Best Shanghai Market Tours — Our Top 6

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 162 reviews · from $229Our pick

Spend about 10 hours with a private guide and chauffeur, visiting peaceful Zhujiajiao, Yu Garden, Yuyuan Old Street, and the Bund. Your $229 fee includes hotel pickup, transport, admissions, bottled water, umbrellas, and a Zhujiajiao boat ride. Meals are not included, and pickup covers hotels within Shanghai’s Middle Ring Road.

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

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

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

Spend three to four evening hours with a private guide and driver, beginning with a one-hour Huangpu River cruise past the Bund and Lujiazui. Continue to Yuyuan Bazaar for old streets and Shanghai-style dumplings, then walk through the French Concession. Guides including Mary, Queena, Caroline, Judy, Kalvin, and Xin are praised for arranging good boat views and explaining the city clearly.

“We had a fantastic time on this tour. Queena was so knowledgeable and friendly. This trip was good value for money. Out favourite part was trying the delicious local food. We saw so much in just one evening. Thank you so much Queena!”

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3.4-Hr Shanghai Layover Tour: Maglev, Wet Market, Food, Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $98

Meet your private guide at Shanghai Pudong Airport, ride the Maglev to downtown, then see the Bund, Yuyuan Old Street, a local wet market, and nearby food stalls. The 4 to 5-hour tour includes transport, bottled water, and small bites. You can use taxis, metro, or city bikes, or upgrade to a private Buick or SUV.

“Amazing way to see some city highlights on a long layover and learn a little bit about the history and culture! Perfect option for a tired solo traveler who wants to see the city but doesn’t have the energy to explore themselves - great to haRead more”

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4.Early Bird Shanghai Street Breakfast Tour And Visit Fabric Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $99

Start near Laoximen with a local breakfast of xiaolongbao and other street foods, then visit Yu Garden and its tea traditions before browsing Shanghai’s famous fabric market. Your English-speaking guide, including Cindy on some departures, helps explain the food and bargain with tailors. Choose private service or a small group of up to eight.

“If you want to experience 'old Shanghai' and go where the locals go - then I highly recommend this tour. Lots to see and taste! Our tour guide Cindy was really lovely and was happy to help to 'negotiate' the best prices for us. The fabric market is interesting - but be prepared to spend some money if you want that special 'tailor made' garment. Well worth the trip.”

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5.Local Market Shopping Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $36

Join Ada Shopping Guide for four hours of market shopping in Shanghai. Your small group visits local shopping areas such as AP Plaza and pearl markets, with help choosing items, bargaining, and finding reasonable prices. The tour includes an English or Swedish guide, bottled water, and negotiation support.

“Fantastic guide and support to find cool things and negotiate reasonable prices 🫶”

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6.Shanghai: Jing’an Temple, Yu Garden, and Bazaar Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $16Best value

Spend 3.5 hours with a private or small group guide at Jing'an Temple, Yu Garden, and the City God Temple bazaar. You’ll see golden Buddhist architecture, classical rockeries, pavilions, and ponds, then browse snacks and handicrafts. Spanish-speaking guide Paz is available when assigned, with English, Italian, Spanish, and French options.

“Lo mejor de nuestro tour fue nuestra guía. Paz es una persona muy educada! Amable y con quien se disfruta pasear a la vez que se aprende. En un lugar como Shanghai, donde el idioma y el sistema puede ser complicado, ir de la mano de una persona que inspira confianza desde el primer momento es primordial. Además del tour, Paz nos dio orientación sobre transporte, comidas, e incluso nos acompañó a cambiar efectivo en moneda local. Se puede conversar de diversos temas que nos dan rápida inmersión a la cultura. Para viajeros de habla hispana, recomendamos este tour guiados por Paz con la seguridad de que quedarán complacidos como…”

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