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The 15 Best Food Tours in Thailand

47 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Thai street food peaks after dark and half the good stalls have no sign. The 15 below cover Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, with prices, transport and how spicy the guide will let it get.

Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - Meeting at Krung Thonburi BTS Station
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

1.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79Our pick

Meet at Krung Thonburi BTS Station for a four-hour tuk-tuk tour with guides such as Sasa, Kevin, Tony, and Jazzie. Visit Wat Prayurawongsawat, the 24-hour flower market, the Grand Palace area, the Giant Swing, and Chinatown, with snacks, dinner, dessert, and soft drinks included.

“Completely loved this! Can not recommend it enough. Our guide ‘P’ was incredible. Such a great way to explore Bangkok at nightz”

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Bangkok: Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Entering Yaowarat through its narrow lanes
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Bangkok: Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

2.Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,880 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

Follow an English-speaking guide and assistant through Yaowarat’s backstreets for 15+ tastings in 3.5 to 4 hours. Try chive dumplings, satay, braised pork, shrimp dumplings, seafood soup, and soy sauce ice cream in a group capped at eight.

“Such a great tour! So many tastings and good food. Annie was a terrific guide and Pai made sure everything ran smoothly. Thanks for a great tour!”

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Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour - Stop one: Guay Tiew Kua Gai in Pom Prap Sattru Phai
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Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour

3.Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,542 reviews · from $81

Ride through Bangkok at night with a local food guide, stopping for chicken-fried noodles, Isaan dishes, street food, the 24-hour flower market, and a rooftop drink overlooking Wat Arun. Guides such as Ice, Gimao, Nina, and May bring food and city stories to life.

“It was a fabulous evening. Chania was a great host and explained all the food and different preparation techniques. Plenty of food sampled. Tuk tuk was fun. Lovely roof top bar to finish with a drink.”

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Bangkok: Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk - Food first, food often, and food included
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Bangkok: Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

4.Markets, Temples and Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,371 reviews · 4 hours · from $77

Spend four hours exploring Bangkok after dark by tuk tuk with an English-speaking guide such as Sasa, P, or Kevin. Visit Wat Prayoon, the Flower Market, Chinatown, and local markets while sampling snacks, Pad Thai, dessert, and vegetarian options. Food, drinks, transport, and a guide are included.

“Great tour with Kung. Lovely food from Street Market to Pad Thai Restaurant to Chinatown finishing up at the Flower Market. The tuk tuks were great fun and Kung took lots of photos of us along the way. Highly recommended.”

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Bangkok: Midnight Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk - Meeting at Sam Yan and getting started
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Bangkok: Midnight Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

5.Midnight Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,054 reviews · from $74

Meet your English-speaking guide at Sam Yan MRT for a night of Thai food and Old Town sightseeing by tuk-tuk. Try Isan dishes, chicken fried noodles, mango sticky rice, and more, then visit the flower market and enjoy a drink overlooking Wat Arun. Hotel drop-off in central Bangkok is included.

“Great food and fantastic guide. The tuk tuk rides in between were so fun!”

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Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Starting at Ranong Main Market
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Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

6.Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,933 reviews · from $59

Join A Chef’s Tour for four hours of eating around Phuket Old Town. Meet at Ranong Main Market, then follow guides such as Lucky, Cat, Gigi, Tom, or Nam to local food shops for 15-plus tastings, cultural stories, desserts, drinks, and plenty of Southern Thai flavor.

“Excellent, Excellent tour....food was GREAT, Cat the tour guide was Great. Go hungry! I highly recommend this tour”

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Bangkok: Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Entering Yaowarat through its narrow lanes
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Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

7.Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,926 reviews · from $59

Walk Bangkok’s Yaowarat backstreets with a professional food guide and assistant, stopping for 15 or more tastings in 4 hours. Expect noodles, curries, satay, seafood, sweets, and Chinese-Thai specialties, with guides such as Annie, Ant, Bew, or Ploy leading some departures.

“16 different varied dishes in different areas of Chinatown. Appetisers, mains and desserts. We did the tour at 16.00 which meant we saw Chinatown in the day and night. Guide was informative and a runner made sure seats and food were ready in the next place we were eating before we arrived. Really well organised. We had a great time sampling many foods we would not have tasted if we had no gone on this tour”

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Bangkok: Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk - Lim Lao Ngow and the first bowl of noodles
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Bangkok: Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk

8.Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,274 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $20

Join an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Alexa, Kay, or Tum Tum for a one to three-hour tuk tuk food tour through Chinatown. Try fishball noodles, Chinese doughnuts, rolled rice noodles, and crab fried rice, with optional stops near Jay Fai and Teens of Thailand.

