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Food tours in Nanjing

Nanjing Food Tours Guide 2026

Discover the best food tours, cooking classes, and culinary experiences in Nanjing.

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The short answer: start with Nanjing Authentic Local Food Tour by Public Transportation, Nanjing Food Tour: Authentic Local Delicacies and Nanjing Night Tour: Confucius Temple, Ming City Wall and Laomendong with Local Cuisine. This guide profiles 4+ food tours and culinary experiences in Nanjing, with prices, timing, and the practical notes that decide whether each one earns a place in your plan.

Nanjing travel guide - where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.

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Guided experiences that show you Nanjing through its food.

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Nanjing Authentic Local Food Tour by Public Transportation

3hFrom about ¥622 (~$93 USD) per person; varies by group size, check the current price on the listing

Guided food tour of Nanjing's old-town snack districts, bookable online.

Includes: Up to 15 tastings across the Confucius Temple market and Laomendong · Sampling Nanjing specialities such as salted duck, soup dumplings and duck blood soup · Travelling between food areas by metro and bus alongside a private local guide · Exploring the lantern-lit Fuzimiao and Laomendong old-town lanes on foot
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Nanjing Food Tour: Authentic Local Delicacies

3hFrom about ¥500 (~$75 USD) per person; varies by group size, check the current price on the listing

Guided food tour of Nanjing's old-town snack districts, bookable online.

Includes: Guided tastings at several stalls and shops in Qinhuai District · Sampling Jiangsu-style local delicacies such as salted duck and soup dumplings · A local guide to help with ordering in Chinese-language snack streets · A three-hour introduction to Nanjing's old-town food culture
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Nanjing Night Tour: Confucius Temple, Ming City Wall and Laomendong with Local Cuisine

4hFrom about ¥600 (~$90 USD) per person; varies by group size, check the current price on the listing

Guided food tour of Nanjing's old-town snack districts, bookable online.

Includes: An evening walk through the illuminated Confucius Temple district · Local cuisine tastings in the Laomendong old-town quarter · Sightseeing around the Ming city wall setting with a local guide · Four hours combining Nanjing history with its Jiangsu-style snacks
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Private Nanjing Historical Tour with Fuzimiao Food Snacks Street

Half dayFrom about ¥700 (~$104 USD) per person; varies by group size, check the current price on the listing

Guided food tour of Nanjing's old-town snack districts, bookable online.

Includes: A private guide who sets the pace and balance of history and food · Snack tastings along the Fuzimiao food street · Historical context on the Confucius Temple area and Qinhuai District · A half-day format suited to first-time visitors to Nanjing
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Foodie tips

Get more out of every meal.

Tip

Book tours and cooking classes at least a few days in advance — small-group experiences sell out quickly.

Tip

Come hungry — most food tours include 5-8 tastings.

Tip

Bring cash for unscheduled stops the guide may recommend.

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