11 Street Food Tours in Shanghai Worth Going Hungry For

1.Authentic Local Food Tour in Central Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,382 reviews · from $79Our pick

Walk from Huangpi Road through Xintiandi, the Former French Concession, and Yunnan Road with a local guide such as Jade, Kurt, TJ, or Jim. Expect soup dumplings, noodles, pork, duck, tea, dessert, and enough food for a full meal in about three hours.

“TJ was great. Enjoyed all the stops. Lots of local food and the tour was well organized. The early tour is focused more on food. The evening tour is more focused on drinks.”

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2.Shanghai: 3-Hour Local Food Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 806 reviews · 3 hours · from $79

Spend three hours eating through central Shanghai with guides such as Jade, TJ, Kurt, or Yu. Try soup dumplings, scallion noodles, red-braised pork, tea, fruit, and desserts at small local spots, while walking between Xintiandi, Huaihai Road, and the French Concession.

“Jade was the best! She was so knowledgeable and kind. She met us at a different spot as we got lost! She was very patient. She was also so sweet and recommended other places for us to do after the tour. Would definitely recommend!”

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3.Shanghai: Half-Day Biking and Local Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Ride about 11 miles through Shanghai’s French Concession, Xintiandi, Taikang Road, Old Town, and the Bund with guides such as Ellen, Alisa, Alyssa, or Li. Expect a flat route, bike lanes where possible, short walks, local snacks, water, and a small group capped at 10.

“What a thrill to cycle amongst Shanghai traffic, see the sights and enjoy an amazing lunch with the locals. Great morning out. Special thanks to guide Ellen ❤️”

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4.Biking Real Shanghai& Enjoy Local Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · from $82

Ride about 11 miles through Shanghai’s French Concession, the Bund, Xintiandi, and local streets on a three-hour guided tour. Bikes, helmets, water, snacks, photos, and an English-speaking guide are included. Morning, afternoon, and evening departures are available.

“A little rain did not dampen this great morning ride and cultural exchange. Li and Christine showed me the French Concession, great little shops and an impromptu tea tasting.”

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5.Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · from $133

Meet a private English-speaking guide, such as Annie, Shirley, Roy, or Linda, for a three to four-hour evening of soup dumplings, lamb skewers, wontons, scallion pancakes, desserts, and drinks. Finish with a one-hour Huangpu River cruise and Bund views.

“Annie our guide was a fantastic person to share an evening with over eating to our hearts delight . She is charming well versed and enjoyable to be with - as if she were a long lost friend . You must do this tour”

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6.Shanghai-Cooking Dumpling & Meal in Local Family-w/Vegan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $82

Meet Bonnie near Zhongxing Road and spend 3.5 hours making dumplings from scratch with her and her mother. You will prepare dough and fillings, eat a home-style Chinese meal, sample local specialties, and get English-language advice for Shanghai and nearby cities. Vegetarian and vegan needs can be arranged in advance.

“It was a very nice experience and Bonnie was such a great host! Her mother showed us some tricks as well how to make the best dumplings! And the food was amazing! It was delicious and it was a pleasure meeting all the other travellers as well. I can deeply recommend it! She even asked about my food preferences and allergies to prepare food I can actually eat. So please go to her cooking class, cause it will be great!”

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7.Shanghai Evening Tour: Huangpu River Cruise and Street Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $121

Meet your English-speaking guide at Grand Central Hotel Shanghai for a four-hour private evening outing. Taste xiaolongbao, dumplings, skewers, noodles, sweets, and drinks on Fuzhou Road, stroll the illuminated Bund, then take a one-hour Huangpu River cruise. VIP seats and private-car service cost extra.

“Our tour guide and driver were amazing! They made sure we were well taken care of for the entirety of the tour. Our guide gave us a glimpse into Chinese culture and talked to us about her life in Shanghai. The cruise itself was good (it’s a ferry with 300-400 people). The lights were worth it. The food afterwards was delicious!”

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8.Make Soup Dumpling: Vegan or Pork in Shanghai Shikumen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $120

In a historic Shanghai Shikumen lane house, Chef Yin guides you through dough, wrappers, and your choice of vegan or pork xiaolongbao. Cook, pleat, steam, and eat your dumplings with tea, black vinegar, and ginger. Add both fillings for $20 more and 30 extra minutes.

“An amazing experience. Our instructor was friendly, entertaining, knowledgeable, and kind. We had a wonderful time and would absolutely do it again!”

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9.Shanghai Local Food Taste in former French Concession

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $95

Meet your private English-speaking guide, possibly Jenny, at your central Shanghai hotel for four hours of street food and city history. Try shengjianbao, jianbing, xiaolongbao, wontons, tofu flower, youtiao, ci fan gao, and fried pork chop, then explore Xujiahui, Wukang Road, Tianzifang, and more.

“We had a fantastic street food tour in Shanghai with our guide. The tour was scheduled for four hours, but she generously spent over five hours with us without ever rushing. She spoke excellent English, was very knowledgeable, and introduced us to authentic local dishes we would never have found on our own. We learned a lot about Shanghai’s food culture and daily life. A truly memorable experience — highly recommended!”

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10.3-Hour Shanghai Street Food Tasting & Old Town Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $118

Spend 3.5 hours with an English-speaking private guide tasting Shanghai favorites, from soup dumplings and pan-fried dumplings to noodles, pork sticks, dessert, and drinks. You’ll also visit Old Town’s bazaar, tea house, zigzag bridge, markets, and Ming and Qing-era buildings.

“Must do activity - tasty and great to get to know the city and its people”

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11.Shanghai: Xinchang Ancient Town Tour & Dumpling Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $159

Spend six hours exploring Xinchang Ancient Town with an English-speaking host, then join a local family and friends for a hands-on dumpling class. You will roll dough, prepare fillings, wrap dumplings, and eat the meal you made before returning to your Shanghai hotel.

“In the Ancient town there was too much food, but we really enjoyed the company of our local guides. The dumpling class was a lovely experience where we were invited in to the heart of the family (with friends) to learn how to make tasty dumplings! They were all incredibly warm and friendly!”

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