Shanghai Guide

Shanghai Food Tours

Experience Shanghai's amazing food scene, from street food to regional dishes, discovering Chinese cuisine

36+ tours
From $65
Half day to full day
Shanghai Food Tours

Shanghai offers spectacular food experiences, where xiaolongbao dumplings, street food markets, and regional Chinese dishes create food experiences that make food tours perfect for culinary enthusiasts! Food tours take you through Shanghai's food world, from tasting xiaolongbao to exploring street food markets, from discovering regional dishes to experiencing modern Chinese cuisine, and from seeing food markets to understanding why Shanghai food is so renowned. Experience the culinary excellence that defines Shanghai, learn about xiaolongbao, street food, and regional cuisines, understand Chinese food culture and dining customs, and discover why food tours offer delightful insights into Chinese cuisine. Whether you're seeking xiaolongbao tours, street food market tours, regional food experiences, or comprehensive culinary exploration, food tours provide tasty journeys that showcase the food heart that makes Shanghai special. From dumplings to noodles, from street food to fine dining, food tours ensure you experience the incredible food that defines Shanghai!

Featured Food Tours Tours

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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
From $79
Free Cancellation

Taste a dozen traditional Shanghainese dishes in 3 hours during this culinary tour of Huangpi Road, the old border between the former French Concession and Shanghai residential areas. Sample soup dumplings with black vinegar, parched chicken, steamed buns, scallion oil noodles, and much more. You'll see how immigration brought prosperity and a vast diversity of cultures to this fast-changing city. This tour offers multiple departure times throughout the day. This tour is currently running late night special tour session at 8:30PM. During this late night session, you will be able to see the night Shanghai, to taste of some craft beers or desert with some fresh hand-pulled beef noodles and lamb kabab.

5.0(1,375)
3h
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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession
From $89
Free Cancellation

Start your 3-hour late night food adventure from the Xintiandi area to the backstreets of former French Concession at 8:30pm. Taste over 20 local delicacies along the Hefei Road to the Zhaozhou Road where you can only discover in the late night since Shanghai has been cracking down most of the street vendors. Other than fun street food eating and local craft beer drinking, you will also learn about the history and culture of dynamic Shanghai city through your knowledgeable guide. All food tasting items can add up to more than enough for a full meal.

5.0(258)
3h
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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour
From $90
Free Cancellation

Get ready for Shanghai’s most delicious food tour! As the sun sets, you’ll get off the tourist trail and into family-run restaurants serving the most authentic regional cuisines the city has to offer. You’ll wash it all down with Chinese beers and spirits (or soft drinks), as you get to know more about Shanghai’s history and culture, one bite at a time. Explore just how diverse the cuisines of China can be with more than 15 tastings on this Shanghai evening food tour!

4.9(614)
3h
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Shanghai Food and Culture Tour (10 dishes, 5 eateries)
From $74
Free Cancellation

This is a public food tour. We'll discover the most authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine and dessert spots, sharing the fascinating stories behind the food. Along the way, we’ll pass iconic landmarks like Nanjing Road, People's Square, and the Bund, uncovering the untold histories behind them. This experience is perfect for both first-time visitors and long-time residents alike. Tour Highlights: 1. Enjoy authentic food in Shanghai at five time-honored restaurants 2. Savor 10 dishes like crab roe soup dumplings, pork chops, egg pancakes, dessert, and more – enough to keep you full until dinner! 3. Admire the Bund and learn about its role in a defining moment of Chinese history. 4. Visit a lesser-known spot with stunning views of the Pudong skyline. 5. Experience the vibrant People's Square, once a racecourse. 6. Walk along Nanjing Road and hear stories of China’s first department stores.

5.0(49)
3h 30m
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4-Hr Shanghai Layover Tour: Maglev, Wet Market, Food, Landmarks
From $98
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

This 4-hour Shanghai layover tour maximizes your layover into an adventure. A round-trip ride on the Maglev train, whisking you to iconic attractions like the Bund and Yuyuan Old City. Colorful sights and sounds along aisles of the wet market amaze you at an authentic immersion of another side of true Shanghai. Nearby food stalls or eateries, allow you to Bites & Sips real Shanghai. Your guide will pick you up from the airport and accompany you on the Maglev train to downtown. Travel at speeds up to 300 km/h, reaching downtown in just 8 minutes. After your tour, your guide will ensure a seamless return to the Maglev station for your flight back. During your tour, you can opt for public transportation options, including taxis, the metro, or city bikes, based on traffic conditions. Or, an upgraded option for a Buick 7-seater or a 5-seater SUV with a dedicated driver, providing enhanced comfort and convenience after your long flight.

