Shanghai City Free Walking Tour
Tour Highlights
We'll meet up at the scheduled time at People's Square subway station exit 3 to embark on our free tour of the centre of Shanghai. Ready to uncover the city's allure? Let's begin!
We'll head from People's Square, where we'll see the great City Hall of Shanghai, to People's Park, where among other sites, we'll spot the unique Marriage Market awaits (open at the weekend and on public holidays. We'll witness this spontaneous gathering where parents showcase their children's virtues through notes displayed in open umbrellas, aiming to find ideal matches for their unmarried offspring.
Next, we'll delve into Shanghai's historic Red Light District, famed across Asia for decades, and pause at East Nanjing Road, the bustling central shopping street. Ever wondered how many stores line this vibrant thoroughfare?
Continuing on, we'll head to the Shanghai Bund, a picturesque riverside promenade along the Huangpu River, offering views of the avant-garde Shanghai skyline on the opposite bank. We'll take a break at a local restaurant in this area to savor the famous fried dumplings if you wish. The best in the city!
Finally, we'll admire the first cathedral constructed in the French Concession and traverse the Yuyan Garden, famous for its tea stalls and traditional shops. We'll bid farewell here after a total of four to 4 and a half hours.
Groups
This free tour doesn't admit groups of more than 6 people, even if they book the activity separately. If you'd like to book for a larger book, check out our Private Historic Shanghai Guided Tour.
More Information
Duration
4h - 4h 30m.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Not included
Tips
Tasting of local food and drinks: ¥ 5 (US$ 0.70) and ¥ 20 (US$ 2.80) per person
When to book?
You can book up to the start time, as long as there are places remaining. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Free Tours China
Corporate name: FreetourAsia
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.People's Square Subway Station
Where does the activity end?
Yuyuan Gardens
