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Explore Thai culture at its best, through tasty foods, historical markets, and astounding temples! Enjoy authentic and delicious Thai dishes at a hidden local market. What makes these dishes so special? They are prepared using recipes that have been passed down through generations!

Destination

Bangkok, Thailand

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3.5 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, ไทย

Included

• Private guide
• Meals

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Piyaporn.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Bangkok Art & Culture Centre - Bangkok to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Canal Ferry

   Take canal ferry to a historic market

4. Secret Market

   Taste delicious treats and enjoy a refreshing juice

5. Historic Street

   Enjoy more authentic Thai flavors and taste mango sticky rice which scored the Bib Gourmand Michelin listing

6. Pier Market

   Browse through market and discover religious icons. Say farewell and be sure to ask me for more Bangkok tips!

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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Flexible cancellation policy

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Reviews from guests

Maleah🇺🇸 United States

22 June 2022

Piyaporn was SO GREAT, she knew a ton about the history of Bangkok, and helped with foods/preferences, and took us to spots that we never would have known to go to. 100% recommend SUCH A GREAT TOUR!

Jeffrey🇧🇪 Belgium

6 March 2020

We enjoyed the food tour very much. Piyaporn was a very nice guide and was very open to talk to. She adapted the tour and food items according to what we wanted to do and had already tasted in previous food tours. So in a nutshell: we can definitely recommend this tour.Nice food tour with a very nice guide

Cate🇦🇹 Austria

4 March 2020

Piyaporn’s tour was definitely my highlight of Bangkok! I got to try the tastiest foods combined with fun and interesting stories. A must-do for any food lover out there, absolutely loved every minute. I highly recommend it :)Amazing experience!

Maria🇺🇸 United States

25 February 2020

We had the best day with Piyaporn! She is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and our food tour was perfect. We wanted an authentic experience with off-the-beaten-path food, and she delivered! We traveled by canal boat and tuk tuk from place to place, where she shared food and the history of each dish. We ate street food in small alleys and in Michelin guide shops. It was tailored to our taste and could not have been more perfect! Real thai cuisine!!

Sarah 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

23 October 2019

Me and my husband went on this tour with Piyaporn and we absolutely loved it. She showed us the market and all the food, but she also explained a lot about Thai culture and history. She was very knowledgeable. And the food that we tried was amazing! Definitely don't hesitate to book it if you're thinking about it.. we'd definitely recommend this tour! Great tour with Piyaporn!

Jon🇳🇿 New Zealand

27 September 2019

The old town food tour more than exceeded our expectations with visits to hidden local market stalls that have been mastering their specialty dishes for locals and royalty for many many years (some over 100 years!). The stalls were in the back streets and market areas only the locals knew about and it was amazing to enter a shop, and see a sign saying it has featured in the Michelin Guide. Some of the places we stopped at had only a couple of small plastic tables and we sat on plastic stools like the local to eat the delicious traditional food. So many different places and food to try that we had to say to Piyaporn near the end that we couldn't eat much more. The places we ate at were all very clean and it was reassuring to know that we wouldn't be struck down from eating street food. The mango sticky rice was my favourite, but every dish had its special flavour and we ended up trying new dishes we had never heard of before. The river trip on the local 'ferry' was exciting too, with us boarding and disembarking like the locals do! Piyaporn was a fantastic guide, always checking in with us with what we like and don't like (not much!) and telling us lots of interesting things about the food and stall owners. At the end I wanted to buy some spices to take home, and Piyaporn even came with us to Chinatown to show us where to buy them. This has to be one of the best food tours we have been on and would highly recommend Piyaporn to help you experience the real flavours of Bangkok. Thank you and see you again Piyaporn!An amazing tour with an amazing tour guide.

Angie🇸🇬 Singapore

26 September 2019

Piyaporn was an excellent guide. She took us to old Bangkok to sample original recipes and introduced us to several new foods. Hidden alleys, water taxis and tuk tuks. We would have never found these places without her. Great non-touristy experience

mwgreenx🇦🇺 Australia

24 September 2019

Our tour with Piyaporn was excellent. Piyaporn provided interesting information on history, geography & culture of the area we were visiting. All of the food was delicious. We really appreciated being able to see something of the 'local life' in Bangkok and we could not have had a better experience in doing so. Thank you Piyaporn.

