2 h

Private

By walk

Instant confirmation

About this activity

Meet your guide at a predetermined location in Shanghai to begin your private walking tour through the Shanghai French Concession, a historical area that marks the period of French colonialism in the 19th and 20th centuries. With its quaint architecture and cobblestone paths, this area will make you feel as though you're strolling through Paris.

Learn about the history of this area, which was owned by the French government and served as the center of Catholicism in Shanghai. Hear about the cultural, social and political transitions that took place here, and visit Xin Tian Di, the site of the First Conference of the Communist Party.

Visit a beautiful French-style park and the former residence of Zhou Enlai, the first Premier of the People's Republic of China. As you stroll through streets filled with lovely apartments and villas from the early 1900s -- homes of both locals and many expatriates -- your guide will point out how this area retains its distinct French character.

Veer off the main streets and venture along back alleys for a glimpse of small-town Shanghai life. Reach Shanghai's interesting SOHO area, where you will have the opportunity to rest and explore Tianzifang, an arts and crafts enclave full of designer stores, restaurants and coffee shops. Your tour will end here.

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Included

Private walking tour
Local English-speaking guide

Not included

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Meeting point is subject to change. Please confirm with your tour operator at least 24 hours prior to departure time

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

75%

Sport

25%

Reviews

4.4

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Kathy C

4 | 2017-09-15

It's a good tour for getting an overview of the French Concession. There is also a history lesson on the birth of the communist party as we started with the tour of the museum of the first conference of the communist party. Zoe was knowledgeable about the French Concession and the history of Shanghai. Being a born and bred Shanghainese, it's interesting getting her perspective on Shanghai, its history and people. If it wasn't for my poor legs, I could have walked on for another few hours, wandering through the beautiful French Concession and listening to Zoe's account of the area in its hey day.

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Margarita M

4 | 2015-11-06

The tour was very interesting, well-paced, and we were pleasantly surprised to see how beautiful the French concession area is. Our tour guide, Zoe, was very patient in explaining details and facts about Shanghai history, and we learned a lot that day.

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CHRISTOPHER B

5 | 2015-08-03

This was an excellent tour and provided the detail I was looking for. Our tour leader was knowledgeable and she was able to explain clearly . I recommend this tour to those who seek a detailed tour of the Former French Concession. You will not find better.

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Rachael C

4 | 2015-06-29

Wonderful! Mary was a great tour guide. She was really fun, sweet and answered all of our questions. We had a wonderful afternoon.

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Leaon C R

5 | 2015-06-02

Zoe was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Would highly recommend it. Trish and Lee

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