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The 15 Best Food Experiences in Thailand

60 tours  ·  from $18

Good food experiences fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - Wongwian Yai street food: a first taste of local life
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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 your English-speaking guide at Krung Thonburi BTS Station, then ride tuk-tuks through Bangkok’s night markets, temples, Old City, and Chinatown. You’ll sample street food, visit Pak Khlong Talat, eat dinner, and finish with dessert. Guides such as Sasa, Kevin, Tony, Jazzie, and P are praised for warmth and clear explanations.

“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 - The first tastings set the pace
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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 a guide and assistant through Yaowarat’s backstreets for 15+ tastings in 3.5 to 4 hours. Try chive dumplings, satay, braised pork, seafood soup, and soy sauce ice cream, while learning how Chinese cooking shaped Thai food. Groups are capped at eight, with pescatarian options available.

“Our guides were amazing and one of the best tours I have done. Well organized and the food choices and locations were amazing. The only thing was it would be helpful to have a recap list of the places we visited to to take away with us. I would love to go back to some of the places but are unsure of the locations because of the difficulty of remembering all the streets / alleyways we visited on the whirlwind tour. Would highly recommend this tour to visitors.”

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Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour - Starting near MRT Sam Yan
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Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour

3.Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour

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

Meet your guide near MRT Sam Yan for four hours of Bangkok street food, tuk-tuk rides, Old Town sights, Pak Khlong flower market, and a rooftop drink overlooking Wat Arun. Guides such as Ice, Gimao, Nina, May, and Bill explain each dish and help with spice and vegetarian choices.

“AMAZING!! this was up there as one of the best tours we did during our month in Thailand. Finding the location from the instructions send by our tour guide was easy. Well organised, so much food our tummies were groaning. Our Tuk Tuk drivers always showed up just at the right times and we had a hoot playing wacky races round Bangkok. I went with my 18yr old son who is a really picky eater (think toddler) he pushed himself outside him comfort zone and loved all the meat dishes, especially the noodle restaurant. our guide was funny and informative”

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Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - The first savory tastes: soup, noodles, and local snacks
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Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

4.Southern Flavors Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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

Explore Phuket Old Town with guides such as Lucky, Cat, Gigi, Tom, and Nam, tasting 15 or more dishes across markets, family-run eateries, and backstreets. Expect Burmese curries, Hokkien noodles, rotis, grilled meats, tropical fruit, and Phuket’s icy O Aew dessert. Groups are limited to eight.

“Solo traveler joining the Phuket Food Tour. Gigi was our guide. She has roots in the community and she had a connection to every establishment on our tour. There was plenty of food to taste- more than I could manage. Come hungry but it’ll be fine if you don’t scarf down every bite. The tour ended in Old Town right as the market was setting up and in a convenient location to take a stroll in and out if you like. I can’t speak highly enough of Gigi. She was a great guide.”

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Bangkok: Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - The first tastings set the pace
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Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

5.Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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

Spend four hours eating through Yaowarat with a guide and no more than eight people. Expect 15+ tastings, from curry and satay to noodles, seafood, sweets, and soy sauce ice cream, plus two Michelin-listed stops and plenty of Thai-Chinese food history.

“We had an incredible experience on this food tour and cannot recommend it enough. Our guide Ant was outstanding - knowledgeable, warm, and genuinely passionate about Thai food and culture. She explained everything so clearly, took us to amazing spots we never would have found on our own, and made the whole evening feel effortless and fun. The helpers were wonderful as well, making sure everything ran smoothly and that we were always comfortable. The pacing, variety of food, and organization were excellent. What truly made this experience extra special was that I mentioned we were celebrating my husband’s birthday, and the team went above and beyond to make it…”

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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

6.Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at River City Bangkok, then ride by tuk tuk through Chinatown for noodles, Chinese doughnuts, rolled rice noodles, and crab fried rice. Guides such as Mike, Alexa, Kay, Tito, and Tum Tum add local food knowledge and humor. Jay Fai is an optional stop, but its food costs extra.

“The best tour of my whole trip! Our guide Alexa was a legend who knew everyone and everything, absolutely hilarious too. Would recommend!”

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Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Nang Loeng Market and the old-town food route
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Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

7.Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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

Follow a chef-designed route through old Bangkok, starting near Big C Ratchadamri and ending at Nang Loeng Market. You’ll ride a klong boat and tuk tuk, then taste 15 or more Thai dishes, from Hokkien noodles and curries to banana fritters and several desserts. Groups are limited to eight.

“We absolutely loved this outing. You will not go away hungry. Just when we thought we were done eating, out comes dessert. Not just one dessert or two desserts but many. The food was delicious and varied. One of the things we enjoy doing when we travel is to taste the local cuisine, and this excursion exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Bangkok Authentic Tasting Thai-Chinatown Walking Food Tour - Three Hours Through Bangkok’s Chinatown
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Bangkok Authentic Tasting Thai-Chinatown Walking Food Tour

8.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 and walk through Bangkok’s Chinatown for 10 to 12 tastings. Guides such as Peak, Kwan, Aey, and TK explain Thai-Chinese food traditions, arrange hard-to-find dishes, and keep you moving through the crowds.

