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Shanghai · FOOD & DRINK

The 15 Food & Drink Tours in Shanghai Worth Your Time

17 reviewed

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai - Stop 1: Xintiandi and the Soup Dumpling Lesson

1.Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · from $79Our pick

A 3-hour small-group Shanghai food tour from Xintiandi to People’s Square, tasting Shanghainese classics plus tea and drinks.

“An amazing experience trying out half a dozen dishes from Shanghai and the rest of China. There was an incredible amounts of food so don't worry you won't go hungry. The highlight of the tour were the pan fried dumplings – my favourite! The guide was great and very accommodating to all our needs. Enjoyed talking to him too and learning about Shanghai and its history.”

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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour - Changning and Jing’an at dusk: the neighborhoods you’re here for

2.Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 616 reviews · from $90

Shanghai night food crawl with regional tastings, beer and spirits, a small-group vibe, and xiaolongbao lessons near Jiangsu Rd.

“The tour was excellent. I tried a lot of different, and very tasty local foods. I was very full at the end. The tour guide was great, very knowledgable. We got a drink at every place we went. The information sheet we were given at the end of the tour is such a bonus. I would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to try or learn more about the local food.”

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Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting

Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting - The Start at Culture Shock Tours: Safety, Coffee, Then Off

3.Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · from $100

Half-day bike tour of Shanghai Old Town with vintage bikes, temple and wet-market stops, and coffee and local food tastings in 4 hours.

“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!”

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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession - Price and Value: What You’re Really Paying For at $89

4.Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · from $89

Late-night Shanghai food in the French Concession: Xintiandi, Zhaozhou Road night market, People’s Square skewers, and craft beer with a local guide.

“Wow, I really enjoyed this food tour! I am a solo female traveller and I am sometimes a bit nervous about going out late at night on my own, so this was perfect for getting a feeling for Shanghai evenings without being on my own. You visit 5 different restaurants and get to try 2-4 dishes at each place, so there is A LOT of food. Definitely arrive hungry! It also includes drinks like some beer and local spirits. Our tour guide was Jade and she was so much fun, she is very knowledgeable about the history, food and culture, and did a great job of leading us about. There…”

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Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour - Meeting Up at Garden Hotel and Getting Rolling Fast

5.Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Ride Shanghai’s French Concession, Xintiandi and the Bund on a 3-hour bike food tour with helmet, snacks, and entrance fees included.

“My guide was amazing! Really enjoyed the whole tour especially the tea and coffee and meeting happy the dog.”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food

Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food - Where you start (and how the meeting works) in central Shanghai

6.Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · from $82

Half-day small-group Shanghai bike tour with helmet and snacks. Ride French Concession, Bund, Xintiandi, and more with an English guide.

“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.”

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Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour - Bund direction walk: neighborhood context while you’re moving

Shanghai: 4-Hour Nightlife Adventure & Tasting Bike Tour

Shanghai: 4-Hour Nightlife Adventure & Tasting Bike Tour - Meeting at Hongkou and getting comfortable on Shanghai bikes

8.4-Hour Nightlife Adventure & Tasting Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · from $45Best value

Cycle Shanghai by night across the Huangpu River, snack on local street bites, and stop at a famous jazz bar on the Bund.

“It was great to see the Japanese, British and French influences on the city of Shanghai by being taken into each section as well as all main sights. Mayfer was very knowledgeable, took fantastic photos of us and made sure we were safe throughout the entire ride. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and recommend doing it when first arriving in Shanghai so that you know where to visit for the remainder of your trip.”

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Shanghai Food and Culture Tour (10 dishes, 5 eateries)

Shanghai Food and Culture Tour (10 dishes, 5 eateries) - Meet at Nanjing Road, end near the Bund: the route in plain terms

9.Shanghai Food and Culture Tour (10 dishes, 5 eateries)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $74

A small-group Shanghai food-and-sight tour with 10 dishes at 5 eateries, guided walks to Nanjing Road, People’s Square, and the Bund.

“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”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - Cycling Route: Old Town Alleys, French Concession, Bund, and Xintiandi

10.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88

Small-group bike tour through Shanghai’s French Concession and Old Town, finishing with a tea tasting lesson and included tea samples.

“Helen was super nice and took very good care of us. the bicicles were new and well kept. We were blessed with a sunny day and this tour was an awesome way to discover Shanghai. :)”

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Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour

Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour - What you actually eat: noodles, tofu, wontons, and sesame balls

11.Suzhou Alleyway Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · from $58

Taste Suzhou noodles, tofu, wontons, and sesame balls on a small-group walk through Ming gardens and 800-year-old pagodas.

“Hilary really went above and beyond. We had a great time strolling around Suzhou with her and tasting all kinds of food. She is a fantastic guide!”

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Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno

Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno - What you actually eat in 3 hours 30 minutes

12.Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $79

Small-group Shanghai evening food tour from People’s Square to Nanjing Road West, with hotpot, Chaoshan beef and local noodles.

“I booked the evening tour, the food was amazing, worth every penny. The guide Lib was a joy, very knowledgeable about the city and the various cuisines on offer. She also knew a how to translate my name (Jerry) into 3 languages. Great night, highly recommended.”

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Explore Shanghai Ancient Downtown with Authentic Local Food

Explore Shanghai Ancient Downtown with Authentic Local Food - Getting Set Up for a 3-Hour Downtown Loop

Secret Noodle and Wonton in Shanghai Alleyways with Local Beer

Secret Noodle and Wonton in Shanghai Alleyways with Local Beer - Changle Road: A 15-Minute Walk Through Local Lunch and After-School Life

Shanghai Evening Tour: Huangpu River Cruise and Street Food

Shanghai Evening Tour: Huangpu River Cruise and Street Food - Fuzhou Road Cultural Street: eat first, ask questions later

15.Shanghai Evening Tour: Huangpu River Cruise and Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $121

Evening street food, the Bund lights, and a Huangpu River cruise with an English guide, pickup at Grand Central Hotel, and optional VIP seats.

“What an amazing way to spend an evening in Shanghai. The street food, dumplings, were amazing. Then to see city lights at the Bund was magical. Followed by an enjoyable view of Shanghai from top of the Jin Mao building. The guide Suzie was friendly and knowledgeable.”

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