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Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

1. Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

Begin by being greeted at your Chiang Mai accommodation by your local guide, and then meet your fellow foodies. For a more personal experience the group size is limited to eight people Follow a route that will take you to two evening food markets, where you will try a wide variety of dishes, from kannon jin (Chinese noodles) to northern Thai speciliaities, coconut dumplings, stewed pork leg, and if you still some space, finishing with some of Thailand's distinctive desserts and sweets. This is a perfect time to learn some basic Thai phrases from your guide, and then practice ordering dishes in Thai. You'll receive a short leaflet highlighting some of the most popular street food dishes, and with this and your new language skills you can continue to explore the wonderful street food for the rest of your stay in Thailand. With a small group and an experiened guide, you'll have plently of time to ask questions about unfamiliar foods, ingredients and how to eat some of Thailand's more exotic dishes as well as learn about the role of certain dishes in Thai culture. After you have tasted your way through both food markets, you'll hop back into your transport for the return trip to your accommodation, where the tour concludes.

Chiang Mai: Lanna Food Tour by Songthaew Truck

2. Chiang Mai: Lanna Food Tour by Songthaew Truck

Feast on over 15 tastings on a food tour around the markets and street eats of Chiang Mai on a private songthaew truck tour. Your foodie guide will take you on a tour and in between learning about the ingredients that go into Northern Thai cuisine, you'll snack on plenty of different Northern Thai classics. Prepare to drool over ladles of creamy khao soi curry with crispy noodles, chili jam, and pickled greens, and spatchcocked chickens sizzling over hot charcoal. Refresh your tastebuds with zingy som tum papaya salads and sticky rice, and lemongrass-stuffed sai oua sausages among more than a dozen tastings you'd struggle to find alone. The tour concludes in the trendy Nimmanhaemin district not far from the central hotels in the city. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you'll need to continue eating street food across Thailand.

Chiang Mai: Michelin Recommended Food Guided Walking Tour

3. Chiang Mai: Michelin Recommended Food Guided Walking Tour

Ever wanted to spontaneously book a tour on the same day you take it? This short walking tour around Chiang Mai’s foodie streets will have you discover some of the city’s most delicious local eateries in just two hours! You can also choose from multiple start times for a time that suits you. Meet up with your friendly TripGuru at the Chansom Memorial Bridge, locally known as “Khua Khaek”, to begin the walking tour. The first stop is Lung Khajohn Wat Ket, which is known for serving up sweet steamed rice skin dumplings that are usually stuffed with peanuts. Sample this sweet snack known as Khao Kriab Pako Moh before passing through the colorful Ton Lamyai Flower Market. Then you’ll head to Go Neng to taste a Chinese specialty of oddly-shaped deep-fried dough. (Some have said the buns look like dinosaurs!) Pa tong go, as it’s called, is one of the most popular snacks with the locals. After trying the delicious dough sticks, head to Warorot Market – a famous market where you can find delicious snacks, produce, clothes, and more. For a sweet treat, you’ll hunt down one particular stall that sells the famous Thai mango sticky rice. Finish with a savory dish at the last stop, Guay Jub Chang Moi Tat Mai. Dive into their famous rolled rice noodle dish filled with a variety of meats and other proteins. End the day with a satisfied stomach full of delicious Thai dishes and delicacies. Important Note: Kindly note that most restaurants mentioned tend to close by early afternoon. If you choose the 2:30 pm slot, your experienced guide will take you to alternative (but just as delicious) street food stalls to ensure you still get a taste of authentic Chiang Mai street cuisine. If you would like to stick to this itinerary, it is highly recommended to book the morning slots.

Chiang Mai: Tuk-Tuk Night Tour with Temples and Street Foods

4. Chiang Mai: Tuk-Tuk Night Tour with Temples and Street Foods

Uncover the secrets of Chiang Mai at night on this city tour by tuk-tuk. Enjoy the beauty of the Wat Suan Dok and Wat Lok Moli temples (entrance included) and take in the atmosphere of the Warorot Market and Ton Lam Yai Flower Market.  Start the evening by boarding a tuk-tuk, the mode of transportation famously used in Thailand. Drive around the Old City, taking in the historic walls and the moat in the cultural heart of the city. Learn the centuries-old history of the city. Find out how it was once the capital of the Lanna Kingdom before it fell into the hands of the Burmese, before finally regaining independence again with the help of the King of Thonburi. Next, stop at Wat Suan Dok, which literally translates to ‘flower garden temple’. Its name is derived from the location it was built, which was once used as a royal flower garden by a past ruler of Chiang Mai. Explore the temple which is known for its numerous white chedis and its 48-meter golden pagoda built in the Sri Lankan style. Admire the beautiful chedis and learn about the sacred Buddha relic which is believed to be the shoulder bone of Buddha himself. Continue to Wat Lok Moli, a 14th-century temple which is one of the older temples in the city. Take in features like a massive restored chedi with a Buddha image. The chedi also contains the ashes of several kings from the Mengrai dynasty. Go to the the teak wood pavilion and the Lanna-style Buddhist monastery before boarding the tuk-tuk and zooming through the city to the vibrant Chang Phuak Gate Night Market. Wander around the open-air market and see hawkers cooking up a storm of delicious local delicacies and tasty street food.  Get help from your driver with locating some favorite local dishes. After walking around Chang Phuak Gate, pass by other local markets such as Warorot Market and Ton Lam Yai Flower Market to soak up some of the local night life.

Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai Bar Hopping Guided Night Tour

5. Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai Bar Hopping Guided Night Tour

See the top eateries and bars, and a jazz club in the city of Chiang Mai with a local guide. Stop in at four different spots, and continue the night to three or four other spots if you like before the night ends. Start the night off by heading to the Chang Gate Phuak Night Market. Wander along the kiosks and see popular street food vendors like the Cowboy Hat Lady famous for her Khao Kha Moo (stewed pork leg). Try the famous Suki Chang Phueak, a soft-boiled mixed meat dish with sauce. After taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the night market, head to The North Gate Jazz Co-Op to see a live jazz show. Stop for a beer and snacks while you listen to some jazz music before heading to the next stop. Next, you’ll ride a rod dang – Chiang Mai’s famous red taxi – to the Ton Lamyai Flower Market. Experience another hotspot for nightlife as it is situated by the river, making it a popular haunt for both locals and tourists alike. Grab a bite of some local snacks and enjoy the riverside views before heading to Tha Nham Ton Goom Riverfront. Experience the riverfront bar with an alfresco ambiance. Finally, enjoy a couple of drinks before deciding on visiting a few more riverside bars such as Sai Ping Bar & Restaurant, The Good View Chiang Mai, The Riverside Bar & Restaurant, and Deck One - All Day Eatery.

Chiang Mai: History & Mouth Watering Food Tour

6. Chiang Mai: History & Mouth Watering Food Tour

At 9.00 AM, you will meet your licensed guide at the Three Kings monument. Begin the trip by walking to various restaurants, then continue on to stop by a local market to experience Chiang Mai's tasty local food. Then, visit the temples, wet market, and key attractions in the city. Go slowly by foot and take local transportation to observe the local people's way of life in Chiang Mai. Your licensed tour guide will show you around and introduce you to the local culture. At 12:00 PM you end your tour in Chiang Mai's old city. Feel free to continue exploring the old city on your own before saying goodbye to your guide.

Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai Evening Foodie Tour

7. Chiang Mai: Chiang Mai Evening Foodie Tour

16:00 pm Depart from the hotel by local transportation “Tuk Tuk” to Warorot Market which is known locally as “Kad Luang” This is the Main local market. The market has been with Chiang Mai city for more than 100 years. Inside the market, we will be tasting fresh seasonal tropical fruits, freshly made Northern Thai sausage-Sai Oua and wash it all down with the famous Thai Iced Tea which is made according to local taste. 17:00 pm After your experience with Chiang Mai local shopping, Take a ride to the night market on Chang Puak Gate or North Gate is always busy and offers a great range of authentic Thai cuisine. Try the stewed pork leg from the famous vendor with the cowboy hat who’s had visits from the likes of Anthony Bourdain. Taste Bua Loi, or floating lotus, is a warm fresh coconut milk broth with teeny pandan-laced glutinous rice flour balls swimming around. 19:00 pm Take a ride with Tuk Tuk to see Chiang Mai nightlife around old city before transfer back to the hotel.

Street Food Tasting Around Chiang Mai Gate

8. Street Food Tasting Around Chiang Mai Gate

If you’re in Chiang Mai, you might find at the Chiang Mai Gate the food stalls located on the south side of the Old City’s square moat. I will take you to meet the deity of flavor! Let's start by drinking a fruit smoothie of fresh seasonal fruits + enjoy a northern Thai curry dish (Khao soi – A northern specialty, a creamy, spicy coconut curry with yellow egg noodles.) + Papaya Salad, Grilled Chicken Skewers, & sticky rice!

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What people are saying about Chiang Mai

Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 102 reviews

We loved sampling all the delicious food! Our guide, Koi, explained how each dish was prepared and what spices to eat it with. Never knew we could eat so much in such a short time, but really got to see all the culinary highlights of Chiang Mai! Highly recommend this tour :)

We visited 3 temples we had not seen before and enjoyed tasting food of our choosing and our guides. We particularly enjoyed climbing to the roof of the coffee shop to see the city and enjoy our coffee. Thank you, Lynn.

We visited 2 different street markets on this tour and I lost track of how many dishes we tried. Bring your appetite! Helpful handout on the dishes that we tried and some useful thai words was included.

The best food I had in Chiang Mai was eaten on this tour! Pin was the BEST - take all of her recommendations, she won’t steer you wrong.

The tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Eating Street Food where the locals go is an excellent choice where the line is long.