Private Walking Tour of Shanghai's Origins with Tickets


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From $105.00

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Enjoy a privately guided walking tour of historic Shanghai and learn how the city became what it is today. Immerse yourself in the temples, markets and bazaars, back alleys and botanical gardens of this fascinating city.

On your private walking tour, your expert local guide will navigate you through the oldest parts of the city, where you'll learn about what's most important to the people of Shanghai: You will begin at the oldest corner of the city known as the Qiao Family’s Road. Discover even more about this beautiful culture as you tour the Old City God Temple (tickets included). Then head off the beaten path and see the tourists melt away as you walk into the laneways of Anren street and see traditional Shanghai community living, which is fast disappearing. End the tour at the Flower and Bird Market and the beautiful Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar.


What's Included

A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group

Entrance to Old City God Temple and Yuyuan Garden

Hotel pickup (if centrally located)

Public Transport tickets

What's Not Included

Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way

Gratuities (optional)


Traveler Information

  • CHILD: Age: 0 - 11
  • ADULT: Age: 12 - 100

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Shanghai
Discover the oldest parts of this very modern city and learn about the rich trading families that built it. Start on the ‘Ancient Corner’ of the Qiao Family’s Road, and then saunter along Heavenly Light Lane – the first road in Shanghai to have public street lights.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Shanghai Temple Of the Town God (Chenghung Miao)
Tour the Old City God Temple (tickets included) and learn about the importance of the gods to the people of Shanghai.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Explore the laneways on Anren Street and leave the tourist path behind. Also get to browse the colourful Flower and Bird Market.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yuyuan Bazar
End your tour at the idyllic Yuyuan Garden and Bazaar.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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