👯♀️Founded in 2017 by a team of passionate souls in Shanghai, Free Tours China is on a mission to redefine travel experiences in China. Our visitors are taken on an authentic journey through China, seen through the eyes of our local storytellers😎! 🤩Join us to embark on an adventure where you can experience, explore and embrace the true spirit of China! 🔜We look forward to meeting you! 我们期待与你相遇:)
🎆Hello curious traveler!🌟Welcome to the FIRST, EARLIEST, and BEST-RATED free walking tours in Shanghai (and China)!!
💡Since 2017, we've conducted OVER 1200 TOURS, delighting 15,000+ visitors worldwide. We were honored with the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award from 2019 to 2024!
💡We understand the significance of your visit, which is why we're committed to showcasing the very best of Shanghai through immersive and 4-hour-long tours!
💡With 80% of visitors booking directly through our website, the reviews here on Guruwalk are just a glimpse of our excellence!
💡Excited for the fun? Choose your booking date, pack your curiosity, and walk with us to explore the best of Shanghai!
🤩Discover Shanghai from its humble origins as a fishing village and hear the stories behind how it evolved to become one of the world's most exciting and cosmopolitan places in the 21st century!
In 4~4.5 hours, our tour covers all the must-see spots in downtown Shanghai. Get ready to dive into the history, culture, art, architecture, and mouthwatering cuisine of this vibrant city! It might be the LONGEST free walking tour you've ever taken, but trust us 🤗 it'll also be the most EXCITING and REWARDING one! Our former visitors have proven that the 4 hours will fly by in the blink of an eye!
· People's Square
· City Hall of Shanghai
· People's Park
· The Shanghai Marriage Market
· The Old Red Light District
· East Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street
· Local Food Street for Snack Break
· The Bund (Waterfront) Area
· The Biggest Clock in Asia
· The Best Fried Dumpling in Town Tasting
· The First Cathedral in French Concession
· Yuyuan Garden Bazaar
and more!
🕙️ MEETING TIME:
10:00 AM every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday;
2:00 PM every Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
The tour lasts about 4-4.5 hours until 2:00-2:30 pm (morning tours), or 6:00-6:30pm (afternoon tours).
📍MEETING POINT:
People's Square Metro Station (line 1/2/8), Exit 3.
It is in front of Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall.
Address: Renmin Avenue and Middle Xizhang Road intersection (Chinese: 人民广场地铁站3号出口；上海城市规划展览馆门口；西藏中路与人民大道交叉口）
🧭ENDING POINT:
Yuyuan Garden Bazaar. Close to Yuyuan Garden Metro Station on line 10/14 (Chinese: 豫园，近10/14号线豫园地铁站), where you can eat, shop, and do more sightseeing on your own!
🤑HOW MUCH THE TOUR COSTS:
The Free Tour operates on a tip-based system, meaning you get to decide the price at the end of the tour based on how much you enjoyed it (and we believe you’ll love it!).
Globally, free tour tips typically range from 10 to 50 EURO. Based on data from our 15,000+ former visitors, the average tip for this tour is around 25-30 EURO (200-250 RMB) per person.
🔎Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early to account for heavy traffic and navigating the massive metro station. Look for the YELLOW umbrella to find us!!
💓We look forward to meeting you soon!!
MEETING POINT: People's Square Metro Station (line 1/2/8), Exit 3. It is in front of Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall. ADDRESS: Renmin Avenue and Middle Xizhang Road intersection (Chinese: 人民广场地铁站3号出口；上海城市规划展览馆门口；西藏中路与人民大道交叉口） Look for our YELLOW umbrella to find us!
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
