Bangkok: Old Siam Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Get a deeper understanding of Thai cuisine and culture, a belly full of delicious food, and memories of a historic area in Bangkok, rarely visited by outsiders. In small groups of up to 8 exclusive guests, our passionate foodie guides take you on a lunchtime tour away from the glassy skyscrapers, to the real foodie scene of the capital. Hop aboard one of the khlong boats for a scenic cruise along the canal, then jump on a tuk-tuk to criss-cross the city, we show you the Bangkok that only the locals know. Tuck into fried mussels pancake signed off by Shell Shuan Shim's 'green bowl', Thailand''s version of Michelin. Delve into a joint with roasted pork and duck, whose recipe has passed through generations within the family owners. Navigate the old streets, stopping for the best banana fritters in town cooked up in a local home-style kitchen. Dive into one of Bangkok's oldest markets, Nang Loeng, which has been serving hungry locals since 1899. Your food-obsessed guide will serve over a dozen dishes, like crispy mungbean salad with pineapple dressing, steamed Thai curry topped with coconut cream, and many more mouth-watering bites. Between courses, enjoy a guided tour of the area and learn about local life in this community of Bangkok. See the wooden remains of the city's oldest silent cinema and discover why this area was made into the first land market. Find out how Thai royal recipes have survived from the palace to the canal-side of where Bangkok first began. 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, we're confident you'll want to come back to these almost secret spots! Your guide will help you with transport back to your hotel.