15 Yu Garden Tours in Shanghai That Repay a Whole Morning

1.Best of Shanghai Day Tour, including Jade Buddha Temple & Bund & Yuyuan Garden

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 338 reviews · from $79Our pick

See Shanghai’s top sights in eight hours, with the Jade Buddha Temple, Bund, Yuyuan Garden, lunch, guide, and hotel transfers included.

“Very poor service from the tour operator , Shanghai is very hot during the summer and doing the tour with a vehicle with bad Air Conditioner was unacceptable it seemed that the guide was in a hurry not giving us enough time to enjoy the tour , with other companies that offer the same service i think is time to change , this was the second time in less than 10 days that Viator did wrong and we didn't get the value for what we paid for.”

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2.Yu Garden Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 260 reviews · 4 hours · from $16

Review of Shanghai’s Yu Garden ticket: explore Ming-era rockeries, pavilions, relics, ticket tips, timing, value, and crowd advice.

“The offered service is very good. Digital ticket are made available by whatsapp in the early morning of the day you booked. Good communication.”

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3.Yu Garden, Old Street, Bund & Zhujiajiao Water Town Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 244 reviews · 8 hours · from $60

Review of Shanghai’s Yu Garden, Old Street, Zhujiajiao and Bund bus tour, with practical timing, costs, guide tips and honest drawbacks.

“Fantastic trip allows you to cover many experiences in 1 day all of which were amazing and more than the itinerary described i.e authentic chinese tea house , temple in old street ( spectacular ) , another beautiful garden in water town and a visit to the silk house , the lunch supplied at water town was also amazing , delicious authentic chinese food . Audrey our guide was fantastic so friendly and knowledgeable and went above and beyond for us . Thoroughly recommend this trip if visiting Shanghai , not to be missed !!”

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4.Shanghai Day Tour to Zhujiajiao Water Town, Yu Garden, Bazaar, Bund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $229Top rated

Review of a private Shanghai day tour covering Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Bazaar, and the Bund, with practical tips on price and timing.

“The Bund is very very beautifull place! Shure! We recommend!!!!”

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5.Private Yu Garden, The Bund, French Concession, Pudong Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $120

Review of Shanghai’s private four-hour tour covering Yu Garden, the Bund, French Concession, Pudong, tea tasting, and hotel or port pickup.

“I'm glad that i had a positive experience with Tom as my guide in Shanghai. Tom was well-versed in the city's history, culture, and points of interest, allowing me to gain a deeper understanding of Shanghai's rich heritage. Furthermore, a friRead more”

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6.Yu Garden Ticket+Lantern Festival Entry combo

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 49 reviews · 1 day · from $9

Review of Shanghai’s Yu Garden and Lantern Festival combo, with practical tips on timing, entry codes, value, crowds, and what to expect.

“The lights were absolutely stunning, it was so beautiful to see. The downside was that it was very busy and you were constantly ushered forward with whistles. I understand that they need to keep the crowd moving but the constant noise of whistles made it difficult to fully enjoy. Having said that, the lanterns were truly beautiful, the surroundings were breathtaking and I am very pleased I went.”

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7.Yu Garden Entry Ticket with PDF Guidebook

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Review of Shanghai’s Yu Garden entry ticket with instant QR access, English PDF guide, crowd tips, support, value, and practical advice.

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8.Yu Garden with Entry Tickets(optional)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 1 day · from $180

Review of Shanghai’s Yu Garden entry experience, with timing, transport, ticket advice, cultural highlights, value, and practical booking tips.

“U pokladny neakceptovali mnou zakoupené vstupenky!!! Kupoval jsem nové!!!”

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9.Yu Garden and City God Temple Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

Explore Shanghai’s Yu Garden, City God Temple, old streets, tea shops, crafts, and soup dumplings on a guided three-hour walk.

“Leo was excellent during the tour and very informative”

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10.Yu/Yuyuan Garden Entry Ticket–E ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 24 reviews · 1 hour · from $13

Explore Shanghai’s Yuyuan Garden with a flexible e-ticket, ornate carvings, ponds, bridges, and easy metro access near the Old City.

“Un’esperienza magnifica! Giardino stupendo dall’ambiente naturale e rilassante, consiglio vivamente per un momento di relax tra laghetti e piante di ogni genere!”

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11.3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $80

Explore Shanghai’s Yu Garden, Old Town bazaar, Qing-era architecture, and tea traditions with a flexible private guide.

“Annie was the perfect guide for us. She showed us around old Shanghai and told us the history of the Yu Gardens. We definitely felt comfortable and like we learned a lot. She also took some great photos of us! Highly recommend.”

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12.Shanghai：Old Town, Yu Garden, Zhujiajiao Water Town Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 1 day · from $91

Review of Shanghai’s Yu Garden, Old Town, Zhujiajiao, lunch, and Bund night tour, with practical timing, value, highlights, and drawbacks.

“Nice tour, Zhujiaojiao is charming. We had the time to enjoy the all the activities. The guide was warm. And the Bund at night is breathtaking.”

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13.Shanghai Yu Garden Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · from $12

Review of Shanghai Yu Garden admission, with honest advice on price, timing, QR entry, crowds, carvings, ponds, and who should book.

“Il giardino è molto bello e anche ben curato e molto pulito. Molti turisti ma nessuna calca. Si respira un’aria di serenità e tranquillità”

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14.Customized Private Tour in Shanghai The Bund Yu Garden Zhujiajiao

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $5

Review of Fan Ming’s private Shanghai tour, with Yu Garden, The Bund, Zhujiajiao, local insight, photos, pricing, and practical tips.

“We booked with Ming 2 tour and both of them were incredible. He brought us to a less known to foreigners water town where you could feel an authentic vibe. On the other day he brought us to explore the city, giving us lots of insight that juRead more”

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15.Shanghai Night River Cruise and Light Tour with Yuyuan Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $108

See Shanghai lit up on a Huangpu River cruise, then explore Yuyuan Bazaar and the French Concession with private transport and a guide.

“We undertook this tour on New Year’s Eve! So it was a challenge to get from our hotel to the boat due to the vast crowds on the street. Our driver was amazing and Mary, our wonderful guide, manage to get us on the boat on time. The Read more”

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