China · FOOD TOURS IN SHANGHAI

Top 15 Food Tours in Shanghai

23 tours  ·  from $62 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 food tours in Shanghai worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai - Meeting at Huangpi Nan Road and entering Xintiandi
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Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

1.Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · from $79Our pick

Join Shanghai Foodie for a three-hour walking tour through Xintiandi, the Former French Concession, and People's Square. Guides such as Jade, Kurt, TJ, Jim, and Wang Jian lead small groups to local restaurants for soup dumplings, noodles, pork, duck, tea, and dessert. Morning, lunch, evening, and late-night departures are available.

“Great food and a behind-the-scenes look at the food that the city is known for. Plenty of good samplings from Friendly local vendors. Jim, our guide, was very attentive.”

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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour - The restaurants are the real attraction
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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

2.Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 616 reviews · from $90

Meet your guide at 6 pm for a three-hour food walk through Changning and Jing’an. Visit family-run restaurants, sample dishes from across China, taste beer, yellow wine, and spirits, and finish near Jiangsu Road with xiaolongbao tips and restaurant recommendations. Groups are capped at 12.

“Li was a fabulous guide! The places we went to eat were all delicious! Lil’s knowledge of the food and history was excellent. A definite must do tour when in Shanghai!”

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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession - Zhaozhou Road and the former French Concession
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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

3.Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai’s French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · from $89

Meet your local guide at Huangpi Nan Road at 8:30 p.m. for a three-hour walk through Xintiandi, Zhaozhou Road, and People’s Square. Expect noodles, potstickers, dumplings, barbecue, vegetables, dessert, beer, and local history. Guides such as TJ, Jade, Helen, Serena, and Jamie have led this experience.

“The guide was very friendly. It was clear he put a lot of effort in planning this tour and choosing the restaurants.”

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Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour - Starting near South Shanxi Road
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Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

4.Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Ride 11 mostly flat miles through Shanghai with an English-speaking guide such as Ellen, Alyssa, Alisa, or Li. You’ll pass the French Concession, Xintiandi, Taikang Road, Old Town, and the Bund, stopping to walk, taste local food, see daily life, and learn how the city changed from old neighborhoods to a global center.

“It was a very fun activity and a nice way to get to know the city. Highly recommend, also for the culinary chances that come along the way.”

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Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour - What the walking route adds
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Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

5.Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $133

This 3 to 4 hour private tour pairs a full dinner of Shanghai street food with a 60-minute Huangpu River cruise. Guides including Annie, Shirley, Roy, Lea, Linda, and Mason lead you through old food streets, explain local dishes, and adjust stops to your tastes. Meet near Nanjing Road and finish at the Bund.

“Our guide, Annie, was a wealth of knowledge and absolutely awesome. We customized our tour for exactly what we wanted. Prompt, courteous, professional, knowledgeable and personable. Don't hesitate to book. Enjoy your tour in China!!!”

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Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour - Starting with Shanghai’s famous soup dumplings
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Shanghai: Evening Walking Food Tour

6.Evening Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $69Best value

Spend 3.5 hours eating through Shanghai’s French Concession with an English-speaking guide such as Emma, Max, Cathy, or Joy. Try soup dumplings, scallion noodles, pork belly, local desserts, and more at four food stops, then finish with unlimited beer or soda at a small craft beer taphouse.

“We had a group of 10 which is a good size for this event. Emma was a superb guide, knowledgeable and friendly. A good range of different food was on offer and we went into a couple of restaurants that as a tourist you might not come across or think if going into. Very enjoyable. I would recommend.”

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Shanghai-Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan - Rolling dough and shaping your first dumplings
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Shanghai-Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

7.Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Meet Bonnie near Zhongxing Road for a small-group cooking class in a local family home. You will make dumplings from scratch, share a meal with Shanghai specialties, and receive English-language tips for Shanghai and nearby cities. Vegan and allergy needs can be arranged if you contact the host after booking.

“Great experience! It was a lot of fun and very tasty. I would do it again and recommended it to my friends.”

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4-Hour Food Tour in Qibao Water Town from Shanghai by Subway - Key points to know before booking
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4-Hour Food Tour in Qibao Water Town from Shanghai by Subway

8.4-Hour Food Tour in Qibao Water Town from Shanghai by Subway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $94

Meet guides such as Queena, Alana, Vicky, or Berlin at People’s Square, then take the subway to Qibao Ancient Town. Walk canals, bridges, temples, and Ming- and Qing-era lanes while tasting up to eight local foods, from soup dumplings to sweet cakes. A tea tasting and optional one-hour foot massage round out this three- to four-hour outing.

“Great tour. Our tour guide was really nice and knowledgable. A lot of food to eat !!! Great day at Qibao.”

