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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

“It was a great tour. My tour guide TJ was very knowledgeable about the dishes and what regions they originated in. All the dishes were fresh and delicious. 10/10”

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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 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…”

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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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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

“A fantastic way to view Shanghai. Although the roads look busy and scary all the drivers and motorcycle riders just give way to each other. Ellen our guide gave us an awesome experience showing us a variety of places to experience the sights, sounds 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

“Exploring Shangai by bike seems impossible. Too busy, too dangerous. But our guide miraculously opened all the bike paths.Auto-translated”

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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

“We only had a limited amount of time in Shanghai and booked this tour. It gives you a glimpse into Shanghai’s streetfood and night life. Our guide, Lihan was just an absolute star and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The food and the sights arRead…”

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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

“With just half day for sight seeing this was the best decision I made... The bicycle is the best Giant City Bike in Shanghai. Vivian was a fantastic guide ensuring that I take back good memories... the tour took us through both the modern and…”

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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

“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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