Northern Thailand · FOOD & DRINK

15 Food & Drink Experiences in Chiang Mai Worth a Lanna Morning

24 tours  ·  from $19 a head

Northern Thailand always leaves one day short. These 15 food & drink experiences deserve it, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes rather than an evening.

Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour - Market stops: try a little, then learn what you like
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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 pm with pickup from your Chiang Mai accommodation, then visit evening markets and food stops with a local guide. Taste northern Thai specialties, noodles, stewed pork, coconut dumplings and sweets, and learn useful Thai ordering phrases. The group is capped at eight, water and food are included, and the return trip is by songthaew.

“Come hungry! Lot’s of food varieties. Was nice to have both spicy and non spicy options at each stop!”

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Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour - Try Northern Thai dishes alongside market favorites
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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

Meet a local guide such as Jay, Mr. Goal, or Chai, then visit at least two Chiang Mai evening markets in a group of no more than ten. Taste Northern Thai dishes, Kanom Jeen, stewed pork leg, coconut dumplings, and sweets, while learning food customs and useful Thai phrases. Hotel transfers within central Chiang Mai are included.

“Very funny and knowledgeable guide! Almost too much food :o))))) so make sure you come REALLY hungry! All of it super tasty and just delicious! Great experience!”

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Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Street stalls, family-run places, and the value of a guide
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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 about four hours sampling Northern Thai food at street stalls, markets, and local restaurants, with more than 15 tastings and transport by red songthaew. A guide explains the region’s food and history, including Burmese influences. Guides have included Aim, Moui, Muoy, Tree, and Indy, though your guide may vary. Come hungry: portions add up.

“Aim is a wonderful guide. She is detailed and organised. The various food stops were well planned and the amount of food was just nice. I had a great time.”

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The 10 Tastings of Chiang Mai With Locals: Private Street Food Tour - A restaurant near Chang Phuak Gate
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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

This three-hour private tour pairs ten food and drink tastings with city sights, including Wat Chai Si Phum, Chang Phueak Monument and Chang Phuak Gate. Your local host can tailor the food to your preferences and dietary needs. Hosts such as Tanya, May, Mae and Eddie have led tours, though your assigned guide may differ. Come hungry: portions can add up quickly.

“Listen to Eddie's advice. He knows the best. His knowledge and enthusiasm were unrivalled and you will see an unforgettable vision and memory of Chiang Mai food.”

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Chiang Mai: Local Food and Markets Guided Walking Tour - Flower stalls and the curious fried dough at Go Neng
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Chiang Mai: Local Food and Markets Guided Walking Tour

5.Local Food and Markets Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 175 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

Walk for 150 minutes from Chansom Memorial Bridge through Chiang Mai’s flower and food markets, stopping for snacks such as steamed rice-skin dumplings, pa thong ko, mango sticky rice, and Hakka-style noodles. A local English- or Thai-speaking guide leads the way; guides have included Koi, Nom, Patty, and Banana. Food is not included in the $48 price.

“Lana was a fantastic guide. She was personable, knowledgeable, and fun. She was able to pivot when places were too busy, or closed due to the new year. 💯 recommend Lana!”

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Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide & Street Food Tour - Lunch begins near Tha Pae Gate
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Taste of Chiang Mai: Michelin Guide & Street Food Tour

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

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

Walk and eat with a local guide on a two-hour Chiang Mai food tour. The lunch route visits Warorot Market and includes Hakka pink noodles, fried dough, and steamed rice-skin dumplings. Dinner brings khao soi, roast chicken, and papaya salad in Nimmanhaemin, without a market visit. Guides include Natt, and small-group or private options are available.

“It was a great tour! Our tour guide Nat is funny, informative and took us to such unique eating places. Loved everything we ate ! Highly recommend”

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Chiang Mai: Food Tour by Songtheaw Truck with 15+ Tastings - From claypot pork to sausage and curry
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Chiang Mai: Food Tour by Songtheaw Truck with 15+ Tastings

7.Food Tour by Songtheaw Truck with 15+ Tastings

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

Ride a private red songthaew to local food stops and a Chiang Mai market, sampling more than 15 Northern Thai dishes and snacks. Your English-speaking guide explains ingredients, cooking traditions, and the stories behind each bite. Guides have included Moui, Aim, Indy, and Noi. Come hungry: the tastings can add up to a full meal.

“Excellent tour, loads of amazing food and our guides cooked was so friendly and knowledgeable- would highly recommend”

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Go where the locals go, Eat what the locals eat! Food Tour with Local Foodies - What your guide adds to the meal
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Go where the locals go, Eat what the locals eat! Food Tour with Local Foodies

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

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

Choose a 9am Old City food walk or a 4pm Warorot Market tour, each about four hours. With a local guide such as PT or Sky, you’ll try dishes including khao soi, sai oua and mango sticky rice, with a driver for parts of the route. Tastings, bottled water and snacks are included.

