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The 15 Best Street Food Tours in Chiang Mai

25 tours  ·  from $19

Khao soi, sai ua, a bag of sticky rice and whatever is coming off the grill. These 15 walks are priced by how much food is included, and split cleanly between the night markets and the quieter lanes locals actually eat in.

Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour - Two markets, many small bites
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Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour

1.Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour

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

Start at 7 p.m. with hotel pickup, then visit Chiang Mai markets and a street-food restaurant with a guide such as Goal, Jay, or Chai. Expect roughly 18 to 20 tastings, Northern Thai specialties, desserts, water, and a small group capped at eight. Bring a serious appetite.

“First and foremost: Chai is an awesome guide! He ist super polite, takes care of everybody and knows a lot about the city and its (food) culture. Second, the food is amazing! We tried out new things we would not have come by ourselves. The tour started on time and everything was well managed. Totally recommend!”

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Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour - The first market: learning how to order
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Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

2.Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

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

Join a small group of up to 10 for 150 minutes of Chiang Mai street food, guided by local hosts such as Goal, Jay, or Chai. Visit at least two evening markets, try northern Thai dishes, coconut dumplings, noodles, desserts, and learn useful Thai ordering phrases.

“We have never had so much delicious food on a food tour as we did in Chiang Mai. Mr Goal, our guide was excellent, his knowledge, kindness and hospitality would be hard to beat. This has been the best value for money of our holiday so far.”

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Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Starting at Wat Lok Moli
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Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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

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

Spend four hours tasting 15 or more Northern Thai dishes at markets, street stalls, and family-run eateries. Guides such as Aim, Moui, Tree, Indy, and Mau explain the food, Lanna culture, and Burmese influence as you ride between stops in a private red songthaew.

“Great tour with Indy! She took us to many great places with lots of variety and things I otherwise wouldn't of tried. Be sure to come hungry as we ended up having around 20 items 😆”

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The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour - Thai tea at Chang Phueak Monument
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The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour

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

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

Spend about three hours eating your way around Chiang Mai with a private local guide. You may try Thai tea, northern sausage, curries, salads, desserts, and market foods, with dishes adjusted for vegetarian, gluten-free, or other dietary needs.

“Great afternoon of tasting! Learned a lot about the food, culture and history of Chiang Mai. I would do it again. Lots of fun and time well spent!”

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Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide & Street Food Tour - Meeting near Tha Pae Gate and walking toward Kad Luang
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Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide & Street Food Tour

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

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

Meet guide Natt near Tha Pae Gate for a relaxed two-hour food walk. The lunch route visits Warorot Market, Thana Ocha Noodle, Patongo Ko Neng, and Lung Khajohn Wat Ket for three Michelin Guide selections. Dinner swaps the market for Nimman and serves khao soi, roast chicken, and papaya salad.

“Natt was an interesting and informative tour guide. Our group was introduced to several local foods from places we would not have found on our own. Recommended.”

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Chiang Mai: Food Tour by Songtheaw Truck with 15+ Tastings - Meeting at Wat Lok Molee
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Chiang Mai: Food Tour by Songtheaw Truck with 15+ Tastings

6.Food Tour by Songtheaw Truck with 15+ Tastings

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

Ride a private red songthaew through Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Moui, Aim, or Noi. Sample more than 15 Northern Thai dishes at family-run restaurants, street stalls, and a local market, with food history, spice lessons, and plenty of time to eat.

“The food was delicious. The guide was awesome. I would highly recommend this tour!”

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Go where the locals go, Eat what the locals eat! Food Tour with Local Foodies - Khao Soi and the taste of Northern Thailand
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Go where the locals go, Eat what the locals eat! Food Tour with Local Foodies

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · from $50

Join Chiang Mai Foodie Tours for a four-hour morning or afternoon food walk with local guides such as PT, Pondtip, or Sky. Visit Warorot Market, taste Northern Thai dishes, stop at temples, and ride between food stops with a private driver.

“I did the 4pm version of the tour with the night market. Even though I had done 2 food tours in Bangkok, this tour had all new food for me to try.The guides were knowledgeable and spoke great English. And when I showed them what I had eRead more”

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Lanna Kingdom Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Riding a red songthaew between local stops
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Lanna Kingdom Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

8.Lanna Kingdom Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $59

Join a food-loving guide such as Aim, Moui, or Muay for four hours of Northern Thai specialties, from khao soi and larb to roasted meats and local drinks. A private red songthaew links six food stops around Chiang Mai, ending on Nimman Road. Come hungry and avoid this tour if you cannot eat pork or shellfish.

