SHANGHAI · TEA TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 14 shanghai tea tours worth booking. A short list of the ones travellers come home raving about, with prices, run times and who runs them.
Small-group cycling in Shanghai’s Old Town and French Concession, finish with a guided tea tasting. Bike, helmet, and photos included.
Most Popular“Guide was real good and shows the real Shanghai and not only touristically highlights.”
Small-group Shanghai bike tour through Old Town and the French Concession, then a guided tea tasting that teaches what tea really is.
“local experience was very valuable to me. bike tour seems one of the best way to enjoy the city and to feel the city vibe closely without traffic. Ray was terrific guide!”
A small-group stroll on Huaihai Road with mooncake tastings, a tea ceremony, and Cantonese cold desserts, led by guide Jim.
“Absolutely fantastic! We have travelled all over the globe and have done many tours, including food-related ones, and I can tell you that this is one of the best we have done! We had a fantastic time - the afternoon was so relaxing and with tRead more”
Private Yu Garden and Old Town tour with tea tasting, hotel pickup, and an English guide for a smooth look at Shanghai’s historic core.
“Annie was the perfect guide for us. She showed us around old Shanghai and told us the history of the Yu Gardens. We definitely felt comfortable and like we learned a lot. She also took some great photos of us! Highly recommend.”
Private Shanghai + Zhujiajiao day: hotel pickup, old-town strolls, boat ride, tea tasting, and lunch. Custom pacing for your group.
“I was in Shanghai for Mid-Autumn. Jenny warned me that traffic in and out of town will be heavier than usual. In discussion, she made it possible to start the tour a little earlier to minimize the time on the road.”
Taste mooncakes, enjoy a Shanghai tea ceremony with Hangzhou and Fujian teas, then cool off with icy Cantonese desserts on Huaihai Road.
“This tasting tour was just what I was looking for - something different from traditional trips to touristy sites. Especially because I had a 14-year old son with me. We had a chance to visit some places which we would never have visited or even found alone and we tried some food which we wouldn't…”
A small-group Chinese tea workshop in Shanghai with Max. Taste multiple teas, learn the science, then practice brewing with real tea ware.
“Max knows so much about tea and makes you learn everything you need to know about Chinese tea! I would recommend it to any tea lovers out there :)”
Whisk Song Dynasty powdered tea with a tea master in Shanghai. Hands-on lesson, expert guidance, and foam-topped tastings in 90 minutes.
“The Song tea ritual was not only about drinking tea, but also about aesthetics and mindfulness. The host guided us with patience, and I loved watching the beautiful foam flowers appear on the surface of the tea.”
Guided Jade Buddha Temple, Yu Garden, Old Town Bazaar and tea tasting in 4 hours in Shanghai for $99.
“An amazing tour. Impeccable service, we were picked up and taken directly to our hotel in luxury cars. Our guide, Ruby, was fantastic, very professional and friendly.”
A private walking day in Shanghai’s Qibao Ancient Town with tea tasting and a hands-on calligraphy lesson, plus easy hotel pickup.
“It was a great, fun day out exploring a part of Shanghai that wouldn't have been on our list. The tea tasting was great, had a good time chatting with our guide Jun. The caligraphy part was awesome, fun and a little hard for us. I didn't even know Jun took us pictures, so grateful…”
Learn Shanghai mahjong in a local tea bar in the Former French Concession, with English support and hands-on electronic tables. 3 hours.
“My wife and I are in Shanghai for a conference, and were looking for something fun and different. I must say learning to play Mahjong with friendly, experienced locals in a tea shop was a lot of fun. Jenny and her friends made us feel welcomRead more”
Shanghai 3-hour Chinese tea ceremony with blind tasting, Song Dynasty whisking, and three tea categories. Small group, snacks included.
“What a fantastic experience! The tea master was a wonderful guide, teaching us about different Chinese teas and the special techniques of Song Dynasty whisking. I loved that it was a small group, which allowed for personal attention. Tasting the variety of teas was a delight, and the snacks were a nice touch. I highly…”
Learn Song Dynasty powdered tea whisking in Shanghai with an expert teacher, use traditional tools, and take home photos and small gifts.
“I joined this tea ceremony with three of my close friends, and we all had an amazing time! It was our first time learning about the Song Dynasty tea ritual, and the whole experience was both fun and educational. We got to try whisking our own tea, paint our favorite symbols, and even take home…”
Shanghai Chinese tea ceremony with Song Dynasty Dian Cha whisking, hands-on brewing, multiple tea tastings, and optional Hanfu for photos.
“The experience was amazing. They gave you the history of tea drinking, and they explain the different ways to drink the tea and how they are manufactured better than expected.”
