Step 1
Chinese Pastries & Festival Desserts
Discover traditional sweets and sticky rice treats deeply tied to Chinese culture.
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Shanghai Food Tour
New private route
Duration
3 hours
Language
English
Format
Private by request
1 / 6
From
$70 USD / person
Overview
Discover the authentic flavors of Shanghai through a guided culinary journey across the city’s historic streets, hidden eateries, and beloved local snack spots.
What you'll do
Step 2
Handcrafted Milk Tea & Modern Drink Culture
Refresh with handcrafted milk tea or fruit tea in this hot summer
Step 3
Crab Roe Noodles & Suzhou-Style Noodles
Savor rich Jiangnan flavors once considered luxury cuisine among scholars, merchants, and aristocrats.
Step 4
Soup Dumplings and Pan-Fried Buns
Enjoy two of Shanghai's most iconic handmade foods.
Step 5
Traditional Foodhall Exploration
Browse a maze of nostalgic snacks with memories from generations of Shanghai families.
Where we’ll meet
The No.19 Exit of People's Square metro station, Line 2/10.
What's Included
English-speaking local guide
5 items of local dishes, desserts, or drinks (sufficient for a full meal)
Recommendations for additional local restaurants
What's Not Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food and beverages
Personal expenses and gratuities
Route notes
Two quick notes on how this route is planned and confirmed.
First-day traveler
The No.19 Exit of People's Square metro station, Line 2/10.
The route feels built around real timing, not a checklist. It makes Shanghai Food Tour easier to do without overthinking the next move.
Private route note
3 hours
The best part is the pacing: enough structure to feel handled, with space to stop for food, photos, weather, or a change of energy.
About me
Your assigned local host or guide will be shared after booking confirmation.
ExploreChina local desk
Our team handles route planning, local coordination, and English plus Chinese support before the day. After booking, follow-up continues through WhatsApp or WeChat.
Things to Know
Guest requirements
Guests ages 3 and up can attend, up to 10 guests total. Please advise any food allergies before the experience.
Activity level
The activity level for this experience is light. The skill level is beginner.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for every guest before joining an experience.