The Chinese Grand Prix runs March 13–15, 2026 at Shanghai International Circuit, located in Jiading District. Between sessions, Shanghai — and the wider region around it — opens up for everything from cultural deep-dives to food tours that have drawn glowing reviews from thousands of visitors. Shanghai Highlights Walking Tour With A Real Local is one of the experiences we've consistently recommended for this race weekend, and this guide covers everything you need to book with confidence.
Prices are in Chinese Yuan (CNY/¥).
If you're planning your race weekend around the Chinese Grand Prix, this guide covers every detail.
What to Expect
Explore Shanghai's most iconic landmarks on a walking tour with a real local guide — not a professional tour operator. Visit the Bund promenade, the Old Town, and Yuyuan Bazaar while learning about the city's extraordinary evolution from fishing village to global megacity. Your guide shares personal stories and insider perspectives that no guidebook can replicate.
Highlights include:
- Discover the history and evolution of Shanghai with a local guide
- Hear stories about the "Wall Street of Asia" and the Old Town
- Visit the Bund Promenade, the Old Town, and the Yuyuan Bazaar
- Learn about the city's history and evolution from a local guide
- Explore the city's highlights, including the People's Square and Park
F1 Race Weekend Timing
The 2026 Chinese Grand Prix is a sprint weekend. Friday has a single practice session (FP1) in the afternoon. Saturday runs Sprint Qualifying in the morning and the Sprint Race in the afternoon. Sunday is Race Day — lights out at 15:00 CST. That leaves Friday morning, Friday evening, and Sunday morning as the primary free windows.
This experience fits best in: Fri & Sat mornings · Fri & Sat evenings · Post-Race.
At 2.5 hours, this is the perfect size for the session gaps between Friday and Saturday sessions at Shanghai International Circuit. You'll walk the Bund's colonial waterfront, duck into Old Town's winding alleyways, and browse the Yuyuan Bazaar with a real local — someone who grew up here and knows the stories no guidebook covers. At ¥245, it's the city's best-value intro to Shanghai's extraordinary history. Whether filling the gap before FP1 or winding down after Saturday qualifying, this tour slots perfectly into the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix schedule.
Getting to the circuit: Metro Line 11 to Anting Station (about 50 minutes from People's Square, ¥7).
Ticket Price & How to Book
Shanghai Highlights Walking Tour With A Real Local is priced at ¥245 per person for 2.5 hrs. It is rated 4.9 out of 5 from 153 verified reviews on GetYourGuide.
Mobile vouchers are accepted — no printing required. Instant confirmation applies.
Book Shanghai Highlights Walking Tour With A Real Local — ¥245
Q: How far in advance should I book Shanghai Highlights Walking Tour With A Real Local during the Chinese Grand Prix? Book at least 1–2 weeks before race weekend. Popular departures during Grand Prix week sell out early. Instant confirmation means your spot is locked the moment you book.
Is It Worth It?
A 4.9-star rating from 153 reviews is a meaningful signal at that volume. It reflects consistent quality across different guides, departure times, and visitor backgrounds. The ¥245 price point for 2.5 hrs positions it well for a race weekend where session gaps need filling without eating into the day.
For visitors attending the Chinese Grand Prix: the race itself gives you the circuit. This experience gives you Shanghai. That combination — track plus city — is what separates a race trip from a race weekend.
What Visitors Are Saying
Kah Weng - Singapore (★): "it was cancelled.. Very disappointing."
Sean - Ireland (★★★★★): "Lovely walking tour. Great way to see bits of Shanghai that you wouldn't see in a bus. This walking tour gives you more if a feeling to the place. Bill our guide, who is a local, made the tour more memorable due to his history of the place. Also gave us tips on what and where to try in relation to some local eateries. Definitely recommend it"
Anna - United Arab Emirates (★★★★★): "Very interesting stories about the history of China! Highly recommend!"
Practical Information
- Duration: 2.5 hrs
- Price: ¥245 per person
- Rating: 4.9★ from 153 reviews
- Booking: Online in advance — mobile voucher accepted, instant confirmation
- Best windows: Fri & Sat mornings · Fri & Sat evenings · Post-Race
- Circuit access: Metro Line 11 to Anting Station (about 50 minutes from People's Square, ¥7)
Planning more of your trip? See the full Chinese Grand Prix weekend guide for the complete race schedule, circuit transport, and the best experiences across the weekend.
Book Shanghai Highlights Walking Tour With A Real Local — ¥245