SHANGHAI · TEA TOURS
The ones worth booking.
The 12 shanghai tea tours travellers love most, gathered in one place. Ceremonies, tastings, estate walks and afternoon sittings, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who pours.
Pedal through Shanghai’s French Concession and Old Town alleys, then end with guided tea tasting on a small-group bike tour.
Most Popular“Helen was super nice. It was like exploring the city with a friend.”
Huaihai Road afternoon tea and dessert tour in Shanghai with mooncake tastings, a tea ceremony, and Cantonese cold sweets. Small group.
“Really good your, guide was super friendly and got to try lots of sweet treats and do some tea tasting.”
Private Yu Garden and Old Town walk with tea tasting. Downtown pickup, English guide, and Yu Garden entry included for $80.80.
“Brilliant tour. Annie and the team went above and beyond to ensure great memories were made. Very knowledgable and very flexible to accommodate our needs. Highly recommend booking this tour to see Yu Gardens if you want to have a professional and great experience.”
Taste mooncakes, sip Hangzhou and Fujian tea, then cool off with Shanghai icy desserts on a 3-hour afternoon walk.
“A truly magical way to experience local Shanghai! If you like dessert, sightseeing on foot, and hidden gems, you’ll LOVE this tour. Not only did we get to try sweets from 8 different shops and amazing fruit from a fresh fruit grocer, but we also stopped by a small museum, walked through a beautiful park,…”
Private Shanghai and Zhujiajiao day tour with hotel pickup, Old Town and Tianzifang walks, Zhujiajiao boat and tea tasting, lunch.
“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.”
Shanghai tea workshop with Max: taste green, black, oolong and more, snack pairings, and practice brewing in a cozy tea room.
“Max gave a great t survey and overall experience about tea and the different variants of tea. He prepared snacks including seasonal fruits (pomelo) and different types of six teas, with explanations of the science and everything behind it. Well worth it”
A 90-minute Song Dynasty powdered tea ceremony in Putuo, Shanghai. Whisk fresh tea, learn the ritual, and taste history with an expert.
“An unforgettable journey into ancient Chinese tea culture. The utensils were exquisite, and the process of whisking tea into delicate foam was surprisingly fun. I left with both new skills and a deeper appreciation for Chinese traditions.”
4-hour guided tour of Jade Buddha Temple, Old Town bazaars, Yu Garden, and tea tasting, with pickup and English guide 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.”
Private Qibao walk from Shanghai with tea tasting and calligraphy. Small-group pickup, English guide, snacks, and temple-side culture.
“It was really fun to see this part of the city before I left the next day. I loved the tea tasting and calligraphy lesson. Thanks for a great time!”
Learn Shanghai Mahjong in a local tea bar in the Former French Concession, with English translation and electronic tables, in a 3-hour session.
“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 Chinese tea ceremony for $143: 3-hour blind tasting, Song Dynasty whisking practice, and guided sampling of three major tea types.
“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…”
Shanghai tea ceremony workshop with Dian Cha whisking, multiple Chinese tea tastings, Hanfu option, and a serene tea-room setting.
“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.”
Ceremonies, afternoon sittings, mint pours and estate trails, wherever tea is taken seriously.
