Best Private Nanjing Day Trips from Shanghai: Guided Tours

The options we compare are exclusively private tours, meaning you won't be sharing your vehicle or guide with strangers. These experiences are heavily focused on cultural and historical themes, with the majority of listings categorized as day trips or sightseeing tours.

Prices across booking platforms generally range from $264 to $355. If you are looking for the best value, we found that cultural-themed tours averaging around $308 offer a great balance of high quality and competitive pricing.

While specific inclusions vary by provider, the majority of the options we compare include the following:

• Entry tickets to attractions
• A professional guide
• Meals

Additionally, about a third of the tours include hotel pickup and drop-off, and roughly half include transport.

The most common way to travel is via bullet train, which is featured in 83% of the options. Other available methods include travel by private car or car, though these are less frequent than the high-speed rail options.

You should plan for a long day, as these tours typically last between 9.5 and 11.5 hours, with a median duration of about 10 hours.

Among the tours we compare, guides are offered in two languages: English and Chinese.

Yes, the tours have an impressive average rating of 4.56★ based on 18 pooled reviews across booking platforms. Reviewers frequently describe their experiences as exceptional and wonderful, often highly recommending the day trip to others.

Download Alipay or WeChat Pay. Link your international credit card to these apps to pay for almost everything locally.

Use a roaming eSIM or a VPN. This allows you to access Google Maps and social media which are often blocked.

Take the Maglev train for high speed. It connects to the metro system for a fast and affordable trip.