The 13 Best Street Food Tours in Chiang Mai

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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12.History & Mouth Watering Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 12 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Meet your guide at the Three Kings Monument for three hours of Chiang Mai food and culture. Walk through the old city, visit Lanna temples, sample local dishes, explore Warorot Market, and use local transportation. Groups are limited to eight, with private tours also available.

“I had a great tastings tour and my guide Lynn was fantastic. We tried a lot of different foods and she even tailored the tastings on the fly to make them more vegetarian. One of the highlights of my time in Chiang Mai for sure.”

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13.Evening Foodie Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $42

Spend an evening eating Chiang Mai style, from tropical fruit and Sai Oua at century-old Warorot Market to pork leg and Bua Loi at Chang Puak Gate. Your English-speaking guide leads the way by tuk tuk, with hotel pickup, tastings, and a look at old-city nightlife. Guide Mui has earned special praise for her care and communication.

“Our guide Mui was the absolute best! This tour was one of the highlights of our honeymoon!”

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