Top Shanghai Food Tours

Discover a side of Shanghai it takes a local to know on this private foodie walking tour. Explore main streets and back lanes as you snack and slurp on delicacies like soup dumplings, wontons, lamb skewers, and local dessert—enough for a full meal. Finally, enjoy a Shanghai classic: a Huangpu River cruise.

Shanghai is a great city for food lovers, but it can be hard for first-time visitors to know where to find the best bites. Leave the planning to someone else on this local-led, small-group food tour, which takes you off the beaten path. As the sun starts to set, head out to find some of the most authentic regional dishes in the city. Look forward to sampling soup dumplings, noodles, and more, plus drinks.

Taste your way through the former French Concession area of Shanghai on a tour that explores people, culture, and cuisine through the city’s breakfast foods. Try a wide range of breakfast treats, from pan-fried dumplings and noodles to tea and curry beef soup. Along the way, benefit from your local guide's insights, and enjoy sights and bites you'd likely miss if exploring alone.

Shanghai is one of China’s most delectable culinary capitals, but knowing where to go for the tastiest treats takes local know-how. Hit up four local seated eateries during this insider’s food crawl around the French Concession, topped off by a pint of craft beer at a local pub. You’ll venture far off the tourist track as you feast on at least 10 classics, made from recipes passed down over generations.

Discover the authentic flavors of Shanghai, without having to research or getting overwhelmed, on this half-day small-group tour. Follow your guide around to several local eateries and sample favorites such as soup dumplings, fried buns, desserts, and more. Along the way, pass by landmarks such as the Bund, People’s Square, and Nanjing Road, while learning more about Chinese culture and culinary traditions.

Discover the vibrant culinary scene of Shanghai on this 2-hour and 20-minute Street Food Walk around Yuyuan Old Street. Dive into the city’s rich food heritage with a variety of authentic local delicacies, from freshly made Xiaolongbao to crispy scallion pancakes. Guided by passionate local foodies, this tour offers an immersive experience of traditional recipes and vibrant street culture, perfect for food enthusiasts and explorers alike. Conclude your journey with a tranquil moment enjoying traditional Chinese tea amidst the bustling atmosphere. - Explore iconic food spots and hidden corners of Yuyuan Old Street - Savor a diverse range of street foods including dumplings and pastries - Learn about Shanghai's culinary history from knowledgeable guides - Enjoy a moment of calm with traditional Chinese tea at the end of the tour with a local farmer

Authentic Chinese cuisine is a highlight of any Shanghai trip, but the language barrier is real. Forget fumbling with translation tools and menu apps. Instead, discover the best of Shanghai by night on this intimate walking tour that includes nine or ten different tastings in venues locals love. From classic Shanghai snacks and beloved city brands to the bold flavors of Sichuan cooking, it’s a culinary journey you won’t forget.

Explore best and most authentical local street food on this fully guided private tour. No matter you are a foodie or not, this street food tour take you to try out many popular food in off the beaten area, learn and explore local eating culture, get a better understanding of the amazing life sounds and have fun explore the charming old town bazaar. Based on your interests, upgrade the tour to enjoy the super bird-eyeview of mega Shanghai city from the world's tallest observation deck at Shanghai Tower.

Get to know Old Shanghai through this morning food and walking tour, including breakfast and a visit to the Xiahai Temple. Follow your guide through the ancient neighborhood's longing, or courtyard communities, visit six street stalls and eateries to taste 10 traditional foods that make up a hearty breakfast. End up at the Xiahai Temple, where entrance fees are included. A small group of just 10 people ensures your guide's personalized attention.

Explore two areas of Shanghai, the Old Town and the French Concession, on this guided walking tour. Wander through the streets, browsing food stalls for seasonal eats, plus pass through the local “Flower, Bird, Fish & Insect Market” where, as the name suggests, plants, fish, birds, and insects are for sale. In the French Concession area, visit Xintiandi where the Communist Party of China was born, learn about the Shanghai-style townhouses, and stop by Fuxing Park.

Get a taste for Shanghai’s startlingly diverse food culture and its culinary specialties on this small-group tasting tour that focuses on breakfast. With your guide in the lead, look forward to trying everything from dumplings and hand-pulled noodles to bubble waffles and more. Along the way, observe tai chi practitioners and water calligraphers in Xiangyang Park, stroll the atmospheric French Concession, and see other highlights.

See the city of Shanghai light up at night, without worrying about language barriers or navigating, on this private evening tour, which takes you to top attractions such as Yuyuan Old Street, Xin Tian Di, and the skyscrapers of Lujiazui. Take in panoramic views of the city from the VIP deck of a cruise along the Huangpu River, and then choose to be dropped off back at your hotel or to continue your evening out on the town.

“Food is god for the people”, as a Chinese saying goes. Whether be a foodie or not, in addition to seeing the highlights of Shanghai, you are encouraged by us to witness (if eerie) and taste (if acceptable) various local food here to vibrate with the people here via their first necessity of life. In this tour, along the way of sightseeing covering highlights, you will be introduced to a round of local tasty nosh.

