Highlights | Sample a selection of dumplings - Xiao long bao and Sheng jian bao Try stir fried bullfrog - Shanghai's four-legged answer to the buffalo wing Taste the regional specialty: Xie ke huang (yellow crab) Try delicious handmade Shanghai wheat noodles Savour a selection of desserts for a finale - washed down with huangjiu (yellow wine) |
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Summary | Enjoy authentic Shanghainese cuisine in this tantalising journey of the senses |
Description | Discover an array of fantastic tastes and flavours in Shanghai’s buzzing food scene in a truly scrumptious journey around the city’s mouth-watering culinary map - Sample a selection of dumplings - Xiao long bao and Sheng jian bao
Food is powerful, enhancing the intensity of the memories we build. It introduces cultures, defines memories and provides a window on a new destination. Tasting the food of a city provides a fascinating insight into its ethnic diversity, history, character and gastronomic trends. In Shanghai, food is at the heart of everything as an integral part of its identity for 3,000 years. Many of the city’s most beloved traditional dishes trace the city’s storied history. Your Private Shanghai Food Tour takes you on a culinary voyage around authentic Shanghainese flavours: a delicious journey through a rich and evolving food scene and influenced by the East China Sea Shanghai’s most iconic dishes like braised eggplant, soft grilled oysters, juicy scallops, delicate mandarin fish, famous xiao long bao soup dumplings, hairy crab nian gao and Di Shui Dong ribs that fall off the bone are all celebrated on the Private Shanghai Food Tour. Learn the secret ingredients behind the most popular recipes and hear the fascinating backstories to exciting taste combinations. A ready supply of Western ingredients have yet to infiltrate Shanghai’s most popular dishes. Our sensory taste-led experience involves plenty of interaction with Shanghainese ingredients and fresh produce. Visit buzzing kitchens, bustling food markets and taste speciality dishes such as Xiao long bao (steamed pork dumplings), Sheng jian bao (pan-fried dumplings), stir fried bullfrog, Xie ke huang (crab-stuffed pastry), Chang shou mian (wheat noodles), deep fried wonton and bread cooked in the Xinjiang stone accompanied by a glass of traditional yellow wine Your gastronomic journey will come to an oh-so-sweet end with a sample range of Shanghainese desserts recommended by your expert guide. The Private Shanghai Food Tour is an authentic immersion in the character and history of Shanghai’s exquisite food so be sure to arrive hungry! |
Included | Transport costs between locations One standard portion at each food outlet A friendly, professional private tour guide Plenty of time to take photos at your favourite places |
Excluded | Cost of hotel pick up/drop off. Your guide will accompany you in a taxi or by public transport Extra food and drink outside of the inclusions Gratuities (optional) |
Know before you book | Cost of hotel pick up/drop off is not included on this tour. Your guide will accompany you in a taxi or by public transport |
Know before you go | Please bring comfortable walking shoes Please bring any medical requirements you need throughout the day In summer, please remember to bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water |
Additional Information | Not wheelchair accessible |
Health Items | Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff, Social distancing enforced throughout experience, Gear/equipment sanitized between use, Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized, Guides required to regularly wash hands |
Booking Cut-off | 48 hours |
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Minimum | 1 guests per booking |
Maximum | 10 guests per booking |
Valid | Only on date on reservation |
Sunday | 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 |
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Monday | 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 |
Tuesday | 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 |
Wednesday | 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 |
Thursday | 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 |
Friday | 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 |
Saturday | 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 |
Type: | Starts location |
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Lat & Long: | 31.228305, 121.475438 |
Address: | Shanghai Museum, 201 Renmin Ave, Ren Min Guang Chang, Shanghai, 200003, CN |
Notes: | Outside front entrance of Shanghai Museum |
Start Location Notes | Shanghai Museum, 201 Renmin Ave, Ren Min Guang Chang, Shanghai, 200003, CN |
Start Location Notes | 123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States |
Type: | Starts location |
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Lat & Long: | 40.7025714, -73.99056 |
Address: | 123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States |
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Start Location Notes | Shanghai Museum, 201 Renmin Ave, Ren Min Guang Chang, Shanghai, 200003, CN |
Start Location Notes | 123 Main St, Main St, Kings County, New York, 11217, United States |
Cancellation Policy: | standard |
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Cancellation Cut-off: | 24 hours |
Cancellation Notes: | Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund |
FAQ |
Will there be other people on the tour or is it just us?
All of our tours are 100% private and exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour.Your tour will be completely tailored to your needs and we will make sure to find a guide that best suits your group., Are entrance tickets and transport included in the cost of the tour?In the ‘Things to Know’ section at the top of this page you will find details of whatever entrance tickets and transport are included in the tour. If you have any questions about this, then you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK)., What is your cancellation policy?On tours cancelled more than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are happy to offer our customers a full refund - minus a 5% credit card fee and the cost of any tickets that have been purchased.For tours cancelled less than 48 hours before the scheduled departure time, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds. If you would like to reschedule a tour, this is usually possible if we are given enough notice, but we cannot guarantee the same guide.Changes made to bookings may be subject to rebooking fees to cover the cost of tickets purchased, transport, guide rescheduling and administration.To cancel or change your booking, please contact us at or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK)., Who do I contact if I have any questions about this tour or if I want to make changes to my tour?At Touriocity, we provide a free concierge service to help you plan your time abroad and they will be able to answer any questions you may have about this tour or any other tours. We are normally able to customise or personalise tours to suit your needs.Please do get in touch by either using the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, sending an email to or calling 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK)., Am I able to book more than one tour?Absolutely, you can book as many tours as you like! You can add them to your cart by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button or you can get in touch and we can put together an itinerary for you. To get in touch, you can either use the chat button in the bottom right hand corner, send an email to or call 1-212-710-1322 (US) or +44 20 3009 2392 (UK)., |
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Confirmation necessary? | No |