Fully Customized Shanghai with Fun: Highlights, Food & Local Gems
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At a glance
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Price from
- $180 / person
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 55 reviews
- Languages
- CMN, EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Scarlett Mao Journeys
- Meeting point
- The guide will pick you up from your central hotel lobby with a sign of Scarlett Mao Tours.If you have other questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.
Description
Want to explore Shanghai like a friend, not a tourist? Visit highlights that actually match your style. Taste authentic local food throughout the day. Enjoy real moments instead of a cliché A-to-B tour. I'm Scarlett Mao — licensed tour guide, with hundreds of heartfelt reviews, and a Master's in Psychotherapy from Sydney. A global traveler myself, I design your day the way I'd want my own holiday: authentic, flexible, stress-free, transparent, with no regrets. No commission shops at all, only about experiences. I'll be your guide to ensure your time here is filled with the experiences you're looking for.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 17+)
- $180
- Child (ages 5–16)
- $30
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $300.
Larger groups pay less per person.
In demand: 12 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Private car service based on your booking option
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Personal tour guide services
Landing and facility fees
Fuel surcharge
Air-conditioned vehicle - based on your booking option
Not included
Food and Drink
Gratuities
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup: Your guide will meet you at your central hotel lobby with a "Scarlett Mao Journeys" sign. Drop-off: Complimentary drop-off at any central city location. Airport/Cruise Port Transfers: Available upon request at an additional cost. Questions? Contact us anytime!
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
55 reviews
How it compares in Shanghai
- Starting price $180 is 19% below the typical $222 for tours of similar length in Shanghai
Excurgo comparison of 2,092 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour itinerary can be flexible based on your preferences and needs. Please feel free to advise your preferred pick up time and must see attraction info at time for booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear comfortable shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Infant seats are available upon request for an additional 60 USD.
- Wheelchair access is available upon request for an additional 40USD.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Fully Customized Shanghai with Fun: Highlights, Food & Local Gems lasts about 8 hours.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $180 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $300. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 5–16 pay from $30, adults from $180. Infants go free.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 12 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Pickup: Your guide will meet you at your central hotel lobby with a "Scarlett Mao Journeys" sign. Drop-off: Complimentary drop-off at any central city location. Airport/Cruise Port Transfers: Available upon request at an additional cost. Questions? Contact us anytime! Pickup points include GreenTree Alliance Disneyland North Gate.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult Infant seats are available upon request for an additional 60 USD.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible Wheelchair access is available upon request for an additional 40USD.
Reviews(55)
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