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Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama
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Private Home Cooking Class with Shanghai Mama

By Shanghai Melody
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Duration: 4h
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Live guide: Chinese, English
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  • Private professional guide
  • Private transfer
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Home cooking class
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Bottled water
What's not included
  • Personal expense
  • Gratuities


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Wheelchair accessible
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30693P38

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Please wear comfortable walking shoes
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
        • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
        • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 30693P38

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        • Shanghai Melody
          269
          China
          Joined in February 2016
        • Gilbert S
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent Tour Guide for Shanghai
          Penny was absolutely wonderful. We walked thru the French Concession area and adjacent neighborhoods and learned alot about the history of China, Shanghai and the current issues facing Chinese living in Shanghai. Penny spoke excellent English and helped us plan other things he to do in Shanghai. She went out of her way to show us how to navigate the subway which turned out to be great way to get around. Overall, Penny deserved a six!!!
          Written October 2, 2024
        • 711tracyl
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Exceptional French Concession Tour
          We booked a private tour of the French Concession neighborhood and loved it!! Our tour guide Penny was extremely knowledgeable about the history and life in this formerly European neighborhood. We visited historic buildings and also walked through parts of the old neighborhood for additional glimpses of what life was like then and now. We totally enjoyed our day touring with Penny and booked her for two additional tours the following days. I would highly recommend this tour and tour guide!
          Written October 1, 2024
        • Norman J
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Morning introduction tour of Shanghai
          Penny, our tour guide, was excellent. She’s knowledgeable, very pleasant to be with and well organised. I would recommend her to anyone interested in taking the tour. You will not be disappointed.
          Written September 15, 2024
        • 823arnabb
          0 contributions
          4.0 of 5 bubbles
          A quick yet fruitful stay in Shanghai
          "I had an amazing experience, all thanks to Cassey. Though only a morning slot was available, which meant an early start, it turned out to be an incredibly rewarding experience. Cassey’s extensive knowledge of all the places we visited was truly impressive. She was not only well-informed but also made the entire day enjoyable with her friendly and approachable demeanor. She was extremely helpful and flexible, adjusting plans effortlessly to ensure we got the most out of the experience. Her professionalism, combined with a genuine passion for what she does, made the day unforgettable. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and personable guide."
          Written September 14, 2024
        • Meander802234
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Very knowledge guide
          Careful planning; Carefully designed; Strive to implement; Customer comes first. The tour guide is interested in Suzhou's local mountains and waters; A grass and a tree; Ming sheng gu Ji; Legends of past dynasties are well-versed and memorable. It is worth recommending to anyone who wants to visit Suzhou.
          Written September 10, 2024
        • 740maxines
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent tour guide
          A true walking nugget of information, Kelly is a guide through and through. We asked her so many questions and she handled them with grace, don't miss up on an opportunity to get local knowledge. Her English is commendable and she is perfectly amiable with uncomfortable questions. Suzhou was a great day trip, well worth while if you are in Shanghai and want a quick escape from the city.
          Written August 27, 2024
        • edimirr2017
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Would definitely recommend. The best way to know Shanghai and its history.
          Penny was extremely knowledgeable and kind. She told us so many interesting facts and stories about the city and its history. This tour was an amazing way to get to know really know Shanghai.
          Written August 17, 2024
        • j0sinm
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Amazing historic and cultural experience
          We had an incredible tour of Shanghai with our guide, Penny. She was exceptionally thorough and knowledgeable, making our visit to the city both educational and enjoyable. Our first stop was the stunning Yu Garden, where Penny shared fascinating insights into its history and architecture. She then took us to the serene Jade Temple, providing detailed explanations of its significance and the intricacies of its design. For lunch, Penny recommended a delightful spot in the French Concession, where we savored delicious local cuisine in a charming setting. Her suggestions and expertise truly enhanced our experience, making it a memorable day in Shanghai. We highly recommend Penny for anyone looking to explore the city's rich culture and history.
          Written June 27, 2024
        • RahulJagtiani
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          An awesome half day experience
          We had an amazing time with our guide Penny who took us around Shanghai. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable and had a very good itinerary planned out for us. Definitely recommend doing this tour if you have time in Shanghai!
          Written June 1, 2024
        • lawrencec797