Lisa🇬🇧 United Kingdom

21 August 2019

We are a family of four (2 teenagers) and we did the Eat like a local in Old Town Tour. Piyaporn was welcoming and friendly from the start and was very knowledgeable and took us to places we would never have normally gone to or seen. All 10 courses were excellent. This was the highlight of our time in Bangkok. She also gave us recommendations for the rest of our time there. Top Tour- highly recommended

Peter🇬🇧 United Kingdom

15 June 2019

Just do it. knowledgeable and fun made a great day and opened up some food culture we would be hard pushed to discover.fabulous!Street food

Cass🇦🇺 Australia

15 June 2019

Delicious food, very caring guide. We had a blast. Highly recommended. We were not game to try street food by ourselves and Piyaporn took us to all of the delicious spots. Separate to the tour in the afternoon it started raining and she had to change her travel plans home to make sure we were ok. Great Day

Tania🇦🇺 Australia

8 May 2019

Piyaporns tour of the old city exceeded my expectations in everyway. She is very personable and her knowledge of the history of Bangkok was very impressive. We visited very old markets, and ate from vendors that have been operating for up to 80 years in the one family. The food was amazing! The Michelin star rated Mango & Sticky rice will be the best you have ever tried. She tailored the tour to suit my interests, but also managed to show me a side of Bankok I would never have seen without her guidance. Highly recommend this tour with Piyaporn. Tip- Go hungry!Old City Tour- Absoultely fantastic

stuart🇦🇺 Australia

23 April 2019

We booked our tour of the Old Town markets of Bangkok with Piyaporn. she was a remarkable guide...friendly with very good English, and, like us , passionate about food! Although this tour involves some waking and it was a very hot day, we thought this was our best tour in Bangkok. It involves catching a water ferry up a canal with the local, as well as a couple of tuk tuk rides, so wouldn’t be suitable for people with mobility issues. For those who take this tour, there are fascinating visits to tiny food shops that you would never find alone. Some have been operating for generations and many only prepare one dish.As the tour progresses, you effectively enjoy a moving feast, enjoying wonderful authentic Thai street food , both sweet and savoury with excellent commentary from Priyaporn. Don’t miss this one!A Wonderful Market Tour

Sophia🇳🇿 New Zealand

18 April 2019

We cannot rave enough or recommend more our food tour with Piyaporn. It was the absolute highlight of our 4 days in Bangkok. We walked and talked, caught local boats and tuktuk’s. Explored places you would never go as a tourist with limited time and ate fruits I didn’t know existed. The food on this tour was beyond amazing, by the end you will be totally stuffed. That mango sticky rice was 💯👌🏼 Thank you so much for our amazing day out. The insite into Thai culture and politics (it was election time), temples and religion all added to the experience, we loved it!!Best experience of Bangkok

Lynne🇬🇧 United Kingdom

1 April 2019

If you are thinking of booking a tour with Piyaporn , just do it! It was the highlight of our stay in Bangkok. Piyaporn was so knowledgable and friendly. We were slightly late arriving as got a bit lost but she messaged us en route to help us. Amazing tour with a lovely guide 😀Eat like a local tour

Dean🇬🇬 Guernsey

12 March 2019

We had an amazing day with Piyaporn. She showed us a lot of places we have just not seen on other tours. It’s definitely better to have a one on one tour with a local. Piyaporn was so knowledgeable and really lovely. The food was amazing especially the crispy mung bean pancake that was superb. I would recommend the eat as a local tour and Piyaporn as a tour guide. Thank you Piyaporn for a fantastic day out. Piyaporn

Julia🇩🇪 Germany

9 March 2019

We would love to recommend Piyaporn for a wonderful day in Bangkok with a lot of delicious food and stories. All of our group enjoyed the day and were totally satisfied. the Tour exeeded our expectationsA great day with wonderful food

