Walking Tours in Shanghai

To experience the authentic Shanghai, it pays to have a local guide. On this private walking tour, discover a less-visible side of the city as you explore local markets, hidden alleyways, and secret food streets. Visit a bird and flower market, an antique market, a wholesale retail market, and a fabric market, and soak up the spirit of Shanghai Old Town.

Spend a day exploring Shanghai with a guide on this full-day private tour. By opting for a private tour, you won't waste time visiting attractions that don't interest you, and the tour is fully customizable. Sites you'll visit vary depending on your preferences, but potential highlights include The Oriental Pearl TV Tower, Yu Garden, the French Concession, and The Bund.

Immerse yourself in Shanghai cuisine and culture on a 3-hour breakfast tour of the Bund. Join your guide and stroll past the sights of the Huangpu River while the city comes to life.  Visit the local market to taste a variety of breakfast foods. Learn how different dishes are prepared and eaten. At the end of the tour, get exclusive recommendations for the best restaurants and foods to try.

Learn about Chinese political history on this 3-hour walking tour in Shanghai, which includes a visit to the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center and to the former residence of Soong Ching Ling. Only on a guided tour will your hear the stories behind the propaganda and get a glimpse into everyday life during the early communist era. This tour also includes a walking segment in the classical French Concession.

Stroll through the Shangai's trendy French Concession neighborhood with a private guide on this walking tour. Follow your guide's lead to unearth hidden courtyards, Art Deco buildings, and typical Shanghai street scenes. Highlights include the Lanxin Theater, the Cathay Mansion, the former residence of Dr. Sun-Yat Sen, Fuxing Park, and others. Choice of departure times to fit your schedule.

Delve into Shanghai's thriving underground art scene with a knowledgeable guide during a 2-hour walking tour of 50 Moganshan Road, aka M50. This renovated warehouse contains Shanghai's hottest art district, with resident avant-garde artists such as Liu Dao, who makes interactive installations about technology, and Zhou Tiehai, who creates modern work with a satirical twist. Your guide takes you to top galleries and studios where you can find cutting-edge art and gain insight into China's internationally renowned contemporary arts movement. This is a private tour just for you and your party.

Discover a side of Shanghai it takes a local to know on this private foodie walking tour. Explore main streets and back lanes as you snack and slurp on delicacies like soup dumplings, roast duck, and mango pudding - enough for a full meal. Finally, enjoy a Shanghai classic: a Huangpu river cruise.

Journey back to old Shanghai on this 2-hour private walking tour of historic Nan Shi, Shanghai's oldest district. Learn about China's notorious Ming Dynasty, Taoist beliefs and spiritual traditions as you explore the walled Old Town and sample typical delicacies like local dumplings (own expense). See the landmark Chenghuangmiaof (Temple of the Town God), stroll through the pretty Yuyuan Garden and wander through the lively 'lilongs' (residential streets). This is a private tour just for you and your party.

Shanghai is one of China's most cutting-edge cities, but it's also home to a picturesque Old Town. Cover the highlights on this scenic guided walking tour, which covers standout sights like Yu Garden, the bird and flower markets, and traditional architectural landmarks. Escape the tourist track and learn about the city's enduring crafts and customs.

Cover thousands of years of Shanghai history during a single outing on this information-packed walking tour. You'll go behind-the-scenes of the cutting-edge city to discover the ancient traditions of the one-time sleepy fishing village. Tours include stops at Yu Garden, the Ancient City Wall, and City Gods Temple - and include an exclusive Confucian tea ceremony.

Explore one of Shanghai's most evocative neighborhoods when you book a private walking tour of the Old City. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, and meet your guide directly at your centrally located hotel. Once in the Old City, visit the classical Yuyuan Garden, admire the area's Qing Dynasty-era architecture, stroll through a bustling bazaar, and otherwise follow in locals' footsteps as you discover the historical area's highlights.

Immerse yourself in the Jewish history of Shanghai. This personalized 2 hour tour shows what life was like for Shanghai's early 20th century Jewish community, taking guests through the former Jewish Ghetto, Jewish Refugee Museum, and Ohel Moshe Synagogue. Your guide provides an informative narrative of this fascinating period of history.

Feel like a Shanghai local as you explore the city on foot, wandering its labyrinth of back alleys, historic neighborhoods, modern skyscrapers and bustling markets, during this 6-hour excursion with a guide and small group. Interact with friendly Shanghai residents as you stroll past 'Shikumen-style' structures, and then tour the old city bazaar. Then explore the buzzing entertainment area at Xintiandi, and gaze in wonder at the soaring collection of gleaming towers that mark the city's modern core. This private small-group trip, limited to a maximum of 10 guests, also includes hotel pickup and transport to the start point, plus entrance fees.

Enjoy an insider's guide to the Former French Concession on this private walking tour. Soak up Shanghai's rich heritage and vibrant present as you visit fashionable Xintiandi and the Shikumen Museum of traditional houses, watch locals exercising in Fuxing Park, get a masterclass in Chinese history at the Shanghai Museum of Sun Yat-sen's Former Residence, and explore trendy Tianzifang. Tour includes hotel pickup by public transport (own expense).

From ancient carvings located behind laundries to the 300-year-old Secluded Library (not open to the public), learn what lies behind the modern glamour of one of China's largest and most cosmopolitan cities on this private walking tour of Old Shanghai. With just your group and private guide, head to a number of off-the-beaten-track attractions and quirky historical sites that create a fuller understanding of Shanghai's history and contemporary culture alike.

Return to the opulent age of French colonial China on an intriguing 2-hour private walking tour through the Shanghai French Concession. Led by an expert historian guide, weave your way around significant sites on which the First Conference of the Communist Party took place and marvel at charming apartments and grand villas. Meander through narrow walkways and discover secretive spots that still retain some enigmatic French charm. Receive personalized attention from your guide, this is a private tour just for you and your party.

Discover Shanghai's Jewish history and heritage on this 4-hour prviate tour. Explore the former Jewish Ghetto in Shanghai's Hongkou district, visit landmarks such as Ohel Moishe Synagogue and Sassoon House, and see the famous painting 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' at the China Art Museum.

Experience Shanghai, the bustling city where East meets West, at your own pace with this exotic walking tour. In just 2 hours guests will soak up the unique history of the Bund, cross the Huangpu River by ferry, and discover the ultra-modern and up-and-coming areas of Shanghai. From 1920s China to cutting edge architecture, our friendly guides provide a true taste of Shanghai.