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Open Your Eyes and See Old and New Shanghai
          Ms. Penny met me at my hotel, she helped me craft an agenda, and then we were off on a fantastic, informative, and fun tour of Shanghai. Riding the Metro and walking, I not only saw highlights of Shanghai but learned a lot of very interesting history along the way. Ms. Penny is the definition of a professional guide: knowledgeable, fun, engaging, and she taught me about using Alipay for payments and using taxis in China. I wanted to see an out-of-the-way propaganda poster museum and she not only got me there but she fully explained the nuances of the posters from pre-Maoist times until the present. This was a master class by a true, highly talented professional guide. I absolutely recommend this tour whether you know what you want to see or are looking for tips and suggestions. Ms. Penny is amazing.
          Written May 17, 2024
        • V5677NTalext
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great communication with the company even on Sunday night for next day trip!
          We had 2 different guides from this company during our brief business trip to Shanghai. I booked my trip less than 24 hours before our arrival, for a tour on Sunday night. Kelly did a phenomenal job communicating and setting up our guides that met us at our hotel and traveled the city with us. The guides were both very personable, sophisticated, and knowledgeable and were able to show us the innermost parts of the city and culture. Money well spent!
          Written May 13, 2024
        • p_r_lk2015
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Elevate Shanghai experience with JUDY!
          Huge thank you Judy! My lovely guide Judy gave me a great taste of beautiful Shanghai in 4-hours with a great combination of old & new sights of the city, explaining all the highlights with her great energy & best tips to make my short business trip a great experience throughout. Highly recommended if you want to explore the city as per your interest but without language barrier and saving time while seeing the top spots. I would recommend Judy to anyone visiting Shanghai, actually China as she has great know-how about the entire country. Many thanks Judy, was my pleasure
          Written May 12, 2024
        • R7611CStonyb
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Excellent
          Penny was extremely informative,her English exceptionally good.Very friendly and interested in her area. Would def recommend
          Written April 15, 2024
        • L5476FReileenr
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Great learning experience about the French Concession!
          Penny was remarkably knowledgeable about the history if the French Concessiion and made the history come to life as we strolled through. We saw where Nicon signed the Shanghai Communique, the view from 33rd floor of Hotel Okura, other historical landmarks, and the Shikumen residential buildings. Highly recommend this tour!
          Written April 9, 2024
        • Laura K
          0 contributions
          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Outstanding opportunity to learn about the history of Shanghai and China!
          I had an excellent tour and history lesson of the French Concession today. Penny was such a knowledgeable and enjoyable guide and presented a vast amount of information clearly and in a highly digestible story. My understanding of China and Shanghai is exponential. I highly recommend spending a few hours with Penny!
          Written February 29, 2024
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        Caroline C
        75 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jun 2023 • Business
        I booked this as an activity for my team to spend time together and have fun. We were not disappointed and it exceeded my expectations. We started with a market visit including buying vegetables for our meal, followed learning how to prepare and drink green tea. Seeing our meal being prepared was followed by dumpling making from scratch. There was much laughter, cooking tips shared, good food and great company. Thankyou Kelly, feifei, Shanghai mama and everyone who made it such a memorable experience
        Written July 9, 2023
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        Ciciland
        Miami, FL8 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I live in Shanghai and took my family who was visiting on Christmas Day to learn how to make dumplings, spring rolls and ended up tasting and eating six dishes! So go hungry and ready to taste authentic Chinese food. The tour guide was fantastic, professional and spoke English very well. Going to the market was wonderful and eye opening into the culture. The Hostess spoke English as well and was polite and fun. We all loved the hands on experience in a very clean and welcoming home setting! Thank you!
        Written December 28, 2019
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        Nico Esquer Lejtik
        4 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2019 • Family
        It was Great to share time with people from the Daily Shangai, it was full of great food, experience, history lessons and people.
        Written August 1, 2019
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        Richard H
        London, UK6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Kelly was brilliant at organising a custom private cooking day! Penny was the one who picked us up, she was very helpful with information, and even dropped us at a different location and stayed to make sure we were in the right place.

        The lesson was exactly what I was looking for. Couldn’t recommend enough. Best thing we did on our trip!
        Thank you so much Kelly and Penny.
        Written September 6, 2019
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        avenuecookery
        London, UK15 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Sep 2019
        Kelly was great to deal with on the customer service side, and the food tour was great. got to learn how to make a lot of different Chinese food and enjoyed the experience very much.
        Written September 6, 2019
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