Old Shanghai Food and Walking Tour

Summary Description

Meet up with your tour guide and group of fellow food-lovers near People's Square to embark on your 3-hour food walking tour. Set off through the back streets of Old Shanghai, learning about the culinary culture and history of the bustling city as you stroll. Stop at traditional restaurants and street vendors alike over the course of eight tastings. Pass some of the last remaining collective housing, or shikumen, in the city and see where vendors from the Gansu and Xinjiang provinces sell their traditional foods. 

Your tastings will include some of the following (menu subject to change):

• Xinjiang (stone-oven naan)

• Chang shou mian (longevity noodles)

• Xie ke huang (crab shell pastry)

• Sheng jian bao (pan-fried dumplings)

• Xiao long bao (baked dumplings)

• Deep-fried wontons

• Stir-fried bullfrog

• Traditional Chinese yellow wine

• Popular Shanghainese dessertsAll tastings are included, and add up to a full meal.

Description

Sample traditional Shanghainese specialties while immersed in the atmospheric streets of Old Shanghai on this 3-hour walking tour for food-lovers. Your guide includes up to eight tastings, with a mixture of street food stands and traditional eateries. Try classic specialties like 'sheng jian bao' (pan-fried dumplings) to local favorites like Bullfrog stir-fry.

Included / Excluded
What's Included
  • Food tastings
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 3h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please be on time at meeting point, as there is no pickup service for this tour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers