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 from its modest beginnings as a fishing village and uncover the tales of its transformation into one of the world’s most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities!
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, culture, art,…

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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Angus
Jun 22, 2025
Really great tour - Really enjoyed the tour. Audrey was a great presenter and was super knowledgeable about the city and its history. Saw lots of great sites and got insight into the city i wouldn't have known otherwise. Super duper recommend.
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Ahmet_r741cw
Jun 21, 2025
Perfect! - Perfect tour, it took 4,5 hours, very explanatory. If you want to know about history of Shanghai and China, as well as daily tips for tourists, this is your tour. Thanks a lot for the best time I had in Shanghai
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328vir_gb
Jun 14, 2025
Must-do in Shanghai - I did a walking tour in Shanghai and Dinna was the best tour guide ever. We learnt so much, had great food, and she gave expert recommendations. You should not miss this one! 😻
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Aztravelers_11
Jun 13, 2025
Fantastic tour that covers the must see attractions - Dinna was a fantastic guide. She was energetic and friendly. I thought my 12 year old would get tired or bored but she made the time fly by. We hit all the important parts of the city and definitely got our steps in. She also helped us order food and gave us good recommendations. I'm glad we did this tour given our limited time in the city.
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Ana
Jun 9, 2025
Chen is a great guide! - I did the walking tour with Chen and it was great!!! She is a local (which I value a lot on this type of tour), very knowledgeable and pleasant. The 4 hours went by really fast!
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Klangdon1
Jun 8, 2025
Great tour with a family - kids aged 7-13 - Celina was an amazing guide and we had a wonderful afternoon learning about the history of Shanghai and some local traditions like the marriage market! Our kids aged 7-13 also really enjoyed the history and the stories. Great pace and there’s even time for some local snacks. Highly recommend
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Z3284pjmarinab
Jun 4, 2025
Highly recommendable - Excellent! Our tour guide Celina was so knowledgeable, charismatic and kind. I really got in just a few hours a good idea of Shanghai and many aspects of Chinese culture. Thank you!
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807tamarag
Jun 3, 2025
Tour of ten! - Everything was great, it is a four hour tour that is very short and very entertaining. It teaches you the most important things about Shanghai and tells you truly interesting stories. If I came back to Shanghai I would definitely do this tour again, our guide Dinna was great.
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Miguelangelalbujer
Jun 1, 2025
Absolutely recommended - Dinna is a great professional and took us for four hours around the city in a very pleasant way. It was funny, interesting, surprising, curious... A fabulous experience and highly recommended. Also, at the stop for a bite to eat, we were lucky enough to try the most delicious dumplins in town. BEST!
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Jencresswell
May 31, 2025
Enjoyed this preview of Shanghai and would encourage others to use the services of China Tours - This guided walking tour is a must for first timers to Shanghai to know the history. Interesting and great presentation
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From $5
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).