China · WALKING TOURS IN SHANGHAI
Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 walking tours in Shanghai justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Shanghai highlights in 2.5 hours with local Bill: Bund, Old Town and Yuyuan, People’s Park, and Shanghai fried dumplings for $34.
“Bill is a real local. Loved his inside stories and the endless knowledge if the city. He's also super nice.”
Taste Shanghai’s former French Concession breakfast on a 3-hour small-group walk with noodles, dumplings, and tea, led by local guides.
“A really interesting experience, getting to see a different side to Shanghai that as a tourist it might not be as easy to encounter. The variety of dishes we tried was huge and so many of them were really delicious. Jade was a great guide, fRead more”
Private Shanghai evening street food walk plus a Huangpu River cruise. Dinner-level tastings with a guide, ending near the Bund.
“What a great tour to do. Our guide Annie met us at the meeting point and we walked around the city and tried many different local food/snacks. Annie was knowledgeable and fun as our guide. Annie told us the histories of some of the restaurants we went to and the people behind it as well. And there were so many stops to eat and we were so full by the end of it… I am also so glad we did the cruise as it was so beautiful and stunning to see the lights of the building along the other side of the Bund, especially seeing the beautiful butterfly lights. Love,…”
Shanghai evening walking food tour in the French Concession, with top xiaolongbao, classic pork belly, mango dessert, and unlimited craft beer.
“We really enjoyed our experience. Samantha was a great guide and had excellent English which made learning about local life very informative. Enjoyed the local selections of different foods and also enjoyed having different people on the tour to interact with.”
A guided private walk through Shanghai’s Former French Concession, mixing Art Deco sights, parks, and modern Chinese history.
“It’s not very often you encounter a tour guide who feels like an old friend leading you through their favorite city - but Penny was so warm and friendly and our conversation was so easy that the time just flew by. Her knowledge of the area Read more”
A 3-hour small-group walk through Shanghai’s disappearing Old City, with architecture stories, a snack stop, and a relaxed pace.
“I’ve done three walks with Clarisse so far and I’m going to do a lot more because it’s a superb way to get to know the city, explore it, know about its history and curiosities. Clarisse is an extremely competent, thoughtful and funny pro, with her charisma and knowledge you will learn a lot about the city in a pleasant and lively way.”
Walk Shanghai’s French Concession with local Bill, English guide, 2.5 hours for $34, ending in Xintiandi with key history sites.
“Bill is the best guide you can find. Super fun to walk around and full of quaint anedoctes. Would recommend to anyone ;)”
A private 2-hour walk through Hongkou’s Jewish ghetto, from the Ohel Moishe museum to Huoshan Park and Xiahai Temple.
“We were delighted with our guide Annie, and if anyone wants a reference we cannot speak highly enough of her. Her English and enthusiasm were excellent and she even emailed us photos. Annie made this tour one of the highlights of our trip! Len and Deanna Levin.”
3-hour Shanghai breakfast walk in the Former French Concession with 10+ tastings, tea and coffee, small groups, and local food culture.
“We had a great tour with our guide Jim. He was very pleasant and knowledgeable about a wide range of topics. The places he took us to and areas we walked through were all amazing to see and experience. We had a good variety of interesting local food. The tour felt well balanced and overall it was a very enjoyable experience. Highly recommended!”
Walk Yuyuan Garden and the City God Temple, sip fine teas, and try Shanghai soup dumplings on a 3-hour guided stroll.
“Leo was excellent during the tour and very informative”
Private English-guided Shanghai walking tour with a local. Flexible route, photo stops, and local tips, $35 per person.
“Mein Guide Eric hat mich an meinem Hotel abgeholt, da ich es sonst nicht pünktlich zum Treffpunkt geschafft hätte. Sehr nett! Es war ein unterhaltsamer, kurzweiliger Abend! Ich habe neben den Highlight wie der Bund und Yu Garden viel Wissenswertes über Shanghai und China erfahren. Absolut empfehlenswert um einen echten Einblick in die Stadt und das Leben zu bekommen”
Private 3-hour Shanghai walk from Yuyuan Garden to Xintiandi and the Huangpu River, with a local guide and smart local advice.
Small-group Hidden Shanghai walk with Summerhaha, from East Nanjing Road to the Bund, Huangpu River, and Suzhou Creek.
“Summer was such a chirpy and happy tour guide, just like her name suggests. She gave a lot of insights into local history, culture and way of life of Shangainese people, which led to some deep conversation. I'd recommend this tour to anyone who wants to see and learn about the real Shanghai.”
Pick a landmark, a landscape or a meal, and start the trip there.
