plans to match every guest’s travel preference.

China

Yanran L.

I have over a year of professional guiding experience in Shanghai and its surrounding areas, where I've provided in-depth, personalized tours for international business clients invited by major corporations like Huawei. I specialize in curating immersive journeys through Shanghai's cultural veins, offering profound insights into historical landmarks like Yu Garden and the Bund. My experience includes successfully hosting high-level delegations, including government leaders from Mauritania and Tunisia, and I have accompanied over 50 distinguished global guests, taking care of every detail from airport transfers to cultural interpretation. Traveling with me means experiencing Shanghai not just as a tourist, but through the eyes of a bicultural local who bridges Eastern and Western perspectives.

China

Yu Y.

Hello, My name is Yu, which means the feather in English. I have been in Liverpool and Tokyo for studying during 5 years. I am a professional architect and civil engineer with 4 years’ experience in Shanghai. Last 2 years, I am a researcher for studying the historic buildings of old Shanghai. I am based on Shanghai. As a China Travel guide, I can introduce attractions and historic heritages of Shanghai and other Chinese cities such as Suzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou and so on. I can provide tour guide services that including historical Citywalks, a comprehensive guide of architectural or art exhibition , parent-child tours and customized tours. I made some lectures about remarkable history and legends of Old Shanghai in English and Chinese. I organized some Citywalks for the young as well. I want to introduce splendid culture, colorful history, exquisite architecture and all-inclusive mythology of my Great China to foreigners who come to China for the first time or want to learn more about China. Exploring a dreamy Shanghai and creating unique Chinese memories in 1-3 days. I am pleasure to show a colorful Shanghai to you. Welcome to contact with me and wish you have a wonderful trip in China. .

Popular Shanghai Private Tours

Shanghai

12 hours

Shanghai’s Highlights: From Nanjing Road to the Bund & Suzhou Creek

Experience the ultimate Shanghai contrast on this walking tour. We will journey from the vibrant, neon-lit energy of Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to the historic grandeur of the Bund—often called the "Museum of International Buildings"—before wandering along the tranquil, scenic banks of Suzhou Creek. （I could adjust the tour according to your interests and your time）

Shanghai’s Highlights: From Nanjing Road to the Bund & Suzhou Creek

Discover Shanghai Old Town & Try Local Street Food

A three-hour immersion into the city's vanishing old town. Trace the remnants of the Old City Wall, pay respects at a 700-year-old Confucius temple, and stand before the last surviving shantytown — a vanishing chapter of Shanghai life. The route is punctuated by tastings of the neighbourhood's most loved street foods, from egg pancakes and sticky rice rolls to wonton soup and pan-fried dumplings.

Discover Shanghai Old Town & Try Local Street Food

Shanghai walking tour- discover the history, culture and local life

How did a fishing village turn into today's morden metropolis? What gods do local people worship? What are the local people's living areas like? What kind of food do locals like to eat? How local people do matchmaking? If you are curious about Shanghai's history, culture and local life, I warmly welcome you to join this tour. During the tour, we will visit some historic buildings, the most famous Buddism and Taoism temple and places where locals live, eat and relax.

Shanghai walking tour- discover the history, culture and local life

History Lovers, Let's Chase the Shadow of WW2 Over Northern Shanghai

Very few city like Shanghai epitomizes the highly complicated, sometimes cruel but overall epic modern history of China and even the entire Far East. So join me for two of most typical sites who may not be that touristically mainstream but is rich in historical attraction: Shanghai Jewish Refugee Commeration Muesum and Sihang Warehouse. Both of them largely preserve the historical trauma and specualtion in very down to earth fashion, and linking them is the equally legendary Suzhou Creek...

History Lovers, Let's Chase the Shadow of WW2 Over Northern Shanghai

Shanghai’s Highlights: From Nanjing Road to the Bund & Suzhou Creek

Experience the ultimate Shanghai contrast on this walking tour. We will journey from the vibrant, neon-lit energy of Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street to the historic grandeur of the Bund—often called the "Museum of International Buildings"—before wandering along the tranquil, scenic banks of Suzhou Creek. （I could adjust the tour according to your interests and your time）

Shanghai’s Highlights: From Nanjing Road to the Bund & Suzhou Creek

Discover Shanghai Old Town & Try Local Street Food

A three-hour immersion into the city's vanishing old town. Trace the remnants of the Old City Wall, pay respects at a 700-year-old Confucius temple, and stand before the last surviving shantytown — a vanishing chapter of Shanghai life. The route is punctuated by tastings of the neighbourhood's most loved street foods, from egg pancakes and sticky rice rolls to wonton soup and pan-fried dumplings.