“This was an excellent tour and we highly recommend it! We ended up going to about 10 different vendors and at each one got a decently sized (including a full plate at several places). The food was delicious and the guide was very nice and knowledgeable. The guide also knew a lot of the vendors which made for a personal touch and made us feel comfortable that what we were eating was good quality and clean/safe to eat. By the end of the night we were very full and had several places we'd be excited to go back to.”

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Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour - Kanom jeen, pork, dumplings, and northern Thai flavors
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Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour

9.Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour

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

Start at 7 pm with hotel pickup, then visit Chiang Mai markets and a local food stop by foot and songthaew. Your guide may be Goal, Jay, Chai, or another local host. Expect roughly 18 to 20 tastings, Thai ordering tips, drinking water, and a very full evening.

“our guide was Jay - he was very good - Chaing mai has lots of Street food and its a good experience to go with a Local to understand more on this”

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Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Adventure Chinatown Michelin Food & Temples - Starting at MRT Sam Yan Exit 1
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Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Adventure Chinatown Michelin Food & Temples

10.Tuk Tuk Adventure Chinatown Michelin Food & Temples

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

Join an English-speaking guide such as Jenny, Terry, Jeed, or Angela for a fast-paced Bangkok night tour by tuk tuk. Choose one, two, or three hours and combine Chinatown food stops with glowing temples, Pak Khlong Talat flower market, and Pad Thai on Khao San Road.

“The tour was great and good value for money. The tuk tuk drivers were excellent. Stops were as advised and the included food was very good! Our guide was rather difficult to understand at times - probably more so for those whose English isn’t their first language - but it didn’t really detract from the tour itself.”

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Bangkok Tuk-Tuk Tour by Night with Chinatown Street Food Meal - Crossing the Chao Phraya to Wat Arun
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Bangkok Tuk-Tuk Tour by Night with Chinatown Street Food Meal

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

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

Start at Saphan Taksin at 5:30 pm for a Chao Phraya boat ride, Wat Arun, Bangkok’s illuminated temples, Pak Khlong Flower Market, and a shared tuk-tuk trip. Guide names may include Bella, Paula, Peach, Tac, or Bee. End in Chinatown with a simple meal and dessert.

“This was such a fun, exciting adventure. Bella our guide was amazing, full of interesting facts, funny and very helpful. Our tuk tuk driver was so lovely too. We saw so many amazing things and dinner and dessert was delicious. Well worth it :)”

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Bangkok: Must-Try Hidden Bike & Food Experience - The first food stops: Bangkok one bite at a time
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Bangkok: Must-Try Hidden Bike & Food Experience

12.Must-Try Hidden Bike & Food Experience

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

Ride with English-speaking guides such as Chris, Mo, Franz, Sky, and France through Thonburi’s lanes and canals. Stop for street food, bakery treats, seasonal fruit, a temple visit, and a home-cooked meal at a local house or neighborhood restaurant. The route is mostly flat, with some traffic and narrow passages.

“MUST do in Bangkok Tour was amazing, sites visited amazing and tour guides friendly and full of energy! Food was amazing Worth your time and money!”

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Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour - First market stop: learning how Chiang Mai eats
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Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

13.Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

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

Meet your Thai-English guide at your Chiang Mai hotel, then visit two or more evening markets for noodles, Northern Thai dishes, stewed pork leg, coconut dumplings, and sweets. Small groups of up to 10 make it easy to ask questions and practice ordering in Thai.

“Our Guide Mr. Goal, was knowledgeable and prepared. I liked the selection of foods that we tried . I have been in CM for a couple of months but didn’t have the courage to try some of the foods on my own. I liked the little booklet of information we were given and now I try to look for these foods when I’m out with my friends at dinner and I even have them try the new foods as well. It’s worth the money and you will be very full by the end of the tour. Thank you Mr. Goal!”

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Bangkok: Old Siam Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Early street food and the tuk-tuk connection
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Bangkok: Old Siam Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

14.Old Siam Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 559 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

Join licensed foodie guides such as Annie, O, or Pang for four hours of local Thai eating. Visit Nang Loeng Market, family-run food spots, and old neighborhood stalls, with 15+ tastings, a khlong boat ride, and tuk-tuk transport included.

“Great food tour! Everything we tried was delicious and our tour guide, Johnny, was so lovely and knowledgeable”

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Bangkok by Night Food Tour with 10+ Tastings in Chinatown - The opening point near Hua Lamphong and Rong Mueang
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Bangkok by Night Food Tour with 10+ Tastings in Chinatown

15.Bangkok by Night Food Tour with 10+ Tastings in Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · from $46

Join a small evening group for 10 or more Thai tastings, including papaya salad, satay, dumplings, duck noodles, sweets, and a secret dish. Guides such as Jan and Ton add Bangkok food and cultural stories while leading you through Chinatown and nearby districts. Expect a full meal, walking, crowds, and changing menus.

“Enjoyed the stroll through Chinatown learning about the area’s cultural and culinary history. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes! Jan was a great host and the tour co. was very responsive.”

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