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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.
“Had a great time and good food of course. our tour guides were friendly and provided a lot of fun facts about the city. would recommend, thank you! :)”
Walk Beijing’s hutongs on a small-group food and beer tour with four hearty stops, unlimited beer, and a craft pint finish.
“Always love joining food tour when I travelled. Recommend to join this and they brought you to restaurants that is local and delicious”
3-hour Shanghai local food tasting: Xintiandi dumpling soup to Huaihai Road noodles, tea and dessert with an English guide.
“I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai. Our guide Yu was great, she took us to places where we by ourselves woudnt think of to go to and the food was delicious. We also walked around the city and on the walk she told us about the city and some fun facts and…”
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.
“Amazing tour by Lost your Plate. Great guide, Amber was knowledgeable and fun, bringing us to very good food places.”
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.
“The tour was perfect. Got to check out a bunch of local spots and have great food. Our guide Stephen was very informative and answered any questions we had. Would 100% do it again!”
Shanghai at night with a small group. Sample regional Chinese dishes, beer and spirits, then learn xiaolongbao technique at local spots.
“Fun tour - great food. Janne was a great and knowledgeable host. One thing to be aware of (this wasn’t entirely clear from the tour description) - we sampled food from many of different regions of China, with only one local (Shanghainese) food stop. This did not detract at all from the experience as the…”
Ride Chengdu in a tuk-tuk for 4-5 Sichuan stops, unlimited drinks, and a retro bar finish with plum wine and local stories.
“Dishes were all pretty tasty. You can ask for not super spicy/mild. Chengdu is known for its spicy foods. Fiona, our tour guide was upbeat and fun.”
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.
“It was a great experience. Stephen Lau knows a large number of very special places to enjoy delicious Asian food. He did everything he can to make us happy. Apart from the food he showed us interesting sites and we learned a lot about Hong Kong. We had a wonderful afternoon in the city.”
A small-group Shanghai French Concession food crawl with 10+ classics and unlimited local beer, soda, and water, ending at a craft pub.
“This was our favourite tour of the whole trip in Shanghai. Some culture, history and excellent food. Our guide Max was fantastic and we had an amazing time. Highly Recommend”
A small-group food tour through Tin Hau, with 7+ tastings, Chinese tea, and temple-and-market sights in about 3 hours.
“Fantastic tour, Sandy was so pleasant and knowledgeable. Well paced and included not only delicious food, but also great insight into Hong Kong’s unique culture. Don’t make the same mistake we did by eating breakfast beforehand!”
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.
“The tour was wonderful with the food, explanations and some sights. Our guide Alex was outstanding!!”
Central and Sheung Wan food tour for small groups. Eat six Cantonese-style tastings, learn street history, and finish near Sheung Wan MTR.
“Quick tour with several stops for the most sought for Cantonese delicacies. We got to taste everything from appetizers to main course to deserts! All while strolling through old markets, temples and listening to yammy share stories and details about the life style in HK.”
Bike through Shanghai Old Town and the Former French Concession with food tastings, Fazang Temple, and a coffee-and-pastry breakfast.
“Our cycling tour of Shanghai with Mr Q was fantastic! He’s knowledgeable, friendly, and full of great information. We explored hidden lanes, saw iconic sights, and stopped for some of the best Xiaolongbao we’ve had - a real highlight! ThRead more”
A 3.5-hour Beijing food walk through hutongs with mutton hotpot, secret noodles, a rare Muslim specialty, spring pancakes, and craft beer.
“Tony was amazing. It was our second day in China and we loved exploring all the different places. We truly enjoyed every dish he showed us. He took us places we never could have found on our own, plus gave us some great recommendations on other foods to try while we are here.”
Walk Beijing’s hutongs with a private guide, meet shop owners, and sample 20+ dishes over about 4 hours.
“The experience through this tour was amazing. I'd recommend that any traveller in Beijing do so. A big thank you to my guide, Jay. Super informative, knowledgeable, and handles every minute with professionalism and mastery. My experience and memories from this trip became even more memorable after taking this tour. A Big Thank you to…”
