Private Jewish Ghetto & Bund Tour Shanghai: 3 hours with guide

Walk the lanes where Shanghai's Jewish refugees built a life, then stand in front of the Bund's grandest buildings

A private 3-hour guided tour of Shanghai's Jewish Ghetto in Hongkou District, including hotel pickup, entrance to the Jewish Refugees Museum (Ohel Moishe Synagogue) and a walk along the Bund with stops at the Peace Hotel. You move through the district with a knowledgeable English-speaking guide who explains the history of the Jewish community, the architecture and the daily life visible in the backstreets. The tour runs morning or afternoon, and you can request your preferred departure time at checkout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum1h 20m · entry included
2. The Bund50m

Explore Jewish Ghetto and Shanghai Bund

• Pick up from Shanghai hotel
• Visit Jewish Refugees Museum
• Stop at old Jewish park and JDC center
• Explore local back streets
• Visit Peace Hotel at the Bund
• Stroll along the Bund riverside
• Tour concludes at the Bund

The experience

Your guide meets you at your hotel lobby in downtown Shanghai and drives you to Hongkou District, the historic center of the city's Jewish quarter. The first stop is the Jewish Refugees Museum, housed in the Ohel Moishe Synagogue, where you spend time with the life documents, photographs, films and personal items that tell the story of the Jewish refugees who arrived around World War II. The guide walks you through the exhibitions and explains the history as you move through the rooms.

From the museum, you explore the old backstreets and stone gate houses that once sheltered thousands of refugees. You pass the old "Jewish park" and the former JDC center, and your guide points out the details of daily life and culture that shaped the neighborhood. The narrow lanes and historic buildings give you a sense of how the community lived and worked in this part of Shanghai.

The tour ends at the Bund, where you walk along the riverfront and stop at the Peace Hotel, the art-deco masterpiece built by the British Jewish Sassoon family. You see the architecture up close and take in the views of old and new Shanghai across the water. Your guide explains the history of the buildings and the families who shaped this stretch of the city. At the end, your guide either arranges your return to your hotel or you can stay and explore on your own pace.

What’s included

• Private guide services in English.
• hotel pickup in downtown Shanghai (or meeting point arrangement if your hotel is outside the downtown area).
• entrance fee to the Jewish Refugees Museum.
• local transportation by car or minivan depending on group size.
• and a walk along the Bund with stops at the Peace Hotel and other landmarks.

Options for this experience

2 options

Morning TourGuide in English · 10:30Pickup is included from your downtown Shanghai hotel

Afternoon TourGuide in English · 13:30 and 14:00Pickup is included from your downtown Shanghai hotel

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 10:30, 13:30 and 14:00

AgesAdult (8 to 88 years) · Child (3 to 7 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sunny Private Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the morning departure if you want the museum and backstreets before the afternoon crowds gather on the Bund, or the afternoon slot if you prefer to start later in the day. Because it is a private tour with a guide who knows the neighborhood's history, you move at your own pace and can ask questions as you go. The arrangement means you are not waiting for a group or following a fixed schedule that does not fit your interests.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 7 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly is inside the Jewish Refugees Museum?

The Jewish Refugees Museum, located in the Ohel Moishe Synagogue, holds life documents, photographs, films and personal items from Jewish refugees who came to Shanghai around World War II. The exhibitions walk you through their stories and the history of the community.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the tour, or does the guide pick me up?

Hotel pickup is included for hotels in downtown Shanghai. If your hotel is in the outskirts (such as Jiading, Songjiang, Qingpu, Jinqiao or Chuansha in Pudong), your guide will arrange a meeting point in the downtown area instead.

Can I choose what time the tour starts?

The tour runs in morning and afternoon slots, and because it is a private tour, you can request your preferred departure time in the Special Requests field when you book.

What is the Peace Hotel and why is it on this tour?

The Peace Hotel is a landmark art-deco building on the Bund, built by the British Jewish Sassoon family. It represents one of the highest architectural achievements of that era and is a key part of understanding the Jewish community's influence on Shanghai's development.

How do I get around during the tour? Do I walk the whole time?

You travel by private car or minivan (depending on group size) between the main stops, then walk through the backstreets and along the Bund. For groups of 1–4 people, a premium local car is provided. For larger groups, an air-conditioned minivan.

Is this tour accessible if I use a wheelchair?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby. If you have specific accessibility needs, mention them when you book so your guide can plan the route accordingly.