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 takes 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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Davidsy4423ug
Jan 23, 2025
Funny, interesting walk in the city - A very good and "quick" opportunity to see the highlight of Shanghai and taste how's life in this city. The guide is amazing and very well versed in the city's history and shenanigans. And also it's interesting to see how curious are the chines with the foreigners...
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Laura_b
Jan 19, 2025
A must do in Shanghai! - We had a brilliant tour with Dinna on our first day in Shanghai. She was so knowledgeable and gave a great mix of history and fun facts. We definitely recommend doing this early in your trip, and on a weekend so you can see the Marriage Market in the park! Thank you Dinna!
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Manuel
Jan 18, 2025
Probably the best walking tour I’ve ever made - I am a really well traveled individual, 101 countries while writing and I must say this is one of the best, if not the best, walking tour I have ever done. The level of professionalism and preparation displayed by Dinna, the tour guide, is amazing. The tour is long, 4 hours, but is so well paced that you wish it lasted longer. It’s really well designed in terms of stops and terrain covered. Basically all highlights of Shanghai are covered. Dinna is amazing and shows lot of love for her city. If you happen to in Shanghai, take this tour!
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Molly
Jan 13, 2025
Must do in Shanghai! - Wow, this was an excellent walking tour. Dinna was fantastic, she was so knowledgeable, funny and got us to guess and interact with her the whole time. I learnt so much on this tour and would recommend it to everyone!
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Manuel
Jan 13, 2025
Amazing experience - We did our first free walking tour with Dinna and it was amazing. We learned so much about the history and culture of Shanghai, we tried delicious local food, and we made friends along the way. The four hours went by sooo fast ! Thank you so much !
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Fedher001
Jan 12, 2025
Excellent introduction to the city - Very entertaining the whole tour and guide Dinna a genius. The 4 hours of the tour are very bearable. Very friendly and willing to help. Highly recommended!!!
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Jairolailo
Jan 11, 2025
100% recommended tour in Shanghai - Dinna is an excellent guide, she walked us through most of the touristic places of Shanghai, with plenty of history and anecdotes and recommendations about the city and China. We really enjoyed!
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U4297hsmatta
Jan 10, 2025
Great tour!!! - Dinna was such an amazing tour guide. I have been to countless walking tours, and she was definitely one of the guides that was most refreshing- you could tell from her tone and way of guiding the tour that she is really genuine, professional, and extremely knowledgable about the culture and the city. Felt very happy with the entire tour overall! Best tour in Shanghai for me
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Heitoribeiro
Jan 5, 2025
Awesome Tour with Dinna! - This tour was awesome! Dinna, our guide, was super friendly and knew so much about Shanghai. She showed us all the cool spots—famous landmarks and some hidden gems I’d never have found on my own. Her stories were fun and interesting, and she made the whole experience really chill and enjoyable. If you want a great way to explore the city without feeling rushed, this is it. Dinna totally made it worth it!
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Justinestaana
Jan 1, 2025
This walking tour, guided... - This walking tour, guided by Dinna, exceeded my expectations in every way. The tour's seamless blend of history, culture, and entertainment made for an unforgettable experience. I wholeheartedly endorse this tour and encourage others to participate. Thank you, Dinna!
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