China · TEA CEREMONIES IN SHANGHAI

The 5 Best Tea Ceremonies in Shanghai, Side by Side

5 tours  ·  from $78

A shortlist of 5 tea ceremonies in Shanghai, priced and timed, so the choice takes ten minutes instead of an evening. What each includes is spelled out.

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

1.Biking Real Shanghai& Tea Tasting Experience

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

Meet your English or Chinese-speaking guide at the Garden Hotel and pedal through Shanghai’s Old Town lanes, Former French Concession, Fuxing Park, and other central districts. The group is limited to six, with a bike, helmet, bottled water, photos, and a traditional tea tasting included. Guides such as Ellen, Helen, and Leo are known for friendly local insight.

“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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3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting - Nanshi Old Town and its everyday market
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3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting

2.3-Hour Shanghai Yu Garden &Old Town Private Tour with Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $80Top rated

Meet guides such as Sunny, Annie, Sunni, or May at your downtown hotel for a private visit to Yu Garden, Old Town, and Yuyuan Old Street. Expect about two to two and a half hours of walking, local transport, garden admission, and a tea tasting. Pickup outside central Shanghai costs extra.

“My guide Sunni met me at the hotel and we headed off to Old Town to see the shops and visit Yu Garden. The Qing dynasty garden is an amazing collection of pond, pavilions and bonsai, I spent a short time there but you easily spend hoRead more”

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

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

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

You’ll spend a full day with a private English-speaking guide, starting at 8:30am with hotel pickup. Visit Zhujiajiao for a boat ride, tea tasting, snacks, and lunch, then see Shanghai’s Nanshi Old Town, Yuyuan Old Street, and Tianzifang. Guide Ella and booking contact Jenny are named in the tour details, and the route can be adjusted 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.”

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Shanghai: Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony Experience - Meeting at the mall on Aomen Road
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Shanghai: Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony Experience

4.Song Dynasty Tea Ceremony Experience

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

Meet your tea master at the main entrance of the mall on Aomen Road, then learn how Song Dynasty powdered tea is whisked into a fine foam. You will handle the tea bowl, whisk, scoop, tray, and kettle, hear the ritual’s cultural background, and taste your own tea. English, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Russian support is available.

“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.”

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4-Hour Shanghai Best Garden and Temple Tour with Tea Tasting - Browsing Shanghai’s Old Town Bazaar
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4-Hour Shanghai Best Garden and Temple Tour with Tea Tasting

5.4-Hour Shanghai Best Garden and Temple Tour with Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 4 hours · from $99

Spend four hours exploring Shanghai with a private English-speaking guide. Visit the Jade Buddha Temple, Old Town Bazaar, and 500-year-old Yu Garden, then sample local teas. Downtown pickup and return are included, with transport by private car or Uber and metro depending on the option you book. Guides include Ruby, Sunny, Mabel, and Sammi.

“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.”

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