11 Street Food Tours in Chiang Mai That Repay The Whole Day

1.Small-Group Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour

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

Start around 7 p.m. with hotel pickup, then visit two evening markets and a local food stop by foot and songthaew. Your guide helps you order in Thai and explains dishes from across Thailand. Expect a maximum of eight people, many tastings, dinner, water, and a return ride.

“Jay did an excellent job guiding us through various street food markets. We tried multiple dishes that were all delicious. He also provided us with a handout containing key phrases and dishes that we could use during the tour but also on other days. So thoughtful and handy!”

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2.Evening Local Street Food Market Tour

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

Meet your Thai or English-speaking guide at your Chiang Mai hotel and spend 150 minutes eating through two or more evening markets. Expect northern Thai dishes, Chinese noodles, stewed pork leg, coconut dumplings, desserts, Thai ordering tips, and a small group of up to 10 people. Guides such as Jay, Goal, Chai, and T are known for making the food easy to understand.

“Very nice tour by our tour guide Mr. Goal. More food then we could ever eat. We made stops at several different night markets and tried a lot of different new things. Would definitely recommend if you’re in Chiang Mai.”

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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 Northern Thai food at tucked-away restaurants, markets, and street stalls around Chiang Mai. A guide such as Aim, Moui, or Tree leads a group of up to eight between stops in a dedicated red songthaew. Expect 15 or more tastings, bottled water, local drinks, and plenty of food.

“I would highly recommend this tour. We had well over 15 dishes and really enjoyed most of them. Highlights include the crispy pork belly, the mangosteen, and the corn salad. Our tour guide was very nice and even gave us some information about the history of Chiang Mai. We left super full. We also did the Bangkok Food Tour with this company and if we had to pick one, we would recommend this one!”

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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. Choose a morning or afternoon start, adjust dishes to your tastes, and expect 10 food and drink tastings, temple stops, and possible market visits. Guides such as May, Tanya, Mae, Eddie, and Kunmai are praised for personal service and dietary help.

“This tour was the perfect way to start our trip in Chiang Mai! Our tour guide, Tanya, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating. My husband and I are both vegetarians and she had no shortage of recommendations for us. She customized the tour based on our preferences and gave us a ton of great information along the way. We were Stuffed by the end of the night and even had food left over to take back to the hotel. We would absolutely book this again next time we’re in Chiang Mai!”

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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 Natt or another local guide. The lunch route visits Warorot Market and includes Hakka pink noodles, Thai fried dough, and steamed rice skin dumplings. Dinner swaps the market for khao soi, roast chicken, and papaya salad around Nimmanhaemin Road.

“Tour guide was kind and passionate about the food, city and culture. Recommend for anyone that loves food and good people!”

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6.Food Tour by Songtheaw Truck with 15+ Tastings

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

Spend four hours tasting Northern Thai food at five local stops and a market, traveling by red songthaew with a small group of up to eight. Guides such as Moui, Aim, and Noi explain each dish, ingredient, and cultural link. Expect family-style portions, unusual bites, and enough food to replace a meal.

“Incredible Guide Muang. Very well organized. Did the morning tour. One of the best foodtours I have made. So much incredible food and very interesting explanations. Thanx!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · from $59

Join a foodie guide such as Aim or Moui for four hours of Northern Thai eating around Chiang Mai. You’ll visit local shops, restaurants, and Thanin Market, sampling khao soi, grilled meats, larb, tea leaf salad, Thai ice cream, and more. A private red songthaew links the stops, while the small group keeps explanations personal.

“Moui was very knowledgeable and could be understood clearly. We had a fun food tour and ended with happy tummies.”

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8.Temples and Street Food Night Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 81 reviews

You’ll ride by private tuk tuk from your Chiang Mai hotel to Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, the Three Kings Monument, and Warorot or Mueang Mai Market. The two-hour outing suits first-time visitors who want a quick city overview, temple views, and a chance to buy street food. Drivers speak Thai and English, though communication levels can vary.

“Excellent tour around the town at festival time. The driver was great! He was so informative and eager to explain the sights 🤗🙏🏽”

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9.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 for a two-hour walk through Warorot Market and nearby food stops. Taste Hakka-style pink noodles, steamed rice-skin dumplings, Thai fried dough, or dinner dishes such as Khao Soi and Orh Nee, depending on your booking. Groups are limited to 10, and guide Natt has led several highly praised outings.

“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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10.Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Meet your English-speaking guide under the orange umbrella at Three Kings Monument for a three-hour morning walk through Chiang Mai’s Old Town. You’ll taste sticky rice, satay, larb, sai ua, khao soi, coconut sweets, Thai tea, and a secret dish, with temple stops at the start and finish. Guides include Varisa and Warat.

“The tour was amazing! I highly recommend Varisa as a guide! You'll not leave feeling hungry!”

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11.History & Mouth Watering Food Tour

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Chiang Mai’s Three Kings Monument for a three-hour food and culture walk. Taste local dishes, visit Lanna temples and Warorot Market, and use local transport. Groups are limited to eight, with private tours also available. Guides including Pe, Lee, Lynn, Pen, and Lily have been praised for clear stories and flexible food choices.

“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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