Shanghai

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

“Thomas was a fantastic guide. We ended up being a small group of 4, which worked out really well for us as we were able to ask lots of questions and get to know one another well. I'm vegetarian but in spite of that, was…”

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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

“Fantastic tour through Shanghai , highlight of my time here, not just a bike tour ! Clare our guide was fantastic, fun and very knowledgable, highly recommend this not be missed when in Shanghai”

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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

“This was one of the best tours I have ever been on! Our tour dad was extremely knowledgeable, and spoke very good English, he was so easy to understand. The food was amazing. We did not feel rushed. It was an awesome experience.”

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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

“Really get to know non-tourist parts of the city. The bike allows for a large coverage too. Would have been good to have more food tasting.”

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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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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

“The tour was amazing and the food very delicious! Our guide Emma is very energetic and knowledgeable and we had a great an fun time together. 100% recommend :)”

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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

“I arrived too late. I know there is no excuse. But i am really glad that May waited for me and apparently she was worried and went looking for me. I would like to thank her again. At the end i had a private tour.…”

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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

“Great tour that takes you not only on a subway experience out to Quibao, a small city on the dge of greater Shanghai but the two ladies who conduct the tour, Vicky and Alana are wonderful, fun and speak excellent English. They will take you…”

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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

“My two high school students and I were on a school trip and received the nicest private tour of the downtown area. Our guide, Lee, was incredibly nice and knowledgeable. Unfortunately bad traffic caused us to arrive at the meeting spot late, Read more”

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