
Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 254 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai worth booking?
Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai is a 3-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $75 per person. It scores 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 5/5 rating across 254 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 91 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (254)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $75 per person
Savor the taste of Shanghai’s famous breakfast wontons, pulled noodles, savory pancakes and more on this 3-hour, small-group walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Begin your day with a stroll past water calligraphers and tai chi masters in Xiangyang Park, before meandering to street stalls and a wet market to experience Chinese cuisine freshly prepared in front of you. Be sure to come hungry on this child-friendly tour, limited to small groups ensure a personalized experience.
What you get
About this experience
Savor the taste of Shanghai’s famous breakfast wontons, pulled noodles, savory pancakes and more on this 3-hour, small-group walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Begin your day with a stroll past water calligraphers and tai chi masters in Xiangyang Park, before meandering to street stalls and a wet market to experience Chinese cuisine freshly prepared in front of you. Be sure to come hungry on this child-friendly tour, limited to small groups ensure a personalized experience.
What's included
Included
- 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
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
UnTour Shanghai Food Tours
Our walking culinary tours are designed to get visitors off the beaten path and into authentic local shops where they can eat shoulder to shoulder with locals. Since 2010, UnTour Food Tours has taken thousands of guests to our favorite mom-and-pop-owned shops. UnTour Food Tour has been featured in The New York Times, Travel & Leisure, National Geographic, Monocle, CNN, The Sunday Time Travel Magazine, Eat the World with Emeril Lagasse, Samantha Brown Travels, The Guardian & more. Come explore Shanghai's tastiest authentic cuisine with us!
180 minutes here · Admission included
Former French Concession
Some of Shanghai’s best food is found streetside in the morning hours. Explore a local market and taste the Chinese breakfast of champions with this street food tour through the beautiful former French Concession neighborhood. You’ll meet our trusted vendors selling classic local dishes, including the world-famous jianbing (Chinese crepe), steaming baskets of the city’s finest soup dumplings, freshly-pulled noodles, and much more.
180 minutes here
Start your morning off at Xiangyang Park. Stroll through one of the former French Concession’s most energetic parks – and watch the retirees practicing tai chi, water calligraphy, line dancing and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
20 minutes here
Iapm Shopping Mall
Finish your tour in the shadows of IAPM, one of Shanghai's most luxurious shopping malls with great local boutiques, bars, cinemas, and restaurants (although you won't need to eat again for hours after the tour).
Pass by without stopping
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Shanghai
Meeting Point: Xiangyang Park, South Gate, 1008 Huaihai Middle Rd. 襄阳公园-南门,在淮海中路1008号。
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends at the corner of Nanchang Rd and Shaanxi South Rd, a two minute walk from Line 1/10/12 to South Shaanxi Road station. 南昌路和襄阳南路.
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 15 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please advise any specific dietary requirement at time of booking - 72 hours advanced notice is required to be able to cater to any dietary restrictions.
- Wear comfortable shoes and come hungry
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 254 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
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
254 verified traveler reviews for Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Excellent food, excellent experience, and outstanding guide
This is the our second time doing this food tour. Our first was in 2024 and we could not wait to do the tour again. Some of the stops were the same, but there where many new stops. Our guide built the day around what we were hoping to experience. We came very hungry but still had to pass ourselves. The tour is an incredible value for the almost 20 food stops. Our guide even brought with containers so we could package up some of the items and bring them back with us for 2nd breakfast!
via Tripadvisor
A 'culinary backstreets' quality experience
Great intro to excellent streetfood in Shanghai by a knowledgable and entertaining guide.
via Tripadvisor
Great Food and a Glimpse of Local Shanghai
I loved strolling through the local neighborhoods and getting a glimpse of everyday life at the wet market. Rachel did a great job showing us around, pointing out interesting murals, architecture, and little details along the way. She also introduced each of the breakfast items which made the experience extra special. The jianbing was definitely my favorite! A great way to explore a different side of Shanghai while enjoying some delicious local breakfast.
Response from the operator: Hi there, thank you for another great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed exploring the neighborhood with Rachel and getting a glimpse of everyday Shanghai along the way. And great choice on the jianbing, it’s hard to beat a freshly made one for breakfast!
via Tripadvisor
Delicious Exploration of Shanghai's Breakfast Foods
This was a great food tour. We met early and tried a lot of different local breakfast foods. The food was delicious, the guide was great. Highly recommend!
Response from the operator: Hi Sarah, thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed sampling your way through Shanghai’s breakfast scene. Thanks for starting your morning with us and for the recommendation!
via Tripadvisor
Must do
Had such a great time with Hope at the breakfast tour. There was a great variety of stories, knowledge, and food. Loved the taste and portions while walking through different parts of the city. Thanks Hope !
Response from the operator: Hi there, thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the mix of food, stories, and exploring the city with Hope. Thanks for spending your morning with us!
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
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 89
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Who runs this experience
Operated by UnTour Food Tours, who run 5 experiences we rank across 2 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 73.7.
See everything UnTour Food Tours runsWhy this scores 91
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Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.
How much does Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai cost?
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Prices start at $75 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: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai 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: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 91 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 254 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Shanghai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai?
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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: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai 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: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai?
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Around 89 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: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai 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, Full-Day Private Guided Tour of Shanghai, Shanghai City Guided Walking Tour | China's 1st and Best Rated. 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.
What is included in Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai?
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Included: Professional guide; Post-tour welcome packet with helpful restaurant recommendations, local travel tips & so m; Breakfast; and Tea and coffee. Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Alcoholic beverages; and Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai?
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Meeting Point: Xiangyang Park, South Gate, 1008 Huaihai Middle Rd. 襄阳公园-南门,在淮海中路1008号。 Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai?
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Across 254 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
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