Shanghai bike tour with ferry, Bund & Lujiazui, local lunch

You cycle past Art Deco villas from the 1920s, then cross the Huangpu by ferry boat.

A 3.5-hour guided bike tour of Shanghai combining backstreet cycling through the British Concession, a ferry crossing to Lujiazui CBD, and stops at the Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Old Street, with a professional English-speaking guide, bike, helmet and local lunch included. Children from age 1 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. The Bund20m
2. Duolun Road20m
3. Nanjing Road20m

Explore Shanghai by bike and ferry

• Cycle along hidden backstreets
• Take ferry across Huangpu River
• Visit Lujiazui financial district
• View skyline at The Bund
• Explore British concession and Art Deco villas
• Join Chinese square dance or Tai Chi
• Wander Shanghai Old Street alleys
• Shop on local shopping street
• Pass through Nanjing Road commercial street
• Learn history at Duolun Road
• Visit traditional classic park

The experience

The tour starts on a bicycle, moving through the lanes most visitors never see: the backstreets where the city lives day to day. You'll pass through the British Concession to spot Art Deco villas built in the 1920s, then roll onto Nanjing Road, China's number-one commercial street, where the storefronts and crowds show you how Shanghai shops. The guide points out the history as you go, and the pace stays moderate so there's time to look around.

Midway through, you board a ferry boat to cross the Huangpu River and reach Lujiazui CBD on the Pu Dong side: the financial district that defines modern Shanghai's skyline. From the water, the contrast between the old colonial architecture behind you and the towers ahead becomes clear. Once across, you walk the Bund itself to see the exotic building clusters up close, the 19th-century colonial structures that shaped the city's identity. The guide explains what each era built and why.

The tour also includes a stop at a traditional park with a hundred-year history, where you get a real look at local life, and time in Shanghai Old Street to wander the labyrinthine back alleys and find the small shops and details that make the neighborhood work. Lunch is a local meal built into the day, not a rushed stop. You'll have a chance to join in a Chinese square dance or try basic Tai Chi moves if the group wants to. It's optional, but it's there.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking guide.
• bicycle and helmet.
• bottled water.
• local lunch.
• access to the ferry crossing and all stops on the itinerary.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 to 70 years) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 13 years) · Infant (1 to 6 years)

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Shanghai bicycle tour

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see both hidden backstreets and major landmarks. The bike-and-ferry format lets you cover ground quickly while accessing alleys most visitors miss.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years); Child (7 to 13 years); Infant (1 to 6 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the actual cycling like on this Shanghai tour?

You cycle along backstreets and through the British Concession, then onto Nanjing Road. The pace is moderate and the guide keeps the group together. The route covers the neighborhoods most visitors don't reach by bike, mixing quiet lanes with the city's busiest commercial street.

How does the ferry crossing work during the tour?

The ferry boat takes you across the Huangpu River to reach Lujiazui CBD on the Pu Dong side. It's part of the route, not an add-on, and gives you a water-level view of both the colonial Bund behind you and the modern skyline ahead.

What does the local lunch include?

Lunch is a local meal included in the tour price. The guide chooses the stop and the food reflects Shanghai's everyday eating, not a tourist restaurant.

Can I do this tour if I'm not an experienced cyclist?

The tour requires at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and you should be comfortable on a bike for the 3.5-hour day. The pace is steady but not fast, and the guide adjusts for the group.