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




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.
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
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
Nanjing Lu (Nanjing Road)
Chen Dacheng
People’s Square
Xinghualou
小杨生煎馆黄河路店
Gushougang Laoshanghai Scallion Pancakes
Suzhou River
The Bund
Meeting & Pickup
Shanghai Fashion Store, Nan Jing Dong Lu, Shang Hai Shi, China, CN, 200001
Open in Google MapsShip Merchants General Bureau Bldg., Shang Hai Shi, China, CN, 200002
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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
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
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
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
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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