Recent Searches
Clear
Close

Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

star-5388 Reviews
|
Badge of Excellence
|
上海市, China
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
See More
See More
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
Shanghai Food Tour
Shanghai Food Tour
Food tour in central Shanghai
See More

From $68.00

Lowest Price Guarantee

Select Date and Travelers

Number of travelers
1 Adult2 Adults3 Adults4 Adults5 Adults6 Adults7 Adults8 Adults9 Adults10 Adults11 Adults12 Adults13 Adults14 Adults15 Adults0 Children1 Child2 Children3 Children4 Children5 Children6 Children7 Children8 Children9 Children10 Children11 Children12 Children13 Children14 Children15 Children0 Infants1 Infant2 Infants3 Infants4 Infants5 Infants6 Infants7 Infants8 Infants9 Infants10 Infants11 Infants12 Infants13 Infants14 Infants15 Infants
Free cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn more
Loading available options...
Safety measures
icon3 hours  (approx.)
Mobile ticket
iconOffered in: English and 2 more

Overview

Satisfy your taste for traditional Chinese food during this culinary tour in Shanghai. Make your way down the famous Yunnan Road, stopping at several restaurants that are local favorites. Try typical Shanghainese dishes such as scallion oil noodles, steamed buns, parched chicken, and soup dumplings with black vinegar. Learn about the history and culture of the quickly changing city through your guide's informed commentary. All tastings are included and add up to more than enough for a full meal. Tours are available from morning to late-night to experience the best of Shanghai's culture.
  • Culinary tour and tasting in Shanghai
  • Taste traditional Shanghainese dishes
  • Learn about how locals eat and spend free time in Shanghai
  • Explore the famous Yunnan Road's restaurants
Saved to wishlist!

From $68.00

Lowest Price Guarantee
Book Now
Local guide
Food and drink tastings (enough for breakfast, lunch or dinner)
Local beer or desert for late night session
Hotel pickup and drop-off
彭越浦 , China, 上海市黄浦区彭越浦 邮政编码: 200021
Open in Google Maps

Please meet up at Exit 2, South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1) Directions: Take Shanghai Metro Station Line 1, and get off at South Huangpi Road Station. Your guide will be waiting for you at Exit 2. 你好，请带我去上海地铁1号线黄陂南路站2号出口

Yunnan Road (S) , Yun Nan Nan Lu, Huang Pu Qu, Shang Hai Shi, China
Open in Google Maps
Find your way to a central meeting point in Shanghai, where you meet your guide and group. Depart on foot for the Xintiandi area.

Make your first stop at a local restaurant serving up the best soup dumplings in the city. Find a table among the locals, then taste the famous dish and participate in an in-depth discussion on the flavor and consistency of the broth, the quality of the meat filling, and the texture of the dumplings' skin. Learn about the history of this dish as a Shanghainese staple.

Continue to the famous Yunnan Road, once the border between the French Concession area and the Shanghai residential areas. See the border where French-style apartments suddenly give way to traditional Chinese stone door houses (Shikumen).

Visit restaurants in the neighborhood to try local dishes and see how the native city residents eat and live. Taste dishes such as spring rolls, candied lotus rice, roasted duck, scallion oil noodles, red-braised pork, and parched chicken. Between stops, cleanse your palate with green or black tea and listen to your guide's commentary on Shanghai's culinary culture and traditions.
Itinerary
Stop At:  
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.
... MoreLess
Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
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.
... MoreLess
Duration: 50 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Stop At:  
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.
... MoreLess
Duration: 50 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Shanghai Foodie
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Learn more about cancellations.

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Face masks provided for travelers
See all safety measures taken by Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai.
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai?
A:The policy on sanitization is:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
See all safety measures taken by Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai.
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
See all safety measures taken by Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai.
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
See all safety measures taken by Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai.

Traveler Photos

See More
See More

Traveler Tips

  • "Whether you are a foodie or not, this tour is highly recommended!" See review
  • "If you are looking for sophisticated food this is not your tour but if you want to experience authentic local food I cannot recommend this tour highly enough." See review
  • "If you want to experience local things, I highly recommend this tour." See review

