Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
Overview
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3 hours
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Taste a dozen traditional Shanghainese dishes in 3 hours during this culinary tour of Huangpi Road, the old border between the former French Concession and Shanghai residential areas. Sample soup dumplings with black vinegar, parched chicken, steamed buns, scallion oil noodles, and much more. You'll see how immigration brought prosperity and a vast diversity of cultures to this fast-changing city. This tour offers multiple departure times throughout the day.
This tour is currently running late night special tour session at 8:30PM. During this late night session, you will be able to see the night Shanghai, to taste of some craft beers or desert with some fresh hand-pulled beef noodles and lamb kabab.
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
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 3 are free of charge
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‘s Included
Food and drink tastings (enough for breakfast, lunch or dinner)
Local guide
Local beer or desert for late night session
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Xintiandi
Meet your guide at the Huangpi Nan Road metro station and depart on foot for the Xintiandi area of Shanghai. Start with a taste of notable soup dumplings and learn from your guide about their construction, including the savory meat filling and flavorful broth.
Former French Concession
Afterward, its a 15-minute walk to Yunnan Road, where you'll sit down alongside local residents catching up with their friends at three traditional restaurants and one dessert shop. On the way, notice French lane apartments of the French Concession give way to Chinese stone houses, called shikumen, and observe daily life among the street vendors, office workers, and mahjong players.
Options
Afternoon Tour - 1PM
A 3-hour Shanghai foodie Tour. Please meet your tour guide at Exit 2 of South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1) on time.
Late Night Special - 8:30PM
A 3-hour Shanghai foodie Tour. Please meet your tour guide at Exit 2 of South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1) on time.
Night tour - 6:30PM
A 3-hour Shanghai foodie Tour. Please meet your tour guide at Exit 2 of South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1) on time.
Morning Tour - 9AM
A 3-hour Shanghai foodie Tour. Please meet your tour guide at Exit 2 of South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1) on time.
Reviews
1,337 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun experience
Michael B,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fun time with Jade! Nice to see a different aspect of Shanghai! Thank you so much Jade the food was yummy
Very nice evening in Shanghai!
Lucia P,
Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a really good time doing this food tour. We tried a lot of amazing food and got a lot of interesting information from the best guide Kurt! Thanks a lot! Would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visting Shanghai!
A Truly Authentic Shanghainese Culinary Experience
Jason M,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you’re looking for the best local food spots and hidden gems, book this tour. Our guide T.J. was super nice and knowledgeable, and it was a bonus that she was born and raised in SH so she knows where the best local spots are. We had some of the freshest, most authentic xiao long bao and dumplings, soups that tasted like a big warm hug, and other local dishes that we have never had before. We ended the tour with a wonderful tea tasting and it was some of the best teas we’ve ever had! It goes without saying that we left with our bellies full and our souls happy.
Lu - Shanghai Food Tour - True local experience!
Quest08671709144,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best local experience and every food stop was amazing. Lu really paid attention to each individual and gave us a great tour. My personal favorite was the tea shop. Thank you so much Lu!
Just what i was looking for
OnAir07550211457,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing food tour with Jade in Shanghai! She was friendly, knowledgeable, and took us to places I never would’ve found on my own. Every stop had incredible food, and she made the whole experience fun and easy. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city!
Authentic Chinese food experience
W4928MZjulian,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lu brought us to the most authentic Chinese food spots which we would never have visited without her. Thanks to Lu we tried a variety of different Chinese dishes including variations of dumplings and skewers. Lu was very friendly and while walking to the restaurants told us about the history of the buildings and the different minorities and their food.
Perfect food tour
Verav1450,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The perfect food tour through Shanghai's small kitchens. Lu was the nicest companion. The different dumplings were the best.
Had a great time and good...
Hannah E,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time and good food of course. our tour guides were friendly and provided a lot of fun facts about the city. would recommend, thank you! :)
Very delicious food and a...
Carsten S,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very delicious food and a great guide to introduce all the different food and how to eat it. Can recommend.
Great Food Tour
960frederickf,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Tour was very well organized and I enjoyed it. Good English speaking and well chosen restaurants. Good selection of dishes and also fruits.
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