Private Tour
3-Hour Private Tour to Jewish Ghetto and Shanghai Bund
Overview
Available languages
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Explore the historical heart of Shanghai's ancient Jewish quarter in a private tour to Hongkou District, known as the little “Vienna”. Pay a visit to the historic Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moishe Synagogue) and learn the captivating Jewish history and footprints in Shanghai. Moreover, take a stroll along the century old Huoshan Park, old Jewish community and backstreet lanes to catch a fascinating insight into local daily life and culture. In addition, enjoy the splendid view along the famous Shanghai Bund area and stop over the Peace hotel, built by Sassoon's family and appreciate the beautiful art-deco architecture.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
If your hotel is not located in downtown Shanghai, an arrangement can be made to meet near the downtown area
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
You will be picked up by your local friendly guide at your Shanghai city hotel lobby and transferred to the historic Jewish center. visit the Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moishe Synagogue) which features life documents, photographs, films and personal items from Jewish refugees around WWII and gain a deep understanding of the Jewish history by browsing the fine exhibitions.
Shanghai Jewish Ghetto
Then make the stop at the old "Jewish park" and old JDC center, admire the old and historic Shanghai stone gate houses once was the home of thousands of the refugees, explore the local back streets to gain an insight into the local life and culture from your guide.
What‘s Included
Private tour services
Hotel pick up (Only for hotels located in downtown area. Pick up does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang ,Qingpu ,Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas etc. If your hotel is not in the downtown area your guide will give you instructions to the meeting point downtown)
Entrance fee to Jewish Ghettos
Local transportation( For a party of 1-4 pax , you will be traveled in the local premieum uber, for a party of more than 4 pax , air-conditioned mini van will be provided)
Professional and knowledgeable English-speaking guide
Gratuities
Hotel drop-off
Out skits pick up & drop off as Pudong airport /Disneyland hotel etc
Wusongkou cruise port pick up &drop off(can be arranged at surcharge))
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Afternoon Tour
You will get picked up at your downtown Shanghai hotel
Pickup included
Morning Tour
You will get picked up at your downtown Shanghai hotel
Pickup included
Reviews
66 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Robert our guide was great 😊
S7305VMsarab,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Robert was great very knowledgeable and attentive Great experience highly recommend this tour if you are visiting Shanghai
Jews history in Shangai with a super guide
Marco C,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting experience of a piece of history not very much known. Our guide Lea was very prepared and explained with simple words all the story of the Jews community in Shangai. An experience not to miss!
Fantastic experience
Trip15973441682,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Last month I went on a guided excursion to the Jewish Refugee Museum, and it was a truly meaningful experience. Our guide, **Lea**, was absolutely wonderful — knowledgeable, kind, and very passionate about the history she shared.
Shanghai Jewish history tour
TrailBlazer677079,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour guide who was kind knowledgeable helpful and lovely. Would recommend Leah to anyone! She was respectful of the Jewish history even though she is not Jewish and sensitive to how important the history is for all to learn. Loved her!
Meaningful and enlightening tour
kristinkD4006LP,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing tour of the Shanghai Jewish Refugee's museum and the Bund. Our tour guide was Lea and she was very knowledgeable and adjusted the tour to our pace and needs. This tour and history were very personal to our family and Lea was very helpful in our effort to learn more. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai.
Well worth it!
E1663XNmichaelw,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. We had read about the history of Shanghai’s Jewish story but this tour brought the story to life. I highly recommend it.
Easy and interesting
Isabella H,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The museum is very well maintained and very interesting with the private tour is easy to understand , we liked the easy way is was presented by the tour guide
An enlightening tour with an excellent guide
gba,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Sunny had a great knowledge of the history of Jewish WW2 refugee migration to China and the support of China for these people. Also her knowledge of all Jewish migration to China over history was enlightening. The Jewish museum is an excellent establishment with interesting information and collections of material and artifacts. Sunny also took us to the local synagogue and memorial park for the Jewish refugees. A visit to the amazing Peace hotel was another highlight. We highly recommend this tour with Sunny who as an ex English teacher had a wonderful ability to answer all of our questions and provide explanations for us.
Excellent Tour
P2900JYjeffreyt,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great way to see and learn about the Jewish refugees I Shanghai, about which I knew nothing before, and the Bund. My tour guide was so knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour.
An emotional experience that needed to be done
kenneth b,,Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Lihan was absolutely great in both communications , being really thoughtful and knowledgeable in pointing out what it was like for my mother and my grandparents, and others who I know who lived in the ghetto went through being in China during World War II. .
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