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The 15 most popular food tours right now, with prices, durations, and what to expect from each one on the day.
Walk central Shanghai on a small-group food tour with soup dumplings, duck and noodles, plus tea stops. 3 hours for $79.
“We really enjoyed the food tour especially with our guide Kurt :) We could try so many different dishes and had a lot of fun. Would definitely recommend!”
Walk Beijing’s hutongs on a small-group food and beer tour with four hearty stops, unlimited beer, and a craft pint finish.
“Great way to spend a Friday night in Beijing! Our host Uyi was fabulous and took our small group to places one would never find on their own. ALL the food was superb, with a lot of variety. At the end of the night, our guide Uyi went out of Read more”
3-hour Shanghai local food tasting: Xintiandi dumpling soup to Huaihai Road noodles, tea and dessert with an English guide.
“I had an amazing time at this tour. Our tour guide Jade was very informative about Shanghai and the different dishes we tried. I think it's the most I've ever eaten at a food tour. I especially liked that we also got to try fruits common in Shanghai as well as different desserts and drinks.…”
Xi’an evening tuk-tuk food tour with 4–5 tastings, dinner, unlimited drinks, and craft beer at a local brewery near the City Wall.
“Well worth it. Interesting host, great food, got to see places in Xi'an I wouldn't have found by myself”
3-hour Hong Kong street food tour in Sheung Wan with 10+ dim sum and wonton bites plus tea and luxury dried seafood stories, led in English.
“Great tour with Jasmine! She was so fun and sweet and we went to a ton of places and tried so many different things. Would def recommend!”
Shanghai at night with a small group. Sample regional Chinese dishes, beer and spirits, then learn xiaolongbao technique at local spots.
“This was a really great tour. The food and drink were amazing. Our host Li made it a great night. But be prepared to eat things that might push you out of your comfort zone.”
Ride Chengdu in a tuk-tuk for 4-5 Sichuan stops, unlimited drinks, and a retro bar finish with plum wine and local stories.
“This was a great tour with Jaz. We enjoyed all the food and there was more than enough. It’s great to try new things”
3-hour Central and Sheung Wan street food tasting from $51 with an English local guide: dim sum, egg tarts, wontons, roast meats and tea.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Stephen! All of the food was delicious, he was incredibly knowledgeable and we left full. He took us to local spots that we would’ve never have found ourselves. Definitely recommend at the start of any Hong Kong trip.”
A small-group Shanghai French Concession food crawl with 10+ classics and unlimited local beer, soda, and water, ending at a craft pub.
“What a fun way to get to see the French Comcession area of Shanghai! We are sooooo much food and each dish was absolutely delicious. Our guide, Cloris, was friendly and very knowledgeable - we had no idea it was her first tour as she was very confident and knew so much about each local…”
A small-group food tour through Tin Hau, with 7+ tastings, Chinese tea, and temple-and-market sights in about 3 hours.
“Amazing guide! Thanks Sandy! Our guide was super energetic and told us everything interesting that a first timer should know. I really enjoyed her company and felt she loves what she does. More importantly, the tour took us through delicous dishes that were worth every bite. Memorable, could only recommend!”
Small-group Hong Kong Island food tour with yum cha dim sum, wonton noodles, milk tea, char siu rice, dan tat egg tart, plus tram.
“We had a wonderful time with Alex. He was early and spoke English well. He really educated us on both the places we ate at and the history of the food. He was knowledgeable in many of the ingredients used in Chinese herbal medicine anRead more”
Central and Sheung Wan food tour for small groups. Eat six Cantonese-style tastings, learn street history, and finish near Sheung Wan MTR.
“Cecelia was an excellent tour guide. She was well organized and took us to a variety of authentic restaurants while showing us different parts of Hong Kong.”
Bike through Shanghai Old Town and the Former French Concession with food tastings, Fazang Temple, and a coffee-and-pastry breakfast.
“Fantastic tour through Shanghai , highlight of my time here, not just a bike tour ! Clare our guide was fantastic, fun and very knowledgable, highly recommend this not be missed when in Shanghai”
A 3.5-hour Beijing food walk through hutongs with mutton hotpot, secret noodles, a rare Muslim specialty, spring pancakes, and craft beer.
“Stop everything and book this tour. It was one of the top highlights of our time in Beijing. Yoyo was our guide and she made it even more special. Great history and she has a huge passion for food and took us to places that felt off the beaten track. We never felt rushed but…”
Walk Beijing’s hutongs with a private guide, meet shop owners, and sample 20+ dishes over about 4 hours.
“Great experience ….would highly recommend. Michael was very knowledgeable and helpful with answering our questions. Thanks, Mike”
