Small-Group Shanghai's Old City Walking Exploration
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Unfortunately, a big part of the Old City will disappear soon... Let's enjoy our last chances to discover its secrets before destruction, and see what is still there.
Follow our Tour Leader for a 3-hour walk in this big maze under destruction. We will first visit a part close to destruction and emptied of its inhabitants, and then a second part still inhabited and more lively. Discover old villas, traditional Shanghainese houses, hidden details showing us the history of Shanghai... Learn new secrets about this part of the city: architecture, history, beliefs, religion, urbanization... You will learn things even Shanghainese people don't know!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old Town (Nanshi)
Disappearing Shanghai - Ghost City We will first visit a part of the Old City close to destruction and emptied of its inhabitants. Our Tour Leader will introduce there the history of Shanghai and this part of the city and show you many interesting details.
We will then visit a lively neighborhood called Longmencun which featured typical Shanghainese architecture and local life. Our Tour Leader will introduce you to the "Shikumen" houses, Shanghai's typical housing, and tell you how architecture can tell us a lot about the history of the city.
What‘s Included
Gift Bag
Bottled water
Snacks
Other personal expenses
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Shanghai's Old City Exploration - Walk
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
Sherpa31794372057,,Sep 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Guide with whom we made 2 visits during our stay. Clarisse made us discover 2 different and especially very rewarding walks that she decorates with a lot of knowledge about history and the city. She is very friendly. I recommend 100%
Mission: doing all Clarisse’s city walks
ellatS647GJ,,Feb 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve done three walks with Clarisse so far and I’m going to do a lot more because it’s a superb way to get to know the city, explore it, know about its history and curiosities. Clarisse is an extremely competent, thoughtful and funny pro, with her charisma and knowledge you will learn a lot about the city in a pleasant and lively way.
Shanghai by night off the beaten track
Departure08467479997,,Dec 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting visit to the old town. Clarisse is a guide who walks the city all year round and knows it like the back of her hand. Discovery of less touristy but very authentic corners. This night visit allows you to see the city differently!
A real guided discovery of Shanghai
CathiaC,,Dec 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I spent a superb evening with Clarisse discovering Suzhou Creek. Visiting a city yourself is one thing, with Clarisse, you discover unusual places, you understand their stories and even better you learn a lot about the history of this city, its richness, Chinese culture. I recommend 300%
Exceptional Arcade Walking Tours Never Disappoint!
541alliel,,Nov 16, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arcade Historic Tours - Hongkou Walk. We've been on numerous walks with Arcade and their walking tours never disappoint! Expert guide, Clarisse, always has so many anecdotes and fun details to share during these walks as we discover different areas of the inner city of Shanghai. It always amazes us how much knowledge she has of places and the people who once inhabited them. I think they should come out with a guidebook of Arcade walks! A little bonus ending to this great tour was a lovely visit to a shop, akin to the cavern of Alibaba, filled with trinkets and treasures from Shanghai's past. Clarisse introduced us to the shop-owner who is a passionate collector of antique relics from turn of the century Shanghai. We enjoyed a delightful visit browsing his shop and exchanging with him. Such moments and personal encounters always make Arcade tours extra special and stand apart from other walking tours in this city! We highly recommend any of their walking tours, mysterious hunts or Cluedo-style games!
A must-see in Shanghai!
79fran oisen,,Nov 15, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you very much to Clarisse for these 2 visits to Shanghai, that of the old town and that concerning the architect Laszlo Hudec. We really appreciated his in-depth knowledge, his dynamism, his spontaneity and his smile! She took us to unusual places where we would never have dared to venture like the old Shanghai Theater, the Art Deco Park Hotel, an old bank, the old streets of Shanghai etc. it was great ! She is passionate about China and the history of Shanghai and manages to capture our attention with many anecdotes during the visits, we don't see the time passing! A must do!
Superb visit for lovers of history and stories
J1109QFthierrys,,Nov 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Suzhou Creek tour with Arcade Experiences took me to Shanghai off the beaten track. Clarisse, our guide, details the historic buildings we pass and tells their stories thanks to her in-depth knowledge. The small group tour format allows for opportunities to ask questions, interact, and better understand Shanghai and its culture.
simply perfect
yrvinr2023,,Sep 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Clarisse is passionate about the culture and history of Shanghai, she is open and friendly, I enjoyed visiting Shanghai with her and I will not hesitate to come back with family and friends to make new visits with her.
Walking and cycling tour
J9371TJdominiqued,,Aug 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our experience with Clarisse more than perfect, visit to the former French concession, part of the old town, a Buddhist temple and lunch in the same place beyond a classic guide she shares her love of Shanghai its culture its history and its hidden treasures that she knows in depth to take us away from tourist brochures that are often incomplete or erroneous. With Clarisse there are no good or bad questions, don't hesitate, she will always answer you happily. It holds our attention with so much conviction that we almost forget to take photos but everything stays in our memory even long after the walk and bike ride. THANK YOU Clarisse for this wonderful experience with a desire to come back.
An exciting experience that makes you want to repeat it on your next trip to Shanghai.
marieagneslepoutre,,Aug 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With Clarisse, we visited a little of the former French concession, the old town, and a Buddhist temple. Our guide was extremely fascinating, because she herself was passionate about Shanghai. Very familiar with the habits and customs, the history of Shanghai, but also current life in this great megacity. I highly recommend to any French traveler who wants to discover Shanghai to contact Arcade experiences. Several themed visits are offered. Unfortunately, not enough time to do more. See you soon Clarisse! MY
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