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Home/Destinations/Shanghai/Food Tours

Shanghai Food Tours

Taste your way through Shanghai: a food tour through the city’s streets, markets and old lanes, sampling soup dumplings (xiaolongbao), scallion pancakes, local snacks and regional specialities, with stories of the city’s culinary culture. A delicious dive into one of China’s great food cities.

178 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
Shanghai
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
5.0(1,654)·3 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour
Shanghai
Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour
4.9(635)·3 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
Shanghai
Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated
4.9(387)·4 hours
from$5/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience
Shanghai
Shanghai Night River Cruise Tour with Xinjiang Style Dining Experience
5.0(373)·3 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting
Shanghai
Half-Day Bike Tour of Shanghai Old Town with Food Tasting
5.0(314)·4 hours
from$110/ person
via Viator
Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession
Shanghai
Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession
4.9(293)·3 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai
Shanghai
Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai
5.0(253)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession
Shanghai
Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession
5.0(167)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour
Shanghai
Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour
5.0(125)·3–4 hours
from$134/ person
via Viator
4-Hour Private Customized Shanghai City Tour
Shanghai
4-Hour Private Customized Shanghai City Tour
5.0(97)·4 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru
Shanghai
Private Shanghai Shopping Tour with Local Shopping Guru
5.0(95)·4–5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Food and Culture Tour with 10 dishes and 5 eateries
Shanghai
Shanghai Food and Culture Tour with 10 dishes and 5 eateries
5.0(52)·3 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner
Shanghai
Shanghai Private Tour with River Cruise, Shanghai Tower, and Lunch or Dinner
5.0(34)·5 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Night River Cruise and Light Tour with Yuyuan Bazaar
Shanghai
Shanghai Night River Cruise and Light Tour with Yuyuan Bazaar
5.0(26)·3–4 hours
from$142/ person
via Viator
Small Group Shanghai After Dark Food Tour with 9 tastings
Shanghai
Small Group Shanghai After Dark Food Tour with 9 tastings
5.0(25)·3h 30min
from$38/ person
via Viator
Small Group Shanghai Flavors and Culture Tour with 10 tastings
Shanghai
Small Group Shanghai Flavors and Culture Tour with 10 tastings
5.0(24)·3h 30min
from$38/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Evening Tour: Huangpu River Cruise and Street Food
Shanghai
Shanghai Evening Tour: Huangpu River Cruise and Street Food
4.7(23)·4 hours
from$121/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno
Shanghai
Shanghai Evening Food Tour/Shanghai tour gastronomico nocturno
5.0(20)·3h 30min
from$150/ person
via Viator
Off-beaten Route: Shanghai Old Town Discovery&Street Food Tasting
Shanghai
Off-beaten Route: Shanghai Old Town Discovery&Street Food Tasting
4.9(19)·3 hours
from$98/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Night Bike Tour：Bund Skyline, French Concession & Food
Shanghai
Shanghai Night Bike Tour：Bund Skyline, French Concession & Food
4.9(18)·4 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings
Shanghai
2.5hrs Chinese Kitchen Cooking Class: Xiaolongbao Soup Dumplings
4.8(14)·2h 30min
from$99/ person
via Viator
Private Street Food Walking Tour with Shanghai Tower Option
Shanghai
Private Street Food Walking Tour with Shanghai Tower Option
4.8(13)·3–4 hours
from$90/ person
via Viator
Discover Local Life and Street Food Shanghai Bike Adventure
Shanghai
Discover Local Life and Street Food Shanghai Bike Adventure
5.0(8)·3 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Private Shanghai Foodie Adventures with Rooftop Bar Hopping
Shanghai
Private Shanghai Foodie Adventures with Rooftop Bar Hopping
5.0(7)·3h 30min
from$187/ person
via Viator
2-Hour Shanghai Street Food Tour: Dumplings, Tea & Old City Bites
Shanghai
2-Hour Shanghai Street Food Tour: Dumplings, Tea & Old City Bites
5.0(6)·1h 50min–2h 20min
from$65/ person
via Viator
Shanghai craft beer tour with local food tastings
Shanghai
Shanghai craft beer tour with local food tastings
5.0(6)·3 hours
from$150/ person
via Viator
