Free walking tours in Shanghai

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

Dina did a great job as the tour guide. She was informative and engaging.

Very nice tour on wonderful streets. A real pearl.

Dina had a good english and was very good in explaining the tour, places and history. I strongly recommend as the first thing in Shangai.

It was excellent! Dinna is perfect!

Excelente experiencia y muy buen manejo del idioma, además de que te da recomendaciones de los mejores lugares y entretenimiento

Amazingly interesting and yummy! Thx Bill!

I can highly recommend the food tour with Bill. He is a very entertaining guy, we got lots of background information and stories about the development of the area and the specifics of the food and the stores we visited. Bill speaks fluent english and has a got humour. We enjoyed the tour a lot!

10/10

Super nice guide with a lot of background Information and very nice food spots tontry local and tasty regional Shanghai style food :)

This is a fabulous introduction to Shanghai and a fascinating history, it's a 'must do'. The time goes quickly and lots of distance is covered....it's hugely engaging and great to be amongst the company of fellow travellers.

Very nice overview of the city! Enjoyable time. Lots of curious information and nice restaurants and food street tips! Thank you!!

It was a enjoyable walk through Shanghai! He was informative and pleasant throughout, helpful with tips and had a great dry sense of humour too!

Bill was a fantastic guide, helpful, professional and very nice and funny. He made us appreciate Shanghai and told us something more about the local life thanks to his irony and his sympathy. thanks, Bill!

Good introduction to Shanghai