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15 Best Shanghai Food Tours

The eating crawls through the city’s layers: soup dumplings judged by the spoonful, night-market runs and French Concession tastings where the plane trees meet the woks. Xiaolongbao technique is a local religion; the guides know the orthodox houses.

1.Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

Discover authentic Shanghai flavors on this 3-hour guided food tour, exploring local eateries, tasting classic dishes, and learning about the city’s culinary culture.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“We had an excellent and fun time with Jade and she definitely makes sure you are full before finishing the tour. We went to places that we would never have gone without a local tour guide. She also gives you tips on where to go…”

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2.Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

Discover authentic Shanghai flavors on a 3-hour night food tour that takes you through local neighborhoods, family-run eateries, and regional Chinese cuisines.

★ 5.0

“Tour was fantastic. It was a lot of fun and the food was great. Li and Lauren were great tour guides really personable and made it a great experience. It happened to be my birthday and Lauren slipped away to buy me a birthday treat…”

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

Discover Shanghai’s vibrant French Concession at night on this 3-hour guided food tour featuring local dishes, cultural insights, and lively neighborhood ambiance.

★ 5.0

“I had a fantastic time on the recent Shanghai tour led by Jim. He was an excellent guide, sharing lots of interesting facts about the city and answering all our questions with ease. Jim took us to some great local food spots and a brewery,…”

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5.Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

Explore vibrant Shanghai on a guided half-day bike tour, visiting top sights, tasting local snacks, and experiencing the city like a local.

★ 4.9

“This was an amazing experience! Great way to start our China trip. Ellen was very caring and helpful. Riding on a bike with all those electric scooters, other bikes and cars was a little overwhelming at times but Ellen took great care of us and…”

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6.Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food

Discover the vibrant neighborhoods of Shanghai on a guided 3-hour bike tour, sampling local snacks, exploring historic districts, and enjoying personalized guidance.

★ 4.5

“I enjoyed my morning with James learning about Shanghai and China and biking around the French concession. He was very charming and flexible and showed me things I certainly could not have found on my own. Very nice bike and great service!”

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7.Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

Discover Shanghai’s vibrant street food scene and iconic skyline with a private evening tour including tasting local delicacies and a scenic river cruise.

★ 5.0

“We had a lovely time exploring the city and sampling some delicious foods including the best lamb skewers we have ever eaten, and delicous local dumplings. It was a fabulous (and tasty) way to see the city, and the boat cruise was absolutely gorgeous too.…”

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8.Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour

Discover authentic Shanghai flavors on an evening walking food tour through the French Concession, with local guides, delicious dishes, and cultural insights.

★ 4.9

“I'm a regular in Food Tours. This tour was excellent in terms of food variety and quality, drinks (various possibilities to order during the walk), group size (6) and knowledge & vibe of the tour guide Emma. She was a perfect host. Had a great…”

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9.Shanghai Must-See and Foodie Test Bike Tour( Day & Night)

Discover Shanghai's highlights and hidden gems on this 4-hour bike tour, cycling past The Bund, Yu Garden, and the historic French Concession, with tasty local snacks.

★ 4.7

“The half day tour through Shanghai with the bike was an excellent tour. Our guide Mayfer was super friendly, helped us in the morning getting to the meeting point as we struggled a little bit and during the whole tour provided helpful basic and additional…”

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

Discover authentic Shanghai cuisine and culture on this private 4-hour tour, exploring iconic landmarks and sampling 10 delicious dishes across five local eateries.

★ 5.0

“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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11.4-Hour Food Tour in Qibao Water Town from Shanghai by Subway

Explore Qibao Water Town with a guided 4-hour food tour from Shanghai, sampling traditional snacks, enjoying tea, and experiencing local charm.

★ 5.0

“We a wonderful afternoon with Berlin. She introduced us to delicious and varied Chinese street food, as well as Chinese culture. She was very knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly. We would definitely use her as a guide in the future and highly recommend her!”

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12.Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno

Explore Shanghai’s vibrant night scene with this 3.5-hour food tour, visiting hidden spots, tasting local favorites, and enjoying expert guidance.

★ 5.0

“What a great evening we had with our tour guide Juanjuan (Libby). An amazing array of food from timeless treats to Michelin recommended noodles. Libby was highly knowledgeable, loves good food and obviously enjoys showing the world her favorite spots for Read more”

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

Experience Shanghai at night with a scenic Huangpu River cruise, street food tasting, and the illuminated Bund—perfect for first-time visitors.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide and driver were amazing! They made sure we were well taken care of for the entirety of the tour. Our guide gave us a glimpse into Chinese culture and talked to us about her life in Shanghai. The cruise itself was good…”

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