Food Tours in Shanghai at a glance
- Our pick: Huangpi Road Food Tour Shanghai: Dozen Shanghainese Dishes, US$ 75 per person (3h, 4.97★ · 1,719).
- Top rated: Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local Foods, US$ 75 per person (3h, 5.00★ · 177).
- Best value: Shanghai Coffee & Breakfast Tour: 6+ stops in French Concession, US$ 65 per person (3h, 4.95★ · 178).
Price per person across the 19 options priced per person: US$ 65–US$ 275 (median US$ 90). With 100+ reviews: 10 of 19.
Of the 19 options: 18 with live guides in English, 19 with free cancellation, 18 with instant confirmation, 5 with hotel pickup, 15 kid-friendly, 8 private and 16 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Food Tours in Shanghai
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
19 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Huangpi Road Food Tour Shanghai: Dozen Shanghainese Dishes Walk Huangpi Road in Shanghai tasting a dozen traditional Shanghainese dishes across three hours: soup dumplings, parched chicken, scallion oil noodles. Every day · 09:00, 13:00, 18:30 and 20:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (1,719 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · KO · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Shanghai French Concession: 10-Dish Food Tour & Local Eats Taste 10+ Shanghai dishes in the French Concession with a local guide. Xiaolongbao, pork belly, pan-fried buns, craft beer. Small groups, all meals included. Every day · 18:00 and 18:30 · All ages ★ 4.94 (449 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Shanghai: Night Food Tour with 15+ Tastings & Local Beers Shanghai evening food tour north of Nanjing Road with 15+ regional tastings, local beers and spirits, and guide recommendations. Small groups, dietary needs accommodated. Mon, Thu and Sat · 18:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (647 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Shanghai French Concession: Late Night Food Tour & Street Eats Start in Shanghai’s Xintiandi, wander hidden lanes with a local guide, taste 20+ late-night dishes and craft beer, and explore the French Concession’s flavors. All food included. Every day · 20:30 ★ 4.95 (297 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · KO · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 89 per person
Shanghai Coffee & Breakfast Tour: 6+ stops in French Concession Taste your way through Shanghai's French Concession with a local guide, hitting over 6 coffee shops and street-food vendors in 3 hours. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 4.95 (178 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local Foods Wake up in Shanghai’s French Concession with a breakfast walking tour, over 15 local dishes, street vendors, and historic shikumen lanes: includes small group guide. Every day · 09:00 ★ 5.00 (177 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · KO · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting Four hours on a vintage bicycle through Shanghai's Old Town with a local guide, food tastings, helmet and water included, stop at temples. Every day · 09:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (317 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Shanghai: Street Breakfast Food Tour & French Concession Walk Wake up with Shanghai’s street breakfast tour: taste wontons, jianbing, pulled noodles, and more with a local guide. Includes tastings, tea, and insider tips. Wed and Sat · 08:00 · All ages ★ 4.96 (257 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
Shanghai night bike tour: Old Town to the Bund with food tasting Cycle 9 km through Shanghai after dark on a vintage bike, from Old Town's narrow streets to the Bund's lights. Mon–Sat · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (123 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 110 per person
Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour Taste Shanghai street food in the old quarters, then stroll to the Bund with your guide's local history before a 60-minute river cruise past illuminated landmarks at night. Next departure: 12 May 2027 · Up to age 88 ★ 4.95 (125 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 134 per person
Shanghai Alley Noodle & Wonton Food Tour with Local Beer Discover Shanghai’s hidden noodle and wonton spots in the French Concession. Enjoy 3 local restaurants, craft beer, and authentic flavors on this guided food walk. Every day · 09:00, 13:00 and 18:30 · Up to age 83 ★ 5.00 (22 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · KO · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 79 per person
Shanghai Afternoon Tea & Dessert Tour on Huaihai Road Discover Shanghai’s afternoon tea culture with a guided dessert tour on Huaihai Road. Taste mooncakes, join a tea ceremony, and try Cantonese sweets. Every day · 14:00 · Up to age 83 ★ 5.00 (19 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · KO · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 82 per person
Shanghai Yu Garden & Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting Private walking tour of Shanghai's Yu Garden and Old Town bazaar with your own English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and tea ceremony included. Tue–Sun · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 14:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 5.00 (29 reviews) Duration: 2h–2h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 81 per person
