French Concession Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st & Best Rated
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
As they say, “Paris ne s’est pas fait en un jour!” (“Paris was not made in a day!”) And by the same token, neither was the French Concession of Shanghai. In 3 hours, hear captivating stories about the French Concession and its colorful past. Learn about the celebrities and commoners alike who once strolled down these streets, and find yourself becoming a part of the legacy of this place. IMPORTANT: Please note that the booking fee charged here is solely to reserve your spot, as the tour itself operates on a TIP-BASED model, meaning you decide how much your guide deserves for their hard work. 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. If your group exceeds 4 people, please contact us to arrange a private tour. Thanks for your understanding!
Inclusions
What's included
- Local English Speaking Tour Guide - Fun, Friendly and Fabulous!:)
What's not
- Gratuities
Itinerary
Visit the Former French Club, the 1st Road in French Concession, "the little Moscow"area, the local alleyway residence building
Step into the elegant former French Club and uncover its intriguing past. Hear captivating anecdotes that bring its history to life, showcasing its role in French Concession's cultural and social evolution.
Stroll along the Oriental Champs-Élysées and immerse yourself in its vibrant shopping atmosphere. Experience the energy of this bustling area while uncovering jaw-dropping local anecdotes that reveal its unique charm and history!
Explore Shanghai’s traditional lane houses and alleyways to experience an authentic slice of local life. Gain insight into the striking contrast between the city’s glamorous modernity and the hidden, humble realities of everyday living in these historic neighborhoods!
Discover the Shanghai Culture Square, once a lively canidrome and now a hub of arts and culture. Uncover the fascinating transformation of this historic site, from hosting greyhound races to becoming a vibrant performance space in the heart of the city!
Explore Shanghai’s Sinan Mansions, a historic enclave featuring restored early 20th-century villas that once housed prominent political and cultural figures. Walk through its tree-lined avenues to admire the unique blend of Western and Chinese architectural styles while discovering stories of its notable past!
Wander through Tianzifang, a lively maze of narrow alleys filled with art studios, boutique shops, and cozy cafés. This former residential area showcases traditional Shikumen architecture while offering a vibrant atmosphere that blends Shanghai’s historic charm with its modern creative spirit!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 117 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Great guide and fun walking tour!!!!
I chose to do the French concession tour on my last full day in Shanghai. Our guide Raven was warm and bubbly and made everyone instantly feel welcome. I learnt alot of interesting history about Shanghai and the guide was friendly and happy to answer any questions. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a great insight into the French concession in Shanghai.
5Great tour
I really enjoyed this tour with Celina in the French Concession. It was very interesting, and I learned so much thanks to all the fascinating information she shared. Celina is an excellent guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai!
5One day in Shanghai
Raven was kind, accommodating and professional. We only stopped in Shanghai for a day but it was the perfect tour to have a bite size info session about the city.
5An Engaging Tour into Culture and Everyday Life
I really enjoyed the organization of the tour, as well as the explanations provided by our guide, Raven, and her assistant, who took the time to answer our questions. I especially appreciated the insights they shared into Chinese culture and history, as well as the realities of everyday life in Chinese society. The tour itinerary was also very interesting.
5Not to be missed
BOOK THIS TOUR!!!!! We are very experienced travelers and we rarely do tours. This greatly exceeded our expectations, largely because of our guide Selina. She is incredibly knowledgeable, interesting and fun. She was able to answer all questions, including those that strayed from her set topics. SUPER HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!
5Excellent Celina!
Celina was excellent as our guide. Her grasp of the content, sights and tour route was excellent. Her English was very fluent, which allowed for pleasant, knowledgeable interactions. Highly recommended.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Point: South Shaanxi Road Metro Station (line 1/10/12), Exit 4 It is in front of a UNIQLO, across the street from Cathay Cinema Address: 887 Middle Huaihai Road / Corner of Middle Huaihai Road & Maoming Road (Chinese: 陕西南路地铁站4号出口，优衣库门口，国泰电影院斜对过) Look for FreeToursChina YELLOW Umbrella!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 30 travellers
- Operated by
- Free Tours China
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Shanghai
- Its from-price is 97% below the median of the 2099 experiences we list in Shanghai.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 40 of 2099.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Shanghai
Shanghai is China's dazzling financial city on the Huangpu River, where a colonial-era waterfront faces a futuristic skyline and old lanes hide teahouses.
The Bund, a riverside promenade lined with grand banks and hotels from the early twentieth century, faces the towers of Pudong across the water, among them the Oriental Pearl Tower, the Jin Mao Tower and the twisting Shanghai Tower. The view is at its most dramatic after dark, when both banks light up and river boats glide between them.
Top-ranked sights in Shanghai: The Bund (Waitan), Yu Garden (Yuyuan), Shanghai French Concession.
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