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Top 12 Food Tours in Shanghai

12 tours  ·  from $45 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 food tours in Shanghai worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai - The 15-minute walk through the Former French Concession
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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

1.Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · from $79Our pick

Taste Shanghai classics, from soup dumplings to red-braised pork, on a three-hour small-group walk through Xintiandi and People's Square.

“The food on this tour was excellent throughout, with some truly great dishes, making it a very enjoyable experience. Kurt was social and clearly enthusiastic. However, he may have missed the opportunity to properly introduce the group at the start, which made things a little awkward, though it never took away from the overall experience.”

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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour - Learning to eat xiaolongbao at the final stop
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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting - Fuxing Park and Shanghai’s morning routines
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Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting

3.Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · from $100

Cycle Shanghai’s Old Town, Fuxing Park, and the Former French Concession with temple visits, local food, coffee, and a small group.

“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 more”

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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession - Starting in Xintiandi with a proper first meal
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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour - Meeting in central Shanghai
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Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

5.Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Cycle 11 miles through Shanghai’s French Concession, Old Town, Taikang Road, and the Bund, with local food and an English-speaking guide.

“It was a very fun activity and a nice way to get to know the city. Highly recommend, also for the culinary chances that come along the way.”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food - Starting at the Okura Garden Hotel
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Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food

6.Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · from $82

Cycle 11 miles through Shanghai’s French Concession, Bund, and Xintiandi while tasting local snacks with a small English-speaking group.

“I definitely think this is an amazing way to see the area around you. Expose yourself to the food. If you want to see how the locals live and their day to day you definitely want to take this tour. Also get great exercise. Don’t worry about the drivers because you always have the right of way.”

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Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour - What you may eat, from soup dumplings to egg custard
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Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

7.Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $133

Sample Shanghai street food with a private guide, then see the Bund and glowing skyline on a one-hour Huangpu River cruise.

“Our tour of Shanghai with Shirley was fantastic! She guided us on an exquisite food tour, introducing us to a variety of delicious local dishes. Each stop offered unique flavors and a true taste of the city's culinary scene. Shirley's knowledge of the cuisine and her ability to share its cultural significance made the experience even more enjoyable. After our culinary adventure, we embarked on a serene river tour of the Bund. The views were spectacular, and Shirley provided insightful commentary on the history and architecture of the area. Her enthusiasm and expertise made the tour unforgettable. We highly recommend Shirley for an engaging and delightful exploration of Shanghai!”

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Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour - Starting at Jiashan Road Station
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Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour

8.Evening Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $69

Taste soup dumplings, pork belly, noodles, sweets, and local beer while walking Shanghai’s French Concession with an English-speaking guide.

“Amazing tour! Loved all of it, can’t recommend it enough. Plenty of food, beers on top. Great”

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Shanghai: 4-Hour Nightlife Adventure & Tasting Bike Tour - Starting at Hongkou and getting on the road
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Shanghai: 4-Hour Nightlife Adventure & Tasting Bike Tour

9.4-Hour Nightlife Adventure & Tasting Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 81 reviews · from $45Best value

See Shanghai by bike at night, from the Bund and Pudong skyline to Yu Garden, Xintiandi, local snacks, and historic neighborhoods.

“My bike tour around Shanghai was great! The tour guide Mayfer was fantastic, she had so much enthusiasm, love for Shanghai and doing the tour. Her attitude is fantastic and she was great company on the cycle. She provided plenty of information, history and stories about Shanghai. I thought that it would be scary cycling around the busy streets but mayfer was very cautious of traffic and the safety of who she was guiding. Great way to get out and about and too see Shanghai like the locals. Would definately recommend this tour and the guide.”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - Meeting at the Garden Hotel
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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting - Walking through Shanghai’s Old Town
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3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting

11.3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $80

Explore Shanghai’s Yu Garden and Old Town with a private guide, local transport, Qing-era architecture, market streets, and a tea tasting.

“I had a wonderful trip going to Yu Yuan. May was an excellent tour guide anc very knowledgeable. she was wonderful about explaining elements of the Chinese garden and architecture, which I find fascinating. . She gave me a very good toRead more”

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Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

12.Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $228

Review of a private Shanghai and Zhujiajiao tour with a canal boat ride, tea tasting, local lunch, hotel pickup, and flexible sightseeing.

“I was in Shanghai for Mid-Autumn. Jenny warned me that traffic in and out of town will be heavier than usual. In discussion, she made it possible to start the tour a little earlier to minimize the time on the road.”

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