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Shanghai Stories: Ming Dynasty to Modern Times
Follow Shanghai's transformation across six centuries, from a classical Ming garden and heritage lanes to the Bund and a Huangpu River night cruise.
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Quick quote
Choose the essentials first. Details come next.
US$500
Your total today: US$500. No booking fees; any pickup supplement is shown above.
Signature Shanghai Experience
At a glance
The essentials, up front.
Starting atUS$209per guest
Duration
Full day
Style
Private · all-inclusive
Pick-up
Hotel, airport or station
Language
English-speaking guide
Available
Daily, 7 days a week
What is included
- Exclusive private car and professional driver
- Licensed English-speaking guide with historical storytelling
- All attraction admission and cruise tickets
- Authentic Shanghai-style Chinese lunch
- Bottled water
Transparent pricing
Per-guest rate by party size. Larger groups pay less per person — the total is shown so there are no surprises.
| Party size | Per guest | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 guest | US$330 | US$330 |
| 2 guests | US$250 | US$500 |
| 3 guests | US$250 | US$750 |
| 4 guests | US$238 | US$950 |
| 5 guests | US$230 | US$1,150 |
| 6 guests | US$221 | US$1,325 |
| 7 guests | US$214 | US$1,500 |
| 8 guests | US$209 | US$1,675 |
Prices are per private group in US dollars. Add-ons, entrance fees and meals beyond what is listed are quoted during planning.
Optional add-ons
Priced per person and added during planning — none are charged unless you choose them.
Tea ceremony experience
A guided gongfu tea tasting at a heritage teahouse.
US$15
Huangpu river night cruise
Add the skyline-by-water finale to your evening.
US$25
Destination preview
See where the day takes you
Experience story
Follow Shanghai's transformation across six centuries, from a classical Ming garden and heritage lanes to the Bund and a Huangpu River night cruise. Your local expert will adapt the pace, add context and leave room for the moments that cannot be planned.
Itinerary timeline
- 01Shanghai hotel pick-up
- 02Yu Garden and City God Temple
- 03Xintiandi and Anfu Road in the Former French Concession
- 04The Bund
- 05Huangpu River night cruise
Your all-inclusive day
- 1Shanghai hotel pick-up
- 2Yu Garden and City God Temple
- 3Xintiandi and Anfu Road in the Former French Concession
- 4The Bund
- 5Huangpu River night cruise
What's included
- ✓ Exclusive private car and professional driver
- ✓ Licensed English-speaking guide with historical storytelling
- ✓ All attraction admission and cruise tickets
- ✓ Authentic Shanghai-style Chinese lunch
- ✓ Bottled water
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is included in the Shanghai Stories day tour?+
A private car and driver, a licensed English-speaking guide, all admission and Huangpu River cruise tickets, an authentic Shanghai-style lunch, and bottled water are included.
Is hotel pickup included?+
Yes — we pick you up and drop you off at your Shanghai hotel in a private vehicle.
Will the guide speak English?+
Yes, every Shanghai Stories tour is led by a licensed English-speaking local guide with historical storytelling.
Can the itinerary be customized?+
The pacing and focus are flexible; tell us your interests when booking and your guide will adapt the day.
What is your cancellation policy?+
We offer flexible cancellation under our refund policy (shanghaiwelcome.com/refund-policy); we confirm the exact window when you book.
Why Shanghai Welcome
Not a platform. A team that stays with you.
Every Shanghai Welcome journey is led by our own full-time, Shanghai-based guides. We never outsource your day to a stranger or resell freelance listings. Alongside your guide, a dedicated travel butler looks after the whole experience — before, during and after — so the person who plans your morning is accountable all the way to your return home.
Our own guides, never outsourced
Licensed, English-speaking locals we trained ourselves — not anonymous freelancers pulled from a marketplace.
A dedicated travel butler
One point of contact who handles pre-trip planning, on-the-day coordination and after-care, so nothing falls between the cracks.
One accountable team
From first enquiry to your return home, the same people plan, guide and follow up. No platform, no hand-offs, no surprises.