China · TEA TASTINGS IN SHANGHAI

The 5 Best Tea Tastings in Shanghai

5 tours  ·  from $81 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 tea tastings in Shanghai worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - Starting at the Garden Hotel on Maoming Road
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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

1.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88Our pick

Ride through Shanghai with a guide such as Ellen or Helen, passing Old Town back alleys, the Former French Concession, Fuxing Park, and other central districts. Your group is limited to six, with a bike, helmet, bottled water, photos, and a traditional tea tasting included. Expect local streets, city history, and a relaxed look at everyday Shanghai life.

“An excellent tour with a great guide, Ellen was friendly, knowledgeable and more than happy to answer any questions we had. The food was really good with lots of variety across three stops. Thanks, Ellen!”

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Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai - Tea ceremony near Xintiandi
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Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai

2.Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $82Top rated

Spend three hours with a local guide, possibly Jim, walking Huaihai Road and the Former French Concession. You will taste mooncakes at two pastry shops, watch a tea ceremony with several Chinese teas, and finish with Cantonese sweets such as milk pudding, mango purée, and almond tofu. Groups are limited to 10 per booking.

“Great tour - learned a lot about different types of tea, and about how tea is properly prepared and served. Desserts were great and made a nice compliment to the tour. Would highly recommend.”

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3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting - Walking through Old Town and Nanshi
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3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting

3.3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $80Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at your downtown Shanghai hotel and ride to Yu Garden for classical pavilions, ponds, and Qing Dynasty design. Continue through Old Town’s market lanes, then enjoy a tea tasting. The private format allows a flexible pace, with guides such as Annie, Sunny, Sunni, and May mentioned by name in past bookings.

“This was an excellent tour. The guide was pleasant and very knowledged. One of the best tours ever. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

4.Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $228

Start with a private guide and driver at your Shanghai hotel, then visit Zhujiajiao for a boat ride, tea tasting, snacks, and lunch. Return to Shanghai for Nanshi, Yuyuan Old Street, and Tianzifang. Guides such as Ella can adjust timing, including an earlier start during busy holiday periods.

“I was in Shanghai for Mid-Autumn. Jenny warned me that traffic in and out of town will be heavier than usual. In discussion, she made it possible to start the tour a little earlier to minimize the time on the road.”

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4-Hour Shanghai Best Garden and Temple Tour with Tea Tasting - Jade Buddha Temple: a calm start
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4-Hour Shanghai Best Garden and Temple Tour with Tea Tasting

5.4-Hour Shanghai Best Garden and Temple Tour with Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ruby, Sunny, Mabel, or Sammi at Shanghai’s Jade Buddha Temple, Old Town Bazaar, and Yu Garden. Expect temple rituals, Qing-era streets, garden rockeries, and a tea tasting of several local varieties, with downtown pickup and private transport or local Uber and metro options.

“It was a very interesting tour of Chinese culture. Sunny, our tour guide, gave us a lot of information and introduced us to the traditional enjoyment of tea. I highly recommend this tour.”

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