Go where the locals go, Eat what the locals eat! Food Tour with Local Foodies

4.9 (146 reviews) Chiang Mai, Thailand
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Duration4h - 8h
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Group sizeUp to 20 travelers

Overview

We believe food contributes to and draws from culture, and that by experiencing the sights, smells, and tastes of Northern Thailand with us, your hearts and minds will be opened to the rich and wonderful story of our home.  Come taste and enjoy a most authentic food experience in Chiang Mai, while taking in the narrative of the past 700 years.  We look forward to taking this multi-sensory journey with you!

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Evening Foodie Tour

Evening food tour with the focus on Northern Thai food plus history and culture.

Original Foodie Tour

The original foodie tour, where we eat some of Chiang Mais best food and visit some of its most famous historical spots! Many of the restaurants we try have been in business for over 40 years.

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide
  • Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Food tasting
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Three Kings Monument
    4h · Admission ticket included
    At 9am, all Foodies will meet tour guides at the Three Kings Monument, located in the Old City.
    Destination #1: Try a simple yet must-eat staple dish, Kao Man Gai. The restaurant is a favorite amongst locals and visiting Thai, and has been family owned since 1957.
    Destination #2: Visit Wat Chiang Man, the first temple built in the old city (walk)
    Destination #3: Try Chiang Mai’s famous Kao Soi noodle dish. In addition to experiencing this meal and learning about it’s history and origins.
    Destination #4: Visit the Wat Gate Community.
    Destination #5: Chiang Mai’s number one dessert destination for Sakoo Sai Hmoo and Kao Griap Paak Hmaw.
    Destination #6: Cross over the Ping River walking bridge and conclude with a street food experience at Warorot Market, which has been around for over a century. Inside the market, we’ll stop at our favorite stands and try local highlights like freshly made Golden Curl, Sai Oua, mango sticky rice, Thai iced tea, and more.

    Tour ends 1pm at Warorot Market.
  2. Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
    4h
    At 4 pm, all Foodies will meet our tour guide at Warorot Market.
    Destination #1: Warorot Market is one of Chiang Mai’s oldest, largest and most diverse open-markets. Inside the market, we’ll stop at our favorite stands and try local highlights like Sai Oua (Northern Thai sausage), freshly made Golden Curl, mango sticky rice, and Thai iced tea.

    Destination #2: Stroll through the nearby Flower Market

    Destination #3: Ride to our favorite, authentic Northern Thai restaurant where you’ll feast upon mouth watering staple dishes — Gaeng Hunglay, Larb Moo, Khua Jin Som, and the award winning Yum Samunprai herbal salad.

    Destination #4: Ride to Wat Sadue Muang, inside the Old City, and journey back in time together to learn about this historical site.

    Destination #5: One more ride to Chang Puak Gate night market where you’ll enjoy a couple street food must-eats. Taste the well known “cow girl” stewed pork leg on rice and enjoy a freshly made, hot rotee!

    The tour will end around 8pm.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Evening Foodie Tour meet at Warorot Market near the Ping River 4pm, The meeting site is outside of the market. Once you are at the market please look for the Ping River, there's only one over/walking bridge connecting the river and the market.

Meeting point

The Original Foodie Tour meet at Three Kings Monument in the Old City 9am

End point

Evening Foodie Tour-Chang Phuak Gate Night Market - the Cowgirl Chiang Mai

End point

Original Foodie Tour-Warorot Market

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is appropriate for visiting temple

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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