Shanghai Private Tours

If you wished you had a close friend in Shanghai to give you an insider’ s tour of the city, you’ve come to the right place. My name is Chris Rowthorn, and I write travel guidebooks for Lonely Planet Guidebooks. I started Shanghai Private Tours to provide intimate private tours of Shanghai for travelers who demand more than an impersonal bus tour. We specialize in small, intelligent custom private tours of Shanghai for educated travelers who want real insights into the people, the history, and the culture of the city along with the freshest and most authentic food the city has to offer.

I’ve assembled a small group of professional guides in Shanghai with extensive experience guiding elite travelers around the city. They all speak fluent English and Chinese and are a storehouse of interesting information about Shanghai and Chinese culture. But don’t just think of them as guides — they will serve as your personal assistant during your time in Shanghai, making sure that your trip there is stress-free and special in every way. Best of all, your tour will be a totally private experience: I never put strangers together in groups. And you can walk as much or as little as you like — we can provide a private car for your tour, giving you the option of driving from site to site.

Working closely with my guides, I’ve designed tours of Shanghai that take in a good selection of off-the-beaten track sights and a few must-see attractions. All of our routes include stops at authentic Shanghai restaurants known only to savvy locals and elite travelers. We can also work with you to design Custom Tours to take into account your special interests and needs. We also provide Consultation about restaurant and accommodation recommendations and bookings. So please join us for an inside look at this wonderful city!