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Shanghai Street Food Breakfast Tour: Eat Like a Local!
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Overview
Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai. This walking food tour lets visitors taste Shanghai’s most loved breakfast foods. A local guide leads a small group through the city's vibrant streets, offering a delicious and authentic experience.
The tour starts with a visit to Xiangyang Park, where people practice tai chi and water calligraphy. Then, the group meanders through street stalls and a wet market, watching Chinese cuisine being freshly made. Travelers can savor famous Shanghai breakfast items like wontons, pulled noodles, and savory pancakes. This child-friendly tour keeps groups small for a personalized experience.
The tour includes a professional guide, a welcome packet with restaurant recommendations and local tips, breakfast, and coffee or tea. It excludes hotel pickup and drop-off, alcoholic beverages, and gratuities. Key stops include UnTour Food Tours, Shanghai Street Food in the Former French Concession, Xiangyang Park, and IAPM Mall. This tour gives people a real feel for the city’s food culture. 
Highlights
Taste Real Shanghai Breakfast: Eat wontons, noodles, and pancakes like a local.
Learn from a Local Guide: A friendly expert shows you the best food spots.
Small Group Fun: Enjoy a personal tour with a small group of people.
Explore Local Markets: See how food is made fresh at street stalls.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers love the variety of foods they get to try.
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Many people really like the tour guides, saying they are friendly and know a lot.
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Visitors often say the tour is a great way to learn about Shanghai's food and culture.
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The small group size makes the tour feel personal and special.
Some people wished there was more seating available during the tour.
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A few customers mentioned the tour could be crowded in some areas.
The Journey
UnTour Food Tours
Discover Shanghai's true flavors with UnTour Food Tours, a culinary adventure that whisks you away from tourist traps and into the heart of local life. Since 2010, this acclaimed tour (featured in The New York Times and National Geographic) has guided thousands to authentic, family-owned eateries, offering a taste of Shanghai's best-kept culinary secrets. Eat shoulder to shoulder with locals and experience the city's vibrant food culture firsthand.
Shanghai Street Food (Former French Concession)
Start your day with the energetic pulse of Shanghai's streets in the former French Concession, where breakfast is an art form. This street food tour leads you through a local market, showcasing the 'Chinese breakfast of champions.' Savor iconic dishes like jianbing (Chinese crepes), steaming soup dumplings, and freshly pulled noodles, all crafted by trusted local vendors. Experience the true taste of Shanghai as you wander through this historic neighborhood.
Xiangyang Park
Immerse yourself in the daily rhythms of Shanghai at Xiangyang Park, a vibrant green space in the former French Concession. Observe the energetic displays of tai chi, water calligraphy, and line dancing by local retirees. Experience the traditions of Traditional Chinese Medicine as you wander through this captivating hub of community life and cultural expression.
IAPM Mall
Conclude your culinary adventure near the dazzling IAPM, a symbol of Shanghai's modern luxury. While you may be too full to eat, the IAPM offers a glimpse into the city's upscale side, with its boutiques, bars, cinemas, and restaurants. Take a moment to appreciate the contrast between the authentic flavors you’ve just experienced and the contemporary elegance of this iconic Shanghai landmark.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes breakfast, coffee, tea, a professional guide, and a welcome packet with local tips. It does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, alcoholic drinks, or tips. The meeting point is at UnTour Food Tours. Make sure to come hungry and ready to explore Shanghai's delicious breakfast scene!
Hot Tip
Come early and wear comfortable shoes for walking. Also, bring some extra cash to buy more food from the street vendors along the way!
Review Summary
People usually say that the Eat Like a Local: Street Breakfast Tour in Shanghai offers an authentic and delicious introduction to Shanghai’s morning street food culture, with friendly local guides enhancing the experience. Positive remarks frequently highlight the variety and quality of traditional foods sampled, small group sizes ensuring a personalized experience, and the cultural insights provided during the walk. On the downside, some travelers note the pace may be a bit brisk for those wanting to linger longer at each stop, and the tour's walking component can be challenging for individuals with limited mobility. Overall, the tour is praised for its value, immersive local encounters, and tasty breakfast offerings.
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Duration: 180
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