Tour of Jewish Shanghai led by a Jewish History Expert
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Shanghai, China
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the Jewish history of Shanghai on a half-day tour with an expert guide. Hear about Jewish immigration to Shanghai and visit important sites around the Hongkou district, also known as the Shanghai Ghetto, where thousands of Jewish refugees lived during World War II. Stop at the memorial plaque in Huoshan Park and the Jewish Refugees Museum—formerly Ohel Moishe Synagogue. Your guide shares fascinating stories about the people whose lives intersected in Shanghai.
- An in-depth exploration of the Shanghai Ghetto and Jewish Shanghai
- Understand the different waves of Jewish immigration to Shanghai
- Hear stories from your expert guide you're unlikely to discover on your own
- Includes entrance to the Jewish Refugees Museum
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Led by historical expert guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Nanjing Road (E)Nan Jing Dong Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China
Entrance to the Fairmont Peace Hotel on East Nanjing Rd
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:30 am
Itinerary
1
Tours of Jewish Shanghai
Admission Ticket Free
2
Shanghai Jewish Refugees Museum
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Tour operates in all weather conditions, please plan accordingly
- Tour operates in both the morning and the afternoon; due to the length of the tour and daylight constraints it is recommended to take the morning tour. Please note your preference in the "Special Requirements" field at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 108 reviews
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Adrienne_C, Jun 2026
I started my research for a tour of Shanghai’s Jewish Quarter almost a year ago by typing « Best Shanghai Jewish Quarter Tour « . Dvir’s name instantly popped up…and the rest, as they say, is history. There is nothing Dvir does not know about this period of Shanghai’s past, the Quarter itself—and its inhabitants. My family has a personal connection to the Quarter and Dvir was able to personalize certain parts of the tour based on this connection. This tour should be on the list of every visitor to Shanghai because it not only teaches you about human history, it also reveals what a special city Shanghai was…and is.
Susan_P, May 2026
Fabulous and comprehensive. Dvir is so knowledgeable and interesting! A must for travelers interested in the history of Shanghai.
Response from Host, May 2026
Many thanks Susan, safe travels !
Howard_R, Nov 2025
We have just completed the Jewish tour of Shanghai with Dvir and his knowledge is encyclopedic. We were a small group so it was easy to hear him I wish we could have had more time with him as I know he had so much more information about the Jewish families who came to Shanghai over the years and left such a huge imprint on the city If you are planning a trip to Shanghai I highly reccommend this tour with this amazing guide. Thank you Dvir
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Many thanks Howard, such a feedback give the energy to keep doing it all these years.
Marcy_h, Nov 2025
Dvir is very knowledgeable and I learned a lot in this tour. He took us to many significant locales. Pacing was good, too.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Many Thanks Marcy ! Hope you enjoyed it.
Gary_L, Oct 2025
Wonderful, in depth tour. Dvir has expert knowledge, insight and energy. He made our Shanghai experience rich and nuanced. We could not have asked for more. I highly recommend this tour by Dvir.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Many thanks Gary, Hope your travels brings you back to Shanghai to explore this amazing city even further.
Barjay, Oct 2019
This was one of the very best tours that we have ever taken in 40 years of traveling. Dvir made the whole Jewish experience in Shanghai come alive. It is described as a walking tour, but in reality he arranged for us to sit periodically for extended explanations. There are also vans to transport the group over the longer distances. Whether you are Jewish or not - do not miss this tour
Fiona H, Sep 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The guide is a passionate expert on the topic of the history of the jews in Shanghai who speaks fluent English. It is a great way of seeing some of the history of Shanghai that you would otherwise be largely unaware of.
Response from Host, Oct 2019
Many Thanks Fiona, it is our long time commitment to offer our guests the most enlightening experience one can get in Shanghai.
sunsaver, Sep 2019
Dvir, our guide, is extremely knowledgeable and gave us an insight to the background of the Jewish community.
Definitely take this tour when visiting Shanghai.
john_h, May 2019
The tour leader was clearly an expert with much experience. He was entertaining and very sympathetic in this sensitive situation. An enjoyable tour which I highly recommend..
