Free walking tours in Shanghai

Jie is an amazing tour guide who speaks very well English and Spanish!! We enjoied the tour very much as she was so passionate, cool and extrovert lady. I highly recommend her!

Incredible tour with Wendy that not only knows a lot about Shanghai's history but also is very keen to answer questions and doubts from the people taking the tour! A think is a MUST to understand better Shanghai and it's cosmopolitan way of life

I highly recommend this tour. Bill’s knowledge and delivery (in perfect English) of Shanghai architecture, history, etc were very interesting. I will look for another opportunity to take a tour with him in the future!

Just finished the 2-hour Bund walking tour – the views were breathtaking! Wendy is one of the most outstanding guides I’ve met: deeply knowledgeable, truly professional, and full of fascinating insights. Learned so much about the architecture and hidden stories behind these iconic buildings. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to explore the Bund’s historical and cultural roots. Worth every second!

Thank you very much.

Dinna es un encanto! Está muy bien preparada y te contesta cualquier pregunta que tengas. Además, tiene una lista mágica de recomendaciones!!

Muy bueno el free tour, fuimos con expectativas bajas por el cansancio que acumulabamos, sin embargo Bill con su estilo nos cambio el día.

¡Increíble el tour! De los mejores!

What a fantastic tour! Wendy was a great guide, gave lots of interesting facts and backstory that really helps one understand the history of Shanghai.  I truly enjoyed the tour! One of the best walking tours I have done in recent times! Highly recommended if you're looking for a fun, engaging, and informative guide in Shanghai!

Excelente tour por el casco histórico de la ciudad con mucha información de la evolución de la ciudad y la medicina china. También comimos en lugares muy ricos y tuvimos muy buena información para seguir caminando. Jie es amorosa y muy linda energía. Gracias! Lo recomiendo.

I loved Wendy as she provided many useful information and insights on the history of Shanghai and the Bund. We walked through the main street along the Bund and she shared a lot of interesting stories and facts about these beautiful buildings. She just transformed Shanghai's iconic skyline into a living history book for me today. Would highly recommand this cultural tour!

Wendy ist zuverlässig, freundlich und intellektuell stark. Ausserdem ist sie gut ausgebildet, was einen bereichernden Austausch garantiert. Wer die chinesische Gesellschaft tief verstehen möchte, sollte die Gelegenheit nutzen, mit Wendy zu reden.

love the experience! the guide is super professional! hope the weather will be better

We enjoyed the tour! Nice person and good energy! The places that visiting so very interesting!

We really enjoyed the tour, it was not to short and not to long (3,5h). A lot of useful informations about the history and culture of Shanghai and China. Our Guide Chen made a really good job (top 3 from over 20 free walking tours we joined all over the world). Only small con, was the high "tip recommendation" of around 200-250 rmb, which is even for Shanghai a lot and 4 times more than we are used to. If you are traveling on a budget you could feel uncomftable after the tour.

Brilliant tour with the lovely Jie. Very highly recommended. Warm, friendly, answered our million questions with knowledge and good humour. Some great recommendations for places to eat & visit. Small group, well paced and manageable even in the summer heat. A real highlight of our Shanghai visit.

The tour with Jie was everything I hoped for and so much more! It was a nice small group and we had great conversations about travelling China and the old town we walked through. At the end of the afternoon it felt like I made a new friend with lovely Jie! I will definetly also try out the activities and food she recommended.

I had the chance to join the Shanghai Old Town Free Tour: Yuyuan Old Street & City God Temple with Jie, and it honestly exceeded all my expectations. The description on the website doesn’t fully capture how great this tour is — or how truly outstanding Jie is as a guide. From the very beginning, Jie was incredibly attentive. She listens carefully to every question and takes the time to answer thoughtfully and in depth. It’s clear that she knows the city well, has done her research, and is more than capable of answering even complex questions about history, religion, and Chinese culture. Her guided explanation of the City God Temple was one of the highlights. It was clear, well-structured, and so engaging. She not only helped us understand key elements of Taoism but also gave broader cultural context that added so much value to the experience. Jie even brought extra materials to help illustrate her points, making everything easier to follow and more meaningful. What truly stood out was her attitude — always kind, helpful, and open to listening. She made sure everyone felt comfortable, never rushed the group, and provided fantastic recommendations for what to see or do next. You can tell she’s passionate about her work, and that makes the whole experience even better. I would 100% do another tour with her. Jie is a fantastic guide, and this was one of the most insightful and enjoyable experiences I’ve had in Shanghai. Highly recommended!

Diana fue una guia fantástica, os dara una muy buena leccion de la creación de la ciudad. Y os contará cuál es la historia actual.

I highly recommend the free walking tour with Jie! It was incredibly informative — you really learn a lot about the history of Shanghai. Jie is very open-minded, attentive to the group's needs, and makes sure everyone feels included. Her genuine curiosity adds a unique touch, making the tour both engaging and educational. Absolutely worth it!

È stata una bellissima esperienza la guida Aubrey era super preparata molto gentile e sorridente e molto attenta alle esigenze di tutti. Davvero complimenti ci ha raccontato tanti aneddoti e storia delle zone visitate.super consigliato. Rosa and friends

I really enjoyed walking and of course eating with Bill. He gave us lots of information, not only on food, but also history, life and people in Shanghai. I thought the restaurants and food were nicely chosen, varied and delicious. And I was happy that Bill chose vegetarian option for me. The tour with Bill and interesting, open-minded other people was a great experience. Thank you!

Absolutely loved it!

Great tour guide. Highly recommended.

Dianna is a very nice and polite tour guide