Shanghai Old City Walking and Food Tour

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In Shanghai, you will see skyscrapers and the Bund, but Shanghai has more to offer. Try Cindy's tour and immerse yourself in cultural quirks like stories about cricket fighting, common people's housings that contrast the skyscrapers, and a tour through the cultural rich Confucius-Temple. While at it, you will eat tremendous, delicious food and receive a memorable tea ceremony. Highly recommended if you want to experience a different Shanghai. Thank you Cindy!

Julian | Traveled in September

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3 hoursDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

5 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

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Highlights

Explore traditional local neighborhoods on a walking tour of the city

Enjoy a variety of local food

Choice of morning or afternoon departure

Small groups for a more personal service

Itinerary

Step off the beaten path and take a walking food tour into the heart of old Shanghai. Discover the city’s vanishing shanty towns, vibrant food streets, and historic neighborhoods before they fade into memory. Begin your journey with a breakfast tasting along a bustling street—egg pancakes, sticky rice rolls, and traditional soybean milk await. Opt for an afternoon tour to sample Shanghai’s famous noodles with a variety of toppings.

Wander through the Bird Market, explore surviving old houses, and stroll beside the ancient city wall on your way to the Confucius Temple. There, enjoy a traditional tea ceremony, sampling up to five varieties of tea in a serene setting.

This walking tour’s unique appeal lies in its authentic slice-of-life encounters and food experiences, offering a taste of traditional Shanghai for curious travelers and culinary enthusiasts.

What's Included

Entrance fees to the Confucius Temple

Lunch or dinner based on your tour departure time

Professional guide

Traditional tea ceremony

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