Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
Overview
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3 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 3 are free of charge
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable walking shoes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Xintiandi
Meet your guide at the Huangpi Nan Road metro station and depart on foot for the Xintiandi area of Shanghai. Start with a taste of notable soup dumplings and learn from your guide about their construction, including the savory meat filling and flavorful broth.
Former French Concession
Afterward, its a 15-minute walk to Yunnan Road, where you'll sit down alongside local residents catching up with their friends at three traditional restaurants and one dessert shop. On the way, notice French lane apartments of the French Concession give way to Chinese stone houses, called shikumen, and observe daily life among the street vendors, office workers, and mahjong players.
What‘s Included
Food and drink tastings (enough for breakfast, lunch or dinner)
Local guide
Local beer or desert for late night session
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Afternoon Tour - 1PM
A 3-hour Shanghai foodie Tour. Please meet your tour guide at Exit 2 of South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1) on time.
Morning Tour - 9AM
A 3-hour Shanghai foodie Tour. Please meet your tour guide at Exit 2 of South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1) on time.
Night tour - 6:30PM
A 3-hour Shanghai foodie Tour. Please meet your tour guide at Exit 2 of South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1) on time.
Late Night Special - 8:30PM
A 3-hour Shanghai foodie Tour. Please meet your tour guide at Exit 2 of South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1) on time.
Reviews
1,409 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great trip, highly recommended!!
Dan S,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely trip, nice way to enjoy an interesting evening with colleagues. Jim was a great guide and host
Shanghai traditional food
Dorota K,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the opportunity to try delicious regional food and drinks with company of very friendly and passionate guide
Shanghai food tour.
simonlH712OL,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jade our wonderful guide took my wife and I to some fabulous authentic Chinese restaurants around Shanghai tonight. We sampled some truly tasty dishes, savoury and sweet throughout the evening. Jade was very friendly, enthusiastic and organised. The whole evenimg was a 10 out of 10 for us.
Amazing trip to discover Shanghai
P4623EYlouism,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super moment with Jade, we really enjoyed all the food and the moment we’ve shared but also the places we’ve visited
Amazing tour, thank you Jade !
507tha sb,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with Jade, authentic restaurants and great guide !
Fabulous walking food tour.
Alan D,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jim was an outstanding guide. Not only did he take us to several food places and explain the intricacies of the preparation, he also took us to a local grocery store where we were able to sample any of the fruits and vegetables that we desired. The evening was well paced, and nobody left hungry. This was probably one of the best tours I have ever taken. Thank you, Jim.
Incredible food tour in Shanghai
Lauren K,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had the best time on this tour with Jade! She was super lovely and showed us the coolest parts of Shanghai with the best food. All of it was a highlight. Highly recommend this tour for an authentic and delicious night out in Shanghai! Thank you Jade!!
Great experience
crombo,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a real life experience that gives you better idea of how the local communities live and function. A special mention to Jim who made the experience all the better !
Awesome experience !
M7168HXnicolasj,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super experience with a huge selection a local dishes we would have never tried on our own! Jade is an amazing food guide sharing a lot about Shanghai history and culture. Highly recommended! Prepare yourself to be hungry before coming.
Great food tour - a must do for visitors
David L,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best food tour I’ve done so far. I did the 6:30pm dinner tour. Our guide Jim showed us a good mix of local spots as well as a Michelin guide restaurant. I came hungry and left feeling full. Jim had very helpful insights into the food scene in Shanghai. I would highly recommend this tour.
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