Discover Shanghai Old Town & Try Local Street Food

Shanghai walking tour- discover the history, culture and local life

How did a fishing village turn into today's morden metropolis? What gods do local people worship? What are the local people's living areas like? What kind of food do locals like to eat? How local people do matchmaking? If you are curious about Shanghai's history, culture and local life, I warmly welcome you to join this tour. During the tour, we will visit some historic buildings, the most famous Buddism and Taoism temple and places where locals live, eat and relax.

Shanghai walking tour- discover the history, culture and local life

History Lovers, Let's Chase the Shadow of WW2 Over Northern Shanghai

Very few city like Shanghai epitomizes the highly complicated, sometimes cruel but overall epic modern history of China and even the entire Far East. So join me for two of most typical sites who may not be that touristically mainstream but is rich in historical attraction: Shanghai Jewish Refugee Commeration Muesum and Sihang Warehouse. Both of them largely preserve the historical trauma and specualtion in very down to earth fashion, and linking them is the equally legendary Suzhou Creek...

History Lovers, Let's Chase the Shadow of WW2 Over Northern Shanghai

FROM$150/ per group

Rafael C.

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Shanghai

12 hours

Discover Historic Nanjing: Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

This 12-hour customizable Nanjing tour offers premium service. Your guide will pre-book bullet train tickets (tickets excluded; choose your seat class) and pick you up at your hotel lobby for a hassle-free trip. Visit the Porcelain Tower and Ruins of the Temple of Gratitude, Laomendong with ancient city walls, and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. Have authentic lunch at an old restaurant.

Discover Historic Nanjing: Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

3-Hour Private Tour: Jewish Refugee Culture in Shanghai

Take this private tour to visit Shanghai’s Jewish Refugees Museum and learn about local Jewish culture and history. Meet your guide at your hotel. First, explore the Bund and admire its unique architecture. Then travel to Hongkou District, also known as the Shanghai Ghetto. Visit the Jewish Refugees Museum and wander the back lanes once inhabited by Jewish refugees.

3-Hour Private Tour: Jewish Refugee Culture in Shanghai

Shanghai Early Bird Breakfast & Fabric Market Tour

Join this 4-hour Shanghai walking tour combining eating, shopping and sightseeing. Accompanied by an experienced guide, sample four classic breakfasts including well-known xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Visit a local food market and watch traditional breakfast being freshly prepared. Then explore an antiques market and a popular fabric district, where you can browse hundreds of shops and order tailor-made clothing.

Shanghai Early Bird Breakfast & Fabric Market Tour

Shanghai Highlights: Ultimate 1-Day Essence Tour

Short on time but eager to catch the soul of Shanghai? Designed specifically for first-time visitors and time-conscious travelers, this curated 1-day express tour immerses you in the city’s extraordinary contrast between past and future.

Shanghai Highlights: Ultimate 1-Day Essence Tour

Discover Historic Nanjing: Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

This 12-hour customizable Nanjing tour offers premium service. Your guide will pre-book bullet train tickets (tickets excluded; choose your seat class) and pick you up at your hotel lobby for a hassle-free trip. Visit the Porcelain Tower and Ruins of the Temple of Gratitude, Laomendong with ancient city walls, and Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum. Have authentic lunch at an old restaurant.

Discover Historic Nanjing: Private Day Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

3-Hour Private Tour: Jewish Refugee Culture in Shanghai

Take this private tour to visit Shanghai’s Jewish Refugees Museum and learn about local Jewish culture and history. Meet your guide at your hotel. First, explore the Bund and admire its unique architecture. Then travel to Hongkou District, also known as the Shanghai Ghetto. Visit the Jewish Refugees Museum and wander the back lanes once inhabited by Jewish refugees.

