Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
Overview
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4 hours
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Discover Shanghai from its humble origins as a fishing village and hear the stories behind how it evolved to become one of the world's most exciting and cosmopolitan places!
In 3.5~4 hours, our tour covers all the must-see spots in downtown Shanghai. Get ready to dive into the history, culture, art, architecture, and mouthwatering food of this vibrant city!
IMPORTANT: Please note that the booking fee charged here is solely to reserve your spot, as the tour itself operates on a tips-based model, meaning you decide how much your guide deserves for their hard work. We suggest a tip of 200-250 RMB or 25-30 USD/EURO, which we believe is a fair amount compared to the cost of a regular walking tour:) This voluntary tip is a way to recognize your guide's efforts and helps us maintain this exciting job!
Booking is limited to groups of up to 4 people (adults+kids). If your group exceeds 4 people, please contact us to arrange a private tour.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
Explore People’s Square with a fascinating crash course in its rich history. Discover the stories behind the impressive City Hall building and learn about the iconic museums that surround this vibrant landmark.
Discover the lush green space in downtown Shanghai, located next to the historic Race Course Club building. Visit on weekends to experience the incredible Shanghai Marriage Market, a unique cultural event you won't want to miss!
What‘s Included
Stop at a Local Food Street for a Snack Break - Cheap, Classic and Delicious! (Pay for your own)
Local English Speaking Tour Guide - Fun, Friendly and Fabulous! :)
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Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
Reviews
285 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Two thumps up!!!
sebastianpauls2026,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Celina took us on a very nice tour from peoples Square to the Bund with historic background and very interesting stories. I recommend to do the tour at the beginning of your SH visit because you will receive a lot of helpful and interesting hints/ advices what else you can do.
Shanghai walking tour
katbed,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous walking tour with Viola from @freetourschina today - around Shanghai and the Bund, with lots of history thrown in. Viola guided us around expertly and pointed out great snack locations. She was very knowledgable and upbeat the whole tour. We truly enjoyed the experience and the time flew by! We are now in love with Shanghai!
Amazing Shanghai walking tour
Edgar P,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dinna was amazing and very knowledgeable and super fast walker. The snack stop was great to try some local street food.
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paulrK7037AV,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, very interesting & well worth it while you’re in Shanghai - thank you Dinna! Xx
Nice tour - I recommend it
Michelle F,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I highly recommend this tour. The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable - it was more of a fun tour (as opposed to an in-depth history tour), which was fine for me. You are expected to pay for the tour via tip - so remember to bring cash or use phone payment app for tip :)
Amazing walking tour of Shanghai!
Binbin E,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful 4 hour walking tour with Celina, who led us through the major spots of Shanghai Concession area. She patienly guided us and showed us old photos of Shanghai too. We ate a tasty qian-bing (crispy pancake stuffed with veg, ham, cheese, potato) for only RMB 17. Very enjoyable and highly recommended tour! Shanghai People's Government People's Park Yu Garden People's Square The Bund Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Shanghai Historical Museum
Great tour with Cecilia!
MKJ73,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience shared with other curious travelers! Cecilia was our guide on this 4 hour walking tour, providing many interesting facts about this vibrant city, anecdotes, tips for the best snacks, always in very professional manner and with big smile! I have enjoyed and would recommend for sure! Don't hesitate, just sign and enjoy! Thank you Cecilia!
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Freisinger,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The city tour was really very good. Celina was super nice and made the tour very entertaining. Highly recommended!
Very good tour and guide
Ana C,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour and the tour guide Celina are fantastic. I really liked it and recommend it. It is a good tour to start your visit to Shanghai.
Do not miss this tour!
Rachel M,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing walking tour, well worth doing. Audrey was our guide, she is very knowledgable, friendly and made it super interactive. We were shown lots of interesting sights, giving us interesting facts or local knowledge about an area. The food stop was really good, try the pancakes! They are big and delicious. At the end of the tour Audrey gave us recommendations for restaurants and bars. Definitely worth doing to see parts of Shanghai!
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