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
1,160 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Taste of Shanghai
Tracy G,
Jul 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful food tour with Jim. He made our first evening in Shanghai a night to remember! Food was excellent and he was a very knowledgeable guide.
Best Food Tour
Gerard J,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00TJ was awesome! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and we went to authentic Chinese spots with local shops. The tea shop and fruit market were my favorites, though all places were great.. Highly recommend!
Amazing food tour, not to be missed!
Jon L,
Jul 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an absolutely amazing food tour, you are always worried you won’t get enough food with these tours, but this was quite the opposite, straight away we were tasting delicious steamed buns, with an extremely knowledgeable guide. Every stop we found more and more amazing traditional food, the final stop the food kept coming, coupled with some amazing beer. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough, amazing food and such an amazing guide, thank you
We had a wonderful...
Ingrid V,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Helen as our food tour guide yesterday. She took us to several authentic, local spots we never would have found on our own—all delicious. The highlight of the tour was the tea experience with braised ducka. Come hungry, because there’s a lot to enjoy! Helen is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and patient. She’s happy to explain anything you’re curious about, from ingredients to traditions. Highly recommend it!
Excellent!
Kirsten T,
Jul 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Really nice, tasty and interesting. You visit places you never should come en the food is delicious!
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