Guided walking tour · Shanghai, China

French Concession Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st & Best Rated

A tip-based walk through the leafy streets of the former French Concession, telling the story of foreign Shanghai.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 121 reviews
Duration
3 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £4 per person
Group size
Up to 30 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 2
Run by
Free Tours China
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Former French Concession1 hr
  2. Huaihai Road Commercial Street20 min
  3. Shikumen Museum, Shanghai20 min
  4. Sinan Mansions20 min
  5. Tianzifang20 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Local English Speaking Tour Guide - Fun, Friendly and Fabulous!:)

Not included

  • Gratuities

Access

  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Shanghai

  • Price: from £4. 8 of the other 9 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £57.
  • Reviews: 9 of the other 9 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 30 people. None of the other 8 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 4.6 km in about 62 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Shanghai

Shanghai's riverfront Bund faces the Pudong skyline, and behind it the former French Concession's tree-lined streets and lane houses are some of the most pleasant walking in China.

Terrain. Flat throughout, with wide pavements in the centre.

Weather. Summers are hot and humid with heavy rain in June; winters are cool and damp.

Read the full Shanghai walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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Prices are Viator's lowest "from" price per person, converted to pounds and checked on 28 October 2026. The booking page shows the current price in your currency.

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