Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

In 1936, half of Shanghai was controlled by foreign powers. For decades, its had a negative birth rate and millions of immigrants, meaning the inheritance of the true cuisine of old Shanghai is limited to select insiders. On this tour, you’ll try at least 10 dishes on a journey through the clandestine cuisine of old-Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

Signup and advance payment are required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local English-speaking guide

Soda/Pop

All food at 4+ sit-down, safe to eat restaurants

Bottled water

Alcoholic Beverages

Small-group tour (2-12 people)

Vegetarian friendly (with advance notice)

Unlimited local beer, soda, and bottled water

Gratuities

What To Expect

Former French Concession

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Huijin Shopping Mall(Zhao Jia bang road)

Xiaolongbao (local for soup dumplings) are Shanghai’s most famous claim to fame, but do you know how to tell the good from the great? We’ll let you know at our favorite local dumpling joint that can compete with the touristy Michelin recommended restaurants.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Group Tour

Your tour group departs from meeting point at 6:30pm.

Reviews

4.95

291 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

279

Highlight of Shanghai
Andrew M,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was our favourite tour of the whole trip in Shanghai. Some culture, history and excellent food. Our guide Max was fantastic and we had an amazing time. Highly Recommend
Fun tour eating your way through the French Concession
Amanda H,
Jan 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Such a fun tour! You walk around 3 different restaurants in the French Concession eating different local dishes. Then finish with the most yummy mango dessert followed by local beer. Emma, our guide was so bubbly and chatted away about architecture, food, Shanghai life that it was like being out with a friend. Highly recommend the tour.
Amazing Food Tour, thanks Sam!
Callum K,
Jun 24, 2024
- Viator
5.00
I want to firstly say a massive thank you to our wonderful tour guide Sam! She was amazing and looked after our every need, from answering our questions to sorting vegetarian friendly meals, she was amazing. She also took the time to make sure that we got back to our hotel safely, helping to arrange taxis for us. For this and the whole night she organised, we are very grateful. We had a wonderful night, thank you Sam, you’re amazing!
Wonderful Stroll and Savor in the French Concession
Daniel C,
Apr 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00
Had a wonderful stroll and savor through Shanghai’s French Concession with Cloris as our guide. We enjoyed stops at several restaurants which had tables set for our small group and the delicious food was served promptly. You will definitely get a variety of dishes throughout the night, topped off with a nice dessert and a stop at a local tap house. Very enjoyable evening.
Delicious tour of the French Concession
Nellie L,
Jan 17, 2024
- Viator
5.00
What a fun way to get to see the French Comcession area of Shanghai! We are sooooo much food and each dish was absolutely delicious. Our guide, Cloris, was friendly and very knowledgeable - we had no idea it was her first tour as she was very confident and knew so much about each local restaurant. Make sure you arrive hungry!