China · FOOD TOURS IN SHANGHAI
Good food tours in Shanghai fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste soup dumplings, scallion noodles, roast duck, and more while walking central Shanghai with a small local group.
“Excellent tour for local cuisine and wonderful guide, Jim. He was friendly, knowledgeable and fun. He gave great tips for finding more local and authentic food around Shanghai!”
Explore Shanghai after dark on a small-group food tour with regional dishes, local drinks, family-run eateries, and practical dining tips.
“I had a very enjoyable evening the other night on this tour led by Chris and Lauren. The meetup was conveniently near a Metro station in the early evening. Chris explained that with a few quick stops quick, but I never felt rushed we would get to sample some of the varied cuisines of China. My favorites were the roast meat platter, Mango pudding and the chili wontons. A great value. Joe”
Explore Shanghai Old Town by vintage bike, visit a temple and wet market, and enjoy coffee and local food on this small-group morning tour.
“Charlie was a fantastic guide for our bike tour in Shanghai. We would highly recommend this experience to those looking for a tour of some of the most significant landmarks in Shanghai. The snacks that were included was more like a full meal for us!”
Taste Shanghai after dark with noodles, dumplings, barbecue, beer, and local stories across Xintiandi, Zhaozhou Road, and People’s Square.
“I recently had the pleasure of experiencing a truly memorable food tour. The expertly curated selection of culinary delights showcased the city's diverse flavors. Each stop on the tour offered a unique and delicious experience, leaving me wanting more. I highly recommend this food tour with Rebecca she was awesome”
See Shanghai by bike, from the French Concession to the Bund, with local food, history, and an English-speaking guide in three hours.
“Everything was well organized, the trip was interesting, I very got a lot of new information”
Explore Shanghai by bike on an 11-mile small-group ride with local snacks, French Concession streets, the Bund, Xintiandi, and expert guidance.
“A really lovely experience from beginning to end. We got the perfect mix of old Shanghai and new Shanghai with some snack breaks a local food spots at just the right times along the way. Our guide was wonderful. The bikes were new and worked perfectly. The tour went a great pace. Couldn't ask for anything more. Highly recommend.”
Taste Shanghai street food, stroll the Old Town, and cruise the glowing Huangpu River with a private English-speaking guide.
“Guests will get a glimpse of Shanghai old, new and very new. The food tour was curated to showcase Shanghai's diverse local cuisines. I enjoyed the food tour tremendously even though this wasn't my first visit to Shanghai. The river tRead more”
Taste soup dumplings, pork belly, noodles, desserts, and local beer while walking Shanghai’s French Concession with an English-speaking guide.
“Great experience! There was so much food we were not able to eat it all. Cathy was an excellent guide, she took very good care of us. Lovely evening!!!”
Explore Shanghai by bike at night, from Pudong’s skyline and The Bund to Yu Garden, Xintiandi, jazz, and local street snacks.
“This is a must tour if you want to see all around shanghai in two wheels. The places are memorable and nice. The guide spoke perfect english, she was sweet, super knowlegable and professional. She was taking care of the tourists and giving information during the tours. Also she was that she was taking me pictures during the trip something that I appretiate.. EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!!”
Taste 10 Shanghai dishes at five local eateries while walking past the Bund, Nanjing Road, and People’s Square.
“We had a fantastic private walking food tour in Shanghai with Wen Jie, who was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. As an English-speaking guide, she made everything easy and enjoyable. Our private tour included a greRead more”
Cycle through Shanghai’s old lanes, French Concession, parks, and local neighborhoods, then learn about Chinese tea in a small group.
“Guide was real good and shows the real Shanghai and not only touristically highlights.”
Explore Shanghai’s Yu Garden and Old Town with a private guide, local transport, tea tasting, Qing-era architecture, and flexible pacing.
“My guide Sunni met me at the hotel and we headed off to Old Town to see the shops and visit Yu Garden. The Qing dynasty garden is an amazing collection of pond, pavilions and bonsai, I spent a short time there but you easily spend hoRead more”
Review of a private Shanghai and Zhujiajiao tour with boat ride, tea tasting, lunch, hotel pickup, and flexible sightseeing.
“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.”
Make a Shanghai layover count with the Maglev, Bund, Yuyuan Old Street, a wet market, local bites, and private airport pickup.
“Amazing way to see some city highlights on a long layover and learn a little bit about the history and culture! Perfect option for a tired solo traveler who wants to see the city but doesn’t have the energy to explore themselves - great to haRead more”
Explore Shanghai’s Jade Buddha Temple, Old Town, Yu Garden, and a five-tea tasting with a private English-speaking guide.
“We booked this tour in advance and our tour guide was Mabel. We started the tour with walking to the nearby Buddha Tempel. We got a lot of information about it and had enough time to explore it. After this first stop, we got picked up by our driver and went to the Yu Garden. The garden was amazing and big. Very lovely to walk through the different parts and got all the historical information about the beginning to the present. The last stop for us was the tea tasting in a tea house. The tea was amazing and we tryed 5 different ones with explanation. Over all the whole…”
Pick the day out first. The city usually sorts itself out after that.
