Historic Shanghai Free Tour, Shanghai - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Historic Shanghai Free Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Rating: 10 (19 reviews)

Jie is an excellent guide, passionate about that she does. Despite the rain, the tour was really interesting.

Ivan Rodriguez

Join us on this free tour of historic Shanghai, where you'll discover the city's most fascinating history, culture, and heritage. Shanghai wasn't always the modern city it is today!

Details

Duration

2 hours 15 minutes.

Language

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

Included

English–speaking guide

Not included

Tips

When to book

You can book up to 2 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

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

Salida 1 de la estación Yuyuan Garden.

Where does the activity end?

Gucheng Park.

Reviews of our customers

10.0

Exceptional 403 Travelers·19 reviews

May 25, 2026
Ivan Rodriguez Fernandez
Collbato, Spain
Jie is an excellent guide, passionate about that she does. Despite the rain, the tour was really interesting.
As a couple
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March 26, 2026
Florencia
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tour was amazing! Our guide Jie was so knowledgeble and at the same time fun. This is a must on your visit to Shanghai!
Traveling solo
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May 31, 2025
Ainhoa
Bilbao, Spain
The free tour was great. It's best to visit the old part of Shanghai with someone who can explain the meaning of things. The guide, Jie, was wonderful...
Traveling solo
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April 5, 2025
Ling Bower
Yantai, China
We had a wonderful time sharing the afternoon with Jie. She was knowledgeable, energetic, enthusiastic, friendly, and fun! The tour was not difficul...
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February 4, 2026
Irina
Argentina
I did this tour on January 12 with Jie, she made the tour absolutely amazing! She was really kind and she explained everything with much detail. I wou...
As a couple
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November 13, 2025
Sarah
Golfe De Saint Tropez, France
Jei was wonderful. Very patient, precise, interesting and pleasant. I highly recommend, her knowledge on Chinese medecin and Shanghai,it was very inte...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 10, 2025
Lola
Madrid, Spain
The activity was perfect, Jie is super nice and explained everythig very good! She also gave us a Lot of recomendations for the rest is our trip
As a couple
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September 19, 2025
Jeffrey
United States
A truly 5 star experience. Jie is a wealth of knowledge, very kind and warm hearted, as she took our group on tour around historic Shanghai! Would mos...
Traveling solo
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July 28, 2025
Dario
Madrid, Spain
The guide was great and the tour was super interesting. Our guide Jie was super nice and helpful, and speaks a great English. We had a wonderful time ...
With friends
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May 24, 2025
Gianluca
Madrid, Spain
Suuuuper nice and best tour of historic Shangai. Very well explained the culture behind b religions, temples and Chinese medicine.
Traveling solo
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Join us on this free tour of historic Shanghai, where you'll discover the city's most fascinating history, culture, and heritage. Shanghai wasn't always the modern city it is today!

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Exit 1 of the Yuyuan Garden Station, where we'll kick off this free tour of historic Shanghai. Time to explore!

We'll begin our tour by heading to the old town, where in the past stood walls to protect the city. Here, you'll see how much the lives of its inhabitants have changed over time and discover the secrets hidden in this area.

Do you know which animal represents your birth year in Chinese astrology? During this tour, we'll tell you its meaning, how it influences personalities, and the traditions the Chinese have to celebrate it.

Afterward, we'll visit a traditional medicine store with over 100 years of history. Here, you'll learn about herbs and natural remedies used in Chinese culture and even try some herbal teas.

We'll then see the City God Temple, one of the most important temples in Shanghai, where the locals pray for health and prosperity every new lunar year.

Our tour of historic Shanghai will continue in the Yuyuan Garden, where we'll cross the famous Nine-turn Bridge, also known as Zig Zag Bridge. We'll also explore the stands in a market where you'll find artisanal crafts, clothes, jewels, and local specialties.

Then, 2 hours and 15 minutes later, we'll conclude the tour at Gucheng Park, which was designed to preserve the remains of the ancient walls of Shanghai.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately. If you're part of a larger group, we recommend booking the private tour of historic Shanghai.

10.0

Exceptional 403 Travelers·19 reviews

May 25, 2026
Ivan Rodriguez Fernandez
Collbato, Spain
Jie is an excellent guide, passionate about that she does. Despite the rain, the tour was really interesting.
As a couple
Is this useful?
March 26, 2026
Florencia
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tour was amazing! Our guide Jie was so knowledgeble and at the same time fun. This is a must on your visit to Shanghai!
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
May 31, 2025
Ainhoa
Bilbao, Spain
The free tour was great. It's best to visit the old part of Shanghai with someone who can explain the meaning of things. The guide, Jie, was wonderful...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 5, 2025
Ling Bower
Yantai, China
We had a wonderful time sharing the afternoon with Jie. She was knowledgeable, energetic, enthusiastic, friendly, and fun! The tour was not difficul...
Is this useful?
February 4, 2026
Irina
Argentina
I did this tour on January 12 with Jie, she made the tour absolutely amazing! She was really kind and she explained everything with much detail. I wou...
As a couple
Is this useful?
November 13, 2025
Sarah
Golfe De Saint Tropez, France
Jei was wonderful. Very patient, precise, interesting and pleasant. I highly recommend, her knowledge on Chinese medecin and Shanghai,it was very inte...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 10, 2025
Lola
Madrid, Spain
The activity was perfect, Jie is super nice and explained everythig very good! She also gave us a Lot of recomendations for the rest is our trip
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 19, 2025
Jeffrey
United States
A truly 5 star experience. Jie is a wealth of knowledge, very kind and warm hearted, as she took our group on tour around historic Shanghai! Would mos...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
July 28, 2025
Dario
Madrid, Spain
The guide was great and the tour was super interesting. Our guide Jie was super nice and helpful, and speaks a great English. We had a wonderful time ...
With friends
Is this useful?
May 24, 2025
Gianluca
Madrid, Spain
Suuuuper nice and best tour of historic Shangai. Very well explained the culture behind b religions, temples and Chinese medicine.
Traveling solo
Is this useful?

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Join us on this free tour of historic Shanghai, where you'll discover the city's most fascinating history, culture, and heritage. Shanghai wasn't always the modern city it is today!

Tour Details

At the designated time, we'll meet at Exit 1 of the Yuyuan Garden Station, where we'll kick off this free tour of historic Shanghai. Time to explore!

Afterward, we'll visit a traditional medicine store with over 100 years of history. Here, you'll learn about herbs and natural remedies used in Chinese culture and even try some herbal teas.

We'll then see the City God Temple, one of the most important temples in Shanghai, where the locals pray for health and prosperity every new lunar year.

Then, 2 hours and 15 minutes later, we'll conclude the tour at Gucheng Park, which was designed to preserve the remains of the ancient walls of Shanghai.

Group Size

This free tour does not allow groups of more than 6 people, even if they book separately. If you're part of a larger group, we recommend booking the private tour of historic Shanghai.

Historic Shanghai Free Tour