Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession
Overview
Available languages
3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
In 1936, half of Shanghai was controlled by foreign powers. For decades, its had a negative birth rate and millions of immigrants, meaning the inheritance of the true cuisine of old Shanghai is limited to select insiders. On this tour, you’ll try at least 10 dishes on a journey through the clandestine cuisine of old-Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Signup and advance payment are required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Former French Concession
In 1936, half of Shanghai was controlled by foreign powers. For decades, its had a negative birth rate and millions of immigrants, meaning the inheritance of the true cuisine of old Shanghai is limited to select insiders. On this tour, you’ll try at least 10 dishes on a journey through the clandestine cuisine of old-Shanghai, hiding in plain sight in the French Concession.
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What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Soda/Pop
All food at 4+ sit-down, safe to eat restaurants
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Small-group tour (2-12 people)
Vegetarian friendly (with advance notice)
Unlimited local beer, soda, and bottled water
Gratuities
Options
Group Tour
Your tour group departs from meeting point at 6:30pm.
Reviews
353 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
harrygK892DM,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience. Our guide Emma was super knowledgeable and friendly. The food was amazing! I whole heartedly recommend this tour!
Great food, great guide!
whysasse,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food tour with our guide Joy! Amazing choice of places and dishes, and walking around the French Concession was a plus!
Very fun and delicious
coltonm827,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Joy was a fantastic guide and this was one of the best food tours I have ever taken. This came highly recommended to me and I would most certainly pass that praise on.
Dumplings
502ninaj,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A unique experience, walking through the less crowded streets of Shanghai and tasting great food. Our guide was eccellent, well informed and with good language skills.
A great food intro in Shanghai
alpollo1,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A great tour through Shanghai’s food highlights in places I’d never otherwise find. Angela was great and made sure everyone was comfortable and added great local context to the restaurants and the areas we walked through.
Excellent food tour!
eck502,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a brilliant time! Angela was a fantastic tour guide and we learnt so much from her - she made sure everyone was included and kept the tour going at a great pace! There was so much food included so I really thought it was a bargain for the price, and it was nice to explore a different neighbourhood! Thanks so much!
Great way to experience local cuisine
chaotica99,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience and value for money. We had the lovely Emma who explained not only the food on the tour but also the history of the city and area which was equally fascinating. She also patiently answered any random questions we had. Would highly recommend to experience more local cuisine and get to see different areas off the beaten track
Great tour
nilsbY6143NW,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great tour. Our tour guide Emma was very friendly and did a great tour with us with great food and many insides in the Shanghai cuisine. I can totally recommend to do that tour in the beginning of your trip. So that you can also revisit the restaurants and get tips for other dishes as well.
Great food tour of Shanghai with Emma
leeo788,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time going through Shanghai French Concession area with Emma. She spoke about the history of Shanghai and it's neighbourhoods and how it relates to the foods we were having that night. Very fun and informative way to experience the city and I highly recommend you try the food tour with Emma!
Mad Max
mfffglkgjk,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Max clearly is shanghianese and has a great knowledge of the history of Shanghai cuisine and is also able to have a good laugh.
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