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Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food
4.7(144)Shanghai3 hours
VIATOR4.5(17)TRIPADVISOR4.7(127)
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At a glance
Duration
3 hours
Price from
$89 / person
Rating
4.7 / 5 · 144 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 8
Cancellation
Free cancellation
Meeting point
In front of the Garden Hotel (花园饭店), No 58, Maoming Road(s).
You can take taxi or Metro Line 1，10,12 to South Shannxi Road Station, go outside from Exit 3 and walking 1-2 mins you will see Garden Hotel.
And our guide will wear green ChinaCycleTours jacket and holding the board with your name.
We will begin in central Shanghai and works it way through the French Concession, Xintiandi, Taikang Road, Old Town and the Bund .
We show travelers the best of Shanghai, sharing our unique connection to the city-preferably on two wheels, we also will stop and taste the local food& snacks.
Tour Options
ChinaCycleTours
See the highlights of one of China's most vibrant and historical cities in this half-day exploration of Shanghai. If you're strapped for time, or just want a quick orientation, this 11-mile bicycle ri
Itinerary
Pass by
11-mile bicycle ride is a great way to see Shanghai's top attractions.
Throughout the entire experience, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide who will teach you all about the history and culture of this ancient city.
We show travelers the best of Shanghai and share our unique connection to the city—preferably on two wheels. We'll also will stop and taste the local food and snacks. This bike ride is suitable for experienced bicycle riders and complete novices alike.
Pass by
11-mile bicycle ride is a great way to see Shanghai's top attractions.
Throughout the entire experience, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide who will teach you all about the history and culture of this ancient city.
We show travelers the best of Shanghai and share our unique connection to the city—preferably on two wheels. We'll also will stop and taste the local food and snacks. This bike ride is suitable for experienced bicycle riders and complete novices alike.
Pass by
11-mile bicycle ride is a great way to see Shanghai's top attractions.
Throughout the entire experience, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide who will teach you all about the history and culture of this ancient city.
We show travelers the best of Shanghai and share our unique connection to the city—preferably on two wheels. We'll also will stop and taste the local food and snacks. This bike ride is suitable for experienced bicycle riders and complete novices alike.
Pass by
11-mile bicycle ride is a great way to see Shanghai's top attractions.
Throughout the entire experience, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide who will teach you all about the history and culture of this ancient city.
We show travelers the best of Shanghai and share our unique connection to the city—preferably on two wheels. We'll also will stop and taste the local food and snacks. This bike ride is suitable for experienced bicycle riders and complete novices alike.
Pass by
11-mile bicycle ride is a great way to see Shanghai's top attractions.
Throughout the entire experience, you will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide who will teach you all about the history and culture of this ancient city.
We show travelers the best of Shanghai and share our unique connection to the city—preferably on two wheels. We'll also will stop and taste the local food and snacks. This bike ride is suitable for experienced bicycle riders and complete novices alike.
Highlights
Private transportation
Professional guide
Bottled water
Free Photos: We will supply photo Highlights of your experience.
Snacks
Bike rental & helmet
Local food & Snacks
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Professional guide
Bottled water
Free Photos: We will supply photo Highlights of your experience.
Snacks
Bike rental & helmet
Local food & Snacks
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Frequently asked questions
How long does Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food take?
Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food cost?
Prices start at $89 per person for this Shanghai experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food 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 In front of the Garden Hotel (花园饭店), No 58, Maoming Road(s).
You can take taxi or Metro Line 1，10,12 to South Shannxi Road Station, go outside from Exit 3 and walking 1-2 mins you will see Garden Hotel.
And our guide will wear green ChinaCycleTours jacket and holding the board with your name. . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(144)
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Lucy_C
April 19, 2026
Great tour but hour late starting
Our guide, Ellen, was very good and would recommend - we really enjoyed the tour- once it finally started. The company had missed the booking from Viator and did not turn up at the Garden Hotel meeting point. Kindly the concierge at the hotel called the them (number on Viator booking info) and I was able to tell them that we need the tour asap as had limited time in Shanghai. We had to wait 30-40mins for the guide to arrive so in total an hour late staring. Suggest double checking with operator day before!!
