Shanghai Private Tour Experience
Your Local Friend
in Shanghai
Custom itineraries, airport pickup, hotel booking, and a friend who knows every hidden gem — all for $200/day.
Trusted by travelers from 15+ countries
The Value
We Save You More Than We Cost
Foreign tourists unknowingly overspend on hotels, transport, and food in Shanghai. We fix that — and throw in a personal guide for free.
You save
$40-80per night
We book at local prices — no platform markup, no guesswork
You save
$20-50per meal
Authentic local restaurants, not tourist traps
You save
$30-60per ride
No black cabs, no meter scams — just fair local prices
3-Day Total Breakdown
We save you
$525
We cost
$600
Net cost for 3 days
$80
That's just $27/day for a private, fully customized Shanghai experience with a local friend.
Scam protection included. Tea house scams ($400-$1,400), taxi scams, and tourist traps — we make sure none of that happens to you.
Experiences
Choose Your Shanghai Experience
Pick a ready-made plan or let us customize one just for you. Every experience is $200/day.
Classic Shanghai
The Bund, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, French Concession, Old Town — all the icons done right.
- ✓Bund sunrise or sunset
- ✓Yu Garden & Old City
- ✓Shanghai Tower observation deck
- ✓French Concession walk
- ✓Nanjing Road & Xintiandi
Foodie Adventure
From street-side xiaolongbao to hidden local gems — eat your way through real Shanghai.
- ✓Local breakfast spots
- ✓Hidden food streets
- ✓Authentic Shanghainese cuisine
- ✓Regional specialties
- ✓Night market exploration
Culture Deep Dive
Tea ceremonies, calligraphy, temples, and the stories behind 1,000 years of history.
- ✓Traditional tea ceremony
- ✓Shikumen & alleyway culture
- ✓Museum & art district visits
- ✓Temple exploration
- ✓Local artisan encounters
Want something different?
We'll build your perfect trip from scratch — just tell us what you love.
Tell Us What You WantWhat's Included
Everything for $200/Day
One transparent price. No hidden fees. No service charges on bookings.
Included
You Pay (Actual Cost)
Bottom line: We never add service fees to bookings. You only pay the actual cost of hotels, transport, food, and tickets — plus our flat $200/day.
Testimonials
What Travelers Say
“The best decision we made for our Shanghai trip. They saved us money on hotels alone, and showed us places we'd never find on our own. Felt like traveling with old friends.”
Sarah & Tom
United Kingdom
“Not a tour guide — way better. Someone who actually knows the city, the food, the shortcuts, and how to not get ripped off. Worth every penny and then some.”
Mike
United States
“We were skeptical at first, but they booked us a gorgeous hotel for half what we'd have paid on Booking.com. That alone nearly covered their fee. Incredible value.”
Emma & Lucas
Australia
These represent typical guest experiences. Real reviews will be added as we serve more travelers.
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About Us
Meet Your Shanghai Friends
We're a duo of Shanghai locals who love sharing our city with visitors from around the world. We started Go To Shanghai because we were tired of seeing tourists get ripped off and miss the real Shanghai experience.
Get in Touch
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