Private Tour with Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Zoo and Nanjing Road plus Xiaolongbao
Shanghai
Private Tour with Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Zoo and Nanjing Road plus Xiaolongbao
5.0(1)·9 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
【ChinaGem】Shanghai Xiaolongbao Cooking Class with Instructor
Shanghai
【ChinaGem】Shanghai Xiaolongbao Cooking Class with Instructor
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
All Inclusive Food Featured Shanghai Vibe Sightseeing Tour
Shanghai
All Inclusive Food Featured Shanghai Vibe Sightseeing Tour
5.0(1)·8 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Private Tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Shanghai Zoo,Longhua Temple
Shanghai
Shanghai Private Tour of Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Shanghai Zoo,Longhua Temple
5.0(1)·8–9 hours
from$208/ person
via Viator
Authentic Shanghai Food Tour with Chi Gua Va
Shanghai
Authentic Shanghai Food Tour with Chi Gua Va
5.0(1)·2h 30min–3h
from$35/ person
via Viator
Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour
Shanghai
Private Full-Day Tour: Shanghai City Highlights and Food Tour
5.0(1)·6–8 hours
from$168/ person
via Viator
2.5 Hour Shanghai Xiaolongbao Cooking Class Experience
Shanghai
2.5 Hour Shanghai Xiaolongbao Cooking Class Experience
2h 30min
from$95/ person
via Viator
Private Tour by Metro with Shanghai Tower, Acrobatics plus Xiaolongbao Lunch
Shanghai
Private Tour by Metro with Shanghai Tower, Acrobatics plus Xiaolongbao Lunch
10 hours
from$181/ person
via Viator
Old Shanghai Longtang Lanes and Street Food Walk
Shanghai
Old Shanghai Longtang Lanes and Street Food Walk
4–5 hours
from$59/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Night Food Walking Tour with Local Friendly Guide
Shanghai
Shanghai Night Food Walking Tour with Local Friendly Guide
3 hours
from$80/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Jinmao Tower Yuyuan Old Street Xintiandi Private Tour
Shanghai
Shanghai Jinmao Tower Yuyuan Old Street Xintiandi Private Tour
7–8 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Foodie Tour and Jade Buddha Temple Visit
Shanghai
Shanghai Foodie Tour and Jade Buddha Temple Visit
3 hours
from$69/ person
via Viator
6-hour Genuine Shanghai Street Food Gathering and Sightseeing Highlight Tour
Shanghai
6-hour Genuine Shanghai Street Food Gathering and Sightseeing Highlight Tour
6 hours
from$142/ person
via Viator
Authentic Shanghai Street Food and Cultural Walk
Shanghai
Authentic Shanghai Street Food and Cultural Walk
30 min–3h
from$29/ person
via Viator
Shanghai After Dark Food Tour with 9 Authentic Tastings
Shanghai
Shanghai After Dark Food Tour with 9 Authentic Tastings
3h 30min
from$61/ person
via Viator
Private Flexible Shanghai Layover Tour with Street Food and Dumpling Tasting
Shanghai
Private Flexible Shanghai Layover Tour with Street Food and Dumpling Tasting
6–8 hours
from$172/ person
via Viator
Private Walking Food Tour by Night in Shanghai with Tastings
Shanghai
Private Walking Food Tour by Night in Shanghai with Tastings
3 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple and Local Food Tour
Shanghai
Shanghai Jade Buddha Temple and Local Food Tour
3 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Guide take you to eat at hidden street food restaurants.
Shanghai
Shanghai Guide take you to eat at hidden street food restaurants.
3–4 hours
from$79/ person
via Viator
Shanghai Breakfast Tour Alleys and Brews
Shanghai
Shanghai Breakfast Tour Alleys and Brews
3 hours
from$68/ person
via Viator
Private Evening Tour of Shanghai Old City and Local Food
Shanghai
Private Evening Tour of Shanghai Old City and Local Food
3–4 hours
from$124/ person
via Viator
Private Evening Tour of Shanghai Old City and Local Food
Shanghai
Private Evening Tour of Shanghai Old City and Local Food
3–4 hours
from$124/ person
via Viator

Food Tours in Shanghai — FAQ

What food is Shanghai famous for?
Shanghai is famous for xiaolongbao (soup dumplings), shengjianbao (pan-fried buns), scallion pancakes, hairy crab in season, and sweet-savoury Shanghainese dishes — best explored on a guided food tour.
What is a Shanghai food tour like?
A Shanghai food tour walks you through markets, old lanes and local eateries with a guide, sampling soup dumplings, street snacks and regional dishes, with stories about the city’s food culture.
Are food tours worth it in Shanghai?
Yes — Shanghai is one of China’s great food cities, and a guided tour helps you discover the best local dishes and hidden spots you’d otherwise miss.

More things to do in Shanghai

City & BundZhujiajiao Water TownHuangpu Cruise