Nadja🇩🇰 Denmark

15 February 2019

A big thanks to Piyaporn for organizing this trip. We have travelled to Bangkok multiple times, yet she managed to show us places and areas we have never come across. We Got to experience lokal markers (literally no tourists) and traditional Thai food. Her English and humor is great, which makes for an easy going experience. Can only recommend this trip for foodies and explorers! :-) GREAT trip for hidden gems and great food

Nobuhiko

6 March 2025

Shira🇮🇱 Israel

5 March 2025

Glad we took you dear Piyaporn! started the day early by her recommendation, but then needed a good coffee, and thankfully, the sweet driver and her stopped at our favorite spot and waited even though traffic is a challenge! appreciate it! Piyaporn has great knowledge, and we received all info by her, then my mom wanted to put on costumes and take pictures, and at the end og the trip, my parents were very tired (arrived in Thailand the day before) and we wanted to shorten the trip. Everything was accepted with a big smile, she took some amazing photos for us and I'm very happy we got to see Ayyutthaya and learn a lot about the area and history. Thank you! :) Thank you!

Sheri

5 March 2025

Piya was a delight to walk Bangkok with. She planned a tour that touched on many facets of the city while staying comfortable in high temperatures. She was knowledgeable, kind, and attuned to the interests of all of us. Our 3 hour tour lasted 4 and a half hours and brought us through markets, malls, and temples. Her English is very understandable. Highly recommend!!Bangkok Exploration with Expert Guide

Unknown

5 March 2025

Piyaporn gave us an interesting and personalized tour of Bangkok that included many places we would have never found on our own. We tried new foods, learned how to fold lotus leaves and visited local markets. She is very knowledgeable about Thai history and the city. It was an excellent tour!An excellent tour of hidden gems!

Rebecca

4 March 2025

We had a truly wonderful experience with Piyaporn. She was informative, kind, fun to be with, and really went out of her way to show us the area, the foods in the market and to ensure that we had an incredible tour. I would highly recommend her and this tour to anyone. I appreciated that it included the motorized boat tour at the end when we went through the neighborhood on the water by the temple. That was interesting to see and not something other tours offered. A truly wonderful experience

Bernard🇧🇪 Belgium

26 February 2025

We really enjoyed our time with Piyaporn. She is a great and experienced guide. We understand much better the Buddhism and Thai culture after this tour. Piyaporn knows a lot about Buddhism. It was great to be able to speak to a monk. It was a hot day and she paid attention to find fresh places, offered us drinks, and took the time. We can highly recommend her!

Krista🇺🇸 United States

25 February 2025

This was a really great experience, especially since my 4 teenagers can sometimes lose interest fast. Not this time! The day had just enough enough switching of activities to keep everyone happy as we didn't stay in any one place (or boat) too long. The van they picked us up in couldn't have been nicer - I mean it was first class! At the floating market, the canal boat ride we took before we switched to a paddle boat for the floating market was really nice - we enjoyed seeing the different 'neighborhoods' and we saw several huge monitor lizards. I do feel like going with With Locals made the experience better than most of those I have done with Get Your Guide or Viator. It was the little things like Piyaporn taking the initiative to grab things for us at the floating market (that she paid for) like bananas fried in coconut milk, coconut ice cream, mango sticky rice, etc. She would just grab something and say "Try this!". Or the cold wet towels when we got back in the van at the end of the day to head home. And the super nice driver we had. And I'm not sure if it happens on every booking, but we also got to make a quick stop (on the canal tour) at a property with some amazing old Chinese boats and some of the most beautiful large Thai carvings I have seen since arriving. I wasn't sure if driving an hour and half from Bangkok would be worth it but it totally was. I've never seen anything like the floating market and when you couple that with canal tour, the railway market and coconut farm - it was a total yes for us. And I would absolutely book with With Locals again. My family of 6 was well taken care of

Rebecca

24 February 2025

Piyaporn is an absolutely perfect guide. She is extremely knowledgeable, created a great agenda and lovely as well. She navigated around the sites really well, had interesting information pitched at the right level and also picked a great lunch spot which gave us an insight into another aspect of Thai culture (food!) in addition to the fascinating history. I could not recommend her more.Perfect tour!

