Beyond the history, treat your taste buds to a curated selection of Shanghai's most iconic snacks, from steaming Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) to crispy Shengjianbao, tucked away in the hidden lanes only locals know. Pedal your way to a new perspective in Shanghai. Specifically, explore the Shikumen architectural style that blends design characteristics of eastern and western cultures, reflecting the history of this great Chinese metropolis. Learn about Shanghai’s ‘nongtang,’ or lane houses, on a 4-hour bike tour that explores these traditional Shikumen buildings. Pedal along Lu Xun Park, Duolun Road, Linong histrical block neighbourhood, and more with your guide as you gain insight into daily life including local food, culture, and folk entertainment.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Yu garden is over 900 years old bazaar of Shanghai.
you visit the ancient French community and neighborhoods.
this is the center core area of Japanese concession. we will cycle through the boutique, jewelry shop, gallery, antique shop and old book stores.
view the most amazing skyline from both side if the Huangpu river
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Explore Shanghai Ancient Downtown with Authentic Local Food lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $85 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
Children aged 6–13 pay from $65, adults from $85.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult Child seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 23 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Shanghai bicycle tour.
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If you want to see the real Shanghai beyond the skyscrapers, this tour is perfect. Riding through the old town and local neighborhoods was an unforgettable experience. We loved trying authentic local food and learning about the city’s history from our guide. Everything was well organized and the bikes were comfortable. This was easily one of the highlights of our Shanghai trip.
Cycling through the soul of the city; an absolute must-do in Shanghai
This has been one the best travel experiences ever. Although there were some initial problems regarding the meeting point, everything was resolved with a phone call. This is a tour that takes you through the three concessions of the city and transports you through its history. And May is an excellent guide.
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear that this was one of your best travel experiences in Shanghai. We also really appreciate your understanding regarding the initial meeting point issue — we always do our best to ensure every Shanghai bike tour runs smoothly, and we’re glad everything was quickly resolved so you could fully enjoy the experience. Our Shanghai half-day cycling tour is specially designed to take travelers through the city’s historic former concessions, hidden streets, and local neighborhoods, offering a deeper understanding of Shanghai’s unique history and culture. We’re especially happy to hear that May made such a great impression — she is truly passionate about sharing the stories behind Shanghai’s past and present. We hope more travelers looking for an authentic Shanghai cycling and history tour will discover this experience. Thanks again for choosing BikeChinaTours — we’d love to welcome you back for another ride in Shanghai!
May (tour guide) was excellent! we went to very unique places and her happiness is really contagious. The tour lasted 4 hours and we visited places not often seen by tourists. She was very kind to us and to all people in general. She knows about history and the area. The admission fee was worth every dollar, it is best for tourists from 18 to 90 years old (really!) Tour was scheduled to be on bike but, oh surprise...she brought scooters! (for the same price, wow), so we were able to cover twice the planned distance. i would give a 10 out of 10
"A perfect morning exploring hidden gems! This bike tour reveals a side of Shanghai you won’t find in guidebooks. Essential!"
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the bike tour and had a great time exploring the city with us. It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back again on your next visit! Safe travels and all the best. Best regards Bike China Tours Team
This bike tour through Shanghai Old Town was amazing. It felt like discovering a side of the city we never would have found on our own. Cycling through small alleys, local neighborhoods, and historic streets was both fun and eye-opening. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made everything easy to understand. The pace was relaxed and safe, even for casual riders. A perfect way to experience the real Shanghai beyond the tourist spots. Highly recommended!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed discovering the city by bike with us. Our goal is to help travelers experience the authentic side of the city in a fun and memorable way, so your feedback truly means a lot to us. We hope to ride with you again someday! Best regards, Bike China Tours
May was a great tour guide for our family of 8 people. She made sure we were well looked after and took plenty of photos and videos, great memories and showcase of Shanghai for us. Would not hesitate to recommend to others to join her bicycle tours
thank you very much for your wonderful 5-star review. we're truly delighted to hear that the Shanghai Old Town bike tour was the highlight of your trip. Our goal is always to help guests experience the real Shanghai through local neighborhoods, history,and everyday life, so it means a lot to know we achieved that for you. I'm also glad you enjoyed the relaxed pace,safe route, and the service provided by our guide. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and we would love to welcome you back to Shanghai again in the future.
I had an excellent tour thanks to the unforgettable guide Mayfer. I highly recommend this tour with her!
May was an absolutely fantastic guide. She showed me a side of Shanghai I wouldn't find from a tourist guide. I had a brilliant morning. Without much time to see the city this bike ride helped me get to know the place a little bit. She was friendly and knowledgeable and made time to stop off in a temple, a market and both the French and Japanese concession. I would highly recommend May's tour to anyone.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the bike tour and the experience with our guide. Showing guests around the city and sharing its history and culture is something we truly love doing. We hope to welcome you again in the future! Best wishes, Bike China Tours Team
What an incredible way to experience Shanghai. We went to the wet market, the Bund, various concessions (Japanese, British, French), Yu gardens, and ate a delicious authentic Chinese treat! May was an excellent tour guide. She kept a great pace and made me very comfortable despite the crazy bike culture. She also had quite a bit of historical background to share with every place we visited and took photos wherever we wanted. Thanks May!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explore Shanghai Ancient Downtown with Authentic Local Food | 4 hours | 5.0 (23) | $85 | |
 Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai | 3 hours | 5.0 (1,654) | $79 | View |
 Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights | 7–8 hours | 5.0 (1,337) | $115 | View |
 Zhujiajiao Water Town and Shanghai City Private Day Tour | 8 hours | 5.0 (1,108) | $246 | View |
| Shanghai Private Tour: Zhujiajiao Water Town and Boat Ride | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (786) | $148 | View |
 Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Village Day Trip from Shanghai | 10 hours | 3.8 (437) | $135 | View |
 Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession | 3h 30min | 4.9 (425) | $75 | View |