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15 French Concession Walks in Shanghai to Build a Day Around

16 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 average  ·  from $3

Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 french concession walks justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.

Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession - What you actually eat, and why it is more than a snack crawl
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Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai’s French Concession

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1.Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai’s French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 353 reviews · from $75Our pick

Shanghai French Concession food crawl with 10+ dishes, 4 sit-down spots, unlimited local beer, and a craft brewery finish.

“Such a fun tour! You walk around 3 different restaurants in the French Concession eating different local dishes. Then finish with the most yummy mango dessert followed by local beer. Emma, our guide was so bubbly and chatted away about architecture, food, Shanghai life that it was like being out with a friend. Highly recommend the tour.”

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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession - Meeting Point at Huai Hai Zhong Road, and What to Expect Before You Eat
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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

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2.Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · from $89

Late-night French Concession food tour in Shanghai. Eat Shanghainese bites, street BBQ, and beer, plus local history on a 3-hour walk.

“We took this tour on our first night in Shanghai and it was the perfect introduction to the city, food, history & highlights. Our guide, Serena was amazing! We ate many different examples Shanghai food including noodles, dumplings, dessert, fruit, skewers & vegetables. We also got to drink different beers too. Everything was delicious and there was plenty. Serena was so lovely! We learnt a lot about cooking and culture from her - it was very interesting and insightful. Thank you for a great night Serena!”

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Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession - Meeting at 9am near Xintiandi, then fried pot stickers in a tight alley
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Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

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3.Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · from $77

3-hour Shanghai breakfast walk through the former French Concession with dumplings, noodles, tea tastings, and local insight. Small group.

“This breakfast walking tour was the highlight of our trip. Walking through Shanghai and seeing the sites, parks, people, all while eating authentic food was a very unique experience. Jim is so knowledgeable about Shanghai and the food places he took us to were very authentic and mostly locals. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone!”

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

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4.French Concession Guided Walking Tour | China’s 1st & Best Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · from $5

3-hour French Concession walk in Shanghai with a tip-based guide, key historic stops, and local street life, ending in Tianzifang.

“Dinna is a wonderful and very knowledgeable tour guide who can give you a lot of insight into the French Concession. She’ll take you on a trip through history and to spots you might miss if you try to find your way on your own. She gives baRead more”

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Private Walking Tour in the Former French Concession - Getting there: pickup, transit between stops, and planning your meeting
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Private Walking Tour in the Former French Concession

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5.Private Walking Tour in the Former French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · from $95

Private walking tour through Shanghai’s Former French Concession, with English guide, Art Deco landmarks, Dr. Sun Yat-Sen site, and Fuxing Park.

“This was the first of two tours with Penny and we had a great time! Penny was extremely knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the area, along with the food and culture. We highly recommend this tour and were happy we also got some excellent food recommendations out of it, too.”

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Private Yu Garden, The Bund, French Concession, Pudong Half-Day Tour - Yu Garden (Yuyuan) and Old Street: Expect Architecture, Crowds, and Tea Culture
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Private Yu Garden, The Bund, French Concession, Pudong Half-Day Tour

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6.Private Yu Garden, The Bund, French Concession, Pudong Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $120

Private half-day Shanghai tour covering Yu Garden, the Bund, French Concession, and Pudong skyscrapers, plus a tea tasting and pickup.

“Lovely afternoon with Alyssa; being shown around Yu garden, the Bund and French concession. Very friendly and informative guide. Would thoroughly recommend if you’re short on time but wish to explore this beautiful city.”

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Shanghai bar hopping tour in the former french concession - Entering the former French Concession nightlife scene
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Shanghai bar hopping tour in the former french concession

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7.Shanghai bar hopping tour in the former french concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $29

3-hour Shanghai bar hopping tour in the former French Concession with Jill. Visit at least 3 bars, try local craft beers, wine, cocktails.

“Jill is absolutely fabulous! She has excellent local knowledge and very friendly. She took me to 3 bars with reasonable price tags. We also went to a place selling G&T for just £1. Finally she paid for a bike and took me to one of best clubs in Shanghai where I had an amazing time! I would strongly recommend this activity and Jill!”

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French Concession Walking Tour with Real Local - Where You Meet Bill, and How to Get There Smoothly
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French Concession Walking Tour with Real Local

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8.French Concession Walking Tour with Real Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $34

A 2.5-hour English walking tour through Shanghai’s French Concession with local guide Bill, history stops, and a finish at Xintiandi.

