FOOD TOURS · WORLDWIDE
The ones worth booking.
The 9 shanghai tours worth booking. A short list of the ones travellers come home raving about, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Central Shanghai local food tour for soup dumplings, duck, noodles, and tea, walking Xintiandi and the Former French Concession.
Most Popular“Our guide, Jade, was exceptional. She took our groups to some of the best local restaurants serving up authentic Chinese cuisine and favorite eats. She also shared a bit of history about some of the food and neighborhoods we visited. Read more”
Taste Shanghai classics on a 3-hour local food walk from Xintiandi to Huaihai, with tea, dumplings, street stops, and dessert.
“TJ was an incredible guide, she knew so much about the city and some great food spots I would’ve never found on my own! The food was soooo good and I was so full by the time the tour was over!”
Taste Shanghai’s regional night food with a small-group walk, included beer and spirits, and an xiaolongbao lesson near Jiangsu Road.
“This was a really great tour. The food and drink were amazing. Our host Li made it a great night. But be prepared to eat things that might push you out of your comfort zone.”
Half-day bike tour of Shanghai Old Town with temples and wet-market stops, plus coffee, pastries, and local food tastings.
“Great way to spend a half-day in Shanghai. Our guide Jeremy was very knowledgable and guided us through some less touristy sections for the city. We also stopped for some tasty street food, which was an added bonus. I definitely recommend this tour.”
Late-night French Concession tasting tour in Shanghai with craft beer, dumplings, noodles, and street BBQ plus quick local history for $89.
“This was a fantastic tour and Jamie was a great host. She was very knowledgeable about Shanghai and its local food and we tried a wide variety of local dishes at non-touristy places. All the food was great and there was a lot of it!”
A 3-hour small-group bike tour through central Shanghai, mixing top sights, local eats, and bike-friendly shortcuts with entrance fees included.
“Fantastic way to explore Shanghai and to also get decent fitness. Very easy and anyone can complete. The food aspect intertwined into it was wonderful too. Alyssa our guide was super. Very friendly and knowledgable and a true asset to the tour company. Would highly recommend !”
Shanghai half-day bike tour with an English guide, major sights, included snacks and local food, bike rental, and entrance fees for $66.
“Interesting and varied tour. The guide Ellen, was very patient with a group that was sometimes slow...! The bicycle speed is perfect to see a lot of things in a little time, but also being able to see around you!”
Private Shanghai street-food walk plus a Huangpu River cruise. Eat enough for dinner, learn local ordering, and end with Bund lights.
“Very tasty walk through Shanghai with the excellent guide Lea. The highlight was the breathtaking night view from the river boat.”
A 3.5-hour Shanghai evening walking food tour in the French Concession with soup dumplings, pork belly, craft beer, and dessert.
“Was a wonderful experience - genuine food, great quality and Joy was an excellent host!”
