6 Private Drivers in Shanghai Worth Losing a Morning To

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

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

Ride from your downtown Shanghai hotel to a 60-minute Huangpu River cruise with VIP seating and a private guide. See the Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Shanghai Tower, Jinmao Tower, and Pudong skyline at night. Add dinner at a classy local restaurant before or after the boat trip. Guides may include Cassie, Sunny, Michael, or Annie.

“What an enjoyable tour of Shanghai’s spectacular and iconic river views! We learned a lot about Shanghai’s history and Chinese culture in general from our excellent tour guide Michael, who was very knowledgeable and entertaining. The dinRead more”

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2.Arrival Transfer by High-Speed Maglev Train: Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · from $78

Meet an English-speaking representative after customs at Pudong Airport, ride the Maglev about 32 kilometers in eight minutes, then continue by private vehicle to your central Shanghai hotel. The service is private, flexible, and useful for first-time arrivals, though you must manage luggage through the station and the train may run closer to 300 kph than its advertised 431 kph.

“Very useful if it is your first time in Shanghai. Efficient and genuine service by company. Guide was helpful and knowledgeable.”

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3.Round-trip Transfer by High-Speed Maglev Train: Shanghai Pudong International Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · from $148

Travel round trip between Pudong Airport and your Shanghai hotel with an English-speaking escort. The Maglev reaches downtown in about eight minutes, followed by a private car or taxi to your hotel. Guides such as Tom, Michael, and Tracy have been praised for smooth airport help, though luggage and the $148.99 price deserve careful thought.

“Guide waiting at airport, transfer to train for 10 min trip to city. Taxis to hotel waiting. All went smoothly. Return was similar but quicker”

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4.Shanghai Acrobatic Show Ticket with Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $65

You’ll watch a two-hour Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe performance featuring martial arts, tightrope work, juggling, ventriloquism, dancing lions, and more. A private driver picks you up at 6:20pm, takes you to Shanghai Circus World, and returns you to your hotel afterward. VIP seating is available as an upgrade.

“A spectacular show! Amazing acrobatics and performance. Tour operator was good at coordination and the excursion was well planned and communicated.”

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5.Private Transfer between Shanghai Disneyland and City Hotel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $35Best value

Arrange a private car from your Shanghai hotel to Shanghai Disneyland, then add a return pickup for the trip back. Drivers such as Tao, Jin, Wang, and Lu have been praised for punctual service and smooth driving. Expect a clean vehicle, basic English from the driver, and help from local operator Alana when needed.

“I have had a desire to see Shanghai Disneyland since it opened. I was on the Viking Yi Dun for a cruise that disembarked in Shanghai. I did not know how to get to Shanghai Disneyland, so I booked this transfer through Viator. My experience wRead more”

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6.Amazing Shanghai Night Lights:River Cruise &Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $126

Spend three hours seeing Shanghai after dark with a private English-speaking guide such as Annie, Lea, Lucy, Shirley, or Roy. Your guide collects you downtown, takes you to the Bund, and joins you for a 50-minute Huangpu River cruise with VIP seating. Expect building-by-building stories, private transfers, and a hotel drop-off.

“Our guide Lea was extremely knowledgeable about the buildings and history behind each building.. her narration during the cruise made the cruise very enjoyable. The seamless pickup and transfer from the hotel was an added bonus. 🥰”

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