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Shanghai Highlights Free Tour

4.9· 54 reviews
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Run by a local guide · Bill

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover the treasures of Shanghai on a walking tour of less than 2 hours. Explore the emblematic corners of the city, get to know its culture, and enjoy the impressive views. Free and without rush

Duration
2 h 30 min
Destination
Shanghai
Meeting Point
Exit 1, East Nanjing Road Subway Station
Provider
Bill

Description

What better way to explore this great city than by having an indigenous inhabitant tell you stories about the history and evolution of this great city? I am a local Shanghainese—born and lived here all my life. I will meet you at Exit 1 East Nanjing Road Station（Line2/10), then head to the famous bund promenade, you will not only hear about the history of "Wall Street of Asia in 1930's", but also some Little insightful or interesting anecdotes.

After the bund, we will visit the old town, a busting local area with an ancient Chinese garden(Yuyuan) with a history of 400 years. You will see the stylish Chinese pavilion and authentic old architecture. The tour will end at People’s Park near the Former French concession. It will surely light up your whole trip to Shanghai. In this free tour, we will visit:

Peoples' Square
Peoples' Park(marriage market on weekends)
Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
Peace Hotel
Customs House(Big Ben)
The Bund(waterfront) Promenade
The Former HSBC Building
Local food street for a snack break
Yuyuan Bazaar

Includes

  • People's Square
  • The Bund
  • Fairmont Peace Hotel
  • Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
  • Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund
  • Yunnan Road Traditional Brand Delicacy Street
  • Shanghai Old Street

Meeting Point

Exit 1, East Nanjing Road Subway Station

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Traveler reviews

54 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Best walking tour in Shanghai

Bill is, witty, eloquent, classy, friendly, and streetsmart. Everything you would want in a tour guide. His walking tour is a must in Shanghai. Thanks, Bill!

David Vizcarra · October 2026

Unbelievable good

Do it!

Mathias Stockhofe · October 2026

Fantastic Shanghai Tour!

We had an amazing time on our tour with Bill! He did a great job showing and explaining all the sights, sharing fascinating insights along the way. His knowledge and engaging storytelling made the entire experience both fun and educational. Highly recommended!

Christine Hecht Schneider · August 2026

Free walking tour

Quite interesting tour! It is the second tour I get with Bill. Nice and fun guy! I recommend it.

Damian Ezequiel Fernandez · April 2026

Awesome Guide

Had a great time with Bill. Very entertaining and gave us lots of information. Recommend to all.

Michele Sang · March 2026

must do tour with local guide bill

bill was good in navigating us through both new and old history of Shanghai posses good knowledge of the city and speak very good English indeed . definitely will recommend to have a tour with him once

Kshitij Malshiraskar · March 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.
4.9(54 reviews)

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