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Shanghai French Concession Free Tour - China's First & Original
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Shanghai French Concession Free Tour - China's First & Original

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

Embark on a three-hour journey in the enchanting French Concession of Shanghai. Join your local guide to relive an era of style, tranquility, and romance on this captivating free tour!

Duration
3 h
Destination
Shanghai
Meeting Point
South Shaanxi Road Station, Exit 4
Provider
Free Tours China

Description

Welcome to the FIRST, ORIGINAL, and BEST free walking tours in Shanghai (and China)!!

As the local free tour trailblazer, we've conducted OVER 2300 TOURS, delighting 38,000+ visitors worldwide since 2017. We were honoured with the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award from 2019 to 2025!

**WHAT IS “FRENCH CONCESSION”?
**It was a foreign concession area in Shanghai from 1849 until 1943. The area remains Shanghai's premier residential and shopping district, known for its European-style architecture, tree-lined streets, trendy cafés, bars, and rich artistic heritage.

-Discover the enchanting tales of the French Concession and its vibrant history on a 3-hour walk through this charming neighborhood. Uncover the secrets behind its status as the MOST BELOVED area for locals and expats, and immerse yourself in its cultural legacy!

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
· Middle Huaihai Road
· Former French Club
· Shanghai Alleyway Houses
· Shanghai Culture Square
· Sinan Mansions
· The most expensive hotel in Shanghai
· St. Peter’s Church
· Former French Courthouse
· Tianzifang
and more!

Sounds like fun? We can't wait to welcome you soon!

Includes

  • Huaihai Middle Road
  • Shanghai Culture Square Theatre
  • Okura Garden Hotel Shanghai
  • Sinan Mansions
  • Tianzifang alley bar
  • Saint Peter's Church, Shanghai
  • VerdunGarden
  • IAPM Mall
  • Local English-speaking Tour Guide
  • Welcome Gifts
  • Group Photos
  • Snack Break Time
  • Unlimited Fun and Joy!!!

Meeting Point

South Shaanxi Road Station, Exit 4

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Traveler reviews

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

Amazing

A very interesting tour to discover a fancy area giving an historucal background. Our guide was great, perfect English and very knowledgable. Highly recommended

Francesca Caldirola · October 2026

Fantastic tour - fun & informative

The tour with Celina was fantastic. I used to live in the French Concession but still discovered some nice spots and learned interesting new stories during the tour. Celina was an amazing guide and made these three hours such a fun and insightful time. Thank You & Xièxiè

Moritz Schneidmueller · October 2026

French Concession Tour

Very knowledgeable and polite. Nice area of Shanghai with lots of history

Ben Raspin · October 2026

Shanghai French Concession

Raven and Luis offered professional and helpful guidance. They maintained high interest in the group throughout the entire tour.

Ezra Grunbaum · October 2026

nice trip - I reccomend it

We really enjoyed our walking tour of the French Concession in Shanghai with Diana. Diana was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide, and she gave us lots of interesting information about the history and character of this fascinating part of the city. The tour was well organized and gave us a great opportunity to discover areas we probably would not have found on our own. Overall, it was a very enjoyable experience and a great way to discover the French Concession. We would definitely recommend the tour to anyone visiting Shanghai!

Samuele Borille · October 2026

Super interesting

Ver interesting and insightful tour - great history lesson of both China and Shanghai. Dinna ran a smooth tour for a quite large group. Well done and thanks for sharing your knowledge. Uou are a great guide, Dinna.

Jonas Hougaard · October 2026

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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.

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