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‘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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Reviews
1,174 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Tour!
Jenn J,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing time eating authentic cuisine at establishments off the beaten path for tourists. which was a treat! All the food we had was delicious and not too adventurous! Walking from venue to venue was just as fun, taking in the side streets and sights. Highly recommend this experience to anyone!
A really enjoyable (and...
Jeffrey H,
Aug 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00A really enjoyable (and delicious) experience… Jade was a wonderful and knowledgeable host! I would definitely do this tour again.
Fantastic experience lots...
Jamie R,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fantastic experience lots of different restaurants with a different tasting at each stop, jade the guide was amazing 100% recommend
Amazing tour with an awesome guide.
Ethan D,
Aug 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide was Jade and she was fantastic. She took us to all these amazing restaurants that we would have never found on our own. From dumplings to ice cream to tea, every place she took us to was sensational. She made the whole tour fun and interesting as she also told us all about the food and it’s history while we were eating it. Even the route she took us on was awesome as we got to see parts of the city we never would have seen on our own. The tour felt truly authentic like we were eating like a local. Overall Jade made the tour an unforgettable experience and I would definitely recommend the tour to anyone.
Fully recommended, would definitely go again!
Maciej L,
Aug 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00There's a little walking, lots of eating (delicious food choices by our guides!), plenty of talking and fun. Definitely the best such experience I've ever had. The giudes are super nice and friendly, very helpful and caring, will give you tons of information on Shanghai and China; and not only on the cuisine ;-)
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