Shanghai City Free Walking Tour - China's First & Original

9.6
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Provided by: Free Tours China
Duration
4 hours
Meeting point
People's Square Metro Station, Exit 3
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

Welcome to the FIRST, ORIGINAL, and BEST free walking tours in Shanghai (and China)!! As the local free tour trailblazer, we've conducted OVER 1500 TOURS, delighting 23,000+ visitors worldwide since 2017. We were honoured with the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award from 2019 to 2024!

Discover Shanghai from its humble origin and learn how it evolved into one of the world's most exciting megacities in the 21st century! In 3~4 hours, our tour covers all the MUST-SEE spots in downtown Shanghai. Get ready to dive into this vibrant city's history, culture, art, architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine! Our 23,000 former visitors have proven that the 3-4 hour walk flies by in the blink of an eye!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
· People's Square
· City Hall of Shanghai
· People's Park
· Shanghai Marriage Market
· The Old Red Light District
· East Nanjing Rd Shopping Street
· Local Food Street for Snack Break
· The Bund Area
· Exotic Building Clusters
· The first Cathedral in French concession (for morning tour)
· Yuyuan Garden Bazaar (for morning tour)
and more!

Are you excited for the fun? We can't wait to welcome you!:)
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Shanghai People's Government
  • People's Park
  • Yu Garden
  • People's Square
  • The Bund
  • Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
  • Shanghai Historical Museum
  • Local English-speaking Tour Guide
  • Welcome Gifts
  • Group Photos
  • Snack Break Time
  • Local Street Food and Drinks Tasting
  • Unlimited Joy and Fuuun!!

Our Guides

TEAM — Guide of Shanghai City Free Walking Tour - China's First & Original, China
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Meeting point

People's Square Metro Station, Exit 3

On arrival

MEETING POINT:
People's Square Metro Station, Exit 3 (Chinese: 人民广场地铁站3号出口). It is in front of the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center.
If you are coming by taxi, the address is 211 Middle Xizang Road, close to Middle Xizang Road & Renmin Avenue.
(Chinese: 西藏中路与人民大道交叉口,上海城市规划展览馆门口).

Look for the YELLOW umbrella to find us!

Things to note

The MORNING tour runs from 10 am to 2 pm, lasting around 4 hours. The tour ends at Yuyuan Garden Bazaar. Close to Yuyuan Garden Metro Station on line 10/14.
The AFTERNOON tour runs from 2 pm to 5:30 pm, lasting around 3.5 hours. The tour ends at The Bund. Close to East Nanjing Road Metro Station on line 2/10.
* In summer, the afternoon tour starts at 5:00 pm to avoid the heat.

How can the tour be free?

Our concept is simple — there is no set price. Instead, you tip your guide at the end of the tour whatever amount feels right to you. Typically, guests give between $10 to $50, depending on their satisfaction and budget.

Most guides accept cash or card payments, or you can do it via our app.

Rating
9.6
Organisation
9.8
Atmosphere
9.8
Content
9.6
Guide
9.8
Usefulness
9.7

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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Awards Winner
Based on ratings, reviews & feedback
2025 2nd Best Free Tour in Asia
2025 The Recognition Award
2020 3rd Best Free Tour in Asia
2019 3rd Best Free Tour in Asia
2018 Best Free Tour in Asia
2018 The Recognition Award
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