J
Good tour.
A very good food tour, but nothing spectacular about it. It's at a high price point and better tours available at lower price points.
Operator response
Thanks.
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $79 / person
- Location
- Shanghai, China
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1,661 reviews
- Languages
- KO, CMN, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 30
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Shanghai Foodie
- Meeting point
- Please meet up at Exit 2, Site of the first CPC national congress-South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1). Or Take Didi (the Chinese version of Uber) to No333 Huaihai Road which is the front door of Xintiandi Plaza.你好，请带我去上海地铁1号线一大会址-黄陂南路站2号出口，或者淮海中路333号新天地广场正门.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:30 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 10
- Adult (ages 8+)
- $79
- Child (ages 4–7)
- $42
- Infant (ages 0–3)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
Sample authentic Shanghainese dishes, such as parched chicken, red-braised pork, scallion oil noodles, roasted duck, candied lotus rice, and spring rolls. Between food stops, you're offered green or black tea while your guide shares insights and anecdotes about Shanghai.
What's included
Included
Food and drink tastings (enough for breakfast, lunch or dinner)
Local guide
Local beer or desert for late night session
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1,661 reviews
How it compares in Shanghai
- The most-reviewed of 2,085 tours in Shanghai
- Starting price $79 is 16% above the typical $68 for tours of similar length in Shanghai
Excurgo comparison of 2,085 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai take?
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
How much does Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai cost?
Prices start at $79 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:30 PM.
How much does Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai cost for children?
Children aged 4–7 pay from $42, adults from $79. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet up at Exit 2, Site of the first CPC national congress-South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1). Or Take Didi (the Chinese version of Uber) to No333 Huaihai Road which is the front door of Xintiandi Plaza. 你好，请带我去上海地铁1号线一大会址-黄陂南路站2号出口，或者淮海中路333号新天地广场正门. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai offered in?
The experience is available in KO, CMN, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult Children under 3 are free of charge
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(1,661)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Had an excellent time &...
Had an excellent time & the food was great! Learned a lot & would definitely do the tour again. Very insightful!
C
Amazing food, nice guide and beautiful Shanghai
We are absolutely happy to take part in this trip.
S
Food and fun and friends
I had a fantastic afternoon with my guide, Jim. He was not only knowledgeable about the neighbourhoods we were in, and the history and customs of the Chinese people but also, he was just wonderful to be with. I felt like I made a new friend. I don't normally do food tours, but this one was awesome, and I would highly recommend it.
4
Very enjoyable and accommodating of Gluten Free requirements
We had a great time on this tour with Jade who is very personable and knowledgeable. We had a lovely fun evening together with 4 other travellers whom we had never met before. All the food was amazing and generous portions. I am asymptomatic coeliac and did not expect I would be able to eat much on the tour. There were a couple of things I couldn’t eat but quite a lot that was naturally GF and Jade arranged a couple of alternatives for some dishes at short notice.
C
Truly a wonderful...
Truly a wonderful experience that blended cultural understanding and local food and drink into a fun afternoon of eating. The intimate group made it feel like friends dining out as much as it was a tour!
P
Authentic Food Tour Shanghai 10/26
Jade was a great tour guide. Her English is very good. Food served was very authentic and plenty.
J
Loved this tour!
This tour was delicious, fun, and very informative. Gin was a great guide. Even though it was raining, we had a great time. The food was amazing and we were absolutely stuffed by the end. Highly recommend.
K
Very good. Just want names of restaurants.
We really enjoyed our food tour with Jade. But we would like to know the names of the restaurants we visited so we can go back. Usually, this is sent out before the tour.
Operator response
Ok.
A
A food tour not to be missed - absolutely excellent!
We have had a fantastic time and sooo much food. Jade, our guide was outstanding, she was so much fun, personable, knowledgeable and very engaging. We were a small group only, 3 participants, but it never felt odd. She made sure everyone felt looked after. The food was plentiful, very yummy and very authentic. We visited little local places we wouldn’t have known or found ourselves.
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