Eat like a local on this Shanghai late-night food tour, visiting off-the-path eateries, street barbecues, and a night market. Let your guide handle navigation as you sample several street-food bites—enough for dinner. Dishes you taste may include soup dumplings, lamb skewers, and boiled crayfish, washed down by local craft beer. Your guide also tells you about the food, history, and culture of the former French Concession. ·Eat your way through the former French Concession after dark ·Taste local street foods—enough for dinner—and savor craft beer ·Learn about the city's history and culture from your guide ·Pickup from a centrally located meeting point

Let me, a professional architect, walk you through the serene Jade Buddha Temple. Afterward, as a local friend, I’ll take you to taste the most authentic street food Shanghai has to offer. A Dual Journey: Temple Serenity & Street Food Vitality • Architect-Guided Temple Tour: Explore the Jade Buddha Temple with insights into its architecture and Buddhist culture from a professional architect. 
• Cultural Immersion: Participate in incense offering and sutra copying for mindfulness. Attend the 4 PM chanting ceremony if available. 
• Vegetarian Meal Option: Enjoy a traditional temple vegetarian meal (optional). 
• Local Food Adventure: After the temple visit, explore nearby eateries and taste classic Shanghai street food, including: Pan-fried soup dumplings (生煎包) Vegetable buns (蔬菜包) Spinach noodles (菠菜面) Grilled lamb ribs (烤羊排) Scallion pancakes (羌饼) To encourage meaningful and personal interaction, we keep our groups small—no more than 6 people.

Step back in time to old Shanghai and discover the city’s history and cuisine during this 3-hour tour. See famous landmarks such as the Old City Wall, a birds market, a 700-year old Confucius temple, the last remaining shantytown, and more. Stop along the way to sample some of the city’s most delicious foods such as egg pancakes, sticky rice rolls, wonton soup, fried dumplings and much more.

From the hawkers Michelin loves to heritage Shanghai brands and mom-and-pop joints, Shanghai’s food scene is as dynamic and diverse as you’d expect in a city this vast. Skip the hassle of research, put down the translation app, and soak up the city through your palate, not your phone, on this small-group food tour. Your local guide shares culinary secrets and stories of the people behind the flavors.

See Shanghai at night on this guided bike tour. Hop on a vintage Chinese bicycle and ride through the city’s scenic spots. Explore the narrow alleyways of the old town and catch the bright lights of the Bund area. This evening tour offers a unique way to experience Shanghai nightlife from a local perspective.

Combine Shanghai’s cuisine and heritage with this walking tour focusing on the city’s best street food and its top visitor attractions. From sweet treats to umami-rich savory dishes, follow your guide around back streets that many visitors miss to discover local Shanghainese favorites. Once you’ve had your fill, check out attractions like the Bund or the Yu Garden, where your guide shares some of Shanghai’s story to date.

Start your morning on historic Nanjing Road before the crowds arrive and see how locals begin their day. Our first stop is a tiny breakfast stall where dough is hand-pulled and sizzling on the griddle. As we walk toward People’s Park, we’ll visit family-run eateries that have served locals for decades. Along the way, you’ll taste a curated selection of classic Shanghai breakfast favorites: a crisp Chinese crepe (jianbing), rich soup dumplings (xiaolongbao), golden pan-fried pork dumplings, a warm honey egg custard bun, flaky scallion pancakes, and a coconut latte from the café locals call “Chinese Starbucks.” We'll share the stories behind each dish and why breakfast is such an essential part of life here. We continue through quiet alleyways near Rock Bund before ending at The Bund, where you can enjoy the riverfront view or keep exploring.

Forget high end restaurants in Shanghai. If you wish to taste authentic Chinese cooking virtually off the street with no risk, then this is the tour for you. The food is plentiful and delicious. The night view of Shanghai is amazing. You may think a food tour would be a debatable thing to do in a foreign country, but all the places are full of locals and had fresh food, cooked in front of you.

Although the city's oily, sugary and soy sauce-doused cuisine can't be heralded as the best eating on the mainland, we love our food here in Shanghai. And, in a city that offers so many culinary options, from roadside stalls to Michelin-starred restaurants, we wanted to celebrate that. Food is always the quickest way to get acquainted with a culture, but the food here takes on its very own distinct flavor that can’t be found anywhere else. Small group - makes it more personalized . generous portion - make sure you are full. To make sure you have the best eating experience, we select the best restaurants that I go myself often and DO NOT accept any commissions or kickbacks.

Your groups are capped at 10 people, ensuring a cozy, intimate experience with like-minded travelers from the China Insider community. Humor & Local Charm. Your guide will bring the perfect blend of China Insider humor and speak both fluent Chinese and English, making this experience both fun and informative. Real Local Spots. Skip the boring, cookie cutter tours. We’ll take you to the places Shanghai locals love hidden gems you won’t find in traditional tours. Authentic Shanghai Snacks. Get a true taste of Shanghai! We’ll take you to enjoy some of the best local snacks, included in the package touristy food here!