BEST OF · SHANGHAI FOOD TOURS
Good shanghai food tours run small groups and fill up weeks ahead. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of Shanghai Foodie’s $79 local food walk, with soup dumplings, noodles, roast duck, tea, neighborhood stops, and practical booking tips.
“TJ was great. Enjoyed all the stops. Lots of local food and the tour was well organized. The early tour is focused more on food. The evening tour is more focused on drinks.”
Taste Shanghai specialties, tea, desserts, and local life on a three-hour walking food tour through Xintiandi and the French Concession.
“Jade was an amazing tour guide! Lots of good food and lots taught about the city !”
Explore Shanghai after dark with local food, regional Chinese dishes, drinks, neighborhood walks, and a small group capped at 12.
“Six stops for a wonderful variety of regional food and drink. A fun evening with Lee to guide us through our food journey.”
Explore Shanghai by bike on an 11-mile small-group ride with local food, historic neighborhoods, English guidance, and Bund views.
“It was excellent! I highly recommend the tour for anyone who wants to explore the big city and know about a bit of Chinese history. Ellen the tour guid was very caring and informative. It was a great value”
Taste Shanghai street food, stroll the Old Town, and cruise the Huangpu River at night with a private English-speaking guide.
“Annie was an amazing and through guide through the food in Shanghai! She was able to guide us through perfectly and asked us our preferences and gave us a great overview of Shanghai street food! Would absolutely book with her again because of her personality and ability to interact with us!!”
Taste soup dumplings, pork belly, noodles, desserts, and craft beer while walking Shanghai’s French Concession with a local guide.
“The guide had good knowledge about food and history, and could explain it to a foreigner in an understandable way. Really enjoyed it and can recommend it to anyone. Myself had some time over while being in Shanghai for work, so also perfect for a single traveler 👍”
Cycle Shanghai’s Bund, Yu Garden, concessions, lanes, and food stops on a four-hour small-group tour with local guides.
“This is a must do if you go to Shanghai. This was probably one of our favoriate adventures during our stay in shanghai.My guide Mayfer spoke excellent English,was very knowledgeable and accommodating to my needs.In addition,she was very friendly,and we saw all of the major sites in Shanghai such as The Bund,Yu Garden,Nanjing Road,historical block,Shikumen buildings and Nongtang alleyway plus Former Concession district and so on.She also know the best places to take photos,stop,etc.I really loved the chance to visit Art Deco Gallery.I would highly recommended this to anyone looking for something special and fun to do in Shanghai.Thank you Mayfer!!!Read more”
Learn Shanghai dumplings in a local home, share regional dishes, and get personal city tips in a small English-speaking class.
“Highly recommended, very nice vibe, great people, nice workshop, delicious food”
Taste Shanghai specialties, craft beer, and local life on a three-hour evening walk through the French Concession for $88.
“We had the most amazing tour !! The French Concession area is beautiful and we tried some of the tastiest foods!! Our guide was so kind, attentive and knowledgeable. We learnt so much about Shanghai and the tour was even catered to our dietary requirements which we greatly appreciate. If you are looking for the best late night food tour in Shanghai; look no further 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻”
Pick a street, a market or a kitchen.
