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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
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.
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.
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.
Reviews
1,535 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Jade was a good host and...
Shyam R,May 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jade was a good host and took us to great places. Gave me a chance to try a variety of dishes which i could not have as a solo traveller.
A delicious and multi-cultural food trip
Cristy-CS,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had both down to earth and upscale food (well worth your money) as well as multicultural food. Jade was lovely company, informative and we enjoyed our meal tremendously. Come very hungry!
Incredible food and tour
Andrea H,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best time with Jim! We ate delicious food, had great conversation with him, and loved having a chance to walk around the city.
Jade was a great tour...
Andrew M,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jade was a great tour guide and knew a lot about the city and the food we ate. She was very prompt, on time and was a very great guide!
Great host, wonderful food, enjoyable experience
V2611QLruslank,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jade was an excellent tour guide. She was knowledgeable, personable, friendly and showed us a really great time. The tour itself was a great way to explore the local food scene and try some of the lesser touristy local food gems. All the places we visited were delicious with the egg crepes and soup dumplings being the standout instant favorites. You will not regret booking this tour, just make sure you come with an empty stomach and an appetite.
Thoroughly enjoyed
CourtneyFos18,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jim was a very friendly host. Knowledgeable and gave great facts/insights into Shanghai life. It was fairly expensive but we ate a LOT, including an ex-Michelin star restaurant. Highly recommend!
Food tour
Daniel K,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, good food, would go again.
Great food tour with Serena
cosmogirl2018,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Serena was a great tour guide. She was very engaging. We tried traditional Shanghai dishes and dishes from different parts of China in restaurants where local people go (rather than touristic places) We also learnt a lot about the local culture and China in general. Great tour for first timers!
TJ was great. Very knowledgeable about the food we were eating. Also great humor!
BRIAN D,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00TJ was excellent and very knowledgeable. She is a great tour guide about the journey of good. She introduced us us to the town, its history, and went into depth about the delicious food we experienced. A lot of fun!
Great Tour
toddhB9290MA,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00TJ was great, fun and knowledgeable, lots of food in several locations
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