Shanghai Food and Culture Tour (10 dishes, 5 eateries)

5.0

based on 51 reviews

| Shanghai, China

Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3.5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Private tour

Local English-speaking guide
Enjoy a big traditional Chinese breakfast at five or more sit-down restaurants - local favorites! The portion would keep you full for hours after the tour!
Taxi from Xinghualou to the Bund
Vegetarian friendly (please notify us in advance)
A local dining guidebook
Premier taxi from People's Square to Suzhou Creek
A thoughtful gift and local dining guide

Pickup or drop-off to your hotel / preferred location
Gratuities

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions (except for the extreme ones), please dress appropriately
Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be approx. 3-4 km of walking
Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge; however, please note that we do not provide infant seats in taxi
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This tour can be enjoyed either in the morning as a breakfast tour or in the evening as a dinner tour. There will be difference in food selection between the two, while the itinerary remains the same. The sequence of stops will be adjusted to fit the morning or evening schedule
Not recommended for gluten-free guests due to the common use of soy sauce in local cuisine
The options for vegetarian guests may be limited, although we will do our best to accommodate

This is a public food tour. We'll discover the most authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine and dessert spots, sharing the fascinating stories behind the food. Along the way, we’ll pass iconic landmarks like Nanjing Road, People's Square, and the Bund, uncovering the untold histories behind them. This experience is perfect...

Duration 3 Hours and 30 Minutes
Group Tour
Max 10 people in the group

1
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
Once the commercial center of Shanghai 100 years ago, it remains bustling with shops and stores today. Discover China's first department store and its pioneering initiatives of that era
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Nan Jing Dong Lu
Visit 2 traditional time-honored restaurants. First stop is an egg pancake and rice sweets restaurant, a brand since 1875. Taste the soft, chewy glutinous rice sweets from a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Nanjing Road for over 100 years. With a perfect blend of sweet red bean...
- Duration 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Tian Jin Lu

(Only dinner tour) Stewed milk dessert, this 19th-century southern Chinese treat, is now a national favorite, popular for its rich, creamy aroma and unique texture. For fruit lovers, there is a mango-themed dessert to choose from!

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

People’s Square

Stroll through People's Square to take in the city's energy and digest your feast. Experience the lively People's Park, where the weekend marriage market brings parents together to arrange matches for their children. Also check out the tallest skyscraper in Shanghai over half a century and step inside the most...

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Zhe Jiang Zhong Lu

Shengjian is one of the most iconic breakfast items in Shanghai, offering a perfectly crispy skin that crunches with every bite. It pairs nicely with a comforting bowl of glass noodle soup. Hear the rivalry stories of two styles of pan fried buns, just like the debate between NY style...

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

158

(Only breakfast tour)Scallion pancakes, freshly made to order, are prepared by frying green onions in oil to infuse their aroma into the dough. The pancake has a layered texture that is crisp, fragrant, and deeply satisfying!

Duration 10 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Fu Zhou Lu

(Only breakfast tour) Stewed milk dessert, this 19th-century southern Chinese treat, is now a national favorite, popular for its rich, creamy aroma and unique texture. For fruit lovers, there is a mango-themed dessert to choose from!

Duration 30 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Shan Dong Zhong Lu

(Only dinner tour)Savor tender pork belly, its lean and fatty layers melting in your mouth. Paired with Shanghai-style rice steamed with ham and vegetables, a local favorite. This comforting combo captures the essence of Shanghai cooking - the magical use of soy sauce and sugar