Jack_F, May 2019
Dvir is one of the best walking tour guides I have come across. He is knowledgeable, has a dry sense of humour and generous. I we t on his tour 11 years ago, and returned - nothing like repeat business as a recommendation. We followed up the Jewish tour the next day with the Old City/New City tour. He takes us to places to places one would not go to alone.
Response from Host, May 2019
Many thanks ! As you kindly said Nothing like a repeat happy customer, and keep in mind 3rd time is on us ! Will await your 3rd time ! Dvir
David_W, Apr 2019
Very Educational and a great history lesson of the role of Shanghai as an escape route from the Holocaust.
John_B, Mar 2019
Excellent tour with good mixture of explanation and interactive material
Unfortunate mix up as to date we were going on tiour with guide saying one date and Viator the other
Philip_K, Mar 2019
Andy's was amazing! We learned so much about Jewish immigration to Shanghai during WW2 and the history of Jewish settlement before then. We had a tour of the Jewish museum and a wall through of the area that was previously the Jewish ghetto and now housing local residents. Very illuminating and memorable. Highly recommended tour by a wonderful and knowledgeable guide.
41WorldTraveler000, Oct 2018
This was such an informative tour!!! We learned so much. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to everyone visiting the Shanghai area. Thanks Dvir!
brenda_w, Jun 2018
This was an excellent tour. Dvir was extremely knowledgeable and willing to share his stories.
kaufmans, May 2018
Fantastic, interesting, and most informative. Excellent experience.
Steven_D, Apr 2018
This was truly a rewarding, as well as an educational experience. Our tour guide was excellent and extremely knowledgeable. It was a fabulous tour!
Sofferp, Apr 2018
The tour was wonderful and Dvir was very informative.Was a pleasure to take this tour.
robert s, Mar 2018
excellent
very informed guide with a great sense of humor !
would do it again
Neil B, Mar 2018
Excellent tour, highly recommended, great insight into the Jewish heritage of Shanghai.
caroleries, Nov 2017
We met Dvir for a half day tour of the Jewish Ghetto . We are so glad that we came a day early for our tour of China with the express purpose of taking this tour. Dvir was extremely knowledgeable and gave a thorough lecture in which you learn so much. We started at the Bund prior to going to the Jewish quarter and the logistics were smooth. I highly recommend this tour.
jizaritsky, Nov 2017
This was an amazing experience. Dvar really knew his stuff. Incredible info on the tombstones and where some of them were found. If you want to learn about the history of Jewish life in Shanghai, this is the tour.
seaflorida, Oct 2017
Great tour. our guide Dvir was terrific. We were a small group of 10. We learned so much about the Jews in Shanghai from before WW2 to
the present. We visited the area where the Jews lived and visited the Jewish museum.
Perri_S, Sep 2017
Dvir is a knowledgeable and informative guide - he has such a wealth of knowledge about the Jewish history of Shanghai. I highly recommend this tour for those interested in Jewish history or history in general. You'll learn a lot of interesting info. Thank you very much for the tour, Dvir!!
Susan W, Sep 2017
This was a comprehensive 4 hour tour which was very informative. It included visits to a former synagogue which is now a museum, the former Jewish ghetto and a home in the ghetto. Our guide provided a thorough history and was very knowledgeable about the events that had occurred. It was a very worthwhile tour and experience.
Amy G, Jul 2017
I would highly recommend this tour without any reservations to anyone traveling to Shanghai. Dvir, the guide, is friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about his work. He will provide you a full history of Jews in the Far East as well as share extensive information about WWII and China. It's a must do!
Simone k, Jun 2017
Fabulous tour from an incredibly knowledgeable and passionate man. Great historical knowledge of Jewish settlement in Shanghai and interweaves it with general Shanghai history. Saw us well on our way at the end to a great dumpling restaurant.
Nancy J, Jun 2017
Superb, knowledgable, highly recommend this window into a story not often heard about Shanghai's history.
jginsber, Jun 2017
This tour of Shanghai was a highlight. Dvir shares so much information and knowledge and took us through the amazing area highlighting so much. We felt as if we were walking in the steps of the Jews of the Past.
This tour is a must.
Well done Dvir.
Harry K, Jun 2017
This was a most informative tour that took us through 100 years of Jewish history in Shanghai. Anfisa was a great guide with an engaging manner and depth of knowledge. I'd highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in the Jewish history in Shanghai.
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