Shanghai Tour: Explore City's Rich History

Explore Shanghai’s evolution from a fishing village to a global hub on a guided walking tour. Discover history, culture, and cuisine in 4 hours.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • People’s Square (Renmin Guang Chang) - Delve into the captivating history of People’s Square. Uncover the tales of the grand City Hall and explore the renowned museums that encircle this lively area.
  • People’s Park - Experience the verdant oasis in the heart of Shanghai, adjacent to the historic Race Course Club building. Visit during the…
What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Local English Speaking Tour Guide - Fun, Friendly and Fabulous! :)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore Shanghai’s transformation from a quaint fishing village to a dynamic and cosmopolitan metropolis!
In just 3.5 to 4 hours, this tour will take you through all the essential attractions in downtown Shanghai. Prepare to immerse yourself in the city’s rich history, vibrant culture, stunning art, impressive architecture, and delicious cuisine!…

Location
Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center
人民大道
Meeting Point: People's Square Metro Station (line 1/2/8), Exit 3. It is in front of the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. Address: Corner of Renmin Avenue & Middle Xizang Road (Chinese: 人民广场地铁站3号出口; 上海城市规划展览馆门口, 西藏中路与人民大道交叉口)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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R4241cznickh
Feb 10, 2026
Old and New. Very informative. Dinna is superb - Dinna was a superb tour guide, and we loved the walking tour. The route was very well planned out, seeing both old and new, but it was Donna's stories and insights into culture and history that brought the tour to life
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Sineadh2019
Feb 4, 2026
Book directly on Free Tours China!! - Don’t book this through trip advisor - book directly on the free tours china website for free!! The fee on this page is for trip advisor NOT your tour guide!!! The tour was great, Dinna was very knowledgable about the city and gave us lots of interesting insights. We walked for about 4 hours and saw many interesting areas and impressive architecture. We stopped for snacks at some street vendors - these were delicious!! I’d definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Shanghai.
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Janebrandwalter
Feb 2, 2026
Best tour ever - Dinna is an EXCELLENT guide and I strongly recommend this tour!!! I’ve traveled the world and enjoy free walking tours anywhere and she’s the best!!
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Mikbrandt
Jan 31, 2026
Great trip. - Super guide and tour. There is a short break for food and drink in the middle. Really good trip where you see different things. The trip goes in a nice pace.
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Sebastianpauls2026
Jan 25, 2026
Two thumps up!!! - Celina 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.
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Katbed
Jan 21, 2026
Shanghai walking tour - We 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!
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Edgar_p
Jan 13, 2026
Amazing Shanghai walking tour - Dinna 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
Shanghai - Great tour, very interesting & well worth it while you’re in Shanghai - thank you Dinna! Xx
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Michelle_f
Jan 11, 2026
Nice tour - I recommend it - I 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 :)
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Binbin
Jan 10, 2026
Amazing walking tour of Shanghai! - Wonderful 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
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1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).