Doi Suthep Temple & Street Food Tour Chiang Mai Sunset Tastings

Street food markets in Chiang Mai serve dishes you won't find in restaurants.

A four-hour evening tour of Chiang Mai combines a visit to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple at sunset with tastings at two street food markets, where you sample roughly 11–15 local dishes. The guide speaks English and Thai, transport is private, and the temple fee and all food are included. Allergen accommodations are available if you notify the operator when booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Doi Suthep and street food tour

• Explore Doi Suthep temple with guide
• Enjoy city view at sunset
• Visit first street food market
• Sample 6-8 street food dishes
• Visit second street food market
• Sample 5-7 street food dishes

The experience

The tour starts with pickup and a drive up to Doi Suthep, where Wat Phra That Doi Suthep sits on a hilltop overlooking Chiang Mai. Your guide walks you through the temple's history and layout, then you stay to watch the city lights come on at sunset before heading down to the street food markets. The timing means you arrive at the first market as the evening crowd builds. The vendors are set up, the air is thick with smoke from grills, and the food is at its peak.

At the first market, you work through approximately 6–8 different dishes: soups, curries, noodles, dumplings, rice-based plates, seafood, and whatever else the vendors have made that night. The guide orders for you and explains what you're eating and why: the spice level, the ingredient, the neighborhood it comes from. You eat standing up, moving between stalls, tasting as you go. At the second market an hour later, you do it again with another 5–7 dishes, this time heavier plates meant to fill you up.

The tour runs four hours total. If you have allergies or dietary restrictions (nuts, dairy, shellfish, gluten), tell the operator when you book and they'll adapt the dishes or swap them out. The tour is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or those keeping halal or kosher, since most dishes contain meat or seafood. Bottled water is provided throughout, and insurance is included in the price.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel.
• in-person guide speaking English and Thai.
• entry to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple.
• approximately 11–15 street food dishes across two markets.
• bottled water throughout the evening.
• insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 4 years): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chiang Mai Night Tours

Is this one for you?The tour includes pickup from your hotel, so you don't need a car or a way to reach Doi Suthep on your own. The guide handles the route, the timing at sunset, and the navigation through the night markets, leaving you free to focus on the food and the guide's explanations of what you're tasting.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

18 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 4 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Wat Phra That Doi Suthep and why does the tour visit it at sunset?

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a hilltop temple overlooking Chiang Mai, and the tour times your visit to arrive as the sun sets so you see the city lights come on from the temple grounds before heading to the street food markets.

How many street food dishes do I actually eat on this tour?

You taste approximately 6–8 dishes at the first market and another 5–7 at the second, for a total of 11–15 different foods across the evening.

Can I do this tour if I have a food allergy?

Yes, if you inform the operator when booking. The tour accommodates gluten-free, dairy-free, and nut-free diets by adapting or swapping dishes, though you must notify them in advance so they can arrange it with the vendors.

Does the tour include transport from my hotel?

Yes, private transportation is included in the price, and the guide will pick you up from your accommodation in Chiang Mai.