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Shanghai: 3-Hour Local Food Tasting Tour

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Guided tour
Shanghai: 3-Hour Local Food Tasting Tour
Top rated
4.924406 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.924406 out of 5 stars
463 reviews

Sample 10-15 traditional dishes from Shanghai on a tasting food tour in the former French Concession. Try some of the best dumplings in the city and indulge your sweet teeth at a dessert store.

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Duration 3 hours
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Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide
English, Chinese
Wheelchair accessible

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Monica Arienti – Mexico

Rebekah was an excellent guide! She took us even to some Michelin guide recommendations. Everything was delicious. Definitely recommended!!!

L
Luca – Italy

Kurt is a very motivated guy with who you not only spend 3 hours in eating very good food, but who can give you important advices for your Shanghai stay. My favorite food was soup dumpling but I loved everything. Must give a try!

Highlights

  • Taste the traditional foods of Shanghai at local establishments
  • Walk along the Yunnan Road and visit 3 different restaurants and a dessert shop
  • Try an authentic Longjing green tea or Fujian black tea

Full description

Explore the local restaurant scene of Shanghai on a 3-hour food tasting tour of the city center. Start in the Xintiandi area to taste one of the best dumpling soups in the city.

Then, go to the Huaihai Road to sit down at 3 different restaurants and a dessert shop. Marvel at the change in architecture as you move from the French Concession to the shikumen-style buildings that combine western and Chinese elements.

Sample authentic dishes such as parched chicken, red-braised pork, scallion oil noodles, candied lotus rice and moon cakes. Try a cup of Longjing green tea or Fujian black tea and get a local insight into life in Shanghai.

Includes

  • Food and drinks
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

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Meeting point

Meet up at exit 2, South Huangpi Road station (aka site of first CPC national congress) on Shanghai metro line 1地铁一号线一大会址-黄陂南路站二号出口. You can also take a taxi to No333 Huaihai Road淮海中路333号 in front of Xintiandi Plaza新天地广场正门口. Your guide will be waiting right at the spot and greet you.

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based on 463 reviews

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    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Monica Arienti – MexicoApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Rebekah was an excellent guide! She took us even to some Michelin guide recommendations. Everything was delicious. Definitely recommended!!!
L
Luca – ItalyApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Kurt is a very motivated guy with who you not only spend 3 hours in eating very good food, but who can give you important advices for your Shanghai stay. My favorite food was soup dumpling but I loved everything. Must give a try!
T
Thaiz – BrazilApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Patrick our guide was kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about Shanghai’s food scene. The dishes we tried were delicious, and even though I have eaten a lot of Chinese food before most of the dishes were new to me, and his insights made the experience perfect. Highly recommend! 🥢🍜

Product ID: 68420

Activity provider:Foodies Shanghai

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