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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

“Great food and a behind-the-scenes look at the food that the city is known for. Plenty of good samplings from Friendly local vendors. Jim, our guide, was very attentive.”

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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

“Great way to spend a half-day in Shanghai. Our guide Jeremy was very knowledgable and guided us through some less touristy sections for the city. We also stopped for some tasty street food, which was an added bonus. I definitely recommend this tour.”

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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

“Jamie was an amazing tour guide. She was super friendly and knowledgeable. Took us to some amazing food destinations. I’d highly recommend her and this tour.”

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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

“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…”

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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

“Sunny was very responsive in addressing my queries and helping to coordinate changes to the itinerary due to a sudden thunderstorm. Roy our guide also made adjustments to the plan due to the heavy rain. Both made the evening tour possible despite the bad weather.…”

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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

“My guide was Max Tang . He was super super friendly and explain everything so nicely and easy to understand. Big big thank .”

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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

“Had a lovely experience on the Qibao tour with Alana as our tour guide. She was very patient and helpful and kept coaxing us to try new food. She speaks very good English and was very easy to communicate with.”

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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

“10/10 would recommend. Jane is a fantastic guide and took us to very local restaurants that had incredible food and gave us a real feel of Shanghai. A highlight of our trip”

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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

“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…”

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