Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Colonial History Tour

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The Bund in the 1930's — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Private Full Day Tour: Shanghai Colonial History Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

You can't fully appreciate Shanghai without exploring its colonial past. This unique tour explores the colonial history of Shanghai from the 1800's to today. You'll see where the English, French and Americans set up special concession areas and their changes through the Sino-Japanese and World World II, an on to today's transformation into the fabric of modern Shanghai. This tour includes an authentic local lunch and hotel pickup and dropoff for an easy and enjoyable day.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Jennys China Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–9 years) · Adults (10–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Enjoy an authentic dumpling lunch - vegetarian available
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Guide will meet you at your centrally located hotel and return

Not included

Not included: Tips to guide and driver recommended

Itinerary

Former French Concession

one hour

Enjoy the atmosphere of east meets west or one of the new popular places. This area is rich in the history of China when colonial powers had a significant presence in Shanghai. It has unique architecture while bustling with people along tree-lined streets.
Tian Zi Fang

one hour

A maze of small walkways, unique coffee bars, shops, restaurants, punctuated with unique local Shikumen architecture. Enjoy lively people watching as you learn about colonial history of Shanghai.
Thames Town

one hour

Thames Town is a new town in Songjiang District, about 30 kilometres from central Shanghai, China.The architecture is themed according to classic British market town styles. This are features cobbled streets, Victorian terraces and corner shops. A taste of England just an hour from central Shanghai.
The Bund (Wai Tan)

one hour

The Shanghai Bund has dozens of historical buildings, lining the Huangpu River, that once housed numerous banks, trading houses and consulates from all over Europe, Asia and the United States. The area highlights Shanghai's western influence in architecture and culture and today offers a beautiful walkway along the Huangpu River while learning about Shanghai's history.
Shanghai Municipal Archives

one hour

This museum and the main repository for archives in Shanghai. It is a modern facility located on the Bund. It holds almost all the archives of the previous foreign settlements, as well as those of the republican-era municipalities. The SMA also holds rich collections of archives of private companies and organizations. It is one of the most advanced and open archival repository in China.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Jinjiang Inn Shanghai Qingfang Market Caoan Road
Pu Dong Airport
Thank You Inn Shanghai Cao'an Road
Shanghai Port (Wusongkou)
Shanghai Port (Bund)
Green Tree Inn Shanghai Lingyan South Road Yangsi Subway Station Shell Hotel
Home Inn Selected Shanghai Waitan Sichuan North Road
Bihao Self-service Apartment Shengtiandi
Home Inn (Shanghai Dabaishu)
Guang Dong Hotel
GreenTree Inn Shanghai Caobao Road Subway Station Wantiguan
Ejia Apartment Hotel

and 1,712 more pickup points

Please note: Languages other than English and Mandarin will require an additional fee of USD 50 per day, payable in cash to the guide on the day of the tour.

Please note: Public transportation is recommended for groups of up to 4 guests. For larger groups, we suggest selecting private transportation, as standard taxis have limited passenger capacity.

Please note: Due to the limited availability of guides who speak languages other than English and Mandarin, the public transportation option is currently available only for tours conducted in English or Mandarin.

Please note: Drop off and pickup outside of central Shanghai, such as Pudong International Airport, Hongqiao International Airport, Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Shanghai Disney Area, Qinpu District, Jiading District, Chuansha District, or Songjiang District, Fengxian District, will incur an extra USD40 for your whole group and includes both pickup and dropoff. You can pay in cash (USD or RMB) directly to your guide when meeting.