3-Hour Private Tour: Jewish Refugee Culture in Shanghai

Shanghai Early Bird Breakfast & Fabric Market Tour

Join this 4-hour Shanghai walking tour combining eating, shopping and sightseeing. Accompanied by an experienced guide, sample four classic breakfasts including well-known xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). Visit a local food market and watch traditional breakfast being freshly prepared. Then explore an antiques market and a popular fabric district, where you can browse hundreds of shops and order tailor-made clothing.

Shanghai Early Bird Breakfast & Fabric Market Tour

Shanghai Highlights: Ultimate 1-Day Essence Tour

Short on time but eager to catch the soul of Shanghai? Designed specifically for first-time visitors and time-conscious travelers, this curated 1-day express tour immerses you in the city’s extraordinary contrast between past and future.

Shanghai Highlights: Ultimate 1-Day Essence Tour

FROM$220/ per group

Yanran L.

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Popular Shanghai Private Cars

Shanghai

11 hours

Private Wuxi Day Trip from Shanghai: Lingshan Grand Buddha & Three Kingdoms City

Blessed with natural beauty and rich heritage, Wuxi ranks among China's top tourist cities. This private day trip from Shanghai visits the majestic Lingshan Grand Buddha and the Three Kingdoms City. Set on Taihu Lake, Lingshan houses one of the world's tallest bronze Buddhas — 88 m (289 ft) — with sweeping lake views. Nearby, the Three Kingdoms City — part of the CCTV base built for the TV epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms — is both a working film set and a tourist attraction.

Private Wuxi Day Trip from Shanghai: Lingshan Grand Buddha & Three Kingdoms City

Shanghai Private One Day City Tour with 5-Seater Vehicle (1-3pax)

Head to the Oriental Pearl Tower, the iconic landmark of Shanghai. Next, visit Yuyuan Garden, which features architectural styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties and exquisite Chinese landscape gardening art, serving as a classic traditional garden landmark in Shanghai. Finally, proceed to the Bund and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. At the Bund, you can overlook the Huangpu River and the Lujiazui skyline; on Nanjing Road, you can experience the bustling urban commercial vibe of Shanghai.

Shanghai Private One Day City Tour with 5-Seater Vehicle (1-3pax)

One Day Shanghai Highlights Sightseeing Tour

One-day Shanghai guided tour with private vehicle. Watch local morning exercises in former French Concession, visit Jade Buddha Temple, enjoy historic architecture at the Bund, explore Yu Garden old town, walk Nanjing Road, and discover modern cityscape at Lujiazui Pudong. Your English guide shares local history and culture all the way.

One Day Shanghai Highlights Sightseeing Tour

Shanghai one-day Trip｜Cultural Deep Tour – Temples, Gardens & Heritage (by Private Van 6pax)

This private chauffeur tour takes you from ancient gardens to futuristic skyscrapers – all in one stress-free day. Visit Yu Garden, The Bund, Shanghai Tower, French Concession, and Jade Buddha Temple. Skip the taxi hassle. Your driver handles everything. Flexible pacing, local tips, and a fully customizable itinerary. Perfect for first-time visitors who want to see the real Shanghai without rushing.

Shanghai one-day Trip｜Cultural Deep Tour – Temples, Gardens & Heritage (by Private Van 6pax)

FROM$400/ per group

Shanghai Chauffeur Service

Shanghai

11 hours

Private Wuxi Day Trip from Shanghai: Lingshan Grand Buddha & Three Kingdoms City

Blessed with natural beauty and rich heritage, Wuxi ranks among China's top tourist cities. This private day trip from Shanghai visits the majestic Lingshan Grand Buddha and the Three Kingdoms City. Set on Taihu Lake, Lingshan houses one of the world's tallest bronze Buddhas — 88 m (289 ft) — with sweeping lake views. Nearby, the Three Kingdoms City — part of the CCTV base built for the TV epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms — is both a working film set and a tourist attraction.

Private Wuxi Day Trip from Shanghai: Lingshan Grand Buddha & Three Kingdoms City

Shanghai Private One Day City Tour with 5-Seater Vehicle (1-3pax)

Head to the Oriental Pearl Tower, the iconic landmark of Shanghai. Next, visit Yuyuan Garden, which features architectural styles of the Ming and Qing dynasties and exquisite Chinese landscape gardening art, serving as a classic traditional garden landmark in Shanghai. Finally, proceed to the Bund and Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. At the Bund, you can overlook the Huangpu River and the Lujiazui skyline; on Nanjing Road, you can experience the bustling urban commercial vibe of Shanghai.