“Huge thanks to Bill! The tour was eye-opening and so much fun. I loved exploring both the famous historical sites and the hidden gems of the French Concession. I learned so much and had an amazing time—highly recommend!”

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3-hour breakfast walking tour in former French Concession - Price and Value: Is $77 for 3 Hours a Good Deal?
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3-hour breakfast walking tour in former French Concession

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9.3-hour breakfast walking tour in former French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

3-hour small-group Shanghai breakfast walk through the former French Concession, with 10+ tastings, local tea, and expert guides.

“Jim was an excellent guide! He communicated before the tour, was on time, and shared some great insight on the area. Each stop included delicious food/drink all combined with history and culture. I highly recommend this tour!”

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Late night food tour in Shanghai's French Concession - The exact meeting point and how to start smoothly at South Huangpi Road
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Late night food tour in Shanghai’s French Concession

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10.Late night food tour in Shanghai’s French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Late-night French Concession food tour with 10 Shanghai flavors, dumplings, noodles, barbecue, craft beer, Art Deco stroll, People Square finish.

“I had an enjoyable evening with Kurt as the host, despite being the only guest on the tour. I enjoyed trying the variety of food during the night, I think my favourite was the potstickers!”

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Shanghai: Craft Beer Tasting in Former French Concession - The 3-hour route: Xintiandi Langham to Sinan Mansions to Fuxing Park
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Shanghai: Craft Beer Tasting in Former French Concession

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11.Craft Beer Tasting in Former French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 3 hours · from $83

A 3-hour Shanghai craft beer tasting in the former French Concession with 6 beers, rice wine, dumplings, and history with guide Jim.

“This is the tour for you if you’re aware of the terms ABV and IBU Great Shanghai beer tour with Jim. More food and beer than I expected. Not just a good time but also history along the way and some cultural impromptu detours. I was a bit doubtful about true “craft beer” in Shanghai but now I’m a believer. This 3-hour tour was fun and Jim was fantastic. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who likes beer or something different to do in Shanghai. Be sure to ask for Jim, he is great.”

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Private Guided Breakfast Tour of Former French Concession - Meeting at Xiangyang Park: tai chi, water calligraphy, and a calm start
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Private Guided Breakfast Tour of Former French Concession

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12.Private Guided Breakfast Tour of Former French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $300

Private 3-hour Shanghai breakfast walk in the Former French Concession. Market stops, big tastings, coffee or tea, and a local guide.

“It was a perfect start of our last day in Shanghai. We met Li , our guide, early morning in the park full of dancing and practicing locals. Such a wonderful atmosphere! We strolled through still quiet FFC streets, meeting early risers on SaturRead more”

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Shanghai: Xintiandi, CCP Museum and French Concession Tour - Former French Concession and the Courtroom Story at Shanghai Associated House Common Pleas
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Shanghai: Xintiandi, CCP Museum and French Concession Tour

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13.Xintiandi, CCP Museum and French Concession Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $60

A 3-hour small-group Shanghai walk linking Tianzifang, the Former French Concession courts, and CCP origin sites in Xintiandi.

“Great Tour! Our Guide, Roy, was very informative and showed us the history of Shanghai. Later, he took us through the streets and we were able to see where the residents live and run their local businesses. an unforgettable experience. Thank you Roy!”

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Shanghai French Concession Walking Tour-Tip Based - 2 hours 30 minutes, with stops that keep it moving
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Shanghai French Concession Walking Tour-Tip Based

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14.Shanghai French Concession Walking Tour-Tip Based

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $3Best value

Tip-based French Concession walking tour in Shanghai with Bill. 2.5 hours, 6 historic stops, free entry sites, mobile ticket, ends at Xintiandi.

“The French may have been here and moved on but their legacy lives on. Tree lined boulevards abound the area of interest, with thankfully many historic buildings preserved. The feel of the area with a slight oriental influence makes it a qRead more”

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4-Hour Private Shanghai Walking Tour of Former French Concession - Price and Logistics: What $129 Buys You (and What Might Cost Extra)
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4-Hour Private Shanghai Walking Tour of Former French Concession

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15.4-Hour Private Shanghai Walking Tour of Former French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $129

Private 4-hour walk through Shanghai’s Former French Concession, with colonial mansions, local noodles, and hotel taxi pickup for $129.

“I am a Viator user. This tour was one of the best. My guide Mary was pleasant, knowledgeable, flexible and is also a great photographer. My tour was a little bit idiosyncratic, and she was totally flexible. She knows the former French concession Read more”

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