Authentic Local Food Tour In Downtown Shanghai-Tip Based
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This tour is TIP-BASED,the amount you paid at booking is only to reserve the spots, each person gives the guide at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate, RECOMMENDED TIPS:150-300yuan(20-40usd/Euro) per person,depending on satisfaction with the tour(we believe you will love it!)
In the heart of Shanghai, where the old meets the new and the streets hum with the rhythm of countless tales, a gastronomic journey awaits your discovery.Welcome to our unique food tour, where each bite narrates a story and every aroma whispers the secrets of Shanghai.
Our hand-picked selections are not merely about tasting – they are about experiencing the genuine flavors that resonate with the soul of this lively city.Here, amidst the vibrant energy of Shanghai's nightlife, indulge in a one-of-a-kind dining experience where the flavors of Shanghai burst to life in each dish. giving you the chance to explore where the locals truly live, eat, and savor.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Our meeting point is right at the heart of the city, Then we will make our way to Huanghe Road food street,your first stop will be at a local eatery serving up the best soup dumplings in town. Sitting among the locals, and chat about the flavor and the skills involved in making and eating the dumplings with feather-thin skin and juicy filling made of pork,crab and shrimp. Then continue to a 1920's neighborhoodi, where we will taste the deliciout Shangai fried dumpling at a family eatery since 1980.Then we will head for a local noodle eatey and try the famous Shanghai scallion oil noodle in a typical local noodle eatry since 1987, where you will be tasting signature noodle dish with spicy pork(or any toppings ranging from eel fish, mushroom to tofu at your preference).Finally we will go around corner for some mouth-watering rice-based dessert. VEGGIE and VEGAN options available(please advise in advance)
Sample Menu
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Fried Dumpling
Savor authentic local Freid Dumpling in a local eatery since 1980
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Scallion oil Noodle
Local Noodle Eatery sinec 1987
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Soup Dumpling（Xiaolongbao）
Taste the signature Shanghai soup dumpling
dessert
Sticky Rice Dessert
What‘s Included
English-speaking Guide
Food and Drink-Costs about 80yuan(10usd/euro)
Gratuties For Guide
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Authentic Local Food Tour In Downtown Shanghai-Tip Based
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
BEST TOUR GUIDE IN SHANGHAI
ronab187,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Because a close friend of mine read Bill’s past reviews, she decided to book a tour with him during our first time in Shanghai. I had done two tours with Bill in one day and both tours were equally as entertaining, educating, and immersive with the history and food. Bill’s love for Shanghai is felt during each tour paired with his great sense of humour. If you ever find yourself in Shanghai and are in need of a tour guide Bill is your GUY! His rates are incredibly cheap and the tour itself does not feel like it was too long or too short!
Shanghai Evening Food Tour with Bill
SUZIE S,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were dropped off at People’s Square, and it absolutely blew us away. The area was huge — easily four times the size of Chadstone in Melbourne, with stunning lights, towering buildings and multi-level shopping complexes. We wandered around for a couple of hours just soaking in the energy of central Shanghai before meeting up with Bill again for our evening food tour. We were joined by some fellow Melburnians — two sisters from Bentleigh and a guy from Carlton named Alex, which made the night feel relaxed and social right from the start. The food tour itself was an unforgettable journey through local Shanghai flavours. First stop: A dumpling shop where everything was made fresh right in front of us. We watched the dumplings being rolled and steamed, and they were juicy, soft and absolutely delicious. Second stop: A small local restaurant where we had fried rice with no eggs and fried dumplings. Simple, authentic and packed with flavour. Third stop: This was the most adventurous part of the night. We were served a spread of noodles, spiced pork, pork liver, pork intestines, pickles, and tofu with vegetables. Bill cleverly didn’t tell us what everything was until we’d already tasted it — and surprisingly, many of us ended up loving dishes we never thought we would try! Final stop – dessert: We finished with traditional warm desserts including sticky black rice pudding, a sweet hot rice drink, and another hot rice drink with tamarind mixed in. It was the perfect comforting way to wrap up the evening. After dessert, we jumped into a DiDi and headed back to our hotel, full, happy, and still talking about all the incredible food we had just experienced. If anyone is looking for a food tour in Shanghai, Bill is your man.
Excellent way to try local cuisine at small family restaurants.
Diana S,Mar 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a great time. Bill has excellent English and a very understandable accent. The places he brought me to were spots I would definitely would never have found on my own. The food was completely delicious. I tried several things I would never have thought or known to try even if I had stumble upon the . He was able to share a lot about the food culture as well as Shanghai’s history. I am a woman who is traveling in Shanghai alone, and I actually ended up doing the tour alone with him because the other people who were supposed to come this evening had canceled. For any other women who are traveling alone, I felt very safe and comfortable with him even though it was just the two of us.
This was such an amazing...
Marlly D,Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such an amazing tour! Bill took us to some great restaurants, the food was authentic & delicious.. some of the best I had my entire time in Shanghai. Bill was also very kind & funny. 10/10 would recommend this tour!
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