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Shanghai French Concession Free Tour - China's First & Original

9.7 (800)

Embark on a three-hour journey in the enchanting French Concession of Shanghai. Join your local guide to relive an era of style, tranquility, and romance on this captivating free tour!

Provided by Free Tours China

3 hours

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM

3 hours

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM

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Shanghai City Walk through Time with the History Narrator Susie!

9.9 (4)

Witness Shanghai’s 200-year transformation from a quiet county to a global supercity. Join Susie’s Citywalk to explore the former British racecourse, hidden historic gems, and iconic landmarks, ending with the breathtaking skyline of The Bund.

Provided by Susie Liu

3 hours

2:00 PM

3 hours

2:00 PM

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Food & Drink

Crazy Yummy Free Food Tour & Local Hidden Gems in Central Shanghai

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Discover Shanghai’s true spirit on this immersive tour. From the serene Jade Buddha Temple to hidden old streets, you'll taste local delicacies and see daily life through the eyes of an expert guide.

Provided by Summerhaha

2h 15min

11:00 AM

2h 15min

11:00 AM

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Shanghai City Free Walking Tour - China's First & Original

9.6 (1,050)

A must-do free walking tour of Shanghai's most famed landmarks. Follow your local guide to discover the city's wonders and secrets in just four immersive hours!

Provided by Free Tours China

4 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

4 hours

10:00 AM, 2:00 PM

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Old Town Free Tour of Shanghai: Yuyuan Old Street & City God Temple

9.9 (37)

Join us to explore Shanghai’s Old Town! Stroll through the lively Yuyuan Bazaar, visit the historic City God Temple, and immerse yourself in local culture with expert guides. Discover the charm of ancient Shanghai in this unforgettable 2.5-hour walk!

Provided by MeMolaFreeWalkingTour

2h 15min

10:00 AM, 1:30 PM

2h 15min

10:00 AM, 1:30 PM

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Walking Tour

French Concession Free Tour of Shanghai

9.8 (13)

Explore the charm of the French Concession in Shanghai with a local guide. Discover its history, architecture, and vintage shops. Immerse yourself in this unique experience. Join now.

Provided by Bill

2h 30min

9:30 AM, 10:00 AM +1 More +1 More

2h 30min

9:30 AM, 10:00 AM +1 More +1 More

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Shanghai Highlights Free Tour

9.6 (50)

Discover the treasures of Shanghai on a walking tour of less than 2 hours. Explore the emblematic corners of the city, get to know its culture, and enjoy the impressive views. Free and without rush

Provided by Bill

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM

2h 30min

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM

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Food & Drink

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

9.1 (23)

Join our new culinary tour in Shanghai and discover authentic Chinese food! Explore the famous Yunnan Street and try local favorites at various restaurants. Satisfy your palate with traditional flavors!

Provided by Bill

3 hours

6:00 PM

3 hours

6:00 PM

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The Old Shanghai Trail Free Tour

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Stroll along Suzhou Creek and the Huangpu River, enjoy panoramic views of the Bund, and stop for food on famous Nanjing Road. The tour ends in Shanghai’s Old Town, where you can explore the bazaar and traditional gardens.

Provided by Monster Day Tours China

3 hours

10:15 AM

3 hours

10:15 AM

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Day Trips

Shanghai Oriental Pearl, Bund & Yuyuan One-Day Tour

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Explore Shanghai’s gems! Enjoy views from the Oriental Pearl Tower, admire The Bund’s architecture, wander Yuyuan Garden’s beauty, and savor treats at City God Temple. A perfect blend of views, history, and flavor.

Provided by Guangzhou Zhiwoyou Travel Agency

8 hours

9:00 AM, 5:00 PM

8 hours

9:00 AM, 5:00 PM

From €999.00

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1,994 Reviews in Shanghai

"Tour fascinante"

It's so exciting to describe this part of Shanghai. It's completely unexpected and amazing. I'd take this tour 100 times over—it's wonderful, magical!

"Absolutely recommended!"

Such a great tour. The guide was super nice and very natural — it honestly felt more like walking around town with a friend than being on a formal tour. She mixed real-life stories with history in...

"Great Tour"

This tour was a nice mix between taking a deep dive into the roughly last 200 years of the history of Shanghai, explanations of current culture and social life sprinkled with tips on what to visit...

"Amazing guide!"

Jie was an amazing tour guide. She met us with a smile from the beginning and didn’t stop for the whole tour. She is super nice and always willing to solve the questions. One can feel she enjoys...

"Nice overview of the French Concession"

Dinna has given us a very good overview of the French Concession. We had a nice and diverse walk. The time passed by so quickly because Dinna shared also some personal stories and the tour felt...

"Tour of the Old Town"

Our guide, Jie, was well prepared. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable, not only of the area. She gave us some good recommendations and helpful information. We enjoyed the tour, in a small group,...

"Fantastic tour would definitely recommend it!!!"

It was a really great tour!! Bill was very friendly, spoke very clear English, and told us a lot of interesting stuff about some parts of Shanghai you wouldn't discover on you own. Also the food...

"Great typical food"

Really nice you get to eat good dishes for a really good price. You really need to take this tour. Thank you Bill.

"Free tour shanghai"

Trista is a friendly guide and includes everyone in the tour. She has the answer to most of the questions and has a good sense of humour.

"Very cool tour"

Great guide with good sense of humor & learned a lot as well.

"Muy interesante, anemo, divertido y atenta"

Jie is a great guide, very funny, professional and charming. She is willing to help you in everything you need, even after the tour by WhatsApp. She explains herself very well and is very...

"Great tour covering main sites of Shanghai"

Great overview of Shanghai. Bill our tour guide was great and as a local he added his personal experience of the city

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