Top Shanghai Street Food Tours

Ready to taste the real Shanghai? Join our Shanghai Classic Food &Culture Walking Tour and dive into the vibrant buzz of everyday life! This tour is a full-sensory immersion into the past and present of China's most dynamic city. We'll feast like kings on a culinary crawl through the city's best-kept secrets, and also walk in the People's Park to meet the locals, dive into the vibrant local life of Zhejiang Road Food Street, where sizzling woks and halal butchers embody Shanghai’s everyday energy. Follow your guide as you sample dishes from long-established local breakfast favourites, along with Michelin Guide–recommended hawkers and heritage pastries and Chinese tea tasting. Learn how these culinary gems earned their reputation and hear the stories of the passionate individuals who keep Shanghai’s food heritage alive. Skip the queues, skip the research, and dive straight into Shanghai’s best local eats — curated, explained, and enjoyed with a local expert by your side.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

Enjoy a fun outing to the 1000 years old Qibao (or the so called Seven Treasure) water town, explore the lively water market with the charming old architecture, learn the interesting local culture, history, pay the visit to the famed temple. Experience the modern and efficient metro travel like a local under the expert lead of your local friendly guide. Great guide, hotel pick up and drop off , metro ticket are all included.

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.

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.

1. Local Insights, Authentic Experiences: Led by passionate local guides deeply rooted in Shanghai's food culture, we unveil hidden culinary treasures and beloved eateries that tourists often miss. 2. Taste the Real Shanghai: From savory street snacks to exquisite regional delicacies, savor the authentic flavors that define Shanghai's diverse gastronomy. 3. Engaging Stories, Rich History: Beyond the food, we delve into the stories behind each dish, the historical neighborhoods, and the culinary traditions that have shaped Shanghai's vibrant food scene. 4. Intimate Group Experience: Enjoy the camaraderie of a small group setting, ensuring personalized attention and opportunities to connect with fellow food enthusiasts. Join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure through Shanghai's bustling streets, where every taste reveals a piece of this dynamic city's cultural tapestry.

Have a 3-hour foodie tour to experience the local dietary taste. Including 3-4 types of breakfast food, such as famous Shengjianbao(Fried soup dumplings), sweet soy milk and fritters and so on. It's not only food, but more stories behind it. * English-speaking guide will tell you the story of the food. * Small group tour with a maximum of 8 people. * Learn more local culture by tasting local food.

Rather than struggling to plan your own itinerary, make the most of Shanghai on a private half-day tour. Available morning, afternoon, and night, it’s the perfect introduction for first-time China visitors. Just pick two or three attractions, perhaps the Bund, a Huangpu River cruise, a temple, a skyscraper, or a market, and design your dream day out. Entrance fees are at your own expense: upgrade to include a private car.

7 kinds of most famous Shanghai local street foods at hidden lanes which are: Shanghai fried Buns; Steamed rice-roll with shrimps, Pork-and-Vegetable-Wonton-Soup，Nanxiang steamed bun, yellow crab pancake，Pork Chop with Rice Cake，Sweet Green Rice Ball Plus Relax 1 cup of coffee or tea at street Cafe / Tea shop or Local beer or water. For Vegans we will change to order Vegetables for you, please inform us in advance. Friendly and knowledgeable English speaking guide will lead you Wondering at the Shanghai's trendy French Concession neighborhood with a guide on this walking foodie tour. Follow your guide's lead to unearth hidden lanes and restaurants, Art Deco buildings, and typical Shanghai street scenes.

We will pick you up from your hotel to begin your journey to Zhujiajiao Ancient Town (you can choose to get there by train if you like, but there is an extra fee). There, you can enjoy the scenic waterways on a hand-pulled boat, explore ancient buildings, and savor local snacks. For lunch, we will take you to a local restaurant famous for wontons and pan-fried buns. As a souvenir, tourists will receive a commemorative fan (a folding fan or a round fan). In the afternoon, feel free to visit Yu Garden or other destinations, experience Shaolin Kungfu, or try traditional handicrafts (please refer to pictures for available plans). - Cruise through the picturesque canals of Zhujiajiao on a hand-pulled boat. - Visit ancient buildings with Chinese features. - Enjoy local street foods provided by us. - Customize your afternoon by visiting Shanghai Film Park, Yu Garden, or other spots of your choice. - Experience the speed of China's high-speed train (if opting for a train route).

On this three-hour walking tour, step back into what was once the countryside of Shanghai and uncover the stories woven into its lanes and landmarks. As we wander through the iconic sites, you’ll also savor some carefully selected local bites & Sips —a flavorful journey curated by your local cousin, Li, designed to leave you with authentic tastes and lasting memories of Shanghai.

Discover a side of Suzhou that few tourists ever see on this private full-day guided tour from Shanghai. Enjoy a seamless day of exploration with hotel pickup, bullet train tickets, and private vehicle transport included. Explore a hidden water town, a quiet water temple, and ride a bike or relax, and enjoy tea and wine tasting by a pretty lake.

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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.

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