French Concession Walking Tour with Real Local
About this experience
Explore the French Concession in Shanghai on a walking tour with a REAL LOCAl,Learn about the history of the area and envy on some of the most “stylish” sites of Shanghai!
Explore the French Concession — Shanghai's most stylish and history-laden neighbourhood — with a real local guide who calls it home. Discover Art Deco mansions, secret laneways (longtang), revolutionary-era residences, and the best independent cafes and boutiques. Learn how this former foreign settlement shaped modern Shanghai's identity and why it remains the city's cultural heartbeat.
Highlights
- ✓Discover the French Concession, an area of Shanghai administered by the French
- ✓Walk along the tree-lined avenues and see the many fine old houses in the area
- ✓Explore the picturesque older buildings, boutiques, galleries, bars, and cafes
- ✓Learn about the history and evolution of the city from a local Shanghainese
- ✓Visit the Former French Club, Jinjiang Hotel, and the Communist Delegation Office
What's included
- ✓Guided tour of the French Concession
- ✓Visit to historical sites including the birthplace of the Chinese Communist Party
- ✓Exploration of fashionable areas with boutiques, galleries, bars, and cafes
- ✓End at Xintiandi with shops, bars, and restaurants
Not included
- ✕Tips for Guide
Reviews
40 reviews on GetYourGuide →
A great way to see the city and understand the origins of the city Excellent guide!!
Bill is an awesome guide. Lots of knowledge of Shanghai and a great story teller. He did an excellent job showing us the French Concession district which is such an interesting part of Shanghai. Highly recommended this tour.
Huge thanks to Bill! The tour was eye-opening and so much fun. I loved exploring both the famous historical sites and the hidden gems of the French Concession. I learned so much and had an amazing time—highly recommend!
Great tour around the former French concession area. I had a fun and meaningful time with our funny tour guide and an adequetly sized tour group. Hope to join a tour again!
We did a tour around the French Concession with our guide Bill, and it was amazing! Bill was an incredible guide — very knowledgeable and engaging. He shared so many interesting and important details about the history of the area and how everything started. It was such a great experience, full of insights and beautiful spots. I highly recommend this tour and especially Bill as a guide!
Très bon guide , Visite très intéressante et vivante , plein d anecdotes sur l histoire et le quotidien de ce quartier de Shanghai
Authentisch, persönliche Tour
Great tour through the French Concession! Our guide put together a wealth of information in an engaging way, spoke excellent and very clear English — an absolute must when in Shanghai!
Jade was a great guide. Her English was very good, she explained everything very well and was enthusiastic and fun. Would highly recommend the tour.
Very good and interesting. A very good way to learn more about a place. Bill my guide was very nice and knowledgeable.
Bill is a great guide. We were glad to have had such a tour around the former French concession. Also after the tour Bill helped us with some shopping. Thank you so much!