Shanghai Private One Day City Tour with 5-Seater Vehicle (1-3pax)

One Day Shanghai Highlights Sightseeing Tour

One-day Shanghai guided tour with private vehicle. Watch local morning exercises in former French Concession, visit Jade Buddha Temple, enjoy historic architecture at the Bund, explore Yu Garden old town, walk Nanjing Road, and discover modern cityscape at Lujiazui Pudong. Your English guide shares local history and culture all the way.

One Day Shanghai Highlights Sightseeing Tour

Shanghai one-day Trip｜Cultural Deep Tour – Temples, Gardens & Heritage (by Private Van 6pax)

This private chauffeur tour takes you from ancient gardens to futuristic skyscrapers – all in one stress-free day. Visit Yu Garden, The Bund, Shanghai Tower, French Concession, and Jade Buddha Temple. Skip the taxi hassle. Your driver handles everything. Flexible pacing, local tips, and a fully customizable itinerary. Perfect for first-time visitors who want to see the real Shanghai without rushing.

Shanghai one-day Trip｜Cultural Deep Tour – Temples, Gardens & Heritage (by Private Van 6pax)

FROM$400/ per group

Shanghai Chauffeur Service

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Shanghai Tour Reviews

Lyle C.

5 / 5

Sep 12, 2026

Customized tour for Lyle

Sep 12, 2026

Shanghai

8 hours

Customized

“Apple Made Our Shanghai Experience Unforgettable”

Apple was absolutely incredible and one of the biggest reasons our experience in Shanghai was so special. From the moment we met her, she was much more than a traditional tour guide. She was our translator, researcher, problem solver, and almost a personal concierge as we moved through the city. We changed plans, added things on the fly, and asked about places we had only just heard about. Apple handled everything so naturally. She would quickly research options, explain them to us, adjust the plan, and somehow keep the day moving without wasting time. What impressed us most was how closely she paid attention to what we were interested in. She never made the day feel like a fixed tour. It felt personal, flexible, and completely built around us. Her knowledge of Shanghai was excellent, but what really stayed with my son and me was her personality. She was warm, patient, thoughtful, and genuinely cared about making sure we had a great experience. By the end of our time with her, it honestly felt like we were saying goodbye to someone we had known much longer. She made a real impression on both of us. For anyone visiting Shanghai, especially if it is your first time in the city, I would recommend Apple without hesitation. She made our experience easier, more interesting, and far more memorable.

Apple S.

Thanks Lyle! This trip has been really special and unforgettable for me. I will always remember you and these wonderful moments we shared. You’re very smart, business-minded, warm and friendly. Hope we can keep in touch and meet again sometime.

Thomas U.

5 / 5

Jul 22, 2026

Customized tour for Thomas

Jul 22, 2026

Shanghai

9 hours

Customized

“Great Introduction to Shanghai”

We arrived in Shanghai prepared to go on Apple's regular walking tour. But, alas, it was 101 degrees outside, and some flexibility was required. Apple was entirely up to the task. We started later than planned so that half the tour was in the afternoon but mostly indoors, and half was outdoors, but in the evening. Just the same, it was a great introduction to this beautiful, vibrant city, and Apple is a lovely, intelligent, and knowledgeable host.

Apple S.

Hello Thomas, thanks for your review and picture. I’m happy to host you and your family. Really impressed by your humor. Made the tour interesting and relaxing. Safe trip to your home. Hope everything goes well with you and your family.

Billy H.

5 / 5

Jul 13, 2026

Shanghai’s Highlights: From Nanjing Road to the Bund & Suzhou Creek

Jul 13, 2026

Shanghai

7 hours

“The Best Guide and Experiece”

Moon is amazing! He is knowledgeable, calm and was expertly able to think about alternative options due to my personal mobility issues. He went above and beyond to give me an excellent experience. Do not hesitate to book with Moon!!!!

Moon Z.

Hi Billy！ Thank you so much for this wonderful review! It was a pleasure guiding you. I’m glad I could adjust our itinerary and find suitable alternatives to accommodate your mobility needs. Your comfort and experience always come first. Hope to welcome you back to Shanghai again someday!