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Huangpi Road Food Tour Shanghai: Dozen Shanghainese Dishes★ 4.96 (1,651) · 3h
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Shanghai: Coffee & Breakfast Food Tour in French Concession★ 4.95 (167) · 3h
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Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local Foods★ 5.00 (167) · 3h
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Shanghai Yu Garden & Old Town Private Tour with Tea TastingThis private walking tour of Shanghai's Yu Garden and Old Town takes two to two and a half hours, starting from your downtown hotel with pickup included. Your English-speaking guide leads you through the five-century-old garden with its rockeries, pavilions and nine-turning bridge, then into the Old Town bazaar where you sit for a tea ceremony and taste high-quality tea while exploring the market's antiques, souvenirs and local vendors. The tour includes entrance fees to Yu Garden, local transportation and a knowledgeable guide who explains the history and culture as you walk; if your hotel is outside downtown, your guide will arrange a meeting point nearby.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want the garden and bazaar before the crowds build through the afternoon; book the afternoon departure if you're arriving in Shanghai or have a free afternoon after other plans. Either way, having your own guide and vehicle means you move at your own pace through the five-century-old garden without the noise of group tours, and the tea ceremony happens on your schedule, not a fixed time slot.
Shanghai: Night Food Tour with 15+ Tastings & Local BeersYou taste 15+ regional Chinese dishes across a residential neighborhood north of Nanjing Road, paired with local beers or spirits, guided by someone who knows the history and the restaurants. The tour includes a welcome packet with restaurant recommendations and local tips for the rest of your stay. Plan for an evening out — roughly three hours on foot, stopping frequently to eat.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to eat like locals rather than tourists, and who have an evening free to spend walking and tasting across a real Shanghai neighborhood. The pace is steady but unhurried — you're stopping frequently to eat, so it's not a strenuous walk, just a long one.
Shanghai French Concession: 10-Dish Food Tour & Local EatsYou walk through the French Concession with a local guide, eating at four real restaurants and trying 10+ dishes that tourists usually miss — xiaolongbao, pan-fried buns, pork belly, and fresh dessert. All meals and drinks are included, the group stays small, and you finish with craft beer near the subway so you can get back on your own time.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat what locals actually eat in Shanghai without spending hours researching restaurants or navigating menus alone — the guide takes the planning out of it and the fixed route means you hit four solid spots in one evening instead of wandering and guessing.
Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food TastingA half-day bicycle tour of Shanghai Old Town led by an English-speaking guide, covering food, architecture, history and religion across the neighborhood's most authentic sections. The tour includes a vintage bike, helmet, fresh coffee at the start, water, and local food tastings; kids under 12 ride an electric scooter instead of a bike, accompanied by an adult. Meeting point is the tour base for a safety briefing before departure.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see Shanghai Old Town without renting a bike yourself or figuring out which streets are safe to ride—the guide handles the route and the pace, so you can focus on the temples, the food and the people who live there.
Shanghai French Concession: Late Night Food Tour & Street EatsYou’ll wander Shanghai’s French Concession at night with a local guide, tasting over 20 late-night dishes from Uyghur noodles to street barbecue and craft beer. Expect laughter over shared plates, stories about Shanghai’s changing neighborhoods, and enough food for a real dinner — plus small moments you’ll remember long after.
Shanghai: Street Breakfast Food Tour & French Concession WalkYou’ll start your morning shoulder-to-shoulder with locals in Xiangyang Park, tasting Shanghai’s classic street breakfasts—from jianbing crepes to hand-pulled noodles—with a guide who knows every vendor by name. Watch tai chi and water calligraphy, sample hot dumplings straight from the steamer, and leave with a full belly and new stories buzzing in your head.
Shanghai night bike tour: Old Town to the Bund with food tastingA small-group night bike tour of Shanghai that departs from Xintiandi and covers roughly 9 km on vintage bicycles, moving from the Chinese Old Town through the French Concession to the Bund. You ride past Yu Garden, learn about Ghost Wedding rituals, visit a Traditional Chinese Medicine pharmacy, taste street food at stops, and return to the starting point after about three and a half hours of riding and exploring. The guide speaks English, the group stays under eight people, and all gear—bike, helmet, lights, water and snacks—is included.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to hear stories about the landmarks as you ride—the guide speaks English and keeps groups small enough for real conversation over city noise.
Shanghai Alley Noodle & Wonton Food Tour with Local BeerIf you want to taste real Shanghai—no tourist traps, just honest bowls of noodles and wontons—this tour is for you. You’ll eat where locals eat, hear stories from someone who grew up here, and maybe find your new favorite alleyway snack.
Shanghai Afternoon Tea & Dessert Tour on Huaihai RoadIf you’re curious about what locals really eat for afternoon tea in Shanghai, this tour takes you straight to the source—pastry shops, teahouses, and hidden dessert cafes along lively Huaihai Road. You’ll taste classic mooncakes, join a real Chinese tea ceremony, and finish with icy Cantonese sweets that’ll stick in your memory (and maybe your shirt sleeves). It’s not just food—it’s stories and moments you can’t get anywhere else.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 12 of the 12 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last between 2 and 5 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Huangpi Road Food Tour Shanghai: Dozen Shanghainese Dishes is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.96 out of 5 across 1,651 reviews.
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