The 15 Boat Trips in Shanghai That Hold Up on the Day

Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride - Walking the old streets and market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 661 reviews · from $148Our pick

Review of Shanghai’s private Zhujiajiao tour, with hotel pickup, ancient canals, boat ride, guide, fees, food options, and practical advice.

“Thank you to Snow for an amazing tour. She is very accomodating, friendly, professional and knowledgeable tour guide. We really enjoyed this scenic tour and we learned a lot of history. It was a relaxing and interesting experience that we highly recommend! Thumbs up!”

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Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

2.Huangpu Night Cruise: Cozy Vibe & Modern Shanghai Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 520 reviews · 1 day · from $21Best value

Cruise Shanghai’s Huangpu River for Bund views, glowing skyscrapers, flexible sailings, and practical ticket tips at about $21.

“It was the most beautiful way to admire a city like Shanghai”

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Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden

3.Zhujiajiao Private Tour w/ Boat Ride & Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · 5 hours · from $139

Review of a private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai, with canal boat ride, Kezhi Garden, private transport, local food, and practical booking advice.

“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.”

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From Shanghai: Private Zhujiajiao Tour with Boat Ride

4.Private Zhujiajiao Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 334 reviews · 5 hours · from $171

Review of a private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai, with hotel transfers, Ming-Qing bridges, local food, a canal boat ride, and an English guide.

“Snow was our tour guide today and made it a truly unforgettable experience. She was extremely knowledgeable and made sure we got the most out of our trip. Snow collected us from the hotel and we were driven in luxury (massage seats on) to water town. We enjoyed a very tasty lunch too. It was an unforgettable experience and one not to be missed if visiting Shanghai. I recommend you ask for snow if possible as your guide.. 10/10!!”

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Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

5.Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 324 reviews · from $155

Review of Shanghai’s 3-hour Huangpu River night cruise with private transport, Xinjiang halal dinner, guide, skyline views, and practical tips.

“The entire tour was amazing and my tour guide Queena was very helpful and knowledgeable. She even took some incredible photos of me. I absolutely recommend this tour to everyone and rate it a 10/10!”

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Shanghai: Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

6.Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 210 reviews · 3 hours · from $153

Review of Shanghai’s private night cruise and Xinjiang halal dinner, with skyline views, guide tips, pricing, transport, accessibility, and FAQs.

“We had the most wonderful boat ride tour and dinner experience in Shanghai! Our tour guide was incredibly informative and shared so much history and insight about the city that we never would have known on our own. Even though our flight was delayed and we were running late, she graciously accommodated us and adjusted everything so we didn’t miss a single highlight, which we truly appreciated after a long travel day. She also knew all the best photo spots along the river and made sure we had time to capture the skyline at its most stunning moments. The dinner was delicious, it was a great evening!”

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From Shanghai: Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

7.Zhujiajiao Water Town Private Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $139

Review of Zhujiajiao Water Town from Shanghai, with private pickup, boat ride, garden, temple, guide, pricing, and practical booking advice.

“It’s a beautiful place, charming and very interesting. Walking all around and boating an the river is unique”

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Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

8.Private Evening Tour: VIP Huangpu River Cruise and Shanghai Lights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 150 reviews · from $128

Review of Shanghai’s private night tour, with VIP Huangpu River views, Yuyuan Old Street, Pudong, Xintiandi, transfers, and practical tips.

“Excellent tour guide. Excellent English and history knowledge. Tailored tour to our interests. Excellent lunch.”

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Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai

9.Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $160

Review of a private Zhujiajiao tour from Shanghai with canal boat ride, gardens, hotel pickup, local food tips, and practical planning advice.

“After my wife and I did this, we realized everything we thought China was, was wrong. I honestly didn't know what to expect. My wife and I had never been to China, and since I didn't have a phone that worked in China, I was ready for the logistics to fall through and lose all my money. Tom, our tour guide, showed up 10 minutes before our agreed time, walked right up to us in our hotel lobby and said our names in clear english. That was a relief. He then took us here where we were blown away at this little town. With him, you get a truly authentic…”

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Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

10.Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $133

Taste Shanghai street food with a private guide, then see the Bund and city lights on a Huangpu River night cruise.

“Our tour of Shanghai with Shirley was fantastic! She guided us on an exquisite food tour, introducing us to a variety of delicious local dishes. Each stop offered unique flavors and a true taste of the city's culinary scene. Shirley's knowledge of the cuisine and her ability to share its cultural significance made the experience even more enjoyable. After our culinary adventure, we embarked on a serene river tour of the Bund. The views were spectacular, and Shirley provided insightful commentary on the history and architecture of the area. Her enthusiasm and expertise made the tour unforgettable. We highly recommend Shirley for an engaging and delightful exploration of Shanghai!”

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Hangzhou: Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise

11.Heaven on Earth Day Trip from Shanghai including West Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 115 reviews · from $169

Review of Hangzhou from Shanghai: West Lake cruise, tea village, Six Harmonies Pagoda, lunch, transport, costs, timing, and honest tips.

“Excellent tour. Very beautiful lake, boat tour was stunning, pagoda was interesting and miss joy was very informative. Would be good if the tour was slightly longer as its a 3 hour drive each way but worthwhile nonetheless.”

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Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai

12.Huangpu River Cruise and Bund City Lights Evening Tour of Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 115 reviews · from $79

See Shanghai’s skyline glow on a Huangpu River cruise, then explore the Bund, Peace Hotel, and Nanjing Road with hotel transfers.

“It was great to get on the river to see the lights. The other parts of the tour are not well communicated. Choose another tour.”

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Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option

13.Private Night Tour-VIP River Cruise and Shanghai Tower Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 104 reviews · from $143

Review of Shanghai’s private night tour with VIP Huangpu River cruise, hotel pickup, optional dinner, and Shanghai Tower views.

“Excellent tour guide, driver, logistics and program (cruise and Shanghai tower) in general. Easy booking from the US as well.”

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Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option

14.Shanghai Night River Cruise VIP Seating with Private Transfer and Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · from $139

Review of Shanghai’s Huangpu River night cruise with VIP seating, private hotel transfers, optional local dinner, guides, value, and tips.

“We were picked up from our hotel in a luxury van and driven to the restaurant where we were greeted by Cassie. After dinner we were went on to the boat for a spectacular view of Shanghai by night from the VIP are on the top deck. Cassie was informative and lots of fun - taking many memorable pictures of us.. Highly recommended.”

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Shanghai: Zoo and Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride

15.Zoo and Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 7 hours · from $190

Review of Shanghai Zoo and Zhujiajiao tour with pandas, private guide, canal boat ride, hotel pickup, value, tips, and drawbacks.

“The tour is definitely worth it! The zoo has the famous pandas and many other amazing animals. The city itself is very welcoming, and the boat ride is extremely pleasant. It was also a great opportunity to buy really nice and affordable souvenirs. Robert, our guide, took us to a store with genuine pearls and another place where we engraved my mother’s name on a stone, which made the trip even more special. Having a guide who is fluent in English, patient, and knowledgeable truly makes a difference. You can book this tour with confidence”

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