“This tour was perfect, and I got to experience many traditional northern Thai dishes. We got variety, and the group was extremely fun to hang out with. We tried food from street vendors, restaurants, and markets, always with the option to customize. I definitely recommend it!”

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Lanna Kingdom Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Market stalls and dishes you might not order alone
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Lanna Kingdom Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $59

Spend four hours tasting Northern Thai dishes and drinks at food shops, restaurants and a local market. A foodie guide explains what is on your plate, while a private rod deang truck carries your small group between stops. The tour starts at Wat Lok Moli and ends on Nimmanhaeminda Road. Guides named Aim and Moui have led tours.

“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 - Wat Phra Singh’s northern Thai details
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Chiang Mai: Temples and Street Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

10.Temples and Street Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 81 reviews

Ride a private tuk tuk between Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, the Three Kings Monument, and Chiang Mai’s night markets. The two-hour outing includes hotel pickup and a driver, but not food, entry fees, or a separate guide. Guides such as Oy have led some tours; confirm what your departure includes.

“The cooking instructor Meu was great. Very personable and we learned a lot about the herbs, spices, etc.”

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Chiang Mai Farm Life & Khao Soy Tasting on a Half-Day Boat Tour - Khao soi, fruit, and herbal drinks
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Chiang Mai Farm Life & Khao Soy Tasting on a Half-Day Boat Tour

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

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

Take a gentle boat ride along the Mae Ping River, passing temples and homes before stopping at a local farm garden. Learn about rice and herbs, sample seasonal fruit and herbal drinks, and have a bowl of khao soi. The roughly 2.5-hour trip includes English-speaking assistance and limited downtown hotel transfers.

“Really enjoyed it. They were organized, welcoming and put together a fabulous, informative tour finishing with an amazing lunch. Don't miss out on that part! It was step 14 of the rice planting process!!! Our guide Kao was the best!”

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Motorbike Food Tour in Chiang Mai - A passenger’s view of the city
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Motorbike Food Tour in Chiang Mai

12.Motorbike Food Tour in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · from $81

Starting at 6 pm, Just Love Experience takes you around Chiang Mai on the back of a motorbike, with your own English-speaking driver and an English-speaking guide. You’ll make six stops for Thai food and local stories. Dinner, water, soda, beer, insurance, and a rain jacket if needed are included.

“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: Evening Sightseeing and Local Food Guided Tour - Khao Soi at Huen Phen
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Chiang Mai: Evening Sightseeing and Local Food Guided Tour

13.Evening Sightseeing and Local Food Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 46 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $45

Follow an English-speaking guide through Chiang Mai’s evening food stalls, temples and riverside streets. Expect market snacks, Khao Soi at Huen Phen, a songthaew ride and a final riverside stop. Guides such as Rain, Bim and Kiti have shared local food knowledge and temple stories with visitors, while the route and length can vary.

“Booked this private tour for my first evening in Chiang Mai as I wanted a more personal experience and a deeper interaction with my guide—and I couldn’t be happier with the decision. My guide Bim is an absolute angel. She gave me such a wonderful first impression of Chiang Mai as she made me try incredible street food and showed me around Wat Chedi Luang during the opening night of the Inthakin Festival. We went to China Town, crossed a beautiful bridge, and had a sensational dinner by the river. A private tour can often feel like an investment, but this one is a no-brainer. Thanks to Bim, our driver…”

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Old Town Chiang Mai Food Tour with 10+ Local Dishes Tastings - A vocational training center with a purpose
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Old Town Chiang Mai Food Tour with 10+ Local Dishes Tastings

14.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, tasting 10 or more Northern Thai dishes across a roughly three-hour tour. Try khao soi, sai ua, laab khua, coconut pancakes, and butterfly pea ice cream, with stops at Three Kings Monument, a vocational training massage center, and Wat Lok Molee. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, or ask about a private tour.

“The tour was great - A large selection of foods and generous portions! Nicha was an excellent guide. She knows Chiang Mai well and had lots of great suggestions for sites to see, best places to get Khao Soi, places to shop and a spa recomRead more”

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $31

Meet your local guide at Wat Saen Fang and spend about two hours exploring Chiang Mai food stops and Warorot Market. Tastings include Hakka-style pink noodles, steamed rice-skin dumplings, and Thai fried dough on the lunch option. Dinner options include Khao soi and Teochew yam paste. Groups are limited to 10; guide Natt has led the tour.

“What a fun experience in Chiang Mai! Our guide was very informative not just on the food we ate, but Thai culture. Must do in Chiang Mai if you are looking for real culture immersion and unique food opportunities. If the locals swarm the spot, you know it’s good!”

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