Top 9 Shanghai Tea Experiences

Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience - Meeting outside the Garden Hotel

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

Ride through Shanghai with a guide such as Ellen or Helen, using quiet lanes, Old Town alleys, the Former French Concession, and Fuxing Park to see daily life up close. The 3.5-hour small-group tour includes a bike, helmet, photos, bottled water, and a traditional tea tasting.

“The Best Way to See Shanghai—and the Tea Tasting Was a Perfect Bonus! This bike tour was one of the most incredible experiences during my time in Shanghai! It’s truly the best way to explore the city. Our guides were not only knowledgeable but also passionate storytellers, taking us through historic landmarks, hidden alleyways, and vibrant side streets—giving us an authentic feel for Shanghai’s heart and soul. And the tea-tasting experience? A delightful surprise! I HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone visiting Shanghai. Don’t miss the chance to ride with them—it’s an adventure you won’t forget!”

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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

Walk Huaihai Road with a local guide, sample mooncakes at two pastry shops, watch a tea ceremony with green, black, jasmine, and oolong teas, then finish with Cantonese cold desserts. The tour begins at 2:00pm and ends in the French Concession.

“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”

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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

Meet your English, Chinese, or Korean-speaking guide at South Huangpi Road Station at 2 PM. Walk Huaihai Road, sample mooncakes at two pastry shops, join a tea ceremony with Hangzhou green tea and Fujian black tea, then try Cantonese icy desserts.

“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

You’ll spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Zhujiajiao, riding a traditional boat, tasting tea, eating local lunch, and seeing Nanshi, Yuyuan Old Street, and Tianzifang. Guide Ella and coordinator Jenny have been connected with the experience.

“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

Meet Max at a cozy tea house near Shanghai’s Old Town for a 2.5-hour workshop covering Chinese tea history, six tea categories, tasting methods, snacks, and hands-on brewing with gaiwans and clay pots. Groups are limited to seven people.

“Lovely experience with Max who was extremely hospitable and ensured he answered all our questions. Great experience!”

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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

Meet your tea master at 168 Aomen Road in Putuo, Shanghai, then learn to whisk powdered tea with a tea bowl, bamboo whisk, scoop, tray, and hot water. You will hear why tea mattered in the Song Dynasty, practice the ritual yourself, and taste the smooth, foamy result in a traditional setting.

“A beautiful teahouse and a fantastic experience. The tea ceremony was a highlight, and the rich, smooth flavor of the tea was exquisite. Highly recommend!”

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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

Meet Jenny and local Mahjong players at a tea bar on Shanxi South Road. Over about three hours, you’ll learn the rules, practice with English translation, play on an automatic table, and hear how Mahjong fits Chinese social life. Tea and drinks cost extra.

“On a drizzling afternoon, I walked into a cozy tea house and had the BEST time learning how to play Shanghai mahjong with Jenny and her friends. She (patiently) first introduced me to the basics and provided a handout that I was able to usRead more”

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Shanghai: Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

8.Chinese Tea Ceremony Experience

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

Spend three hours with an English- or Chinese-speaking tea expert in Shanghai. Blind-taste Chinese teas, compare three tea classes, sample snacks, and practice Song Dynasty whisking in a group of no more than eight. Optional traditional dress-up adds a playful photo moment.

“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

Meet at Baoqing Road in Shanghai for a three-hour private tea session led by a tea master. Learn Song Dynasty Dian Cha whisking, taste and brew several Chinese teas, use a traditional tea set, and optionally wear 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.”

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Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

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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

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

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

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Shanghai: Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony Experience

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Shanghai Mahjong Experience in Local Tea Bar

7.Shanghai Mahjong Experience in Local Tea Bar

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