Shanghai City Walking Tour

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About this activity

What makes our Shanghai City Free Walking Tour a must-do? It’s simple! This tour offers a fantastic introduction to the city's history and culture, all while being budget-friendly.

This immersive experience invites you to dive into the city's rich history and vibrant culture while soaking in stunning views along the iconic Huangpu River. From its humble beginnings as a fishing village to its rise as a bustling metropolis, Shanghai's transformation is an incredible story just waiting to be told.

On this engaging tour, you'll have a time travel on the Suzhou Creek, where you can snap a photo with Shanghai's beloved symbol on the Instagram-Famous Bridges, explore the glamour of The Bund, and immerse in the stunning sights, smells, and sounds of ancient Yu Garden Bazaar. Each stop is chosen to give you a taste of the rich cultural tapestry that defines Shanghai. Join our enthusiastic guides as they share fascinating stories that bring the Magical City to life!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–5
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Monster Day Tours Shanghai

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Insider tips on where to eat, explore, and experience Shanghai like a local
Included: Guided Shanghai City Walking Tour covering key landmarks and cultural highlights
Included: Local snack or coffee break (pay for your own）
Included: A tip in accordance to the experience at the end of the tours is welcomed and expected.
Included: Passionate local guide sharing Shanghai's stories, history, and hidden gems

Not included

Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Entry/Admission - Yuyuan Garden

Itinerary

Suzhou River

30 min

The Suzhou River, also known as Suzhou Creek, is a significant river in Shanghai, China. Historically, it served as an important transportation route and was once heavily polluted due to industrialization. In recent decades, extensive cleanup efforts have revitalized the river, making it a scenic area with parks, walking paths, and cultural attractions. It now symbolizes Shanghai's transformation and commitment to urban sustainability.
Shanghai Post Museum

20 min

Opened in 1924, it was once the largest post office in Asia and the heart of China's international communications. Its grand, classical design—with the iconic clock tower and majestic sculptures—was meant to show the world the power and reliability of the modern postal service.

It's still a working post office with a beautiful public hall. Inside, you'll find a stunning grand hall that still operates today, and a museum that showcases everything from ancient courier systems to vintage mail trucks.It perfectly symbolizes old Shanghai: a meeting point of East and West, tradition and breathtaking modernity.
Huangpu Park

15 min

Huangpu Park is a place of fascinating contradictions, holding multiple layers of Shanghai's history within its border. It is a monument to cultural exclusion and leisure, and a key to understanding the visionary planning that saved the Bund from becoming a mere dockyard and made it the iconic symbol of Shanghai.
The Bund (Wai Tan)

30 min

The Bund—Shanghai's most iconic landmark and an open-air museum of architecture.

This magnificent mile-long waterfront promenade showcases a stunning collection of 52 grand buildings from the 1920s and 30s, once housing the world's greatest banks, trading houses, and clubs. This is why it was known as the "Wall Street of the East."

It's the perfect symbol of Shanghai itself: a city forever looking forward, but built upon a rich and powerful history.
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

40 min

Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street is the most famous shopping street and a major tourist attraction in Shanghai, China. Often called "China's No. 1 Shopping Street," it stretches for about 1.5 kilometers through the heart of the city.
Former HSBC Building On The Bund

20 min

No. 12 The Bund, originally the HSBC Building, is a landmark of Shanghai and a masterpiece of neo-classical architecture. Completed in 1923, it was once hailed as "the most luxurious building between the Suez Canal and the Bering Strait."
Stop 7

5 min

St. Joseph's Church, located at 36 South Sichuan Road in Huangpu District, Shanghai, is a historic Roman Catholic church built between 1860 and 1861. As the oldest Catholic church in the former Shanghai International Settlement, it once served as the bishop's residence and diocesan treasury. The architecture combines Romanesque and Gothic styles, featuring a Latin cross layout, a single bell tower, and distinctive stained glass windows. Designated as a Shanghai Municipal Heritage Site in 1994, the church remains an active place of worship today, holding regular masses for the local Catholic community.
Yuyuan Fashion Street

20 min

Welcome to the incredible Yuyuan Bazaar, a bustling maze of traditional buildings now filled with tea houses, classical gardens,souvenir stalls, and some of the best street food in Shanghai—this is the place to try famous xiaolongbao (soup dumplings)!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Go to Exit 3 Tiantong Road Station of Metro 10/12, in front of Ji Hotel and look for a guide with a Red Tiger.

End point

We will end our tour by the Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar, a bustling maze of traditional buildings now filled with tea houses, souvenir stalls, and some of the best street food in Shanghai—this is the place to try famous xiaolongbao (soup dumplings)!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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