Pequeno Grupo: Shanghai Flavors and Culture Tour com 10 degustações

An excellent and very comprehensive tour of Shanghai, Jane, the guide, was very kind and attentive to us. She took us to very good places and explained the interests of both Shanghai and China very well. 10/10!!!

I had a great walk around Shanghai and eating breakfast dishes. The communication before the trip was helpful. I knew exactly where to meet Jane. The food stops were tasty and definitely filling! I also really enjoyed the history of the area in between stops. I think my favorite item was the egg wrap around a youtiao donut.

I thoroughly enjoyed Jane’s Shanghai food tour. We started the morning with a delicious variety of local favourites, including egg rolls, fried dough with scallions, soy milk, sheng jian bao, noodles, xiao long bao, and lamb skewers, before ending with a lovely dessert. What made the tour special was the balance between eating and exploring. Jane led us through People’s Park, giving us time to digest while sharing interesting insights into Shanghai’s history. The walking pace was comfortable, and she never rushed us. It was a wonderful combination of great food, a pleasant stroll, and local culture. Highly recommended!

We had such a great time today. Jane took us to a lot of great places and we ate so much food.! We now also know where to go during our next days here. Highly recommend!

Far from an ideal beginning with technical issues causing a mix up with my booking - the undeniable commitment to service excellence coupled with a "can do" attitude of this tour operator - resulted in a guide racing across Shanghai to my location for an unscheduled private tour just for me. Impressive ! The tour itself consisted of a perfect blend of hidden "hole in the wall" gems to popular local cafes to established quality restaurants. The first stop and possibly my favourite was for the Jianbing - chinese crepe. A piping hot parcel of flavour that looks too simple for the taste sensation it delivers. Don't be put off by the queue - it only confirms you are on a winner. Jane reassuringly advises it is the only stop that requires queuing - everywhere else is virtually instant taste bud gratification. The Shanghai staples of Xiaolongbao and Shengjinbao do not disappoint and my standards are high. The bbq lamb skewer was another highlight for me - literally eating while standing by the road side. The meat was so tender and succulent it causes a salivary response just writing about it. Fittingly the tour ends with tea and sweets at a Cantonese restaurant. Although predominantly food focused the tour is interspersed with a stroll through People's Park and much interesting information about Shanghai, its people, the culture and of course its remarkable history. Shanghai is a wonderful city and many tours I am sure can provide a memorable introduction to it and the food especially. Monster Tours however is one group I can vouch for goes the extra mile to ensure not only your tummy is full but you leave with inspired memories borne from their genuine passion and desire to showcase their city. Thank you and well done Jane !

We joined Jane's 3.5 hour brunch/lunch tour. She was great -- friendly, knowledge and flexible. Highly recommend if you're in Shanghai, even if only for a short stay.

Booking the Shanghai Flavours & Culture Tour with our friend group was easily one of the best parts of our trip. Within minutes we were standing on the street eating soup dumplings and laughing over who nearly burned their tongue first. Walking through People's Park while locals were out doing their morning routines made the whole experience feel real and grounded, not touristy. Our guide, Sophia, made everything flow effortlessly. She was warm, knowledgeable, and never scripted and more like a local friend showing us her favorite breakfast spots. With Monster Day Tours handling all the logistics, we skipped the usual confusion at busy stalls and even snagged seats at places we never could’ve managed alone, including Dexingguan. What I loved most was how natural it all felt, weaving through backstreets, sharing scallion pancakes straight from the griddle, and comparing our favorite bites as we went. By the end, we weren’t just full; we felt genuinely connected to the city. For a trip with friends, it was the perfect mix of fun, flavor, and authenticity.

The tour was a memorable experience for us as a couple. It felt like we were discovering a hidden side of Singapore through the lens of authentic Shanghai cuisine. We loved how the tour blended incredible flavours with cultural storytelling where every dish had a history, and every stop had its own unique atmosphere. Our guide, Sophia, made the morning feel effortless and personal. She navigated the busy spots with ease, shared stories that brought the heritage behind the food to life, and made us feel completely at home. It didn’t feel like a standard food tour, it felt like being shown around by a knowledgeable friend who genuinely loves what she does. The pacing was perfect for us as a couple, relaxed enough to enjoy each bite and conversation, yet packed with variety. Highly recommend this experience for anyone wanting more than just a meal as it’s a true cultural journey.

The Shanghai Flavours & Culture MDT is an experience simply shouldn’t be missed. Rather than being ushered mechanically from one stop to the next, I was immersed in the vibrant rhythm of Shanghai’s morning life. From the excitement of snagging the legendary egg crepe at a buzzing street stall to wandering hidden lanes with warm pancake in hand, every moment felt special. Each stop peeled back another layer of the city: the famous line at the International Hotel, the peaceful everyday scenes in the park, and the energetic, meat-lover’s haven of Zhejiang Road. The whole experience felt authentic and delightfully unpolished. Our guide, Alice, felt less like a tour leader and more like a well-connected local, sharing Shanghai’s best-kept culinary secrets. This tour offers genuine, unscripted delight and a true sense of the city’s heartbeat—an essential experience for inquisitive travelers.

As a fellow Asian traveler, this tour offered a profound depth. I appreciated the reverence for heritage, like the century-old recipes at Xinghualou, alongside the vibrant street energy. It wasn't just about taste, but about understanding the “why” behind each dish and its place in local life. The respect for food craft and history was deeply resonant. A insightful journey into the heart of Shanghai's culinary culture.