🚲 The French Bicycle Concession
Half-day activity (4-5 hours).
Service Description
Discover one of Shanghai's most charming and iconic neighborhoods: the former French Concession. Plane tree-lined lanes, 1920s-30s villas, elegant cafes, art galleries, and a European ambiance… This guided bike tour reveals a calmer, more artistic, and refined side of Shanghai. A friendly, immersive, and accessible experience for all, blending history, architecture, relaxation, local shopping, and delicious snacks. ⭐ Activity Summary ⏱️ Duration: 4 to 5 hours 🧭 Level: Easy — suitable for everyone 👥 Guide: English or French speaking 🚲 Equipment provided: Bicycle + helmet (optional) 📍 Areas visited: French Concession, Tianzifang, Xintiandi, Fuxing Park 🌟 Experience Highlights 👣 Hotel pickup by your guide 🚲 Bicycle rental included (helmet upon request) 🌳 Ride along shaded avenues: Hengshan Rd., Fuxing Rd., historic alleyways 🏛️ Explore Shikumen, traditional villas & typical residences 🎨 Visit Tianzifang, an artistic and creative district 🛍️ Local shopping in design & craft boutiques ☕ Snack break at a neighborhood cafe (drink + (Snack) 💬 Guide assistance for safety, culture, itinerary, and coordination ✔️ Included 👥 English or French-speaking guide 🚲 Bicycle rental + helmet (optional) 🌳 Guided tour throughout the French Concession 🎨 Visit to Tianzifang 🛍️ Local shopping time ☕ Snack (drink + snack) 💬 Full assistance throughout the tour ❌ Not included 💁 Gratuities (optional) 🍷 Additional drinks or food during the snack 🛍️ Personal purchases 🕒 Itinerary (approximate) 9:00 AM – 👣 Hotel pickup 9:15 AM – 🚲 Arrival at the shop + bicycle adjustments 9:30 AM – 🌳 Start of the ride through iconic streets 10:30 AM – 📸 Photo stop + explanation Historical information 11:00 AM – 🎨 Visit to Tianzifang and light shopping 11:45 AM – ☕ Coffee break/snack (included) 12:15 PM – 🚲 Departure for Xintiandi or Fuxing Park 12:45 PM – 🚲 Return to the rental location 1:00 PM–1:30 PM – 👣 Return to the hotel if necessary — end of tour
Cancellation Policy
🔹 Booking Booking is required via email, message, or form. Confirmation will be sent upon validation. Some services (tours, entrances, Didi, boats) require a non-refundable prepayment. 🔹 Cancellation More than 48 hours prior: full refund. 48 to 24 hours prior: 50% refund. Less than 24 hours prior: non-refundable. Attraction tickets and private transportation already booked: non-refundable. 🔹 Changes Possible up to 24 hours prior (subject to availability). After this time, any change will be considered a late cancellation. 🔹 Lateness & No-Shows Tolerance: 30 minutes. After this time, the tour will start and no refund will be issued. No-show: 100% charge. 🔹 Waiting List Sign up when the tour is full. Notification in order of arrival. Confirmation required within 2 hours. 🔹 Connected Services Didi/driver: fees are non-refundable for late cancellations. Ferries/boats: schedules subject to change. Tour/museum/attraction tickets: non-refundable once issued. 🔹 Responsibility The guide provides safety, orientation, and assistance. Personal belongings remain the responsibility of the client.