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Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno - Starting at People’s Square at 7:00 pm
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Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno

9.Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $79

Meet at People’s Square at 7:00 pm for a private, small-group food walk through one of Shanghai’s best-known yet less touristy areas. Your guide may be Jane, Libby, Lib, or Dani, and can introduce local dishes such as noodles, hotpot, traditional treats, and Chaoshan beef. Finish near Nanjing Road West.

“I booked the evening tour, the food was amazing, worth every penny. The guide Lib was a joy, very knowledgeable about the city and the various cuisines on offer. She also knew a how to translate my name (Jerry) into 3 languages. Great night, highly recommended.”

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Off-beaten Route: Shanghai Old Town Discovery&Street Food Tasting - A 700-year-old Confucius temple
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Off-beaten Route: Shanghai Old Town Discovery&Street Food Tasting

10.Off-beaten Route: Shanghai Old Town Discovery&Street Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $98

Spend three hours walking through Shanghai’s Old Town with a professional guide, sampling egg pancakes, sticky rice rolls, wonton soup, fried dumplings, and other local bites. You’ll see the old city wall, Yu Garden, a 700-year-old Confucius temple, a birds market, and a traditional tea ceremony. Guide Lynn is praised for making the walk feel personal and relaxed.

“I loved my Old Town Discovery & Street Food Tasting with Lynn.”

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Private Shanghai Night River Cruise and Hot Pot Dining Experience - Boarding the Huangpu River for the city lights
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Private Shanghai Night River Cruise and Hot Pot Dining Experience

11.Private Shanghai Night River Cruise and Hot Pot Dining Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $168

Spend three to four hours with a private guide, driver, and car, cruising the Huangpu River in VIP seating before a guided hot pot dinner in Pudong. Guides including Michael, Kelvin, and Sunny have led this evening outing. Downtown hotel pickup, dinner, and cruise tickets are included.

“We had a lovely time on this tour. Hot pot is definitely something you should experience whilst in China and the cruise was absolutely beautiful. Our guide Michael was friendly, funny and very knowledgable!”

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Hot Pot Dining Experience with Hot Spring Bathing or River Cruise in Shanghai - Huangpu River Cruise: Shanghai at its most photogenic
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Hot Pot Dining Experience with Hot Spring Bathing or River Cruise in Shanghai

12.Hot Pot Dining Experience with Hot Spring Bathing or River Cruise in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $135

Spend about five hours with a private guide such as Alana or May, choosing between Gokurakuyu hot springs and an evening Huangpu River Cruise before sharing a hot pot dinner. Hotel pickup, transport, and your selected admission are included. Vegetarian meals can be arranged in advance.

“We were unable to attend this trip as I had a terrible cold. But our guide Alana offered to come and see me and bring antibiotics or a Doctor - Alana Wu is a lovely guide so any trip would be a treat with her, which is why I still rated it 5 stars. Thanks Alana!”

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2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings - Meeting near Shanghai’s Changshu Road
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2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings

13.2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $98

Spend 2.5 hours learning Shanghai’s famous soup dumplings with chefs such as Cici or Yin. You’ll make the dough, prepare the filling, wrap soup inside each dumpling, cook them steamed and pan-fried, then eat your work with tea. The small class welcomes children and can accommodate vegetarian and vegan requests.

“I thought this experience was amazing! The instructor was very sweet and helpful. The dumplings turned out so delicious as well. I couldn’t recommend this cooking class enough!”

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Shanghai By Night: Amazing River Cruise and Hot Pot Dinning - What the VIP cruise seating really adds
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Shanghai By Night: Amazing River Cruise and Hot Pot Dinning

14.Shanghai By Night: Amazing River Cruise and Hot Pot Dinning

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 hours · from $173

Spend three hours seeing Shanghai by night with an English-speaking private guide, VIP cruise seating, and private transfers. After the Huangpu River cruise, your guide helps you order and enjoy hot pot with meat, seafood, vegetables, mushrooms, and dumplings. Guides including Lucy Ye, Roy, Sunny, and Erich have been praised for clear communication and personal help.

“We really enjoyed the tour. The guide told us interesting facts during the cruise and then taught us how to eat hot pot.”

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Make Soup Dumpling: Vegan or Pork in Shanghai Shikumen - Dough making: the quiet part that decides everything
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Make Soup Dumpling: Vegan or Pork in Shanghai Shikumen

15.Make Soup Dumpling: Vegan or Pork in Shanghai Shikumen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $120

In a historic Shanghai Shikumen lane house, Chef Yin guides you through dough, wrappers, fillings, and the tricky 18-fold xiaolongbao pleat. Choose vegan or pork, then steam and eat your dumplings with tea, black vinegar, and ginger. Add both fillings for $20 more and an extra 30 minutes.

“È stata un'esperienza fantastica. Secondo me questo tipo di attività ti permette di entrare a contatto con la cultura e le persone di un paese. Yin super solare e un'ottima insegnante. Spero di ricordarmi ciò che mi ha insegnato quando proverò a rifare i dumpling a casa.”

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