Private Taste of Shanghai and Old Town

Private Taste of Shanghai and Old Town
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience the best of Shanghai on our private tour exploring the city's Old Town, a must-visit excursion full of history.
  • Explore Shanghai's famous culinary street, savoring traditional breakfasts, dim sum, and diverse food adventures for a delicious taste of the city.
  • Walk the bustling alleys of the Old Town and visit the bird and wet markets, witnessing everyday life of Shanghai.
  • Admire the unique fusion of East and West architecture in the Shikumen houses, townhomes that were popular in the 1860s.
  • End your tour with a traditional tea ceremony at the ancient Shanghai Confucius Temple, in a beautiful setting of stone carvings.
From $70.00/person to $309.00/person (Select "Individuals" below) Price varies based on number of individuals in your group
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Private
Shore Excursion Type Private Sightseeing
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours
Activity Level ? Moderate
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? Cruise Ship Pier
Food/Beverage Provided Snack, Beverage
Recommended Dress We recommend wearing comfortable, casual seasonal clothing and walking shoes. A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are also suggested.
Restrictions Guests must be able to get in and out of transportation required to tour site. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Not recommended for guests with mobility issues. Guests under 16 years old have to be accompanied by an adult.

Private Taste of Shanghai and Old Town

Any visit to Shanghai would not be complete without spending time in the picturesque Old Town. This traditional urban core was for decades the seat of authority for Shanghai, and today is a bustling town filled with traditional history, temples, lively bazaars and so much more.

Your adventure of food discovery begins on a famous culinary street where you will taste a traditional Shanghai breakfast of egg pancakes, sticky rice rolls, soy bean milk and deep fried "ghost." As you continue through ancient, narrow alleyways filled with hidden local food haunts you will make your way to the downtown center. You will stop at a decades-old dim sum shop for a bite or two of their signature wonton soup, fried dumplings and sticky rice balls.

While you are in town, make like a local by visiting the wet market, Shanghai's alternative to brand-name supermarkets. The fresh produce and even fresher animals walking around are the go-to place for residents shopping for their next meal. The bird market is also a special treat, where you can find anything from flowers to pottery and live pets.

Throughout the tour you will pass by the Shikumen houses, or Western-styled town homes with narrow, enclosed front yards that were very popular in the 1860s. Conclude your time in Old Shanghai with a stop at the ancient Shanghai Confucius Temple where you will enjoy a traditional and contemplative tea ceremony amidst beautiful stone carvings.

There's no better way to get a glimpse of traditional China than with this private walking tour, don't miss out and reserve your spot today.

Please Note: A tourist visa is required to debark in China. Cruise lines do not usually provide this visa, therefore, you will need to obtain one prior to your cruise.