9 Food Tours in Chiang Mai to Book This Year

1.Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour

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

Start with hotel pickup at 7 pm, then follow a guide such as Goal, Jay, Chai, or Mr. T to two evening markets and a local food stop. Expect about 2.5 hours, up to eight people, many tastings, help ordering in Thai, and a songthaew ride. Come hungry, and note that the tour is not designed for vegetarians.

“Highly recommend, best tour I took in the city. I cannot recommend Mr.Goal highly enough. I already recommended this tour to my local friends as well so that they don't miss such a great experience.”

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2.Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

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

Join an English-speaking local guide such as Jay, Goal, or Chai for 150 minutes of eating across at least two Chiang Mai evening markets. You’ll try kanom jeen, Northern Thai dishes, stewed pork leg, coconut dumplings, and sweets while learning how to order in Thai. Hotel pickup, transport, water, and all food are included.

“Incredible value and Goal was a superb tour guide. It was 4 quality street food stations. It’s plenty of food, a brilliant education on the different dishes and it was a great way to meet new fellow travelers. I would 100% recommend this to anyone who is a foodie.”

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3.Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 513 reviews · from $59Top rated

Ride between Chiang Mai markets, street stalls, and family-run eateries in a private red songthaew while tasting 15 or more Northern Thai dishes. Guides such as Aim, Moui, Muoy, Tree, and Indy explain Lanna culture, Burmese influences, ingredients, and local eating customs. Come very hungry, and note that pork and shellfish may be part of the menu.

“This food tour was incredible!! HIGHLY recommend. It was so educational and delicious. I was with a group of 4 and we loved all our bites. We had 15-18 different things (but lost count along the way). They provide everything for you (water, wipes, bathroom recommendations). We were so well taken care of.”

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4.The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $78

Meet your private guide near Wat Chai Si Phum for a three-hour food walk through Chiang Mai. Sample 10 sweet and savory dishes, try Thai tea at your preferred sweetness, visit local markets and temples, and adjust the route for vegetarian or other dietary needs. Guides such as May, Tanya, Eddie, and Mae are known for personal food advice.

“I’m fortunate enough to have done a few food tours on my travels but this was by far the best one I have ever done. Our guide was phenomenal! She took us to all the local places to eat and the portion sizes were not small! Definitely come hungry as you’ll be eating over 10 full meals- plus snacks, plus anything else you’d like to try. It was the first time on my trip I truly felt I had a proper Thai food experience. If I could give this more than 5 stars I could.”

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5.Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide & Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 159 reviews · 2 hours · from $31Best value

Spend two relaxed hours tasting three Michelin Guide selected dishes with a local guide such as Natt, then explore Chiang Mai food culture around Warorot Market. Choose lunch for Hakka pink noodles, fried dough, and steamed rice skin dumplings, or dinner for khao soi, roast chicken, and papaya salad.

“This was awesome and I'd highly recommend it! The food was incredible, and you're taken to some very cool and unique places. More than the awesome food, Natt the guide is phenomenal. Super kind and funny but also shares a ton of awesome info on the history and culture and food of Chiang Mai. This is more than just a food experience, it's a perfect blend of sightseeing, fun information, and awesome food.”

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6.Chiang Mai: Food Tour by Songtheaw Truck with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 157 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

Spend four hours eating your way through Chiang Mai in a private songthaew with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Moui, Aim, and Noi explain Northern Thai ingredients, food traditions, and local culture as you try more than 15 tastings, from crispy pork belly and sai oua sausage to market snacks, desserts, and unusual bites.

“One of the highlights of our trip. We tried so many foods and heard about the cooking process. Foods I never would have tried otherwise. And the market tour and tastings at the end were over the top. Highly recommend.”

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7.Fresh Local Market Tour – Food tour in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 113 reviews · from $33

Spend about four hours with an English-speaking guide at Bumrung Buri Market, tasting Thai breakfast, snacks, fruit, and local drinks. You may try silk worms, ant eggs, or pink eggs, then carry your market finds to a city park for lunch. Pickup is offered within 3 km of central Chiang Mai.

“Nitti was a great tour guide. Not only she explained the local fruits, vegetables, dishes but she let us try them all. She told us the history of Chiang Mai in great detail.”

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8.Chiang Mai: Temples and Street Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 81 reviews

Ride a private tuk tuk through Chiang Mai after dark with hotel pickup, stopping at Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, the Three Kings Monument, and local markets. Guides such as Oy and Chai have helped families and couples make the most of a short evening. Food, drinks, and 90 THB entrance fees cost extra.

“Great fun, ate some fab (cheap) food and saw the amazing temples. Got dropped off at the walking market and we wanted to stay so made our own way back. Went as a family of 4 and had 2 x Tuktuks. I recommend.”

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9.Chiang Mai: Tuk-Tuk Evening Tour with Temples & Street Foods

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Ride through Chiang Mai after dark with an English-speaking guide and private tuk-tuk. Visit Wat Suan Dok and Wat Lok Moli, then browse Chang Phuak Gate, Warorot, and Ton Lam Yai markets. Guides such as Cookie, Pim, Lily, and Leo have been praised for clear explanations and friendly help choosing street food.

“We hebben een supertour gehad en heerlijk gegeten. Veel uitleg gehad over alle bijzondere etenswaren van de markt. Hele lieve gids met leuke uitleg. Was erg gezellig!”

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