Reviews by Viator travelers.  We perform checks on reviews

Reviews

5.0
star-5
388 Reviews
5 stars
370
4 stars
13
3 stars
2
2 stars
0
1 star
3

Reviews by Viator travelers

We perform checks on reviews

Showing 1-10 of 388 reviews
star-5
Brilliant food tour
Neema_G
, Oct 2020
Our tour with Jim was brilliant. His English was amazing and he was so friendly and knowledgable. It was just the two of us on the tour and we have a great tour. We went to about 5 restaurants, mostly little local places youd never know were there. Great day, definitely recommend
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-4
Great Tour!
Linda_T
, Jan 2020
We didn’t have a lot of time in Shanghai and this was perfect to see and eat a lot in a short amount of time. Our guide was fun, accommodating and gave us great insight into Shanghai.
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
A night of great foods and hidden secrets
DrewP12345
, Jan 2020
This food tour was amazing. Our guide Jimmy and his associate were fantastic. They took us through areas of downtown and back alleys where we were able to get an authentic experience of Shanghai. Communication was outstanding and the variety of the dishes was great. The food was truly delicious. I highly recommend this tour to everyone!
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Amazing
Brittany_D
, Dec 2019
The tour was great, the food was AMAZING! We actually went back to the restaurants the following days. Our tour guide was kind enough to type out the orders for us in wechat so we could order the same things.
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
tasty food tour
CHANDAN_L
, Dec 2019
Although booked few hours before tour start, i was the only tourist, it became a private tour. Ming my tour guide was friendly, good at English & knowledgeable, enjoyed the interaction with him. All the places visited were comfortable & tourist friendly. enjoyed the soup momos & the chinese tea session the most. highly recommended.
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Fun time eating and drinking around Shanghai
Joseph_M
, Nov 2019
This is a great tour to learn about Shanghai food and drink. The tour guide was friendly and spoke excellent English. All the stops were delicious and authentic. Would highly recommend this tour if you want to eat and drink your way around Shanghai.
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Wonderful Food Tour and Craft Beer Tasting!!
Meander01622694328
, Nov 2019
Absolutely the best tour you could do in Shanghai! The company has meticulously hand picked excellent ma and pa places and will tailor the tour to suit your tastes or dietary needs. Our guide Mr. Ming was very friendly, knowledgeable and we could have spent all day with this guy learning and tasting goodies, but we were very full and satisfied and could not eat another delectable morsel of the fabulous food he had us eating!! Thank you Mr. Ming I would highly recommend your tour and your company. We feel so privileged that we had you as a guide and we enjoyed every second of our 3.5 hour tour! He even walked us back to the main drag so we knew where we were to get back to our hotel. If you are going to do a food tour, which why would you not, definitely pick this reputable company and enjoy!! We did the late night tour and we added when we made the reservation that we enjoyed craft beer and Mr. Ming did not disappoint! We hope you have a prosperous and healthy life Mr. Ming!! You were a delight indeed!!!!
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Excellent!
Cynthia S
, Nov 2019
Great guide and delicius food to sample, off the regular tourist path. Including a lovely tea shop and ceremony, as well as the classic soup dumplings. Highly recommended.
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
A really authentic experience
mmatsfo
, Oct 2019
I had an amazing time and Jim was a great guide. Like their website says, most tourists will never experience the taste and the flavors like I did. I had some dietary restrictions but Jim was kind enough to accommodate it easily and still made the experience awesome. The noodle shop, the bbq stall, the beer tasting, the pastry shop and the tea shop all had its own unique and wonderful flavor profile. As we walked from one place to the next, Jim weaved in aspects of local life. It was fascinating to learn about mobile payments, work ethic and life in Shanghai. I am forever grateful to Jim for this wonderful experience.
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
The best!
Kathy_M
, Oct 2019
Excellent! I would highly recommend. The food and information learned from our guide could not have been better!!!
... MoreLess
1 traveler found this review helpful
star-5
Awesome way to see the city
499kaleighr
, Oct 2019
Jimn was an amazing tour guide. We went to about 6 different places to sample the locale fare. These were never places I would have been able to find my own. As we walked through the city from place to place Jimn would give us awesome information about the city from a local point of view. This tour is different from anything you will do but what a way to see a different side of the city. Would 100% recommend and 100% do this again. Totally worth it.
... MoreLess
star-5
Friendly Tour With Some Good Food
MArora23
, Aug 2019
Lu was already waiting at the exit of the train station when I arrived and it turned out that I was the only person on the tour that afternoon. Probably because it was really hot outside but it made for a great personal tour through the streets of Shanghai. Lu inquired about what all I have already tried in Shanghai to ensure that we don't try the same things on the tour and keep it fresh and interesting. Over the next 3 and a half hours, Lu walked me from restaurant to restaurant while giving me a historical view of the neighborhood as well as the place we were visiting. We had Chinese pancakes, spent a significant amount of time at a tea shop, had the best noodles and pork I have ever had, tasted some soup dumplings and ended at a dessert shop where we also sampled local Chinese beer. Overall, it was a fun, informative and friendly tour that I highly recommend.
... MoreLess
star-5
It was very tasty, informative and diversified adventure
Dmitriy_S
, Aug 2019
Jim showed me a kind of secret Shanghai – Shanghai in which I'd be the one to go most likely did not dare. This tour gave me deeper feeling of the city and several favourite places to eat.
... MoreLess
star-5
Food that I would have missed
Byron_J
, Jul 2019
We had a great time with Jimmy. He brought us places that I would have never been to or would have considered. Authentic places and food. Got a real taste of China. I eat everything, my wife and son are vegetarians. Jimmy went out of his way for them to have food available. We had a small group so easy to walk around and get to places. Felt very secure as Jimmy knew all the places. Well worth it as we would have had nothing like what Jimmy prepared for us.
... MoreLess
star-5
Authentic!
Eric D
, Jul 2019
Highly recommend this tour. Jim was fantastic and really made the tour special. We ate so much food and it was all delicious. Definitely do this if you’re looking to step into the life of a local.
... MoreLess
star-5
Top-Notch Food Tour in Shanghai!
Camilo_C
, Jun 2019
My friend and I had an amazing experience with this food tour in Central Shanghai. Our host, Draco Shi, was very thoughtful with the route, selection of locations, and the group's desires. He was very knowledgeable not only about the food from a culinary standpoint, but also from a historical perspective which was very enriching. Whether you are a foodie or not, this tour is highly recommended!
... MoreLess
star-5
Great Tour Guide
Rhonda_N
, Jun 2019
Best experience, guide was very experienced in the local area and took us to off the beaten track to areas where we were greeted by the locals and experienced Shanghai foods in abundance
... MoreLess
star-5
So much food!
Lothax
, May 2019
We were completely thrilled with this tour. Our guide made sure we had so much food that we could barely move afterwards. All of it was excellent and from local establishments. Definitely give this one a shot, but come hungry.
... MoreLess
star-5
Amazing guide and food
Michelle P
, May 2019
Jimmy was an amazing guide, excellent English and very knowledgeable. Great variety of snacks, from local ice-cream to Shanghai's amazing dumplings. Definitely a tour to do
... MoreLess
star-5
This tour was amazing!
Martin_G
, Apr 2019
We had an awesome guide and ate SO MUCH FOOD! it was not only a great way to sample the food culture, but also to see a good part of the city by foot. Bring napkins/wet-wipes and an umbrella, in case it rains. I highly recommend this tour if you are an adventurous eater and love food.
... MoreLess
Why you are seeing these recommendations

