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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

“Had a great time and good food of course. our tour guides were friendly and provided a lot of fun facts about the city. would recommend, thank you! :)”

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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

“This was a fun night with about a dozen people led by an American studying in Shanghai. We got to try many different dishes. At the end our guide stayed with us to help us get a taxi. We had no luck so he called…”

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

Discover Shanghai's hidden charms on a 4-hour guided bike tour through Old Town, with stops at temples, markets, and Fuxing Park, including food tastings.

★ 5.0

“This is a great way to see some wonderful parts of Old Shanghai and to really feel part of the daily and street life. The company is excellent. I highly recommend this experience.”

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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

“Sophia was the sweetest. We had a great time trying dishes we never would have gone for otherwise. Even if we didn't like something the experience was still fun. However, we loved mostly everything and had a wonderful time. Thanks Sophia! 🙂”

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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 definitely think this is an amazing way to see the area around you. Expose yourself to the food. If you want to see how the locals live and their day to day you definitely want to take this tour. Also get great exercise. Don’t…”

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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

“Annie our guide was a fantastic person to share an evening with over eating to our hearts delight . She is charming well versed and enjoyable to be with - as if she were a long lost friend . You must do this tour”

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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

“Had the most amazing day with my tour guide Mae...nothing was a problem to her.Even though I arrived a day early for my tour.I had a private tour,meeting locals in the park,eating local food and gaining respect for the road and my bike. I would…”

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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

“So enjoyable! Jerry was a gracious guide - we were able to taste some iconic local dishes that were really delicious. He also shared many interesting stories and history.”

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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

“Great tour! The tour guide Alana was supportive and accommodating on the foods to try. Seeing the town and the temple nearby was an added bonus. I would highly recommend this tour, and eating no breakfast if youre doing the morning tour.”

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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

“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…”

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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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