Lanna Kingdom Chiang Mai Food Tour by Private Songtheaw with 15+ Tastings
by A Chef's Tour
Overview
This four-hour food tour takes place in Chiang Mai, Thailand, focusing on the cuisine of the Lanna Kingdom region. The tour is led by professional foodie guides and conducted aboard a private songtheaw truck. It includes more than 15 tastings of Northern Thai dishes, snacks, and drinks while traveling through the city's streets and fresh markets. Bottled water and local soft drinks are provided during the tour. The experience begins with an introduction to the local cuisine and an explanation of dietary suitability: the tour is not suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians, or those avoiding pork. It cannot accommodate shellfish, peanut, or severe allergies due to street food limitations, but lactose intolerance and no-beef diets are suitable. Participants visit several street food stalls and markets, sampling regional specialties such as khao soi curry with crispy noodles, chili jam, and pickled greens; barbecued spatchcocked chicken served with som tum papaya salad and sticky rice; and lemongrass-stuffed sai oua sausages. The final stop is the Nimmanhaemin district, a popular area near central hotels, where guests can enjoy local hospitality before the tour ends. Groups are limited to eight guests to maintain an exclusive setting.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Chiang Mai
The tour begins with a briefing on the Northern Thai cuisine and dietary considerations. The guide explains that the tour cannot accommodate vegetarians, pescatarians, no-pork diets, or guests with shellfish, peanut, or severe allergies due to street food vendor limitations. It confirms suitability for lactose intolerance and no beef diets. Groups are limited to eight guests and the tour has served over 2,000 participants.
60 min
Chiang Mai
Guests board the private songtheaw truck to visit street food stalls and fresh markets offering regional specialties. Tastings include khao soi curry with crispy noodles, chili jam, pickled greens, charcoal-grilled spatchcocked chicken served with som tum papaya salad and sticky rice, and lemongrass-stuffed sai oua sausages. The guide leads the group through a selection of over 15 tastings reflecting Northern Thai flavors.
120 min
Chiang Mai
The tour ends in the Nimmanhaemin neighborhood, a trendy area close to Chiang Mai’s central hotels. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy local hospitality and connect with others before concluding the four-hour food tour.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at Wat Lok Moli temple located along the northern part of Chiang Mai's central moat close to most hotels. Walk into the ground's entrance and you will find your guide waiting with A Chef's Tour t-shirt.
End point
The tours finishes along trendy Nimmanhemin Road where you can say goodbye to your fellow guests. Your guide will help you with directions back to your hotel.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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