Compare Similar Experiences

Current
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
star-5388
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$68.00
Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour of Former French Concession
star-546
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$75.00
Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession
star-587
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$93.75
Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food
star-5106
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$45.88
Secret Noodle and Wonton in Shanghai Alleyways with Local Beer
star-511
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$71.63
Half-Day Private Zhujiajiao Water Town Tour with Boat Ride from Shanghai
star-5129
5 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$140.00
Shanghai's Koreatown Food Tour
star-517
3 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$90.67
Private Tour: Modern Shanghai Half Day Walking Tour
star-00
4 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$70.00
4-Hour Private Customized Shanghai City Tour
star-559
4 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$79.50
Why you are seeing these recommendations

Explore Similar Things to Do

Food ToursCity ToursWalking ToursStreet Food Tours Half-day ToursWalking & Biking ToursFood, Wine & NightlifeTours & SightseeingShanghaiFood Tours - Eastern ChinaCity Tours - Eastern ChinaWalking Tours - Eastern ChinaStreet Food Tours - Eastern ChinaHalf-day Tours - Eastern ChinaFood Tours - SuzhouCity Tours - SuzhouWalking Tours - SuzhouStreet Food Tours - SuzhouHalf-day Tours - SuzhouFood Tours - HangzhouCity Tours - HangzhouWalking Tours - HangzhouStreet Food Tours - HangzhouHalf-day Tours - HangzhouCategory

Attractions in Shanghai

Jin Mao Tower Tours & TicketsShanghai History Museum (Shanghai Lishi Bowuguan) Tours & TicketsChina Art Palace Tours & TicketsDuolun Road Tours & TicketsShanghai Jewish Refugees Museum (Shanghai Youtai Nanmin Jinianguan) Tours & TicketsShanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Hall (Shanghai Chengshi Guihua Zhanshi Guan) Tours & TicketsJinjiang Action Park Tours & TicketsShanghai City God Temple (Chenghuang Miao) Tours & TicketsShikumen Open House Museum (Wulixiang Shikumen Bowuguan) Tours & TicketsShanghai Chedun Film Park Tours & TicketsBund Sightseeing Tunnel Tours & TicketsShanghai Old City (Nanshi) Tours & TicketsHuangpu River Tours & TicketsZhujiajiao Tours & TicketsFormer Residence of Sun Yat-sen Tours & TicketsShanghai Museum of Arts and Crafts Tours & TicketsPudong Tours & TicketsZhujiajiao Kezhi Garden Tours & TicketsJing’an Temple Tours & TicketsWaigaoqiao Port Cruise Terminal Tours & Tickets
Why you are seeing these recommendations