Essen wie ein Einheimischer: Tour: Straßenfrühstück in Shanghai

I’ve done a few food tours in Shanghai and this was the best one. Li did a fantastic job of sharing the local culture and some history of Shanghai while taking us down hidden alleys and seeing the old shikumen style homes. The food was delicious (although always too much food) and Li was entertaining and funny. Great choices of places, nice walking route. Excellent guide. Highly recommend.

Rachel was really nice and knowledgeable. The tour was great.

Really great experience and would highly recommend

A most wonderful 3 hours spent enjoying the way millions of locals start the day. Full of revelations of how Shanghai eats and lives. Woven into the history of the city. Exceptional value lead with joy by a knowledgeable guide. Sign up today

We had a fantastic time on the Untour Shanghai Breakfast Tour with Rachel as our guide. Focusing on the French Concession area was a lovely choice. It gave us the opportunity to explore beautiful tree-lined streets, charming local neighborhoods, and learn about the history and character of one of Shanghai's most interesting districts. The walk was easy-paced and relaxed, making it enjoyable for everyone. We were fortunate to have lovely weather during our visit in May, which made the experience even better. The food was excellent throughout the tour. Highlights included a delicious jianbing, fresh soy milk, and dumplings at a local government-run senior center, which was a unique and memorable experience that we would never have found on our own. Rachel was knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the city. She shared fascinating insights about the neighborhood and daily life in Shanghai, while also giving us plenty of practical local tips. We are coffee enthusiasts and were looking for specialty coffee shops selling Yunnan beans. Rachel pointed us in exactly the right direction and recommended several excellent local cafés that we enjoyed during the rest of our stay. This tour was the perfect combination of great food, local culture, history, and insider knowledge. We highly recommend it to anyone visiting Shanghai and wanting to experience a more authentic side of the city.

Highly recommend both the dinner or breakfast tours to orient your exploration of the city and eat SO MUCH food. Our breakfast guide Rachel was particularly articulate about everything we tried food wise as well as giving us historical context for the food we were eating and the neighborhood we explored. We brought our toddler and had to leave the travel stroller outside or folded up to get into some tight spots, but it was easy to accomplish and family friendly. Allergies were also easily accommodated. I will recommend to my friends

I did the Shanghai Breakfast Food Tour with Hope Zhang and absolutely loved it. The food itself was incredible — everything from fresh jianbing to scallion pancakes and dumplings — but what made the experience special was how much context and history Hope added throughout the walk. It felt like part food tour, part neighborhood history tour through the Former French Concession. Hope was warm, knowledgeable, and thoughtful about dietary restrictions, and she took us into small local spots I never would have found on my own. I also appreciated that the tour balanced classic Shanghai breakfast staples with broader insight into Chinese food culture and daily life in the city. Come hungry — there’s a lot of food. Highly recommend if you want a more authentic, local experience in Shanghai beyond the typical tourist itinerary.

I had a great morning on what ended up being a private tour with Li! If you’re an early riser and want to see what the locals eat for breakfast, this is a must. Everything was so delicious and I left feeling very full! Thankfully all the walking helped. Li shared so much about the food and the areas we walked through and was a really wonderful guide. Could not recommend this tour more!

I had the most amazing experience with my guide Rachel. I was only in town for a few days and wanted to maximize my time (ie eat as much as possible!) I left very happy and full, and appreciated the cultural context we received. I definitely recommend this tour if you want to explore Shanghai's local food scene.

Hope was great! We loved the food and the little bits of local lore