Authentic Local Food and Culture private Tour in Shanghai

Shanghai, China
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Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Shanghai’s diverse food scene can be daunting for first-time visitors. Opt for an authentic taste of Shanghai on a food tour, a great cultural introduction to China’s second city. Sample a dozen traditional Shanghai dishes—noodles, buns, and soup dumplings—and receive restaurant recommendations to enjoy throughout your vacation. Morning, lunch, evening, and late-night tours allow you to fit this Chinese food experience into any travel itinerary.
·Guarantee a great Chinese culinary experience on a Shanghai food tour
·Receive ample restaurant recommendations to ensure a trip full of great food
·Sample Shanghai specialties and learn little-known facts about local culture
·Choose from several departure times to suit every schedule

Options

Night tour - 6:30 PM

Duration: 3 hours: Languages (2) • Night tour - 6:30PM

Afternoon Tour - 1:00 PM

Duration: 3 hours: Languages (2) • Afternoon tour - 1:00PM

Late Night Special - 8:30 PM

Duration: 3 hours: Languages (2) • Late Night Special - 8:30PM

Morning Tour - 9 AM

Duration: 3 hours: Languages (2) • Morning Tour - 9AM

What's included

  • Food and drink tastings (enough for breakfast, lunch or dinner)
  • Local guide
  • Local beer or desert for late night session
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

  1. Xintiandi
    45m
    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.
  2. Former French Concession
    50m
    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.
  3. People's Square (Renmin Guang Chang)
    50m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point

Tour will end around the People Square.

Additional 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 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 policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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