Shanghai Breakfast Walking Tour: Indulge in Diverse Local Cuisines of Former French Concession
5.0
78 Ratings
Huang Pu Qu
Embark on a 3-hour breakfast walking tour in Shanghai's former French Concession. Indulge in over 15 local breakfast dishes and immerse yourself in the city's culture and history.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Xintiandi - Convene with your designated guide in the vicinity of Xintiandi at 9am to commence your culinary journey with a sampling of freshly fried pot stickers nestled within an alleyway, flanked by towering urban structures. Immerse yourself in the morning food traditions of Shanghai by meandering through the courtyards of the soon-to-be-demolished Shikumen residences, which stand in the path of the city’s relentless modernization efforts.
  • Former French Concession - Delight in the delicate strands of noodles adorned with an assortment of toppings, including pickled vegetables, soy-braised shredded pork, and sweet potatoes in a bean curd sauce. Enjoy a tranquil moment with a cup of tea at a quintessential tea house nestled within the local community.
  • People’s Square (Renmin Guang Chang) - Conclude your gastronomic adventure at Dahuchun, situated near People’s Square, a historic dumpling establishment that has been serving patrons since 1932. Relish the unique flavor of their curry beef soup garnished with fresh Chinese parsley, a renowned specialty of the house.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Breakfast
  • Local food and drink
  • Small group walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the southern region of Shanghai’s ex-French Concession, where you’ll sample over 15 local breakfast specialties, including pan-seared dumplings (sheng jian bao), soup dumplings (xiao long bao), scallion pancakes, jianbing and more at quaint family-run eateries and even roadside food stalls. This 3-hour group pedestrian tour aims not just to experience the local breakfast scene, but also to uncover the city’s history, its people, and their culture.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Please meet your guide and group on time
Location
淮海中路333号
淮海中路
Please meet up at Exit 2 of South Huangpi Road Metro Station (Line 1) or No333 Huaihai Road. 上海地铁1号线一大会址黄陂南路站2号出口 Directions: Take Shanghai Metro Line 1, and get off at South Huangpi Road Metro Station. Meet your guide at Exit 2 你好,请带我去上海地铁1号线黄陂南路站2号出口
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
5.0
(78 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Trent_j
May 15, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Awesome Tour! - This was my first time visiting China from the United States and let me tell you this was a great way to see the French Concessions! Jade was an awesome guide! very knowledge and made sure I was able to try all the delicious foods Shanghai had to offer! I highly recommend everyone to give this tour a try! Thanks again
Review provided by Viator
A3081kvalejandroc
Apr 29, 2024
Don’t hesitate let Jim walk you around the city - Jim was an amazing tour guide, not just knowledgeable about local cuisine but a great window into a fascinating and evolving culture. He was amazing at making recommendations and making the time together as rich as possible.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Catherine_a
Apr 24, 2024
Outstanding foodie tour of Shanghai’s former French Concession area - I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! Jim is friendly and warm and as a local Shanghainese, incredibly knowledgeable about Chinese and Shanghai history and culture. The local, often family-owned businesses that we visited on this tour were interesting, varied and the food was very high quality (special shout-out to the excellent coffee, beautiful fruit shop, the gorgeous tea house and outstanding xiao long bao dumplings on the final stop). Jim provides history and context to the area, the buildings, the history, the food and culture. A fantastic tour - three hours flew by with interesting conversation, a gentle and easy walk and incredible food. Thank you Jim for a wonderful experience.
Review provided by Viator
Brett_m
Apr 23, 2024
Best Food Tour I’ve ever done! - I’ve done a LOT of food tours - Europe, Anericas and Asia and this is the best I’ve experienced. Jim is a local, perfect English speaker and knows not only the local places to dine but also can talk you thru the history of the French Concessions as well. 3 hours flew - walking is easy & you get to see back streets life you’d otherwise miss in between delicious eating and tea drinking. Highly recommend this to anyone who wants to sample and see Shanghai with a knowledgeable guide!
Review provided by Viator
Tirante
Apr 20, 2024
This is must!! - If you enjoy food and culture this tour is fantastic! Jim is an experienced guide that will take you to the best spots and help you to understand a bit better the delicate Chinese gastronomy. I had a great time
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sylwia_e
Apr 18, 2024
Bring your appetite and walking shoes! - A perfect way to get to know the city and the Chinese food! Highly recommend for anyone visiting Shanghai! My tour guide met me at the agreed spot, we walked around and then he actually assisted me in getting back to my hotel room. We walked around the city. He would talk about the culture, customs and he would make me try different food. This tour is perfect for anyone to who wants to try local food! Make sure you bring your appetite!
Review provided by Viator
Bus0la
Apr 12, 2024
Best Ever Food Tour! - Jim was an amazing guide! He personalised the food tour to my request to try authentic food in Shanghai. Even though it rained throughout I was still able to enjoy and ate enough to last me the entire day. 100% recommend when visiting Shanghai as you not only try food but walk around neighbourhoods that aren't on the tourist map!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Birgitgerstenlauer
Apr 10, 2024
Highly recommended! - The tour with our guide Jim was great and delicious all around! From the simple food stall, to the market, an impressive tea ceremony, to gourmet yoghurt and bakery, everything was there. Jim led us through unknown districts with a lot of background knowledge and charm! Unforgettably beautiful!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Max_w
Apr 9, 2024
Fun food adventure - A fantastic way to explore Shanghai and its amazing food culture. Don’t hesitate to book this tour, you won’t be disappointed. Our guide Jim knew his stuff
Review provided by Viator
Eileen_r
Apr 8, 2024
Fun Walking Tour! Learned a lot! - Penny was very knowledgeable about the history of the French Concession and did a great job explaining it to us. We saw some local houses we would never have had the opportunity to see She made the history come to life!
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 10 guests
1
Adult
June 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today