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

“Great evening with Kurt who was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Lots of different dishes to try and some wouldn’t have picked but which surprised me. There was plenty of food and variety and the pace of the evening was just right. Thanks for a very…”

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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

“Fun tour - great food. Janne was a great and knowledgeable host. One thing to be aware of (this wasn’t entirely clear from the tour description) - we sampled food from many of different regions of China, with only one local (Shanghainese) food stop. This…”

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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

“Our cycling tour of Shanghai with Mr Q was fantastic! He’s knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great information. We explored hidden lanes, saw iconic sights, and stopped for some of the best Xiaolongbao we’ve had - a real highlight! ThRead more”

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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

“Six of us had a great time with Miss Yu on our food tour last night. We went to a Michelin star restaurant as a starter and sampled 7 or 8 dishes. Then to a backstreet noodle place, a dumpling shop, a late night fruit…”

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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

“Ellen was a very good guide. We enjoyed the different areas she took us to and learned a lot from her. We even danced with local seniors at a park! Food at restaurant was delicious. Would do another bike 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

“This was what I wanted to see. The real Shanghai. I could see how real local people in Shanghai are living their lives. Local restaurant, apartment, public park, etc. everything was new and amazing. Also August was really nice. She is considerate and always smiles.…”

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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! 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

“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

“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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