Food Tours in Shanghai

Away from the soaring skyscrapers and neon lights, discover another side of Shanghai when you explore its Old City. Meet your guide in the morning, and travel via public transportation (own expense) to the neighborhood, which is famed for its history and traditional architecture. Follow in locals' footsteps when you browse a bustling wet market, and sample breakfast items from local vendors, ranging from wonton soup and congee to Chinese-style pizza. You'll also learn more about the neighborhood's history as you explore.

Dive deep into Shanghai's culture during this 3-hour food tour. Stroll through the off-the-beaten-path areas of the city to taste local favorite dishes during eight tastings. Visit street vendors and traditional restaurants to taste dishes such as frog stir-fry, crab shell pastry and 'sheng jian bao' (pan-fried dumplings). Learn about the fast-paced Chinese city's culinary history and culture through your guide's informative commentary. All tastings included.

Explore Shanghai's former French Concession long after dark, tasting more than 20 local foods along the way, on this 3-hour tour. Learn about the history and culture of the Xintiandi, Hefei Road, and Zhaozhou Road areas through your guide's commentary, and leave the tour with your culinary and historical appetites sated.

Get a taste of Shanghai's highlights and famous cuisine on this flexible private tour, with a choice of morning or afternoon departure. Settle inside a private, air-conditioned vehicle and tailor the itinerary around your interests and guide's recommendations. Explore the Yuyuan Bazaar, admire bird's-eye views from the Shanghai Tower, take a River Huangpu cruise, savor a classic Shanghai lunch or dinner, and more. Cruise, Shanghai Tower admission, meal, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get to know Old Shanghai through this morning food and walking tour, including breakfast and a visit to the Xiahai Temple. Follow your guide through the ancient neighborhood's longing, or courtyard communities, visit six street stalls and eateries to taste 10 traditional foods that make up a hearty breakfast. End up at the Xiahai Temple, where entrance fees are included. A small group of just 10 people ensures your guide's personalized attention.

Zhujiajiao water town is more than just a scenic place. Various kinds of tasty local food are cooked here everyday from extremely fresh vegetables, hairy crab, shrimps, handmade noodles, dumplings to all kinds of rice wine. Follow your personal gourmet guide's step, to taste the local delicacies and also to learn the food culture behind during this half day tour. In addition, enjoy a gondola ride to see the view of Zhujiajiao from the water. Opportunity to upgrade your tour with either foot or body massage at time of booking.

Satisfy your taste for traditional Chinese food during this 3-hour culinary tour in Shanghai. Make your way down the famous Yunnan Road, stopping at several restaurants that are local favorites. Try typical Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, steamed buns, parched chicken and soup dumplings with black vinegar. Learn about the history and culture of the quickly changing city through your guide's informed commentary. All tastings are included and add up to more than enough for a full meal.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.

Immerse yourself in the rich culinary culture of Shanghai on a 3-hour tour that includes a 1-hour comprehensive cookery class. Pleasure your palate with local specialties like wontons, fried pot stickers and the city's renowned 'xiaolongbao' (soup dumplings) as you discover enticing food stands with a knowledgeable guide. Uncover the secrets of Chinese cookery in a cooking class after your tour and learn to make delicious 'har gow' (steamed dim sum shrimp dumplings), feasting on the fruits of your labor on completion. Receive personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, where numbers are limited to just 10 people.

Don't miss out the seasonal hairy crab between October to late November at famous Yangcheng Lake if you happen to be in Shanghai. In additional to the tasty hairy crab feast, you will visit Zhouzhuang water town where you can take a relaxing boat rate and stroll along the old street.

From savory dumplings to sweet roasted duck, Shanghai's food scene is crowded with enticing options. Learn to dine like a local on this small-group tour of the city: come hungry for breakfast and lunch and see top sites between bites. This tour includes two meals, a professional guide, and all transportation between attractions.