5.0(8)
4h
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Authentic Local Food Tour In Downtown Shanghai-Tip Based
From $3.55
Free Cancellation

This tour is TIP-BASED,the amount you paid at booking is only to reserve the spots, each person gives the guide at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate, RECOMMENDED TIPS:150-300yuan(20-40usd/Euro) per person,depending on satisfaction with the tour(we believe you will love it!) In the heart of Shanghai, where the old meets the new and the streets hum with the rhythm of countless tales, a gastronomic journey awaits your discovery.Welcome to our unique food tour, where each bite narrates a story and every aroma whispers the secrets of Shanghai. Our hand-picked selections are not merely about tasting – they are about experiencing the genuine flavors that resonate with the soul of this lively city.Here, amidst the vibrant energy of Shanghai's nightlife, indulge in a one-of-a-kind dining experience where the flavors of Shanghai burst to life in each dish. giving you the chance to explore where the locals truly live, eat, and savor.

5.0(3)
2h 30m
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Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting
From $100
Free Cancellation

On our multi-theme & off-the-beaten-path bicycle experience, your experienced Tour leader will escort you for an interactive and fun way to enjoy Shanghai "like a local". Food, Architecture, History, Traditions, Religion...you will get everything in just a 1/2 day!

5.0(306)
4h
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Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour
From $133.5
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

If you are a food adventurer and also enjoy walking and learning local history and culture, you surely don't want to miss this fun evening walking tour. Your friendly private guide will take you to experience the best local street food in Shanghai city center as well as to share some interesting history stories while walking though the high streets and back lanes. In addition, you will take a relaxing river cruise, and you will be able to see the amazing city landmarks along the Bund area, such as Peace Hotel, Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center. Put on your comfortable walking shoes and have a fun and fabulous evening time during your trip in Shanghai!

5.0(123)
3h
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Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food
From $80.65
Free Cancellation

We will begin in central Shanghai and works it way through the French Concession, Xintiandi, Taikang Road, Old Town and the Bund . We show travelers the best of Shanghai, sharing our unique connection to the city-preferably on two wheels, we also will stop and taste the local food& snacks.

4.7(141)
3h
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Private Street Food Walking Tour with Shanghai Tower Option
From $90
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

Explore best and most authentical local street food on this fully guided private tour. No matter you are a foodie or not, this street food tour take you to try out many popular food in off the beaten area, learn and explore local eating culture, get a better understanding of the amazing life sounds and have fun explore the charming old town bazaar. Based on your interests, upgrade the tour to enjoy the super bird-eyeview of mega Shanghai city from the world's tallest observation deck at Shanghai Tower.

4.6(8)
3h
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Off-beaten Route: Shanghai Old Town Discovery&Street Food Tasting
From $98
Free Cancellation

Get acquainted with Shanghai old town and tasty local dim sum breakfast plus traditional tea ceremony experience on a 3-hour walking tour with your professional local guide. Stroll through old neighborhood community to see last shanty town in city center, Old City Wall and Shanghai style land houses. In addition, visit traditional birds market, daily wet market and 400 years Taoism temple. Flexible departure time either start at 9:30am or 13:00pm. Morning tour: Snack street +wet market+Taoism temple with tea ceremony+ Steam buns Afternoon tour: Noddles restaurant+Taoism temple with tea ceremony+wet market+Snack street

4.9(17)
3h
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Shanghai Evening Tour: Huangpu River Cruise and Street Food
From $121
Free Cancellation👤Private Tour

This 4-hour evening tour explores Shanghai's iconic sites with lights on which is much different and charming than daytime. Sites and sounds to gain an understanding of its different angles. You'll take a cruise on the Huangpu River where you can see the amazing views of both east and west side of Shanghai. If you are hungry, you can always find the local food on the tour with your guide's help.

4.7(18)
4h
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Authentic Shanghai Street Food and Cultural Walk
From $29
Free CancellationNew

More than just food – this is the Shanghai we live, love, and can’t wait to share. Every stop is filled with stories, flavors, and history you won’t find in any guidebook. Flexible for every appetite – whether you’re short on time or hungry for it all, choose from a quick 30-minute tasting session (2 bites) or indulge in the full 3-hour journey with 7+ authentic street eats and a guided walk to the Bund. Your childhood on a plate – this isn’t just a food tour; it’s your memory lane. Each dish we serve is something Shanghainese families have cherished for generations — the flavors we grew up with. Only a Shanghailander would know – we take you off the tourist track and into real neighborhoods, introducing you to beloved snacks and stalls even many locals overlook. Authentic hosts, authentic connection – we’re lifelong Shanghailanders with backgrounds in event planning and cultural exchange. We understand global travelers — and we love bridging cultures through food and stories.

