
Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai
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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 $60 per person. It scores 89 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 246 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 89 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (246)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $60 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 calligra
What you get
- 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
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 246 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
7 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
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
246 verified traveler reviews for Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A delicious way to learn about and appreciate Shanghai
This was such a wonderful experience - we love going on food tours, especially ones that encompass so much more than the food alone! Besides the delicious dishes and snacks we got to try, we really appreciated the way our guide Li encouraged interaction within the group, and was always able to tell us something interesting about the dish/area and history behind them. Upon learning one of my reasons for being in Shanghai was to trace the steps of my maternal grandfather, Li also kindly highlighted whenever we were walking through areas that would have existed when my grandfather was a young boy. This was such a thoughtful gesture and a highlight of my entire time in the city. This particular tour was a great example of how it’s always about so much more than an item of food. Highly recommend! Oh yes - arrive early at the meeting point to enjoy a walk around the park while the uncles and aunties go about the morning rhythms of meditation, t’ai chi, playing instruments, exercising and dancing!
via Tripadvisor
A must when visiting Shanghai
Excellent tour with Li. I was on a 15 hour layover so decided to go into the city and experience Shanghai. Li was very professional and polite and gave an interesting insight into life in Shanghai. Highly recommended!
via Tripadvisor
Best food tour in Shanghai
I’ve done a few food tours in Shanghai and this was the best one. Li did a fantastic job of sharing the local culture and some history of Shanghai while taking us down hidden alleys and seeing the old shikumen style homes. The food was delicious (although always too much food) and Li was entertaining and funny. Great choices of places, nice walking route. Excellent guide. Highly recommend.
Response from the operator: Hi Lisel, thank you for the fantastic review! We’re honored to hear this was your favorite food tour in Shanghai!
via Tripadvisor
Really good food tour
Rachel was really nice and knowledgeable. The tour was great.
Response from the operator: Hi Philine, thank you for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Rachel. She’ll be happy to hear your kind words. Thanks again for joining us!
via Tripadvisor
Loved the breakfast street tour
Really great experience and would highly recommend
Response from the operator: Hi Sherrie, thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the breakfast tour. Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again on your next visit to Shanghai!
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
- $60 to $75
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 86
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 89
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
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 $60 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 89 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 246 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: 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 86 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, 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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