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LanguagesThai, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
A rich exploration of Vientiane awaits, blending the capital's cultural history with its vibrant culinary traditions. Join a passionate local guide to uncover iconic historical landmarks and dive into the bustling food scene. Experience the stories behind traditional Lao architecture and Buddhist heritage while sampling local specialties from lively fresh markets. From savory street food snacks to visits at historic temples, this tour offers a genuine connection to the culture and people of Vientiane.
- Explore iconic historical landmarks and vibrant local food spots
- Learn about traditional Lao architecture and Buddhist heritage
- Sample local specialties and visit lively fresh markets
- Discover how traditional spices and ingredients come together in Lao cuisine
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Vientiane Guided Foodie and Culture Tour with Tastings
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What's included
Admission fees are included, except at Patuxay monument, where visitors who wish to climb to the observation tower will pay on site a small admission price of 30,000 kip (about $1.50).
Selected food tastings are included in the tour price.
The tour price does not include meals, drinks and any personal purchases visitors make at the markets.
What to expect
Vientiane Organic Market
30m · Admission ticket included
Browse stalls of fresh organic produce, herbs and homemade Lao snacks, and taste what local families buy for their kitchens.
Morning Market
40m · Admission ticket included
Explore Vientiane’s best-known market, with handwoven Lao textiles, silver, handicrafts and food stalls.
40 minutes [CONFIRM: admission included / free / not included]
Talat Khuadin Market
40m · Admission ticket included
Wander a bustling local fresh market and sample Lao specialties as your guide explains the ingredients and spices behind Lao cuisine.
Wat Si Muang
30m · Admission ticket included
Visit one of the city’s most revered temples, home to Vientiane’s sacred city pillar, where locals come to pray and receive blessings.
Patuxay Monument
40m · Admission ticket not included
See Vientiane’s Victory Gate, a monument to those who fought for Lao independence, blending Lao motifs with an arch design. Visitors pay a small fee (30,000 kip - about $1.50) if they wish to climb to the top.
Great Sacred Stupa (Pha That Luang)
30m · Admission ticket included
Finish at the gold-covered Great Stupa, the national symbol of Laos and its most important Buddhist monument.
Vientiane Night Market
40m · Admission ticket included
It stretches along the Mekong promenade near Chao Anouvong Park, with hundreds of red-roofed stalls that open each evening.
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The area around it has a children’s playground, a Chinese shrine, a flower garden, and the large statue of Chao Anouvong facing across the river.
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Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
