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Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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กินข้าวแล้วหรือยัง - It’s the Thai way to greet a friend - its literal translation is ‘Have you eaten rice yet?!’ There's no better way to highlight the importance of eating in Thailand in this food obsessed city.

Our tour was carefully curated and will take you on a journey through the backstreets of Bangkok, mopping up a 15+ taster menu in street spots and eateries that have been serving locals for decades. We'll meet at Yaowarat to discover the rich Thai-Chinese culinary marriage that make this district one of the city's most buzzing street food spots. It's not just about the food though. It's about the people behind the plates who have dedicated their lives to cooking on the street.

What's Included

  • The highest rated #1 Bangkok food tour on TripAdvisor
  • Explore local backstreets where tuk-tuks cannot go
  • Maximum of 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Bangkok
  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
  • Unsuitable for vegetarians and pescatarians due to limited alternatives available
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481 ถ. เยาวราช Khwaeng Samphanthawong
Khet Samphanthawong, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100, Thailand

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Chinatown / Yaowarat

Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary adventure around the backstreets of Bangkok. We're Bangkok's #1 food tour on TripAdvisor. Over 20,000 guests can't be wrong. Before we get started, our tour reflects the local cuisine and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction. Here's an honest appraisal for the tour so no-one is disappointed: ✘ Unsuitable for strict vegetarians, pescatarians and no-pork diets, due to limited alternatives at some vendors. ✘ Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac disease, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination. ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances.If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown - Bangkok

Many are unaware of China's centuries-long influence on Thailand that has permeated much of Thai cuisine. From noodles to stir-fry, it's time to feast on the history of this culinary marriage. In small groups of up to 8 exclusive guests, our passionate foodie guides take you on a journey around the alleyways of Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown. We don't want to spoil the surprises, but prepare to drool over crispy chive dumplings with nam jim jaew sauce, mop up rich satay with charcoal-grilled chicken, work chopsticks over slow-braised pork, and delve into fragrant steamy bowls of shrimp dumplings and poh taek seafood soup, along with a dozen more lip-smackingly good tastings at places you'd struggle to find alone.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown / Yaowarat

The tour ends back at the start point, the Shanghai Mansion hotel, located along Yaowarat Road in all its neon glory. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed the knowledge you'll need to continue eating street food across Thailand.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • We recommend comfortable shoes. Bring rain gear/umbrella, if rain looks likely. There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
  • *Note: Our morning departure times have the same great food and majority of the same stops as our evening tours. Due to the operating hours we use a couple of alternate stops that open during the daytime*
  • The tour isn't suitable for shellfish, peanut or severe allergies due to the nature of street food. Other allergies may require some dishes to be missed.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+07). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • The highest rated #1 Bangkok food tour on TripAdvisor
  • Explore local backstreets where tuk-tuks cannot go
  • Maximum of 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Bangkok
  • Bottled water included
  • 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Bangkok food tour
  • 8-9 stops on our moveable feast, including 2 Michelin-listed street food venues
  • Led by 1 professional foodie guide and 1 assistant (no other tour has 2 staff)
  • Alcoholic drinks excluded
  • Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
  • Unsuitable for vegetarians and pescatarians due to limited alternatives available
  • Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal & celiac disease, due to risk of traces & cross-contamination

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Sorry, this tour is not suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians or no pork diets due to street vendors' limited menus. Other dietary restrictions may require some dishes to be missed.
  • We recommend comfortable shoes. Bring rain gear/umbrella, if rain looks likely. There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
  • *Note: Our morning departure times have the same great food and majority of the same stops as our evening tours. Due to the operating hours we use a couple of alternate stops that open during the daytime*
  • The tour isn't suitable for shellfish, peanut or severe allergies due to the nature of street food. Other allergies may require some dishes to be missed.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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