Shanghai, Nanjing tour
From Shanghai cruise port to ancient water towns: a private day tour with expert guide, exploring Nanjing Road, Zhujiajiao canals, and local lunch. Seamless shore excursion.
Step off your cruise ship and into the heart of Shanghai’s contrasts on this private day tour. Your English-speaking guide meets you at the cruise terminal around 9:00 am, ready to reveal the city’s layers. Begin along Nanjing Road, the city’s premier shopping artery since 1851, where century-old department stores stand alongside modern boutiques. Then escape to the ancient water town of Zhujiajiao, a 1,700-year-old maze of canals and stone bridges. Here, a local lunch awaits at a waterside restaurant, followed by free time to wander the narrow lanes. This shore excursion is tailored for cruise passengers, with flexible timing to match your ship’s schedule. No rushing, no crowds—just an authentic taste of Shanghai’s past and present, with private vehicle and guide dedicated solely to you.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Picked up from your cruise terminal in Shanghai around 9:00 am, and start your exciting Shanghai private city tour. You will be arranged to visit the following highlights in Shanghai including lunch:
First walk along Nanjing Traffic-Free Road. It is regarded as the first commercial street in Shanghai. It was first built in 1851. Now Nanjing Road has turned into the number one site for shopping in the city.

Wander from the eastern end of Nanjing Road to the Bund. The Bund (Waitan) is one of the most noted architectural symbols of Shanghai. The Bund in Shanghai was first used when the first British company opened a office there in 1846. The Bund, or the waterfront,is now surrounded by about 50 various buildings of different architectural styles including Gothic, Baroque, Romanesque, Classicism and the Renaissance.


Lunch at Water Town Restaurant
Explore the charming water town by boat: Zhujiajiao is an ancient water town also known as the Shanghai's Venice. Zhujiajiao is full of the old buildings combined with the water canals, really authentic water village which represent the old Shanghai.

A boat trip down the river and then walk through the small shopping streets, cross the amazing bridges, visit the beautifully laid out gardens and old houses. There are great opportunity for some great photographs.

Drop off service at the cruise port around 4:00pm
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Entrance tickets as listed | Gratuities to drivers and guides |
| Pick-up service from hotel | Travel insurance for your coverage of injury or accident |
| Private vehicle | |
| English Speaking tour guide | |
| Typical Chinese lunch |
English
| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $365 |
| 2 persons | $199 |
| 3 persons | $145 |
| 4 persons | $125 |
| 5 persons | $119 |
| 6 persons | $99 |
| 7 persons | $95 |
| 8 persons | $89 |
| 8 persons | $85 |
| 10 persons up | $75 |
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