Free Walking Tour of The Shanghai French Concession

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93 reviews | 1,488 travellers

Aubert was a great guide. She explained the history of the monuments to us well and even taught us how to count in Chinese. A very pleasant visit. Thank you.

 10 Annick

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Free Walking Tour of The Shanghai French Concession

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Former residence of Zhou Enlai, in the French Concession

Discover the history of the French Concession

Sinan Mansions in the Shanghai French Concession

Aubert was a great guide. She explained the history of the monuments to us well and even taught us how to count in Chinese. A very pleasant visit. Thank you.

  Annick

Experience a new side of Shanghai by exploring the quaint streets of the city's French Concession & learning about its captivating past on this free tour.

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Experience a new side of Shanghai by exploring the quaint streets of the city's French Concession & learning about its captivating past on this free tour.

Tour Highlights

Our meeting point is Exit 4 at Shaanxi South Road subway station at the designated time, marking the beginning of our free tour through the Shanghai French Concession. Let the exploration commence!

First, we'll embark on a stroll down the iconic Middle Huaihai Road, once known as Avenue Joffre, with a glimpse of the historic Cathay Theater façade. We'll delve into the intriguing history of this renowned show business landmark.

Passing by the former Shanghai French Club, where we'll travel 100 years back in time, we'll unveil interesting tales about the structure before venturing into a local neighborhood filled with traditional Shanghai houses and quaint alleys. Do you know what they're called? Let's find out!

Moving on, we'll discover the expansive Culture Square, where the grand former residence of Zhou Enlai, a prominent Chinese prime minister, stands. His house is a fine example of typical French Concession architecture. Adjacent to it lies the Sinan Mansions, filled with stunning architecture.

Finally, we'll conclude the tour by marveling at St. Peter's Church and the former French courthouse before reaching the Tianzifang area, which is famous for its shops. We'll wrap up the tour next to the Dapuqiao subway station after a total of three 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.

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Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

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When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

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Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
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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.

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No printing of documentation required.
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Free Tours China

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Pets

Not permitted.
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A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

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Cancellations

Free cancellation
If you are not able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Where does the activity end?

Shaanxi South Road Subway Station

Dapuqiao Subway Station

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Where does the activity end?

Dapuqiao Subway Station
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5 out of 93 reviews

9.5 / 10

 9.5268817204301 93 reviews | 1,488 travellers

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 10

Apr / 27 / 2025

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Annick

Paris, France

Aubert a été une guide formidable Elle nous a bien expliqué l’histoire des monuments et nous a même appris à compter en chinois Visite super agréable Merci Translate this opinion into English.

Aubert was a great guide. She explained the history of the monuments to us well and even taught us how to count in Chinese. A very pleasant visit. Thank you. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled by myself

 8

Apr / 20 / 2025

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Rita Prageldi

Roma, Italy

Ottimo inglese ci ha fatto scoprire il quartiere. Gentile Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent English helped us discover the neighborhood. Kind Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with teenagers

 10

Apr / 11 / 2025

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Thassia Moro

São Paulo, Brazil

Excelente, vale super a pena para explorar e conhecer melhor a cidade e a cultura local! Recomendo! Translate this opinion into English.

Excellent, it's totally worth it to explore and get to know the city and local culture better! I recommend it! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with my partner

 10

Mar / 14 / 2025

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Vittoria

Italy

Our guide Danni was really prepared and not ingly showed us the most important parts of the French concession in Shanghai, but also shared some fun facts of Chinese culture. I really recommend to take this tour!

I travelled by myself

 8

Feb / 05 / 2025

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Mercedes

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Recomiendo esta excursión. Nos permitió conocer un área de la ciudad totalmente diferente. La guía fue muy amable, incluso usando el traductor para la gente que no entendía inglés. Vale la pena 100%! Translate this opinion into English.

I highly recommend this tour. It allowed us to see a completely different area of the city. The guide was very kind, even using a translator for people who didn't understand English. It's 100% worth it! Opinion translated. Show original.

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