China · EVENING TOURS IN SHANGHAI
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 evening tours in Shanghai worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 3-hour small-group Shanghai night food tour through Changning and Jing'an, with included bites, drinks, and a hands-on xiaolongbao moment.
“This was a fun night with about a dozen people led by an American studying in Shanghai. We got to try many different dishes. At the end our guide stayed with us to help us get a taxi. We had no luck so he called the Chinese equivalent of Read more”
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.”
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!”
A late-night French Concession Shanghai food tour with multiple stops, beer tastings, and real local dishes, guided by English-speaking locals.
“This was a fantastic tour to experience food like a local. Our guide, TJ, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly knew the area well. I especially appreciated how flexible the tour was—unlike others I’ve been on with set stops and strict time limits, TJ was open to adjusting based on our interests. If we wanted to stay longer at one place or move on more quickly, she made it work. That flexibility made the experience feel much more relaxed and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
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.”
Half-day small-group bike tour of Old Shanghai, with French Concession stories, Tianzifang alleys, and Qing-era streets, plus comfy bikes.
“Really enjoyed the tour. August, our guide, was truly lovely and knowledgeable. There were three of us in the group, all great people. I would highly recommend this tour.”
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,…”
Ride a vintage bike through Shanghai at night in a small group, with neon Bund views and classic street food stops included.
“We were a family of 3 (mom, dad, and teenage son) taking this tour. After some quick introduction of the bikes, we got going on the tour. Charlie was an amazing guide! We saw a different side of Shanghai being on bikes than we would havRead more”
Shanghai evening walking food tour in the French Concession, with top xiaolongbao, classic pork belly, mango dessert, and unlimited craft beer.
“We really enjoyed our experience. Samantha was a great guide and had excellent English which made learning about local life very informative. Enjoyed the local selections of different foods and also enjoyed having different people on the tour to interact with.”
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!”
Cycle Shanghai day and night in 4 hours, hitting The Bund, Yu Garden, Nanjing Road, and historic concessions with snack stops and free photos.
“Had the most amazing day with my tour guide Mae...nothing was a problem to her.Even though I arrived a day early for my tour.I had a private tour,meeting locals in the park,eating local food and gaining respect for the road and my bike. I would recommend anyone to encounter Mae,her great sense of humour,her awareness and the overall tour itself showed you places you would never see on foot,car or public transport I just loved it!!”
Shanghai evening starts with a top acrobatics show, then night drives and short walks past People’s Square, the Bund, French Concession, and Xintiandi.
“An excellent night of entertainment. We were the only people in the van so it was like a private tour. The evening tour was good though we had to ask the guide to stop on the Bund so we could get out of the van to take some photos there as it was the only opportunity we had to see the area at night.”
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.”
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.
