SHANGHAI
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The 10 most popular drinking tours in Shanghai. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
4-hour Shanghai pub crawl with 3 bars and a club, free shots at each bar, guide-led routes, photos, and taxi help between stops.
“Really enjoyed the tour! Nice people, authentic locations!”
3-hour Shanghai bar crawl in the Former French Concession with Jill. At least 3 stops, craft beer, cocktails, wine, and tequila shots.
“The tour was great. TOTALLY worth it. Try the lychee or longjing beer in one of the breweries . Jill made sure I was able to find the place and contacted me in the morning. I had a really good time and experienced the Shanghai nightlife”
Shanghai’s night shines on an authentic dinner plus Huangpu River cruise, with optional rooftop bar hopping and hotel pickup included.
“This experience was the perfect way to enjoy a night out in Shanghai! From the start, everything was seamless — hotel pickup and drop-off made it completely stress-free. The dinner was delicious and set the tone for a wonderful evening. Read more”
Secret noodle and wonton tour in Shanghai alleyways with small-group stops, local beer or soy milk, and shrimp or vegetable dumplings.
“One of the highlights of my trip to Shanghai. I'd definitely recommend doing this tour early in your trip, as it's a great way to learn your way around downtown. Jim was fantastic. He taught me a lot about Chinese history and culture, was very fuRead more”
A 4-hour private Shanghai night tour hopping Old French Concession bars, The Bund views, and a shark-tank club finish with a free drink most stops.
“I was travelling alone as a female, which can make going out at night a bit tricky. On this tour it was just me and the guide Jim. We went to a mix of high-end and local bars and tried some lovely craft beers, enjoyed amazing lamb kebabs, Read more”
Private 3-hour Shanghai craft beer tour with hotel pickup, Xintiandi and French Concession stops, and 8 beer tastings with local snacks.
“This tour is amazing! JIM, the guide, speaking very good english, kind, knows lots about beer. The tour started at 7.00pm. at the lobby of hotel. We went 5 places, all very nice. The tour includes some beers but you can order extra, just tell Jim. If you are a beer lover, this is the…”
Private Shanghai food tour through Nanshi, Xintiandi and the French Concession, ending with rooftop drinks and hotel pickup.
“Jade was a very lovely and well-educated who took us to very different places. First stop was a well-known Sichuan style restaurant only some metres from Nanjing East Road, after that we headed to former French Concession and starteRead more”
Learn Shanghai mahjong in a local tea bar in the Former French Concession. English help, electronic tables, and 3 hours of play.
“Had a great time playing Shanghai Mahjong with Jinny! There was no language barrier and she had great instruction sheets available. The tea house was lovely as well! Highly recommend!! It was a wonderful experience 🀄️”
Shanghai holiday bar hopping in the French Concession: four festive stops, 3 tequila shots, and Jill’s English guide for a fun 3-hour crawl.
“Several people booked the tour but did not show off. Even it was just me Jill did the tour and even paid for her own drinks. She is really, knowledgable, travelled a lot and is a great companion for a relaxed evening. She knows all the good places since she is going out there herself.…”
A private Huangpu River yacht cruise in Shanghai with hotel pickup plus champagne or beer, with optional guide commentary on the Bund and Pudong.
“We are a group of Ex-pats who have been in Shanghai an average of 7 years. We can honestly share that this experience will be one of the high lights of our time here. It is one thing to view the Bund from either side looking over to Read more”
