Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour
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Is Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour worth booking?
Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour is a 3-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $65 per person. It scores 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 629 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 87 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (629)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $65 per person
Get ready for Shanghai’s most delicious food tour! As the sun sets, you’ll get off the tourist trail and into family-run restaurants serving the most authentic regional cuisines the city has to offer. You’ll wash it all
What you get
- Samplings of food and drink during tour
- Professional guide
- Post-tour welcome packet with helpful restaurant recommendations, local travel tips & so much more to help make your stay in Shanghai easy & fun
About this experience
Get ready for Shanghai’s most delicious food tour! As the sun sets, you’ll get off the tourist trail and into family-run restaurants serving the most authentic regional cuisines the city has to offer. You’ll wash it all down with Chinese beers and spirits (or soft drinks), as you get to know more about Shanghai’s history and culture, one bite at a time. Explore just how diverse the cuisines of China can be with more than 15 tastings on this Shanghai evening food tour!
What's included
Included
- Samplings of food and drink during tour
- Professional guide
- Post-tour welcome packet with helpful restaurant recommendations, local travel tips & so much more to help make your stay in Shanghai easy & fun
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drink that is not included in tour itinerary
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Shanghai
As the financial capital of China, Shanghai attracts millions of migrants who bring their local culinary traditions and ingredients with them. As the sun sets, join UnTour Food Tours as we explore the best local and regional cuisines the city has to offer, paired with local beers, spirits (or soft drinks) in a centrally-located, authentic residential neighborhood. Taste local dishes from the Shanghai Jiangnan area, as well as southern and northwest China & Sichuan. Explore just how different regional Chinese foods can be on this evening Shanghai food tour!
180 minutes here
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
Explore the neighborhood just north of the famous Nanjing Road. Known for its colonial history during the Republic of China, this area of Shanghai was home to some of the city's most famous locals and expats during the 1920s and 1930s.
30 minutes here
Jing'an Temple
End your tour a stone's throw from historic Jing'an Temple. You can hop on the subway from there, or explore the bars in the neighborhood. Your guide will be happy to give you recommendations!
5 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Shanghai
• Meeting Location: Jiangsu Rd Metro - Exit 1. 江苏路地铁站-1口.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends a 5-minute walk from the Jiangsu Rd. subway stop at 223 Dong Zhu An Bang Road.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- UnTour Food Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - advanced notice is required to be able to cater to any dietary restrictions
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 629 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Good for families
3 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
629 verified traveler reviews for Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An absolute must in Shanghai
This is an absolute must, we had such a great time eating the best authentic food. Thank you Lee for creating and unforgettable experience you were the best!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent food tour, highly recommend!
Li was an excellent tour guide. He took the time to talk to us and getting to know each of us personally. It was three hours of pure fun, exploration and cultural experience for my family. The most impressive thing is Li got my my daughter who is typically a picky eater to open up and try out the various cuisine including delicacy such as grasshopper! We had a memorable night and we will carry this memory for a long time. We can’t wait to visit your hometown. Thank you Li!!!
Response from the operator: Hi Julia, thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad your family had such a memorable evening with Li. Congratulations to your daughter for stepping outside her comfort zone! Thanks again for joining us.
via Viator
Foody goodness
It was just my family and I with a tour guide and always a little awkward without others. The restaurants selected were diverse and excellent. Lots of choice and generous amounts everywhere and beer and baiju as well. The walking helped process all the food and we ended with Szechuan a few minutes late (..that was me) because we had some brilliant street food "snack". Places were small, curated and good value for what we received. And given the area and the familiarity with it, this group is well recommended.
Response from the operator: Hi there, thank you for the thoughtful review! So nice to read that your family enjoyed exploring a wide range of regional flavors together. Thanks again for joining us!
via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour and good vibes
Tour was fantastic! Hope was a great tour guide. It was very easy to communicate with the staff during the visit. It felt like a friends’ night out.
Response from the operator: Hi Sofia, thank you for the wonderful review! Hearing that it felt like a friends' night out is one of the nicest compliments we could receive. Thanks again for joining us!
via Tripadvisor
Disappointing tour, not much shared during each stop
We were disappointed with the tour. Living already in Asia, it was not suitable for us. Not much was explained during the tour apart the first stop which some quick explanations. We were expecting to learn more about the food and also by extension about Shanghai. But also expected more street food vibe. You are seated in restaurants each time. Which is not an issue per se, but again Shanghai offers so many amazing street food that can be overwhelming for visitors to know where to look. Having a guide to show and share about street food would have been great - which I believe is more the vibe of the breakfast one. We should have looked into more details when booking. But considering little guide sharing, the price is too high as Shanghai offers really cheap food.
Response from the operator: Hi Celia - Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We understand your point about wanting more of a street food atmosphere. Over the past decade, Shanghai’s night markets have been relocated to the outskirts by the local government, so our evening tour no longer focuses on night market-style street food. For guests looking for more street food stops, our Shanghai Street Eats Breakfast tour is usually the better fit, as it includes street food vendors alongside local restaurants and eateries loved by residents. We’re sorry the experience did not meet your expectations, but we appreciate your thoughtful feedback. Please do let us know if you are ever back in China. We would love to host you in Beijing.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $65 to $90
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 220
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 87
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour cost?
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Prices start at $65 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Shanghai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Shanghai is not rushed.
Is Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 87 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 629 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Shanghai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour?
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Around 220 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Shanghai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Shanghai and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Eat Like A Local: Shanghai Night Food Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Shanghai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Shanghai?
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On Outty we rank every Shanghai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Private Shanghai Full Day City Tour with Old and New Highlights, Suzhou Private Day Trip from Shanghai with Bullet Train Option, 4-Hour Flexible Private Shanghai City Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Shanghai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Shanghai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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