Best Shanghai Tea Tours — 9 Picks

Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - Starting at the Garden Hotel on Maoming Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $88Our pick

Cycle through Shanghai’s old lanes, French Concession, parks, and local neighborhoods, then taste traditional Chinese tea in a small group.

“The bike ride was very enjoyable and really gave the sense of being a local and navigating the traffic in the city. The stops were excellent and gave a "behind" scene of how some locals live and some of the activities the central government is doing to improve their living situation. A very generous government! The stops for snacks and foods were great insights into everyday living by locals (I was taken to places (restaurant and stands) that a local would go to and not a tourist- loved that! And the tour guide, Leo, had excellent knowledge and at the right level of detail to learn and remember what he…”

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Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai

2.Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $82Top rated

Explore Shanghai’s Huaihai Road with mooncakes, a traditional tea ceremony, and Cantonese desserts on this small-group afternoon tour.

“I had a fantastic time sampling different desserts and teas with Jim. I learned so much about not only Chinese history and culture, but also about the art of serving and drinking tea. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in Shanghai!”

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Shanghai 3-Hour Afternoon Tea Tasting and Dessert Tour

3.Shanghai 3-Hour Afternoon Tea Tasting and Dessert Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $77

Taste mooncakes, Chinese tea, and icy Cantonese desserts on a three-hour Shanghai walk through 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 have tried without our guide. Jim planned the excusion really well. We tasted some local yogurt, dessert with watermelon, Macha ice cream, bubble tea, mango dessert, biscuits, lots of different fruit. And to top it all up, we had a proper tea tasting ceremony in an authentic place (after that we had another 2 tea…”

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Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

4.Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $228

Review of a private Shanghai and Zhujiajiao tour with boat ride, tea tasting, lunch, hotel pickup, and flexible sightseeing.

“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.”

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Unlock Chinese Tea: Culture, Science, Tasting & Hands-on Brewing

5.Unlock Chinese Tea: Culture, Science, Tasting & Hands-on Brewing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $72Best value

Learn Chinese tea culture through tasting, history, science, snacks, and hands-on brewing in a small Shanghai workshop.

“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”

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Shanghai: Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony Experience

6.Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $78

Learn to whisk Song Dynasty powdered tea in Shanghai with an expert tea master, traditional tools, cultural history, and a private 1.5-hour session.

“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 a small gift. Perfect for friend groups who want to try something unique, chill, and photo-worthy while discovering a deeper side of Chinese culture.”

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Shanghai Mahjong Experience in Local Tea Bar

7.Shanghai Mahjong Experience in Local Tea Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $95

Learn Shanghai Mahjong in a local tea bar with English instruction, automatic tables, tea-house culture, and a walk near Tianzifang.

“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”

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Shanghai: Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

8.Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours · from $143

Review of Shanghai’s three-hour Chinese tea ceremony, with blind tasting, Song Dynasty whisking, snacks, group size, price, and practical tips.

“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 recommend this authentic and immersive ceremony. The optional dress-up for photos was a really fun addition!”

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Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

9.Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $159

Review of Shanghai’s three-hour Chinese tea ceremony, with Song Dynasty whisking, tea tasting, Hanfu, pricing, logistics, and booking advice.

“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.”

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Best Shanghai Tea Tours — 9 Picks

Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

1.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai

2.Afternoon Tea and Dessert Tour on the Huaihai Road in Shanghai

Shanghai 3-Hour Afternoon Tea Tasting and Dessert Tour

3.Shanghai 3-Hour Afternoon Tea Tasting and Dessert Tour

Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

4.Private Shanghai City and Zhujiajiao Combo Tour with Boating, Tea Tasting, Lunch

Unlock Chinese Tea: Culture, Science, Tasting & Hands-on Brewing

5.Unlock Chinese Tea: Culture, Science, Tasting & Hands-on Brewing

Shanghai: Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony Experience

6.Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony Experience

Shanghai Mahjong Experience in Local Tea Bar

7.Shanghai Mahjong Experience in Local Tea Bar

Shanghai: Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

8.Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

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