“Tito was experienced, enthusiastic & funny. The pacing and activity was excellent, along with the food. Really enjoyed the night!”

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Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Riding a klong boat through Bangkok
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Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

9.Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 867 reviews · from $59

Join A Chef’s Tour for four hours of Thai food, canal travel, market walks, and tuk-tuk rides. A local guide such as Annie, Johnny, Oh, or Bew leads a group of no more than eight through Nang Loeng Market and old Bangkok, with 15+ tastings, drinks, and transport included.

“Fantastic tour! The dishes we tried were varied and very local. The cold water throughout was very much appreciated on a hot Bangkok day! Johnny the guide was funny, knowledgeable and friendly. We took several different modes of transport as we are our way around Bangkok. Would definitely recommend!”

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Bangkok Authentic Tasting Thai-Chinatown Walking Food Tour - A food walk through Bangkok’s Chinese quarter
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Bangkok Authentic Tasting Thai-Chinatown Walking Food Tour

10.Bangkok Authentic Tasting Thai-Chinatown Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 852 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Meet your English, Thai, German, or Spanish-speaking guide at I’m Chinatown Mall for three hours of street-food tasting. Expect 10 to 12 dishes, Michelin Guide food, local history, and plenty to eat. Guides such as Peak, Aey, Kwan, TK, and Tina are known for warm, lively hosting.

“Tina was an excellent guide on our great small group food tour. Introduced to different street food I wouldn’t have been brave enough to try without a guide.”

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Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour - Two markets, many small plates
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Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour

11.Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 826 reviews · from $42

Start with hotel pickup, then follow a guide such as Goal, Jay, or Chai to two evening markets and a local food stop. Sample northern Thai dishes, noodles, sweets, and more in a group capped at eight. Food, dinner, water, and return transport are included.

“Come hungry! Lot’s of food varieties. Was nice to have both spicy and non spicy options at each stop!”

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Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Adventure Chinatown Michelin Food & Temples - Starting at MRT Sam Yan and taking your first tuk tuk ride
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Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Adventure Chinatown Michelin Food & Temples

12.Tuk Tuk Adventure Chinatown Michelin Food & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 725 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $18Best value

Take a 1, 2, or 3-hour evening tuk tuk tour from MRT Sam Yan with an English-speaking guide. See Wat Traimit, Chinatown, temples, the flower market, and Bangkok landmarks, with Michelin-recommended food tastings. The 3-hour option ends with Pad Thai on Khao San Road.

“It was great! Guide was awesome and kept things on time. Tuk tuk drivers were so nice and remembered who was supposed to be in their car. It would have been nice to stop at some temples but at least we could see some while driving by.”

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Bangkok Tuk-Tuk Tour by Night with Chinatown Street Food Meal - Starting at Saphan Taksin and boarding the river
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Bangkok Tuk-Tuk Tour by Night with Chinatown Street Food Meal

13.Bangkok Tuk-Tuk Tour by Night with Chinatown Street Food Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · from $40

Start with a Chao Phraya boat ride, see Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Pak Khlong Flower Market, and the Giant Swing, then ride tuk-tuks into Chinatown for dinner and dessert. Guides such as Bella, Paula, Peach, and Tac add local context. Allow 3 to 4 hours.

“Great little tour; got to cruise the big river, seeing several of the important sites with good knowledgable tips presented with good humor by Peach. Especially enjoyed the Flower Market -- all night long! -- and a brief swing through Chinatown. A great first night introduction or if you've got limited time. Would recommend!”

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Bangkok: Must-Try Hidden Bike & Food Experience - First food stops: local restaurants, bakery treats, and fruit
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Bangkok: Must-Try Hidden Bike & Food Experience

14.Must-Try Hidden Bike & Food Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 613 reviews · 4h 30m · from $59

Spend 4.5 hours cycling Bangkok’s quieter lanes with an English-speaking guide such as Chris, Mo, or Franz. Expect temple visits, canal-side paths, local restaurants, bakery treats, seasonal fruit, and a special meal at a local home or small neighborhood restaurant.

“The tour was absolutely fantastic. Well run by guides Chris and Mo. Had some of the most amazing Thai food. I highly recommend this tour to anyone capable of riding a bike. Only basic cycling skills are needed.”

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Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour - Meeting your guide and starting with the first market
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Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

15.Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 604 reviews · 2h 30m · from $40

Meet your Thai and English-speaking guide, such as Jay, Goal, or Chai, at your Chiang Mai hotel, then visit two or more evening markets. Learn to order in Thai while tasting northern specialties, kanom jeen, stewed pork leg, coconut dumplings, and desserts. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“The food was of course fantastic but our guide Goal made it an unforgettable experience.”

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