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.
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.
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.
Reviews
1,456 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So much food! Great conversation about Chinas culture.
Dita K,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Patrick was a great guide of the local cuisine and Chinese culture. The reviews don’t lie, really, come with an empty stomach, you get a lot of food. Different selections. Amazing time and so happy I joined. Must try whilst in Shanghai.
TJ was a wonderful guide,...
Audrey L,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00TJ was a wonderful guide, it’s the best way to discover the city. She also accommodated a vegetarian.
Amazing experience!
Dominique A,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing! It was our one and only evening in Shanghai and what a great introduction to the city via food! We had an insightful, friendly and welcoming host who took us to 5 restaurants - the food was more than enough and we felt well fed with our small group - would highly recommend!
Excellent tour by Jade,...
Stephen M,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour by Jade, informative and great selection of food stops. Jade was exceptional at providing gluten free alternatives when required for my wife. Nothing was compromised. Recommend Jade highly.
Exploring the food scene in Shanghai
Anthony H,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jade was excelent as a guide through a wonderful evening tour if the Shanghai food scene. Ienjoyed a variety of dishes from restaurants I might not havw gone to myself.
Great food tour
Owen R,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jade was a great guide she was always smiling and laughing! She had great knowledge on the local food and could answer any question I had. I would recommend the tour to anyone!
Well curated food tour.
meijunec,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an insightful food tour. Friendly guide who kept everyone engaged.
Jane and Cindy were...
Kara G,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jane and Cindy were excellent guides! What an enjoyable experience full of delicious authentic food, great scenery, and fun people.
Outstanding!
RVSmith1966,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding tour. So much variety of food and touched on Shanghai culture and saw some great parts of the city. Our guide Cindy was amazing. Definitely recommend!
Book this food tour!
Favian M,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best food tours I have been to. Cindy was such an AMAZING host. My whole group would give her a 6/5 stars if we could. She was kind, approachable and funny. Food was diverse and tasty. Arrive hungry!
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