Free Walking Tour of The Shanghai French Concession, Shanghai

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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.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

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

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Yes

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, 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.

Meeting point

Shaanxi South Road Subway Station

Where does the activity end?

Dapuqiao Subway Station

Reviews of our customers

9.5

Exceptional 437 Travelers·31 reviews

August 12, 2026
Anonymous
Machala, Ecuador
Celina was a very good tour guide. The tour was very informative and it seemed that she enjoyed sharing the history about the Shanghai French Concess...
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October 29, 2025
Jana Galabert
Escaldes Engordany, Andorra
It was an enjoyable tour! Aubrey explained many interesting things about the French Concession and shared some fascinating insights into Chinese cult...
Traveling solo
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September 11, 2025
Anonymous
Hangzhou, China
Celina was a wonderful informative guide. Although I live and work in China and have been to Shanghai several times, I learned new history about place...
With friends
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January 23, 2020
Beatrix Cornally
Shanghai, China
Viola is an amazing guide!! I would definitely go with another tour with her! So sorry we lost the group in the end!
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November 18, 2019
Gil
Shanghai, China
The tour was very nice , but too short. I wish it was few more hours
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November 9, 2019
Wilson Chen
San Francisco, United States
Our tour guide, Si Hao, gave us a wonderful tour of the French Concession area. He captivated us with stories and took us to places that I would not h...
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August 29, 2019
Nabeeda Bakali
Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Dinna was a great guide and had so much information about everything which made it so much more interesting. She gave us some great tips and facts abo...
Traveling solo
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July 16, 2019
Eva Munoz
Suzhou, China
I enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide, Dinna, was well prepared and had photos and maps to show to the group. She was nice and knowledgeable.
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July 11, 2019
Noa
Jerusalem, Israel
The guide was super knowledgeable and adorable, I learned a lot! For me the paste was a bit too slow but we did seen many places.
Traveling solo
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April 14, 2019
Eddy Paz
Guatemala, Guatemala
Great tour. Highly recommend
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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.

9.5

Exceptional 437 Travelers·31 reviews

August 12, 2026
Anonymous
Machala, Ecuador
Celina was a very good tour guide. The tour was very informative and it seemed that she enjoyed sharing the history about the Shanghai French Concess...
With friends
Is this useful?
October 29, 2025
Jana Galabert
Escaldes Engordany, Andorra
It was an enjoyable tour! Aubrey explained many interesting things about the French Concession and shared some fascinating insights into Chinese cult...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 11, 2025
Anonymous
Hangzhou, China
Celina was a wonderful informative guide. Although I live and work in China and have been to Shanghai several times, I learned new history about place...
With friends
Is this useful?
January 23, 2020
Beatrix Cornally
Shanghai, China
Viola is an amazing guide!! I would definitely go with another tour with her! So sorry we lost the group in the end!
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 18, 2019
Gil
Shanghai, China
The tour was very nice , but too short. I wish it was few more hours
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 9, 2019
Wilson Chen
San Francisco, United States
Our tour guide, Si Hao, gave us a wonderful tour of the French Concession area. He captivated us with stories and took us to places that I would not h...
Is this useful?
August 29, 2019
Nabeeda Bakali
Nuneaton, United Kingdom
Dinna was a great guide and had so much information about everything which made it so much more interesting. She gave us some great tips and facts abo...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 16, 2019
Eva Munoz
Suzhou, China
I enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide, Dinna, was well prepared and had photos and maps to show to the group. She was nice and knowledgeable.
As a couple
Is this useful?
July 11, 2019
Noa
Jerusalem, Israel
The guide was super knowledgeable and adorable, I learned a lot! For me the paste was a bit too slow but we did seen many places.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 14, 2019
Eddy Paz
Guatemala, Guatemala
Great tour. Highly recommend
Is this useful?

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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.

Free Walking Tour of The Shanghai French Concession