Private Culinary Walking Tour of Authentic Shanghai Cuisine

3 hours Free CancellationMeet on locationInstant confirmationGuided Operated by Interstellar Cloud Tour Ltd.

Why we love it?

The Authentic Local Food and Culture private Tour in Shanghai offers a three-hour immersive experience into the city's culinary scene. Participants will meet their local guide at Huangpi Nan Road metro station and embark on a walking tour that includes food and drink tastings, enough to serve as a meal. This tour is ideal for food enthusiasts and travelers looking to explore authentic Shanghainese cuisine, featuring dishes like parched chicken and red-braised pork. The distinctive aspect of this tour is the intimate setting, as guests enjoy their meals in local eateries, providing a genuine taste of Shanghai's vibrant food culture.

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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.

Stop 3

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.

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • 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

Know Before You Go

  • Animals or pets allowed
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start