Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Start your 3-hour late night food adventure from the Xintiandi area to the backstreets of former French Concession at 8:30pm. Taste over 20 local delicacies along the Hefei Road to the Zhaozhou Road where you can only discover in the late night since Shanghai has been cracking down most of the street vendors. Other than fun street food eating and local craft beer drinking, you will also learn about the history and culture of dynamic Shanghai city through your knowledgeable guide. All food tasting items can add up to more than enough for a full meal.
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
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Xintiandi
Find your way to the Huangpi Nan Road metro station in Shanghai, and meet your guide and group at 8:30 p.m. Depart on foot for the Xintiandi area, and make your first stop at a local restaurant serving up the best hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles made by ethnic minority (Uyghurs) in the city. Find a table among the locals, then taste the famous dish and participate in an in-depth discussion on the flavor and consistency of the broth, the quality of the meat filling, and the texture of the dumplings' skin. Learn about the history of this dish as a Shanghainese staple.
Former French Concession
Continue to the famous Zhaozhou Road, one of the most popular night market where world-famous chef Anthony Bourdain stumbled upon, approximately 15 minutes' walking distance. See the border where French-style apartments suddenly give way to traditional Chinese stone door houses (Shikumen). Visit three restaurants in the neighborhood to try local dishes and see how the native city residents eat and live.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks
Dinner
Coffee and/or Tea
Food and local craft beer tasting (enough for dinner)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
Late night street food tour
Your tour starts at 8:30pm, and please meet up at Exit 2, South Huangpi Road Station (Shanghai metro line 1).
Reviews
262 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Experience Shanghai like a local
Olivia B,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a fantastic opportunity to be immersed like a local in the history, culture and food of Shanghai. If you want to experience the native Shanghai, I highly recommend this tour! It is a small group and the tour guide tailors the stops to your needs and preferences. Also so much food! I definitely will do the tour again when I'm back in Shanghai. 5 stars!
Worth the money!
Kasper B,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was amazing! We ate many dishes that we otherwise would never have tasted, all absolutely delicious! Our tour guide Jaime, who speaks English very well, knew so much about the food and where to go. It was so much fun hanging out with her while she was showing us the city and teaching us about its history and about her culture as a Shanghainese. 10/10 would recommend!
Must try
talhao624,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was the best experience. Jamie took us to Michelin star restaurants and places I wouldn’t know about if I tried. Must try thing if you’re visiting Shanghai.
Amazing! TJ was awesome!
Shreyas G,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience with TJ. TJ was very knowledgeable and helpful. She took us all everywhere and explained so much about the food and culture. We were all full by the time the tour ended!! Thank you TJ!!
A perfect introduction to Shanghai’s buzzing food scene!
kate krp,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour and Jamie was an excellent guide clearly passionate about Shanghai and its food culture! The variety of food we tried was great and it was invaluable to experience authentic local spots that a tourist would struggle to find otherwise :) thanks!!
An awesome tour to the authentic Shanghai food
alekfedchenko,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00TJ (the tour guide) did an incredible job! The food was very tasty, the choice of places was non-trivial (I would never found these myself) and the overall atmosphere was very friendly and comfortable! I highly recommend! If you want to get to know the traditional Shanghai food places, you’re in the right hands!
Court was a great guide. Delicious experience!
KanaJavier K,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to get to know 5 different food options in Shanghai with a local, Court, whose English is flawless and who is very open about sharing Shanghai's history with you. Totally recommended
Great tour with Keith!
anniev2025,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best time with Keith as my tour guide! He was so knowledgeable about the history, food, and culture of the various cuisines and regions — I learned so much! It was only the two of us but the atmosphere was still very lively, comfortable, and informative! Would definitely recommend
Best food tour in Asia!
philliplQ6224HL,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was on a night food tour with Jamie. The food was amazing. I can't tell you how good the dumplings were, you have to taste them yourself. Jamie was a great guide. She has a lot of knowledge about Shanghai and is super easy going. That was great, because sometime food tour guides are always so stressed. But with her it was really relaxed and I was able to really enjoy every stop.
Great tour!
O R,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour that brings you to a variety of spots you’d never find on your own! Our guide, Lu, was an absolute delight — incredibly kind, informative, and genuinely enthusiastic about the food. She put the whole group at ease straight away, and I really appreciated the cultural insights she shared about every dish. As we say in Ireland, she was great craic! I’d highly recommend this tour and if you want an exceptional guide, definitely ask for Lu.
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