Published on Feb, 2024

I’ve done three walks with Clarisse so far and I’m going to do a lot more because it’s a superb way to get to know the city, explore it, know about its history and curiosities. Clarisse is an extremely competent, thoughtful and funny pro, with her charisma and knowledge you will learn a lot about the city in a pleasant and lively way.

Published on Nov, 2023

Arcade Historic Tours - Hongkou Walk. We've been on numerous walks with Arcade and their walking tours never disappoint! Expert guide, Clarisse, always has so many anecdotes and fun details to share during these walks as we discover different areas of the inner city of Shanghai. It always amazes us how much knowledge she has of places and the people who once inhabited them. I think they should come out with a guidebook of Arcade walks! A little bonus ending to this great tour was a lovely visit to a shop, akin to the cavern of Alibaba, filled with trinkets and treasures from Shanghai's past. Clarisse introduced us to the shop-owner who is a passionate collector of antique relics from turn of the century Shanghai. We enjoyed a delightful visit browsing his shop and exchanging with him. Such moments and personal encounters always make Arcade tours extra special and stand apart from other walking tours in this city! We highly recommend any of their walking tours, mysterious hunts or Cluedo-style games!

Published on Aug, 2023

Amazing tour with a great and caring guide! I would recommend it to everyone coming to visit Shanghai, because it's a chance to have a glimpse of everyday life, better understand the city and those who live here, and learn some funny and cool facts along the way. Also, you would never go to the places you go during this tour alone, they are not so obvious at all :) Seriously, don't miss this opportunity to explore the hidden treasures of Shanghai.

Published on Dec, 2022

I am afraid you will think it is a fake review when you are reading my review but let’s me try to give you my feedback. If you like cultural visit, it is the best you can do in shanghai so far. I have been leaving here for almost 20 years and we did several visits with Clarisse. And you don’t need to be a history geek to enjoy! I did the Suzhou creek (very good), the old city (also good but I think the old city does not exist anymore..), tintin (also great!),…

Published on Dec, 2022

Clarisse is a very nice and professional guide and she's always thoroughly prepared for her tours. You can tell she has done a lot of research on her topics as well. She has lived in Shanghai for many years and knows her city better than most Shanghainese. She offers city tours that can be tailored for every customer's need and she delivers them in French, English and Chinese. You can easily tell her job is her passion and every tour is a discovery. Tour themes vary a lot and groups are small which makes it an even nicer experience.