4-Hour Private Shanghai Art Deco Walking Tour With City Master

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About this activity

Embark on an architectural day trip through time on this private walking tour that showcases Shanghai's most iconic buildings from Art Deco masterpieces to modern engineering wonders. This carefully curated route highlights the city's unique blend of Eastern and Western architectural influences, from the historic Bund to the soaring Pudong skyline. Your guide will provide fascinating insights into the design philosophies and cultural significance behind each landmark, revealing how Shanghai's architecture tells the story of its transformation into a global metropolis.

Discover Shanghai's rich Art Deco heritage along the Bund.
Experience the dramatic juxtaposition of historical European-style buildings with ultramodern skyscrapers.
Learn about the fusion of Eastern and Western design elements that define Shanghai's unique architectural identity.
Enjoy breathtaking views from both river level and the Shanghai Tower's observation deck.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Trippest Travel

Ages: Adults (3–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: English-speaking tour guide service.
Included: Entrance fee listed except Shanghai Tower Observation ticket
Included: Public transportation fee, such as Uber, Didi, Metro.

Not included

Not included: Shanghai Tower observation deck ticket (you can choose to visit based on the...
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

During the walk, the city master will discuss the history of the Shanghai city during the concession era and its impact on modern Shanghai. You will learn why Art Deco was so popular in Shanghai in the 1930s, and how to identify an Art Deco building. You will walk into several Art Deco buildings to see the stylish interior designs.

Stop 1
Shanghai People's Heroes Monument
Fairmont Peace Hotel
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
Shanghai Custom House
Shanghai Asian Building
Shanghai Bund Weather Signal Station
Shanghai Tower

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Nanhe Hotel
Wu Gong Hotel
Lejia Apartment Hotel Shanghai Waitan
Radisson Collection Hotel, Hyland Shanghai
Home Inn Shanghai Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street Xiamen Road
MaxX By Steigenberger Shanghai on the Bund (formerly Les Suites Orient, Bund Shanghai)
The Shanghai EDITION
8 Art Hotel (Bund Shanghai )
Yintong Hotel Shanghai Nanjing Road Walking Street
Starway Chuangye Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
Holiday Inn Express Shanghai On The Bund By Ihg