Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour
Shanghai, China

Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour

Outty Ranking 85 5.0 · 125 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $94
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Outty Ranking

85/100

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Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 125 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour worth booking?

Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour is a 3-hour experience in Shanghai, China, from $94 per person. It scores 85 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 5/5 rating across 125 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
85 / 100
Rating
5/5 (125)
Duration
3 hours
From
$94 per person

If you are a food adventurer and also enjoy walking and learning local history and culture, you surely don't want to miss this fun evening walking tour. Your friendly private guide will take you to experience the best local street food in Shanghai city center as well as to share some interesting history stories while walking though the high streets and back lanes. In addition, you will take a relaxing river cruise, and you will be able to see the amazing city landmarks along the Bund area, such as Peace Hotel, Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center. Put on your comfortable walking shoes and have a fun and fabulous evening time during your trip in Shanghai!

What you get

    About this experience

    If you are a food adventurer and also enjoy walking and learning local history and culture, you surely don't want to miss this fun evening walking tour. Your friendly private guide will take you to experience the best local street food in Shanghai city center as well as to share some interesting history stories while walking though the high streets and back lanes. In addition, you will take a relaxing river cruise, and you will be able to see the amazing city landmarks along the Bund area, such as Peace Hotel, Pearl TV Tower, Shanghai Tower and the Shanghai World Financial Center. Put on your comfortable walking shoes and have a fun and fabulous evening time during your trip in Shanghai!

    What's included

    Included

    • Professional English speaking tour guide
    • Food tasting and drinks during the tour (enough for the dinner)
    • Private walking tour services

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off ( Pls provide the hotel you will stay in case thelocal guide need contact)

    What you'll see and do

    1. Shanghai

      Meet up your guide at the designated point at your preferred time and head up to one of the earliest local food streets to enjoy some traditional Shanghai snacks. You will stop at few places to have a bite of following items. • The best picked Shanghai soup dumplings • Pan-friend dumplings • Traditional Shanghai noodles • Freshly baked "Xinjiang " Style Nang • Lamb skewers • Local dessert. If you land the airport same day, make sure are not late for the tour as the Chinese food stalls close earlier, any coming flights land later than 15.00(3.00P.M) pls do not book this tour.

      120 minutes here

    2. The Bund (Wai Tan)

      After wonderful and authentical food experience, it´s time to enjoy a walk. Continue your tour towards the Bund direction, and you will pass by the famous Shanghai Old Town Bazaar where you can see the beautiful lights on both old colonial buildings and the modern skylines. Listen to your guide telling about local culture, history, custom and the new changes to the city.

      30 minutes here

    3. Huangpu River

      Then,you will board a sightseeing boat and enjoy a 60-minute relaxing river cruise on Huangpu River to soak up the fantastic Shanghai night when it’s lit up at night. After the tour is finished, your guide will help you get a taxi back to your hotel.

      60 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Shanghai

    You will be meeting your guide at lobby of Hotel Holiday Inn Nanjing road at No.595 Jiujiang road. The meeting point may update subject to changes ,if so we will be in touch before the tour confirm.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    After the cruise , your guide will help you get taxi back to your hotel.

    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
    Sunny Private Tours

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
    • If you land the airport same day, make sure are not late for the tour as the Chinese food stalls close earlier, any coming flights land later than 15.00(3.00P.M) pls do not book this tour.
    • Please kindly provide your local contact number or hotel information upon booking so your guide can contact you if anything changes (No hotel pickup/drop off)
    • Due to the walking this not suitable for families with infants or small kids.

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 125 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    9 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Traveler reviews

    125 verified traveler reviews for Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    folarina894 · July 2026

    If you love food this tour is a must

    We had a wonderful time exploring Shanghai. Martin was super polite and very kind. He answered every question and we got to learn a lot about the food culture. It was a shame the weather didn't hold up so we had to skip the cruise but apart from that it was a really excellent tour. Would highly recommend!

    via Tripadvisor

    Paul_H · May 2026

    Michael was thorough and...

    Michael was thorough and made sure we had a fun time. Delicious food, great insight, and even the rain couldn't put a damper on the experience. Definitely would recommend.

    via Viator

    Timothy_S · December 2025

    Guests will get a glimpse...

    Guests will get a glimpse of Shanghai old, new and very new. The food tour was curated to showcase Shanghai's diverse local cuisines. I enjoyed the food tour tremendously even though this wasn't my first visit to Shanghai. The river tour was an excellent way to get an overview of this part of the city. Lea, guide extraordinaire, sussed out very early what my interests were and took the opportunity during our walk, car rides and boat tour to point out to me other interesting food, drink, museum, etc options. Truly "value-add". Thank you, Lea

    via Viator

    Kristen_I · November 2025

    Not for adventurous food people

    Lea was an excellent, informative guide for our group of three active adults. She deserves the four stars. However having done a separate food tour earlier that day this one did not meet our expectations. We felt the path the tour goes on was very mainstream and it (not the guide) did not allow for adventurous food people. The river Cruise was good.

    Response from the operator: Dear Guests, Thank you for your review. Sorry our tour is not adventure eating tour, we marketing ourselfs as authentical food expereince as discribled on the site with the information of the food choices. If you are opt to more " crazy food“ next time you shoud check out more carefully the options. Cheers! Best regards, Lily

    via Viator

    Austin_A · November 2025

    A must do when arrive in Shanghai!

    This was an amazing tour and we highly recommend Annie as a tour guide! We wish we would have done this tour at the beginning of our trip because you learn the city and how to order food in addition to learning so many delicious foods that are available here. Annie spoke excellent English and was very knowledgeable of food, its history and origin, and all areas of China. Her kind and friendly fly demeanor makes it comfortable asking questions… and again, the food we tried during this tour was the best food of our entire trip. We highly recommend!!!

    via Viator

    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
    $94 to $213
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    44
    Verdict
    Exceptional

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Sunny Private Tours, who run 318 experiences we rank across 7 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 53.2 and 1 in the 90+ Club.

    See everything Sunny Private Tours runs

    Why this scores 85

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)98
    Review evidence (18% weight)88
    Booking momentum (14% weight)86
    Value for money (12% weight)51
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)68
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Shanghai.

    How much does Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $94 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 Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise 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 Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 85 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 125 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Shanghai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise 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 Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise 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 Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour?

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    Around 44 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 Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise 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, 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 Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour?

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    Included: Professional English speaking tour guide; Food tasting and drinks during the tour (enough for the dinner); and Private walking tour services. Not included: Gratuities; and Hotel pickup and drop-off ( Pls provide the hotel you will stay in case thelocal guide nee. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Where is the meeting point for Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour?

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    You will be meeting your guide at lobby of Hotel Holiday Inn Nanjing road at No.595 Jiujiang road. The meeting point may update subject to changes ,if so we will be in touch before the tour confirm. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.

    What languages is Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour 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 Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour?

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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 Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Due to the walking this not suitable for families with infants or small kids. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour 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 Private Shanghai Evening Street Food Walking and Cruise Tour?

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    Across 125 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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