15 Best Shanghai Food Tours

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.

“I’ve been on many food tours across Asia and this is in the top 5. The food selection was expertly curated. Started with fried soup dumplings. Then a savory pancake. Local coffee. Fruit selection from local market. Some other traditional breakfast items. Roast duck. Tea…”

★★★★★★★★★★

1,382 reviewsFrom $79.00by Shanghai Foodie

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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.

“This food tour is amazing. I had been to many food tours, this one wins by far. We had so much food and so much variety, and they also give you beer and Chinese white wine to go with all the food. I highly recommend…”

★★★★★★★★★★

616 reviewsFrom $90.00

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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.

“Rose the tour guide from the Netherlands was informative, caring and had a great rapport with the locals. We saw parts of shanghai that we would never had seen by ourselves and had a great experience of day to day living in shanghai. My Read…”

★★★★★★★★★★

306 reviewsFrom $100.00by CULTURE SHOCK

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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.

“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,…”

★★★★★★★★★★

260 reviewsFrom $89.00by Shanghai Foodie

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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.

“Excellent tour. Even though we had a very hot day, 36 degrees, felt like 45, there was plenty of shade and really pleasant cycling. Water supplied and even a street vendor snack. Felt very safe and relaxed. Would definitely recommend.”

★★★★★★★★★★

170 reviews3 hoursFrom $88by China Cycle Tours

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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.

“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.”

★★★★★★★★★★

141 reviewsFrom $82.15by ChinaCycleTours

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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.

“This was a fun complete tour! The cruise was a plus! The food great and our tour guide Shirley wsd incredible”

★★★★★★★★★★

123 reviewsFrom $133.50by Sunny Private Tours

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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.

“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 :)”

★★★★★★★★★★

115 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $69by Lost Plate Food Tours

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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.

“Mei is very knowledgeable and friendly. Nobody else joined so I had a private tour, and she adapted to my needs. Sqeeuzed in some extra food tasting here and there, especially the DimSum was great, that made my day Definitely recommend the tour..”

★★★★★★★★★★

70 reviewsFrom $68by Shanghai Bike Tours

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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.

“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.”

★★★★★★★★★★

49 reviewsFrom $74.00by Eastbound and Beyond

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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.

“This was an excellent tour and I'd do it again if I had the chance. Our small group was the right size to visit many shops and eat like the locals do. Our guide Vicky has an excellent command of English and a lovely personality…”

★★★★★★★★★★

34 reviewsFrom $94.94by Amazing Shanghai Trip

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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.

“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…”

★★★★★★★★★★

20 reviewsFrom $79by Dong Dong Tour

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13.Explore Shanghai Ancient Downtown with Authentic Local Food

Discover Shanghai’s historic Shikumen neighborhoods on a guided bike tour, exploring traditional architecture, local food, and iconic sights in an authentic way.

“I had an excellent tour thanks to the unforgettable guide Mayfer. I highly recommend this tour with her!”

★★★★★★★★★★

19 reviewsFrom $58.00by Shanghai bicycle tour

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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.

“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…”

★★★★★★★★★★

18 reviewsFrom $121.00by Jennys China Tours

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15.Off-beaten Route: Shanghai Old Town Discovery&Street Food Tasting

Discover old Shanghai’s charm on this 3-hour walking tour featuring historic sites, vibrant bazaars, and authentic street food tasting for an immersive experience.

17 reviewsFrom $98.00by Shanghai Advisor Tour

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