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Edward_C
April 7, 2026
Biking in Shanghai
Biking around Shanghai is pretty easy since it’s not at all hilly. But it does take some getting used to navigating around cars and e-bikes. It was a nice way to see the city and learn a bit about it.
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Brenton_D
April 3, 2026
Bike ride
Nice casual ride around the city. We enjoyed the experience . Had a great meal included and stopped at some interesting places.
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N_Q
November 19, 2025
Good trip, well selected...
Good trip, well selected and reasonably quiet streets for views, well maintained bikes. Certainly a nice experience and perfect weather for it (early November).
Food was average. Guide had shallow knowledge and little love of Shanghai, but competently guided us through the sights and streets including some scary (to us) intersections. We saw a couple of lovely shopping areas: one old and one very new; I wished I could spend longer hanging out there.
A better trip would have had the same time on the road, skipped the random meal, had a little more history, and been less rushed in the market (- I'm not a shopper, but it was interesting.) But, I think the tour has probably been designed to fit a particular time / marketing profile so maybe this can't be helped.
Operator response
Thank you so much for joining our bike tour and for taking the time to share such detailed and thoughtful feedback.
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the perfect November weather and that you were satisfied with our carefully selected quiet routes and the maintenance of our bikes. Ensuring a safe and pleasant riding experience is our top priority.
We also sincerely appreciate your constructive comments regarding the food and the historical depth of the tour. We have noted your feedback about the guide's knowledge and will use it for further training to enrich our storytelling. Your specific suggestion to "skip the random meal" in favor of more history and market time is very insightful, and we are actively exploring how we can integrate this valuable idea to enhance the tour's depth without disrupting the schedule.
Feedback like yours is invaluable in helping us grow. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back someday to show you an ever-improving "Real Shanghai."
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Julie N
November 18, 2025
Fun Biking Tour with Ellen
From the start of our tour meeting Ellen, heading over to our bikes we set off after Ellen had showed and told us her signs for biking...Ellen guided us safely through the streets of Shanghai along with many interesting and fun stops. We were treated by Ellen with a local freshly cooked snack and finished our ride with a local lunch.
We highly recommend this tour and Ellen as your guide.
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donalh853
November 5, 2025
Great way to see Shanghai!
Top class guide (Ellen). Nice to experience things that were less touristy! Really interesting few hours and good value
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Guy_B
November 1, 2025
Wonderful tour, great guide!
Exploring Shangai by bike seems impossible. Too busy, too dangerous. But our guide miraculously opened all the bike paths.
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326parass
October 21, 2025
Not a good value, just use the bike share instead.
The tour guide was very friendly and it was definitely nice to have a peaceful morning ride, but I found the expertise to be kind of a waste of money and time. If you're at all comfortable with city biking, I recommend using the (very cheap) bikeshares around town and wandering on your own.
- Tour guide was a young woman fresh out of college, and understandably didn't have much in terms of local recommendations.
- Really surface level information about the places we saw.
- The local food was one stop in the beginning to have soup dumplings. The food was good but I was expecting more than that.
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Operator response
Thank you for your feedback! We're sorry to hear the tour didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your kind words about our guide’s friendliness and the enjoyable morning ride. We’ll take your suggestions into account to improve our offerings, including enhancing the depth of information and local recommendations. For those seeking a more flexible experience, bike-sharing is indeed a great option, as you mentioned. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience in the future!
ChinaCycleTours Team
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V4625ZFelisac
September 4, 2025
The BEST bike tour in Shanghai
Ellen and Anne were exceptional bike tour guides. We had so much fun riding through the city. Our teenager boys loved it. The food stops were delicious. Thank you for making our trip really special.
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Jennifer_P
June 1, 2025
Great city tour
Such a fun and informative tour. Ellen was a wonderful guide and even though it was a rainy day, it was still a great adventure!
The food samplings on the tour were delicious and a highlight of the tour. We were on the tour with our 11 and 14 year old kids and they had a great time too! Highly recommend this tour!
