The 6 3-Hour Experiences in China That Earn Their Price

1.3-Hour Private Tour to Jewish Ghetto and Shanghai Bund

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · from $90Our pick

Spend up to three hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Shanghai’s Jewish Refugee Museum, former refugee neighborhoods, and the Bund. Guides such as Lea, Sunny, Mason, Annie, and Aron explain the refugee story, local life, and Sassoon family architecture. Downtown hotel pickup and private transport are included.

“We booked 3 hrs Jewish tour with Lea which was great. She was on time and very knowledgeable and I can happily recommend her and the company. Jewish museum is a wonderful place and the buildings surrounding it with the little park (the former Jewish neighbourhood) is also quite interesting..”

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2.3-Hour Private Night Tour: Beijing Foodie Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $79

Spend three hours eating through Beijing’s Dongsi Hutong with a private guide such as Lucy, Kevin, Roy, or Miko. You’ll try lamb kebabs, tanjianbing, sesame cakes, baozi, cold noodles, Yunnan rice noodles, sweets, and local drinks. Hotel pickup is included within central Beijing, while transport costs extra.

“Kevin was a great guide and he was also very funny. he shared lots of good stories about the hutong and the food we ate. We enjoyed his company very much. He is also very helpful to my elderly mother, keeping her pace during the walk around the hutong and asking her food preferences when ordering. We loved Kevin very much!”

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3.3-Hour Old Shanghai City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $75

Spend about three hours walking from Yuyuan Garden and the old city bazaar to Xintiandi, Shanghai’s polished Shikumen entertainment district. Your English-speaking guide may be Tom, Mary, Roy, Julie, or another local guide. Expect history, daily street life, a complimentary tea tasting, and practical food tips.

“A very nice visit with a super knowledable and nice guide. He was also very educational, teaching me a few Chinese words that could help me in my learning of the language. I thank him for that. Also, I really liked the route taken. I highly recommend!”

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4.Private 3 hour bike tour with coffee break

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 hours

Start at Xiangyang Park for a private, easy-paced ride through Shanghai’s French Concession, historic streets, parks, markets, and Bund area. Your English-speaking guide, including Jill, Gill, or Chris, supplies the city bike, adjusts the route to your interests, and takes professional photos. Coffee, snacks, and drinks cost extra.

“Jill was amazing! We had two kids along and everyone could keep up. She helped us take great pictures and the coffee/beer stop was really unforgettable.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $80

Meet your English-speaking guide at your downtown Shanghai hotel and ride to Yu Garden for classical pavilions, ponds, and Qing Dynasty design. Continue through Old Town’s market lanes, then enjoy a tea tasting. The private format allows a flexible pace, with guides such as Annie, Sunny, Sunni, and May mentioned by name in past bookings.

“This was an excellent tour. The guide was pleasant and very knowledged. One of the best tours ever. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Summer Palace 3 Hours Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $33Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at Xiyuan Subway Station and spend three hours exploring the Summer Palace, a UNESCO-listed royal retreat. See the Long Corridor’s 14,000 paintings, the Marble Boat, Kunming Lake, and Longevity Hill while learning about Qing court life, garden design, and Empress Dowager Cixi. Gary and Yang are among the guides who may lead the tour.

“We had an incredibly special day with Gary on our very first day in Beijing. It was absolutely worth it and even more than we hoped for. Gary is a true fan of history, and you can really feel that in everything he shares. His knowledge goes deep, and he takes the time to explain even the smallest details. We could ask him anything, and every question was met with thoughtful, passionate answers. A perfect way to start our time in Beijing. Highly recommended.”

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