Shanghai Food Tour with Rooftop Bar: Private Evening Tastings Private Shanghai food tour for 3.5 hours starting from your hotel, with dim sum, braised pork. Every day · 19:30 · Hotel pickup · Ages 18–90 ★ 5.00 (7 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN · KO · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 187 per person
Shanghai French Concession Cocktail Night: Hidden Speakeasy Bars Cocktail night in Shanghai's Former French Concession with a private guide: visit 3 to 4 hidden speakeasy bars inside art deco villas. Every day · 20:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 18 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · KO · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
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From US$ 91 per person · 2 h to 8 h
Shanghai Tea Ceremony & Tang Dynasty Banquet with Private Guide Attend a traditional tea ceremony at M50 Creative Park, then enjoy an imperial Tang Dynasty feast with live music and dance performances in Shanghai. Every day · 11:00 and 17:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 275 per person
French Concession food tour Shanghai: Street food at night Walk the French Concession after dark, tasting fresh street food cooked in front of you at local spots packed with Shanghai residents, with a guide who speaks your language. Every day · 18:00 · Up to age 85 ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · DE · ZH · JA +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 91 per person
Private Shanghai City Tour: Highlights and Local Food Private full-day tour of Shanghai with a local guide covering the Bund, Yu Garden, French Concession, Jade Buddha Temple and Shanghai Tower. Every day · 08:30 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN · ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 168 per person
Private Chinese Wok Cooking Class in Shanghai: Make Three Dishes Make three authentic Chinese dishes in a private 2-hour wok class at a Shanghai cooking studio, then sit down and eat what you've cooked with your instructor. Every day · 10:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: ZH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 153 per person
The top 12 of 19 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huangpi Road Food Tour Shanghai: Dozen Shanghainese DishesOur pick | US$ 75 per person | 3h | 4.97★ · 1,719 | Every day · 09:00, 13:00, 18:30 and 20:30 | English, Korean, Chinese |
| Shanghai: French Concession Breakfast Walk & 15 Local FoodsTop rated | US$ 75 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 177 | Every day · 09:00 | English, Korean, Chinese |
| Shanghai Coffee & Breakfast Tour: 6+ stops in French ConcessionBest valueGroup of up to 10 | US$ 65 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 178 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Shanghai French Concession: 10-Dish Food Tour & Local EatsGroup of up to 12 | US$ 75 per person | 3h 30m | 4.94★ · 449 | Every day · 18:00 and 18:30 | English |
| Shanghai: Night Food Tour with 15+ Tastings & Local BeersGroup of up to 10 | US$ 90 per person | 3h | 4.92★ · 647 | Mon, Thu and Sat · 18:00 | English |
| Shanghai French Concession: Late Night Food Tour & Street Eats | US$ 89 per person | 3h | 4.95★ · 297 | Every day · 20:30 | English, Korean, Chinese |
| Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food TastingGroup of up to 8 | US$ 110 per person | 4h | 4.97★ · 317 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Shanghai: Street Breakfast Food Tour & French Concession WalkGroup of up to 10 | US$ 75 per person | 3h | 4.96★ · 257 | Wed and Sat · 08:00 | English |
| Shanghai night bike tour: Old Town to the Bund with food tastingGroup of up to 8 | US$ 110 per person | 4h | 4.98★ · 123 | Mon–Sat · 17:00 | English |
| Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise TourPrivate | US$ 134 per person | 3h–4h | 4.95★ · 125 | Next departure: 12 May 2027 | English |
| Shanghai Alley Noodle & Wonton Food Tour with Local Beer | US$ 79 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 22 | Every day · 09:00, 13:00 and 18:30 | English, Korean, Chinese |
| Shanghai Afternoon Tea & Dessert Tour on Huaihai Road | US$ 82 per person | 3h | 5.00★ · 19 | Every day · 14:00 | English, Korean, Chinese |
By what you need
- Private (8): Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour (US$ 134 per person) · Shanghai Yu Garden & Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting (US$ 81 per person) · Shanghai Food Tour with Rooftop Bar: Private Evening Tastings (US$ 187 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (6): Shanghai Coffee & Breakfast Tour: 6+ stops in French Concession (US$ 65 per person) · Shanghai French Concession: 10-Dish Food Tour & Local Eats (US$ 75 per person) · Shanghai: Night Food Tour with 15+ Tastings & Local Beers (US$ 90 per person)
- With pickup (5): Shanghai Yu Garden & Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting (US$ 81 per person) · Shanghai Food Tour with Rooftop Bar: Private Evening Tastings (US$ 187 per person) · Shanghai French Concession Cocktail Night: Hidden Speakeasy Bars (US$ 215 per person)
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