Overview

Private half-day tour from Shanghai to Zhujiajiao Water Town with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, canal boat ride, and all entrance fees included. Flexible morning or afternoon departure, with optional lunch or dinner upgrade.

About This Tour

Escape the hustle and bustle of Shanghai with a relaxing getaway to Zhujiajiao Water Town. Discover its charming traditional architecture and enjoy a peaceful boat ride through scenic waterways.

This private half-day tour offers a hassle-free experience with all transfers and entrance fees included. You can also upgrade your tour to include lunch or dinner for a more complete experience.

Private half-day tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town
Explore ancient streets and traditional architecture
Enjoy a relaxing boat ride through scenic canals
Flexible departure time (morning or afternoon)
Private guide for a more personalized experience
All entrance fees included, no hidden costs
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Shanghai included
Optional upgrade for lunch or dinner

Itinerary

Meet your friendly private guide in your hotel lobby at your preferred time, either in the morning or afternoon. Travel by comfortable vehicle to Zhujiajiao, a charming water town on the outskirts of Shanghai with a history of over 1,700 years. Upon arrival, enjoy a leisurely walk along the ancient streets and traditional markets, where you’ll discover local specialties and unique handicrafts. Admire the well-preserved stone bridges dating back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Take a relaxing boat ride along the peaceful canals, while your guide shares fascinating stories and insights about the town’s history and culture. After the tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel in downtown Shanghai.

What's Included

✓ Included

Private English-speaking guide
Experienced driver
Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch or early dinner (if the selected option includes meals)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Zhujiajiao entrance fee and boat ride ticket
Visa waiver assistance for cruise passengers

✕ Not included

Gratuities

Know Before You Go

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
We will pick you up at the arrival hall. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.

Traveler Reviews

4.8★★★★★Based on 122 reviews

Marta Q.🇳🇿 New Zealand★★★★★2025-04

I went in most excited about Shanghai , Zhujiajiao Water Town and Scenic Boat Ride. Funny enough, Shanghai is the part I kept talking about afterward.

Jonas B.🇮🇳 India★★★★★2026-03

What helped was simple: there was no theatrical “VIP” treatment, just useful organisation and a guide who noticed when we needed a pause. That suited us. For 4 hours and 30 minutes around Shanghai, the pace felt about right.

Sarah O.🇦🇺 Australia★★★★☆2026-02

Looking back, the schedule is fairly full. I would have liked another twenty minutes at Shanghai , Zhujiajiao Water Town and Scenic Boat Ride, but I would not drop any of the main stops.

Yuki X.🇲🇾 Malaysia★★★★★2025-09

Looking back, I would book this again for the pacing, not because every stop was spectacular. The ordinary transitions made Shanghai feel like a place rather than a set of postcards.

Shanghai Private Tour, Zhujiajiao Water Town and Scenic Boat Ride