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
1,198 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unique Food Tour
Austin R,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was probably the most unique food tour I’ve ever done (and I’ve done probably a dozen over the past three years). It ended up basically being a private tour as it was just me and one other tourist with the guide. We were offered drinks all the time, it was flexible based on what we were hungry or thirsty for, and we could even add a stop if we were “still hungry.” We finished at a fruit market where we just got to try fresh fruit that was cut and cleaned for us right there and we couldn’t even finish it all, there was too much for just two (and a half if you include the guide who mostly didn’t partake). I would highly suggest them, and doing a food tour that doesn’t start until 2030 at night was fascinating. Though why it’s more expensive than the earlier one I have no idea….
An exceptional tour from Tj
Alex H,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00TJ was a great guide and was able to provide lots of information on the history of Shanghai as well us taking us to some traditional eateries. TJ also accommodated my food allergies. We got to enjoy a large amount of food which was great value for money. TJ went above and beyond to help us and provided some great recommendations for our stay in Shanghai. Overall a great tour.
A really exciting food walking tour
gba,
Sep 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide TJ was an amazing wealth of knowledge and looked after us wonderfully well. We tried some amazing local food in small local restaurants as well as authenticate dumplings in more main start restaurants. The tour included a tea tasting experience. We highly recommend this authentic tour. Great value as well as good exercise.
Very Nice experience !...
Mathilde R,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very Nice experience ! I would recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in learning more about the Chinese cuisine. Special thanks to Helen for being so an amazing tour guide
Fantastic experience
xcbn5nzf9s,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! Definitely recommend it for those who want to know the real heart of Shanghai. we did a food tour with the fantastic guide Jade who made us try the real Shanghai food telling us so many stories!
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