Shanghai Breakfast Food and Culture Tour (10 dishes, 5 eateries)

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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
4 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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Language
English
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Dive into Shanghai's culinary backstreets on a private breakfast tour. Discover authentic flavors, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems for a morning of exploration and indulgence.

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

Experience Details

This is a private food tour - exclusively for your group with more privacy and better vibes! we'll discover the most authentic and delicious Chinese breakfast and dessert spots, sharing the fascinating stories behind the food. Along the way, we’ll pass iconic landmarks like Nanjing Road, People's Square, and the Bund, uncovering the untold histories behind them. This experience is perfect for both first-time visitors and long-time residents alike.


Tour Highlights:

1. Enjoy authentic Chinese breakfast and desserts.

2. Savor crab roe soup dumplings, pork chops, egg pancakes, dessert, and more – enough to keep you full until dinner!

3. Admire the Bund and learn about its role in a defining moment of Chinese history.

4. Visit a lesser-known spot with stunning views of the Pudong skyline.

5. Experience the vibrant People's Square, once a racecourse.

6. Walk along Nanjing Road and hear stories of China’s first department stores.

7. Take home a unique gift.



What You Get

Bottled water in the taxi
Local English-speaking guide
Private tour (if your group exceeds five people, please contact us)
Pickup or drop-off to your hotel / preferred location
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Infants (age under 3) are welcome to join free of charge; however, please note that we do not provide infant seats in taxi
  • The options for vegetarian guests may be limited, although we will do our best to accommodate
  • Operates in all weather conditions (except for the extreme ones), please dress appropriately
  • Not recommended for gluten-free guests due to the common use of soy sauce in local cuisine
  • Please wear comfortable shoes as there will be approx. 3-4 km of walking
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

What You’ll Experience

1

Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)

Once the commercial center of Shanghai 100 years ago, it remains bustling with shops and stores today. Discover China's first department store and its pioneering initiatives of that era
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Chen Dacheng

Visit 2 traditional time-honored restaurants. First stop is an egg pancake and rice sweets restaurant, a brand since 1875. Taste the soft, chewy glutinous rice sweets from a beloved restaurant that has been a staple on Nanjing Road for over 100 years. With a perfect blend of sweet red bean and nutty sesame fillings, each bite is a delightful combination of flavors. Don't miss their made-to-order Chinese pancake, paired with a cup of soy milk. Second stop will be a soup dumplings restaurant, a brand since 1986. Gently bite into a soup dumpling, and the savory crab roe juice bursts in your mouth. Taste the delicious soup-based little wontons, another Shanghai classics.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

People’s Square

Stroll through People's Square to take in the city's energy and digest your feast. Experience the lively People's Park, where the weekend marriage market brings parents together to arrange matches for their children. Also check out the tallest skyscraper in Shanghai over half a century and step inside the most luxurious cinema in the Far East in the early 19th century
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Xinghualou

Stewed milk dessert, this 19th-century southern Chinese treat, is now a national favorite, popular for its rich, creamy aroma and unique texture. For fruit lovers, there is a mango-themed dessert to choose from!
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

小杨生煎馆黄河路店

Shengjian is one of the most iconic breakfast items in Shanghai, offering a perfectly crispy skin that crunches with every bite. It pairs nicely with a comforting bowl of glass noodle soup. Hear the rivalry stories of two styles of pan fried buns, just like the debate between NY style pizza and Chicago deep dish!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Gushougang Laoshanghai Scallion Pancakes

Scallion pancakes, freshly made to order, are prepared by frying green onions in oil to infuse their aroma into the dough. The pancake has a layered texture that is crisp, fragrant, and deeply satisfying!
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Suzhou River

Ride in a premier taxi to a bridge over Suzhou Creek, a hidden gem offering one of the best views of the iconic Pudong skyline. Along the way, hear the fascinating history of how the Huangpu River and Suzhou Creek shaped Shanghai’s transformation—from a tranquil water town to a thriving global metropolis
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

The Bund

Explore the Bund, the iconic symbol of Shanghai's early 20th-century heyday, once known as the "No.1 city in the Far East." Global talent and capital turned it into a stunning display of wealth. Unveil the hidden stories behind these historic buildings and their significance in a pivotal moment of Chinese history
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Shanghai Fashion Store, Nan Jing Dong Lu, Shang Hai Shi, China, CN, 200001

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Meet your guide at the intersection of Nanjing East Road and Zhejiang Middle Road. Your guide will wear a brown shirt with logo "Eastbound and Beyond" Nearest subway: Exit 19 of People's Square Station Instruction to taxi driver: 先施大楼,南京东路和浙江中路交叉口
End Point

Ship Merchants General Bureau Bldg., Shang Hai Shi, China, CN, 200002

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We will end our tour at the Bund, and please note we don't offer drop-off for this tour.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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The BEST food tour in Shanghai
June 18, 2025
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Come with an empty stomach and leave with a full heart! You’ll eat the best food on this tour, and you’ll learn a lot about Shanghai from friendly and knowledgeable guides. Because it’s a private t...read more

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A Perfect Mix of Food, History, and Hidden Gems
June 13, 2025
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This tour was the highlight of our time in Shanghai! Starting on Nanjing Road, we got to see the city come alive while sampling one delicious local breakfast after another. The crab soup dumplings ...read more

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Authentic Flavors and Hidden Stories of Shanghai
June 13, 2025
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We absolutely loved this tour — it was the perfect mix of food, history, and local culture. Starting the day with freshly made scallion pancakes and sweet soy milk at a tucked-away stall felt like ...read more

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Perfect Way to Start the Day in Shanghai!
June 09, 2025
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What a great experience! As someone visiting Shanghai for the first time, this tour was the perfect introduction. We tried so many different local breakfast foods — some familiar, some totally new ...read more

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Highly recommend!
June 09, 2025
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The local food selections were authentic and delicious. Most people eating there are elderly locals. Our guide Laura was incredibly knowledgeable and shared stories about each spot we visited. High...read more

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