SHANGHAI
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The 10 most popular local food tours in Shanghai. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
A small-group Shanghai street-food walk with soup dumplings, noodles, duck, and tea. Central stops, 3 hours, mobile ticket, $79.
“We had a really good time doing this food tour. We tried a lot of amazing food and got a lot of interesting information from the best guide Kurt! Thanks a lot! Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visting Shanghai!”
Shanghai at night through Changning & Jing’an tastings, beer and spirits, and a xiaolongbao lesson, capped at 12 for 3 hours.
“Thomas was a fantastic guide. We ended up being a small group of 4, which worked out really well for us as we were able to ask lots of questions and get to know one another well. I'm vegetarian but in spite of that, was able to sample a variety of dishes & was stuffed…”
Half-day Shanghai Old Town bike tour with vintage bikes, Fuxing Park and Fazang Temple, plus coffee, pastries and local food tasting.
“Fantastic tour through Shanghai , highlight of my time here, not just a bike tour ! Clare our guide was fantastic, fun and very knowledgable, highly recommend this not be missed when in Shanghai”
Late-night Shanghai French Concession food tour with guided tastings, craft beer, and history walks from Xintiandi to People’s Square.
“Wonderful tour that brings you to a variety of spots you’d never find on your own! Our guide, Lu, was an absolute delight — incredibly kind, informative, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food. She put the whole group at ease straight away, Read more”
Shanghai street breakfast with a small-group guide: Xiangyang Park rituals, French Concession bites, wet-market sights, and big included tastings.
“It's worth dragging yourself out of bed at 7am to savour dumplings in brooth and all that follows. If you are staying in or near the French Concession this is a must-do tour. It gives you the confidence to take on the daunting prospect of orderRead more”
Cycle Shanghai’s top neighborhoods and the Bund in 3 hours with an English guide, local food stops, bike rental, and entrance fees included.
“This was a great way to start our stay in Shanghai because Ellen gave a great overview of the city whilst also telling us about its history. Ellen was so great at guiding us through the streets of Shanghai - I was really nervous about riding a bike but it was great for my novice…”
Bike through Shanghai’s French Concession, Bund, and Xintiandi with a small guide group, plus snack stops and free photo highlights.
“A really lovely experience from beginning to end. We got the perfect mix of old Shanghai and new Shanghai with some snack breaks a local food spots at just the right times along the way. Our guide was wonderful. The bikes were new and worked perfectly. The tour went a great pace. Couldn't ask for…”
Walk Shanghai’s former French Concession for a 3-hour breakfast crawl with dumplings, noodles, tea, and local history sights.
“I booked the Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of the Former French Concession, and it was a wonderful experience! My tour guide, Jim, was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and caring. He took the time to show me around the city and share fascinating insights about Shanghai’s history and culture. One of the highlights of the tour was…”
3-hour Old Shanghai breakfast walk with 10 dishes, specialty coffee, and Xiahai Temple entry. Small group, mobile tickets. $65.
“Good snapshot of small eateries in the not so touristy areas of Shanghai. Recommend to those who wish to have more insights to local food.”
Private Shanghai street food walk and Huangpu River cruise. Eat a full dinner with an English guide, then see the Bund lit up at night.
“Guests will get a glimpse of Shanghai old, new and very new. The food tour was curated to showcase Shanghai's diverse local cuisines. I enjoyed the food tour tremendously even though this wasn't my first visit to Shanghai. The river tRead more”
