Shanghai Free Walking Tour, French Concession Tour, Shanghai City Tour

Shanghai

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Free Walking Tours

Discover must-see city wonders with local experts

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Chinese Cooking Class

Unveil the secrets of Chinese cuisine through hands-on creation!

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Private City Walking Tour

Tailor-made private city walking tour for travel groups

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Join the millions of travelers who recommend the Free Walking Tours as a must-do activity upon arrival in any new city!
Follow our local expert guides on Tip-Based Tours, to uncover 87.3% (•̀ᴗ• ) of must-see sights and endless fun stories in vibrant Shanghai!

See the city at a glance

Anecdotes behind main attractions

Find life-long travel buddies

Budget-friendly pricing

Tip-based

Shanghai City Free Walking Tour

Discover the wonders of city highlights within 4 hours, delving into its history, culture, attractions, and tempting street food!

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Tip-based

French Concession Free Walking Tour

Relive the historical Orient and uncover why French Concession is the locals' favorite - for its exotic style, tranquility, and hidden gems!

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Having enjoyed your introductory Shanghai tour, why not delve into a new dimension of Chinese culture – its rich culinary heritage?
Discover the artistry of Chinese cooking through interactive hands-on cooking classes, an immersive food adventure!

Attend one of our free tours and you'll automatically receive a 10% discount coupon when you proceed to the checkout page!

Small & Private Groups

In-Depth Learning Beyond Food

Vegetarian & Kid Friendly

Cooking Tips & Receipts

$69+

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Wok 'n' Roll: Immersive Chinese Cooking Class

Unveil the secrets of Chinese cuisine through hands-on creation of artful Chinese dumplings and two traditional dishes, led by a certified local master chef!

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Visit a vibrant local wet market

Learn authentic recipes and insider cooking secrets

Enjoy hands-on dumpling and dish making

Savor your freshly made creations 🙂

Traveling with family, colleagues, students, friends, and more — and looking for the best way to explore Shanghai’s highlights?
Our private city walking tour is crafted exclusively for your group, ensuring a smooth, flexible, and truly personalized experience.

We have curated hundreds of tours for diverse clients — from Fortune 500 corporate outings and global event delegates, to international school study trips and large families traveling with seniors and kids. Anytime, for anyone, for any request, with affordable pricing.

Whatever brings you to the city, however limited your time is, we are passionate about sharing the very best of Shanghai with you!

Flexible Route & Schedule

Pick up from anywhere in the city

Starting at 1000 RMB /140 USD

English, Español, 中文

Our professional guide, with years of expertise, will serve as your local guru, cultural ambassador, insider travel expert, assistant, translator, and all-around reliable helping hand in the city. Let us make your Shanghai journey effortless, meaningful, and truly unforgettable!

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   civic3910 
 July 25, 2026
 
 
 Verified Great experience, highly recommend!
Wonderful tour! Great guide and walking thru the city is a great way to go! Just be aware of the weather and making sure you have enough water, but we stopped at plenty of places to get rehydrated. Highly recommended!!!
  
 
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   Lucie W 
 July 20, 2026
 
 
 Verified Great tour
I really enjoyed this tour with Celina in the French Concession. It was very interesting, and I learned so much thanks to all the fascinating information she shared. Celina is an excellent guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and engaging. I had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai!
  
 
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   Il 
 July 15, 2026
 
 
 Verified Great intro into Shanghai - old and new
Knowledgeable guide, good mix of history and info on contemporary China, excellent care of travelers - adequate breaks with facilities; stops in the shade. Highly recommended.
  
 
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   pedro g 
 July 10, 2026
 
 
 Verified Guía 5 amigos
Fuimos un grupo de 5 amigos. Muy buena explicación por parte de Celina y experiencia fantástica. Muy recomendable para gente que quiere conocer la ciudad y su historia.
  
 
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   Valentina B 
 July 8, 2026
 
 
 Verified Very informative and fun!
Dinna was amazing. And the tour super interesting and comprehensive!!
  
 
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   ManFlu 
 July 6, 2026
 
 
 Verified Great free tour
Cindy was brilliant. It's a long tour at 4.5 hours but didn't feel that long. Great lunch stop for some street food. Highly recommended. Cindy booked us into the French Concession tour but that got cancelled the day before because of rain.
  
 
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   Trip670192 
 July 2, 2026
 
 
 Verified One day in Shanghai
Raven was kind, accommodating and professional. We only stopped in Shanghai for a day but it was the perfect tour to have a bite size info session about the city.
  
 
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   Sasan M 
 June 23, 2026
 
 
 Verified An Engaging Tour into Culture and Everyday Life
I really enjoyed the organization of the tour, as well as the explanations provided by our guide, Raven, and her assistant, who took the time to answer our questions. I especially appreciated the insights they shared into Chinese culture and history, as well as the realities of everyday life in Chinese society. The tour itinerary was also very interesting.
  
 
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   Sarah B 
 June 20, 2026
 
 
 Verified Amazing Tour Guide!
This tour was wonderful! I was only in Shanghai for 3 days so I wanted to be able to experience the best sightseeing places without having to plan any of it myself and this tour accomplished that and more! Dinna our guide was amazing and she made the 4 hours pass in a flash. She also gave us great recommendations for food, other sightseeing spots, and rooftop bars which I really appreciated. She also gave us a booklet with places she recommended too. We had plenty of stops for bathroom breaks, snacks, water, and pictures. I cannot recommend this tour enough, thank you Dinna!!
  
 
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   Rabah B 
 June 19, 2026
 
 
 Verified Smiling tour
Very interesting tour with Dinna who thought us the history of Shanghai with a little touch of her own life. She was always smiling

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Participation in tours promoted by Free Tours China is strictly on a voluntary basis. Neither Free Tours China, nor the self-employed freelance guides who are the providers of the tours will be held responsible in any way for injuries to body or property incurred during tours. The tour guides reserve the right to deny participation in any tour, to any person, for any reason. By signing up for tours, the traveler voluntarily assumes all risks involved in such travel, is hereby warned of such risks, and is advised to obtain appropriate insurance coverage against them. Thank you for your understanding.

SHANGHAI FREE WALKING TOURS

See the city at a glance

Anecdotes behind main attractions

Find life-long travel buddies

Budget-friendly pricing

Tip-based

Shanghai City Free Walking Tour

Tip-based

French Concession Free Walking Tour

CHINESE COOKING CLASS EXPERIENCE

Attend one of our free tours and you'll automatically receive a 10% discount coupon when you proceed to the checkout page!

Small & Private Groups

In-Depth Learning Beyond Food

Vegetarian & Kid Friendly

Cooking Tips & Receipts

$69+

Wok 'n' Roll: Immersive Chinese Cooking Class

PRIVATE CITY WALKING TOUR

Flexible Route & Schedule

Pick up from anywhere in the city

Starting at 1000 RMB /140 USD

English, Español, 中文

Our Happy Visitors

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