Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai

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Summary

Experience Details

What You’ll Experience

Where to Meet

Reviews

Location

Shanghai

Duration

3 hours

Number of Guests

1 - 15 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Other

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescetarian, Family-friendly

Digital Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Join a 3-hour tour savoring Shanghai's breakfast wonders. Explore vibrant street stalls, uncover local delicacies like wontons and pancakes, and enjoy an authentic foodie adventure.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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

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

Tasting stops add up to a very large meal, and you will most likely not need to schedule a meal for several hours after the tour

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Alcoholic beverages

Gratuities

Good To Know

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.
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
Wear comfortable shoes and come hungry

What You’ll Experience

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!

3 hoursAdmission Ticket 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.

3 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

Xiangyang Park

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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Iapm Shopping Mall (Pass By)

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).

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Xiangyang Park （South Gate）, Huai Hai Zhong Lu, Shang Hai Shi, China, CN, 200041

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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。

End Point

Wantiguan, Shanghai, China, CN, 200031

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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.

Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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Reviews

4.9

based on 240 reviews

(TripAdvisor)

A Delicious Morning in the French Concession

June 06, 2026

We had a fantastic time on the Untour Shanghai Breakfast Tour with Rachel as our guide. Focusing on the French Concession area was a lovely choice. It gave us the opportunity to explore beautiful ...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Wonderful way to explore

May 31, 2026

Highly recommend both the dinner or breakfast tours to orient your exploration of the city and eat SO MUCH food. Our breakfast guide Rachel was particularly articulate about everything we tried foo...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Best Way to Experience Shanghai’s Breakfast Culture

May 27, 2026

I did the Shanghai Breakfast Food Tour with Hope Zhang and absolutely loved it. The food itself was incredible — everything from fresh jianbing to scallion pancakes and dumplings — but what made th...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Must do if you love breakfast!

May 13, 2026

I had a great morning on what ended up being a private tour with Li! If you’re an early riser and want to see what the locals eat for breakfast, this is a must. Everything was so delicious and I le...read more

(TripAdvisor)

Fantastic way to explore Shanghai's food scene

May 01, 2026

I had the most amazing experience with my guide Rachel. I was only in town for a few days and wanted to maximize my time (ie eat as much as possible!) I left very happy and full, and appreciated th...read more

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