China · BOAT TOURS IN SHANGHAI
The 15 best boat tours in Shanghai you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
A private half-day Shanghai tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town with hotel pickup, guided market and bridge stroll, and a canal boat ride.
“Snow provided a comprehensive tour of Zhujiajiao. She was punctual and accommodating and friendly to my family. Appreciative!”
Huangpu night cruise with 360-degree views of the Bund and Lujiazui, holiday lights, three decks, and optional upgrades.
“It was an amazing experience from start to end. Really enjoyed the beautiful buildings on both sides of Huangpu River at night. Just a smooth ride.”
A 5-hour private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai with a canal boat ride and Kezhi Garden visit, plus an English-speaking guide.
“Our tour with Clair was fantastic. The transportation to the water village was smooth and very comfortable. We walked through the various shops, toured the private garden, and took a boat ride. Clair shared so much information with us about history and culture, she was an excellent guide.”
Private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai with an English guide, Ming-Qing bridges, street snacks, and a canal boat ride plus hotel transfers.
“Beata our Guide was absolute fabulous. The agency offered us a German speaking guide, cause he saw that we were from Germany and Switzerland, although we had booked an English tour. Very nice from them. We highly recommend this tour to everybody.”
Cruise Shanghai’s Huangpu River at night with skip-the-line tickets, then enjoy a Xinjiang halal dinner in Pudong with menu help.
“Our experience in Shanghai was absolutely incredible, thanks to our fantastic guide, Queena. From the moment we met, she was friendly, organized, and full of fascinating knowledge about the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems. We went to the River Cruise and to a very nice and delicious dinner. She introduced us to delicious local food we never would’ve found on our own. I would recommend this guide if you want a truly memorable and personalized experience in Shanghai!”
3-hour Huangpu River night cruise with private pickup and English guide, then Xinjiang halal dinner in Pudong.
“The experience was fabulous and there isn’t anything that I would say could be better. Caroline our guide was so friendly and welcoming with extensive knowledge of the area and tour. She also has a fantastic sense of humour. Shen our driver was extremely polite and drove very well. We felt safe for the entire trip. We highly recommend this experience especially if you like a more personal service like we do.”
Private Zhujiajiao half-day from Shanghai with hotel pickup, garden and temple entry, and a canal boat ride.
“This tour was very well organised and Jun was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and friendly and made our tour experience very enjoyable.”
Private half-day Zhujiajiao Water Town tour from Shanghai with a canal boat ride, garden and bridge stops, plus door-to-door pickup.
“1- Hidden cost , I paid the driver 350 for the airport pick up, this wasn't mentioned during my booking even though I have selected the airport as the pick up point. 2- The airport offers a similar trip free of charge for long flight connections. 3- FRead more”
Private Shanghai evening street food walk plus a Huangpu River cruise. Dinner-level tastings with a guide, ending near the Bund.
“What a great tour to do. Our guide Annie met us at the meeting point and we walked around the city and tried many different local food/snacks. Annie was knowledgeable and fun as our guide. Annie told us the histories of some of the restaurants we went to and the people behind it as well. And there were so many stops to eat and we were so full by the end of it… I am also so glad we did the cruise as it was so beautiful and stunning to see the lights of the building along the other side of the Bund, especially seeing the beautiful butterfly lights. Love,…”
Full-day Hangzhou trip from Shanghai with Six Harmonies Pagoda, Meijiawu tea ceremony, and a West Lake boat cruise for $169.
“We were very pleased with the excellent service from our guide Tom, he communicated well in English and provided an interesting commentary of this amazing area. The only issue was sitting in traffic for a couple of hours. Understand this is Read more”
Night cruise on the Huangpu River, a Bund stroll with Peace Hotel, plus a trolley pass along Nanjing Road, with hotel pickup.
“The lights of Shanghai are fabulous. We found the tour a bit disjointed. On the boat our group dispersed all over the place so the guide was having to find each group to talk to us. We then went to Nanjing Road for a ride on a funny little train - all seemed a bit haphazard and we were not well informed on what was happening next. Our thoughts were that this tour was overpriced for what was provided.”
VIP Huangpu River night cruise with Bund lights and optional Shanghai Tower 118F views, plus hotel pickup and a guide for a smooth evening.
“The experience was excellent. Lucy was an excellent tour guide. The food was amazing. 100% recommended!”
Enjoy a 60-minute Huangpu River VIP night cruise in Shanghai with hotel pickup, private guide, and optional local dinner off the boat.
“In addition to the breathtaking river and city view, our guide Mason gave detail introduction about the city, history and buildings while the cruise moved along the river. The private hotel transfer with VIP seating helped to avoid traffic hassles in and skip line during boarding. We enjoyed the tour and the service. Thank you.”
Private tour pairing Shanghai Zoo with Zhujiajiao Water Town, including a canal boat ride, markets, and downtown pickup with an English guide.
“Thank you so much, Clair, for today’s tour! It was a wonderful experience – everything was so well organized, and your knowledge and passion really made the day special. We truly enjoyed it. Thank You”
VIP Shanghai Bund cruise with a guided Huangpu River night tour and an authentic local dinner featuring xiao long bao, duck, and more.
“Great activity! Shanghai by night is stunning. Our tour guide Linda was very nice and shared a lot of facts about the city with us. Pick-up from/to the hotel was also great.”
Pick a landmark, a landscape or a meal, and start the trip there.
