China · FOOD TOURS IN SHANGHAI
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 food tours in Shanghai justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
3-hour Central Shanghai street food tour for $79, with small groups, soup dumplings, roasted duck, and tea.
“Jade was a very fun and friendly tour guide, taking us to five amazing stops with a variety of great unique, local cuisine. It’s always fun to go to places you wouldn’t normally discover on your own.”
Shanghai local food in 3 hours: Xintiandi dumpling soup, Huaihai Road stops, tea tasting, and shikumen architecture for $79.
“Our guide was great and friendly. There was a nice mix of different food, local places that you wouldnt find alone and explanation about the food and China itself. By the end of the tour I was full which I appreciate from food tours that give you variety and quantity. Worth it to try local food in a short time, or even just to find local shanghai places.”
A 3-hour small-group Shanghai night food tour through Changning and Jing'an, with included bites, drinks, and a hands-on xiaolongbao moment.
“This was a fun night with about a dozen people led by an American studying in Shanghai. We got to try many different dishes. At the end our guide stayed with us to help us get a taxi. We had no luck so he called the Chinese equivalent of Read more”
Half-day Shanghai Old Town bike tour with food tastings. Ride Old Town, French Concession, Fuxing Park, plus a temple and wet market.
“Awesome morning bike tour! Everything was perfect including the weather. Claire was a delightful, knowledgeable tour guide. I / we look forward to signing up for the afternoon bike tour!”
A late-night French Concession Shanghai food tour with multiple stops, beer tastings, and real local dishes, guided by English-speaking locals.
“This was a fantastic tour to experience food like a local. Our guide, TJ, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly knew the area well. I especially appreciated how flexible the tour was—unlike others I’ve been on with set stops and strict time limits, TJ was open to adjusting based on our interests. If we wanted to stay longer at one place or move on more quickly, she made it work. That flexibility made the experience feel much more relaxed and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Cycle Shanghai by bike through the French Concession, Xintiandi, Old Town, and the Bund with local food stops, entrance fees, and rentals included.
“Our guide was the best. We learned so much from her. It was the best bike ride ever!”
Ride Shanghai by bike with a small group, snack stops, and an English guide, covering the French Concession, Bund, and Xintiandi in 3 hours.
“I arrived 4 days early to participate in a guided tour of China. I had 4 days in Shanghai to do my own thing. I pre booked two tours on consecutive days before I left Australia. I had the misfortune of my baggage being delayed. In the end I had Read more”
Private Shanghai evening street food walk plus a Huangpu River cruise. Dinner-level tastings with a guide, ending near the Bund.
“What a great tour to do. Our guide Annie met us at the meeting point and we walked around the city and tried many different local food/snacks. Annie was knowledgeable and fun as our guide. Annie told us the histories of some of the restaurants we went to and the people behind it as well. And there were so many stops to eat and we were so full by the end of it… I am also so glad we did the cruise as it was so beautiful and stunning to see the lights of the building along the other side of the Bund, especially seeing the beautiful butterfly lights. Love,…”
Shanghai evening walking food tour in the French Concession, with top xiaolongbao, classic pork belly, mango dessert, and unlimited craft beer.
“We really enjoyed our experience. Samantha was a great guide and had excellent English which made learning about local life very informative. Enjoyed the local selections of different foods and also enjoyed having different people on the tour to interact with.”
Night bike tour across Huangpu River, with Pudong and Bund skyline views, Yu Garden market, a famous jazz bar stop, and Shanghai snacks.
“I was pleasantly surprised and got a great surprise not only on cost but also on service . I truly had an amazing time! It was epic! The tour was well planned and we thoroughly enjoyed the information given by the tour guide to the various historical sites. Guide Jenny is an excellent and professional staff and she is well informed and organized. The sightseeing was interesting and she conducted it in a smooth and leisurely manner. Especially during the tour I have enough time to browse through the food courts for a taste and photo shooting. Xintiandi and Yu Garden bazaar are exquisite. I also enjoyed the skyline on…”
Cycle through Shanghai’s French Concession and back alleys, then finish with a guided tea tasting on a small-group ride.
“Lin waited 25 minutes for us. We arrived late directly from the airport and were so happy and delightfully surprised to see her still there waiting for us!”
Late-night French Concession food tour in Shanghai with dumplings, noodles, BBQ, craft beer, and Art Deco history stops in 3 hours.
“Jade was a lovely host and showed us a lot of different restaurants. From typical food to rather adventurous cuisine you could find an excellent experience for food lovers. And there is a lot of variations on the way. I can highly recommend that tour for everyone who likes food and wants to get to know the local food culture.”
A private walk through Shanghai’s Old City with a guided tour of Yuyuan Garden and a tea tasting ceremony, plus bazaar time and pickup.
“This 3-hour tour was the perfect way to explore Shanghai’s rich history. Yu Garden was beautiful and peaceful, and our guide shared great insights about its architecture and cultural significance. The tea tasting was a real highlight – we samRead more”
A 3-hour Shanghai walk with **mooncakes**, a **teahouse tea ceremony**, and icy Cantonese desserts on Huaihai Road. Great guide included.
“El tour fue ideal. Jim fue un excelente guía. Me mostró la ciudad, me contó su historia, compró comida típica que me obsequio y me llevo a un pequeño local donde hicimos una degustación de té que no podría haber sido mejor. Tradición, típico y sin tanto marketing, era un local tradicional. Mis palabras hacia Jim son sólo de agradecimiento ya que en una ciudad donde a veces es difícil relacionarse debido a la diferencia de idiomas, Jim adaptó el tour a mis gustos y lo que quería conocer en ese momento. Es definitivamente un tour que recomendaría a mis amigos y que cuando regrese a China voy a volver…”
Private day mixing Shanghai old town, Yuyuan, Tianzifang, plus Zhujiajiao boat ride, tea tasting, and lunch with hotel pickup.
“I was in Shanghai for Mid-Autumn. Jenny warned me that traffic in and out of town will be heavier than usual. In discussion, she made it possible to start the tour a little earlier to minimize the time on the road.”
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