Food tours in Shanghai
Guided food walks that eat their way through a neighbourhood: markets, street food, tapas bars and family-run kitchens, with the history that explains each dish.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £57 to £69 per person. 3 of 5 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai | 3 hours | Up to 30 | £60 | 5.0 (1,698) |
| Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour | 3 hours | Up to 12 | £69 | 4.9 (640) |
| Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession | 3.5 hours | Up to 12 | £57 | 4.9 (436) |
| Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession | 3 hours | Up to 30 | £68 | 4.9 (296) |
| Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai | 3 hours | Up to 8 | £57 | 5.0 (254) |
Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk along Huangpi Road tasting a dozen Shanghainese dishes, including soup dumplings. Tour details: Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai
Guided in English, Korean, cmn
From £60Free cancellation
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Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
An evening food walk through family-run restaurants serving regional Chinese cooking. Tour details: Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour
Guided in English
From £69Free cancellation
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Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk through the former French Concession, tasting the dishes of old Shanghai. Tour details: Eat Like a Local Through Shanghai's French Concession
Guided in English
From £57Free cancellation
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Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession (opens Viator in a new tab)
A late-night food walk from Xintiandi into the backstreets of the former French Concession, with over 20 tastings. Tour details: Late Night Food Tour in the Shanghai's French Concession
Guided in English, Korean, cmn
From £68Free cancellation
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Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai (opens Viator in a new tab)
A morning walk tasting Shanghai's breakfast foods: wontons, pulled noodles and savoury pancakes. Tour details: Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai
Guided in English
From £57Free cancellation
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Prices are Viator's lowest "from" price per person, converted to pounds and checked on 28 October 2026. The booking page shows the current price in your currency.
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