Chiang Mai Evening Street Food Tour: 8 Dishes in Small Groups

Taste your way through Chiang Mai's evening markets with a guide who knows what to order.

A small-group evening street food tour in Chiang Mai picks you up from your hotel and takes you by private car to at least two street food markets, where you taste at least 8 northern Thai dishes and learn to order in Thai with a local guide. The tour runs 2.5 to 3 hours depending on group size, with all food, water and transport included. Groups stay under 8 people.

The experience

The guide arrives at your accommodation in the early evening to collect the group, maximum 8 people, and drives you to Chiang Mai's street food markets. Once there, you move on foot through the stalls, stopping to try dishes like Kannom Jin (Chinese noodles), stewed pork leg, coconut dumplings, and a mix of savory and sweet northern Thai specialties. The guide walks you through what makes Thailand's street food distinctive and hands you a leaflet with the names and descriptions of popular dishes in Thai, so you can practice ordering yourself at each stop.

You'll visit at least two markets and taste at least 8 different dishes across the evening. Bring an appetite: the tour is built around eating your way through the night, not sampling. Bottled water is provided, and the pace is set by the group's hunger and interest rather than a fixed schedule. Once you've had your fill, the driver takes you back to your hotel around 9:30 to 10pm.

What’s included

• All food tastings and dinner across the two markets.
• bottled water.
• local guide in English.
• hotel pickup and drop-off by private vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Chiang Mai Street Food Tours

Is this one for you?The tour moves on foot between stalls and covers ground at a relaxed pace set by the group's appetite, so it suits anyone comfortable walking through crowded evening markets and eating multiple dishes over the course of the night. If you prefer a structured itinerary with set stops and timing, a guided market walk with a fixed route works better.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5): 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.

How many dishes do I actually get to try on this tour?

You taste at least 8 different dishes across the two markets, including Kannom Jin, stewed pork leg, coconut dumplings, and a mix of savory and sweet northern Thai specialties. The exact selection depends on what's available at the markets that evening.

What time does the tour start and when does it end?

The guide picks you up from your hotel in the early evening (the exact time will be confirmed when you book), and returns you to your accommodation around 9:30 to 10pm. The tour itself lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours depending on the group size.

Will I learn to order food in Thai?

Yes. The guide provides a leaflet with the names and descriptions of popular street food dishes in Thai, and you practice ordering with their help at the markets. It's part of the experience, not a formal lesson.

Is this tour suitable if I'm vegetarian?

The tour is not suitable for vegetarians, as the dishes focus on northern Thai street food including meat and seafood specialties. Let the operator know about any specific dietary requirements when you book.

What's included in the price?

All food tastings, bottled water, the local guide, and hotel pickup and drop-off by private car are included. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately.

How many people will be in my group?

Groups are kept to a maximum of 8 people, so you're exploring the markets with a small group rather than a large tour.