30 min
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Authentic Shanghai Food Tour with Chi Gua Va
From $35
Free Cancellation

I’m a passionate street food lover and a full-time network engineer, during my free time, I enjoy exploring all kinds of delicious food. The restaurants featured in this food tour are ones that I frequently visit with my friends, and I’m excited to share them with you. If you’re looking for fine dining or a more customized food tour, I’d be happy to arrange that as well. As a digital nomad who has traveled to many places and participated many activities, I know what travelers truly want from a tour. My hope for this food tour is not only to satisfy your taste buds but also to create lasting memories of Shanghai. I’m also eager to offer some insider tips about Shanghai for anyone interested in exploring this vibrant city further! Food and Drink are not included in this trip, at the end of the tour, we will split all the bills equally(AA, preferably by cash/Alipay, approximately 150-250 RMB/person). See you soon~

5.0(1)
2h 30m
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Explore Shanghai Ancient Downtown with Authentic Local Food
From $58
Free Cancellation

Pedal your way to a new perspective in Shanghai. Specifically, explore the Shikumen architectural style that blends design characteristics of eastern and western cultures, reflecting the history of this great Chinese metropolis. Learn about Shanghai’s ‘nongtang,’ or lane houses, on a 4-hour bike tour that explores these traditional Shikumen buildings. Pedal along Lu Xun Park, Duolun Road, Tianzifang, and more with your guide as you gain insight into daily life including local food, culture, and folk entertainment.

5.0(18)
3h
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Why Choose Food Tours in Shanghai?

Chinese Cuisine

Experience amazing Chinese food!

Xiaolongbao

Try famous dumplings.

Street Food

Explore vibrant markets.

Regional Dishes

Discover authentic flavors.

Types of Food Tours in Shanghai

Xiaolongbao Tours

Tours featuring famous dumplings.

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Street Food Tours

Tours exploring food markets.

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Regional Food Tours

Tours featuring authentic dishes.

RegionalAuthenticCulturalEducationalTasty

Comprehensive Food Tours

Full tours covering dumplings, street food, and regional dishes.

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What to Expect on Your Food Tour

Duration

Food tours: Half day (3-4 hours) to full day tours.

Food Experiences

Taste diverse Chinese dishes.

Food Markets

Visit vibrant food destinations.

Expert Guidance

Food guides explain cuisine.

Food Context

Learn about Chinese food culture.

Photography

Photograph delicious food.

Expert Tips for the Best Experience

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Food tours showcase Shanghai's culinary excellence

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Xiaolongbao highlight - legendary soup dumplings

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Street food markets offer diverse flavors

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Food tours essential for food enthusiasts

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Food tours highlight Chinese variety

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Food tours showcase cuisine diversity

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Food tours provide perfect food perspective

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What food should I try in Shanghai?

A: Food tours taste xiaolongbao (famous, delicious, legendary), street food (markets, vibrant, popular, fun), Shanghai noodles (regional, authentic, cultural, tasty), and various dishes showcasing Shanghai's food variety! Dishes diverse and delicious. Xiaolongbao most legendary. Street food most vibrant. Essential for food understanding. Must-try - dish variety. Spectacular food destination. Perfect food experiences!

Q:What are xiaolongbao?

A: Xiaolongbao soup dumplings featuring delicate wrappers, being considered among Shanghai's most famous dishes creating absolutely legendary food experience! Dumplings delicious and legendary. Technique impressive. Experience essential. Essential for understanding. Must-try - food importance. Perfect food education!

Q:What is included in food tour prices?

A: Food tour prices include food guide, food samples, and sometimes drinks! Professional food guides knowledgeable. Food samples generous. Some tours include drinks. Prices represent good value. Tour inclusions comprehensive!

Q:Are food tours suitable for families?

A: Yes! Food tours family-friendly with diverse food options suitable for children! Children enjoy dumplings and street food. Educational for families. Many families enjoy food tours. Perfect for families wanting food experiences. Family-friendly with varied dishes!

Q:What should I bring for food tours?

A: Essential items: Comfortable clothing, camera, and water! Comfortable clothing for walking. Camera for food photos. Water for hydration. Comfortable shoes. Essential gear for food tours. Comfortable clothing sufficient!

Q:What is the best time of day for food tours?

A: Food tours available throughout day with evening tours offering dinner experiences! Evening tours dinner experiences. Lunch tours available. Timing flexible. Evening tours recommended for complete experience!

Q:Can I try Chinese food independently?

A: Yes! Food available independently but guided tours provide expert recommendations and cultural insights! Independent dining possible. Guided tours recommended for understanding. Expert recommendations valuable. Food access easy. Both options available. Guided tours recommended for beginners!

Q:What makes Shanghai food special?

A: Shanghai food special for xiaolongbao, street food variety, regional dishes, being considered among China's best food destinations creating absolutely delicious culinary experience! Food diverse and tasty. Xiaolongbao legendary. Street food vibrant. Essential for understanding. Must-appreciate - food importance. Spectacular food destination!

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Why Visit Shanghai?

Iconic Bund waterfront

Futuristic Pudong skyline

Excellent shopping and dining

Rich cultural heritage

Modern transportation system

Perfect blend of old and new

Best Time to Visit

Weather

Shanghai has four distinct seasons. Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) are pleasant, summer (June-August) is hot and humid, and winter (December-February) is cool.

Best Months

March to May and September to November offer the best weather with pleasant temperatures.

Peak Season

April to May and September to October brings peak tourist season with ideal weather, larger crowds, and higher prices.

Off Season

December to February offers lower prices but cooler weather.

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Transportation Tips

Excellent public transportation including metro, buses, and taxis. Walking and organized tours are perfect for exploring the city.

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