“THE BEST FREAKING FOOD TOUR! My husband and I booked this tour and learned so much! If you're someone who loves to cook or learn about influences on Thai culture/food, this IS the tour for you. Seriously! We tried things we wouldnRead more”

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Chiang Mai: Temples and Street Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk - Hotel pickup and the classic tuk tuk ride
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Chiang Mai: Temples and Street Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

9.Temples and Street Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 81 reviews

You’ll ride a private tuk tuk with a Thai-speaking driver and English support, visiting Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, the Three Kings Monument, and Mueang Mai or Warorot Market. Guides such as Oy and Oh-Hoo have helped make this a friendly first-night introduction to Chiang Mai.

“First day in Chiang Mai it rounded off our day perfectly. Would highly recommend.”

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Chiang Mai Farm Life & Khao Soy Tasting on a Half-Day Boat Tour - Herbal drinks, fruit, and the bowl of khao soi
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Chiang Mai Farm Life & Khao Soy Tasting on a Half-Day Boat Tour

10.Chiang Mai Farm Life & Khao Soy Tasting on a Half-Day Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $19Best value

Take a 45-minute Mae Ping River cruise from Wat Chaimongkol, pass temples and riverside homes, then visit a local herb and rice garden. Taste fruit, herbal drinks, and khao soi before returning to downtown Chiang Mai. Hotel pickup may be available from selected central hotels.

“The trip was about two hours and included a boat trip to and from the farm - a good meal was served with ice cream desert and a soft drink followed by the return trip - a trip up the river with food for less than $20’per head - What’s not to like - if you have a morning to spare - worth a visit.”

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Motorbike Food Tour in Chiang Mai - From B Samcook Home to the first bite
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Motorbike Food Tour in Chiang Mai

11.Motorbike Food Tour in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $81

You ride as a passenger with an English-speaking driver while a guide leads you to six Chiang Mai food stops. Expect local dishes, drinks, stories, insurance, and a small group of up to 10 people. Pusa has led at least one highly praised evening, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“Thank you Pusa for a great first evening in chiang mai, the food tour was great as we stoped in all areas where locals will eat. Thanks again!”

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Chiang Mai: Tuk-Tuk Evening Tour with Temples & Street Foods - Riding through Chiang Mai after dark
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Chiang Mai: Tuk-Tuk Evening Tour with Temples & Street Foods

12.Tuk-Tuk Evening Tour with Temples & Street Foods

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

You’ll ride by private tuk-tuk through Chiang Mai’s Old City, visit Wat Suan Dok and Wat Lok Moli, then explore Chang Phuak Gate, Warorot, and Ton Lam Yai markets. English and Thai guides such as Cookie, Pim, Leo, Lily, and James lead the four-hour outing for up to four people.

“Great tour to get to know Chiang Mai! Pim was a great guide with tons of knowledge!”

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Old Town Chiang Mai Food Tour with 10+ Local Dishes Tastings - Wat Inthakhin Sadue Muang and a smaller temple stop
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Old Town Chiang Mai Food Tour with 10+ Local Dishes Tastings

13.Old Town Chiang Mai Food Tour with 10+ Local Dishes Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $54

Walk Chiang Mai’s Old Town with a local guide and taste at least 10 Northern Thai dishes, including khao soi, sai ua, laab khua, sticky rice, satay, desserts, and butterfly pea ice cream. Tours run morning or afternoon, with groups capped at 12 and a private option available.

“We had an incredible time - we had the opportunity to try some amazingly delicious food and our guide Warat was really information and sooo friendly! There was only my husband and I on the tour and Warat answered all our questions about Read more”

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Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide Street Food Small Group 2Hr - Warorot Market and the local food setting
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Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide Street Food Small Group 2Hr

14.Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide Street Food Small Group 2Hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $31

Meet local guide Natt near Tha Phae Road for a two-hour, small-group food walk through Warorot Market. Taste Michelin Guide recognized dishes, including Hakka-style pink noodles, steamed rice skin dumplings, and Thai fried dough, with lunch or dinner options depending on your booking.

“A great blend of history and food. A gentle pace, and our guide Natt was a natural as a tour guide. This is a gold standard tour . Perfect!”

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Chiang Mai - Doi Suthep Temple and Street Food Tour - Wat Phra That Doi Suthep in the evening
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Chiang Mai – Doi Suthep Temple and Street Food Tour

15.Doi Suthep Temple and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $48

Start at Three Kings Monument and ride by private vehicle to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep for temple time and sunset views. Then follow an English and Thai speaking guide through Chang Phuak Gate and Chiang Mai Gate markets, tasting 11 to 15 local dishes. Groups are limited to eight.

“We first visited the Doi Suthep temple which was nice and then we had our food tour. really enjoyed the food tour of Chiang Mai with Coco. We tried several different places and had amazing food. It was a wonderful experience and I don’t think we would’ve been brave enough to go to the food market without a guide.”

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