Jennifer 🇺🇸 United States

23 February 2025

We had a wonderful food tour with Piyaporn! We tasted several different street foods, a few dishes at a restaurant, and many tastings at the local market. The food was phenomenal and we tried a diversity of dishes. She explained how the food was made, the cultural/regional significance, and the history of Thailand. We never felt rushed and she made it easy for us because she took care of everything (ordering food, paying for it, ordering a tuk tuk ride to the market). The day after the tour, Piyaporn sent us recommendations for local restaurants near our hotel and near the sites we saw that day. As expected, they were delicious! Overall, we highly recommend the 10 Tastings of Bangkok tour with Piyaporn.Fantastic Food Tour

Sandra🇨🇭 Switzerland

18 February 2025

We had a wonderful private tour with Piyaporn and her kind driver. They think about everything to make the trip a special experience, starting from cold tissues for the face to local sweets on the way. Piyaporn knows Ayutthaya very will including the history and local customs. She is also a very professional photographer and knows all the good spots. We can highly recommend you he tour with her and would go with her again at any time. Thank you very much for a great experience!Perfect guide for a day in Ayutthaya!

Michael

11 February 2025

We loved our tour with Piyaporn. We live in Bangkok but learnt so much more about the city and its history. We now know lots of special places to return to and visit. We will definitely be recommending a tour with Piyaporn to our friends.1Amazing day!

Sriveni🇺🇸 United States

10 February 2025

Piyaporn was an awesome guide. She pays attention to your likes and dislikes and caters the experience accordingly. I understand it is difficult to find food without sea food in Thailand especially if you are not in the city. But Piyaporn took us to a local restaurant and I had the best fried rice made to order with simple and fresh ingredients. My husband and I enjoyed every detail of the trip. I would highly recommend Piyaporn if you are looking for understanding the local culture and history.Loved the whole local experience

Jennifer🇦🇺 Australia

4 February 2025

Driver was excellent and very safe. Piyaporn was a charming guide, full of information and taking many photos of us at good viewpoints. Lunch was delicious.

Frode Andre🇳🇴 Norway

4 February 2025

We had a realy fantastic day out toghether with Piyaporn. She was a very nice person and know the area and the people. We are glad we choose to get a personal guide that only have focus to teach us about what we experience. We have a big comfortable van with a good driver for us self. Well worth the money. A fantastic day out.

Ron🇳🇱 Netherlands

3 February 2025

The Floating Market Bites And Boat Tour was very enjoyable. Priyaporn was an excellent guide with a lot of knowledge of all the products in the market. We could taste a lot of it. She is a very nice person who made us feel at ease.Piyaporn was amazing!

William

17 January 2025

Piyaporn from Withlocals picked us up from Empire Place at 8:30 and we drove through Bangkok’s notorious rush hour until we reach open roads through its drab and impoverished suburbs to Ayutthaya, Thailand’s second capital. Piyaporn is a friendly, well informed guide who explained Ayutthaya’s rise and fall in perfect English, while also letting me practice my Thai with her. The minivan was airconditioned, comfortable and expertly driven by our driver. Ayutthaya remained a ruin, its treasures scavenged by thieves who broke the heads from countless buddha crypts to rob the deceased of the jewels and gold intended for their afterlife. We toured four temples. Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Phutthaisawan, Wat Phra Si Sanphet and Wat Phanan Choeng. It was a visually stunning and informative day, and she’s an excellent photographer, choosing the perfect vistas to preserve our memories of a great tour. A great tour of Ayutthya with Piyaporn

Audrey🇦🇺 Australia

15 January 2025

Our tour with Mrs. Piyaporn was outstanding! Everything was so well-organized, and her wealth of knowledge made every stop fascinating. She was engaging, informative, and ensured the day ran smoothly. The driver was excellent—skilled and safe, adding to our comfort throughout the trip. And the food was absolutely delicious, a true highlight of the experience. We highly recommend Mrs. Piyaporn’s tour for anyone seeking a seamless and enriching adventure!Highly recommend

Anisha🇺🇸 United States

10 January 2025

We had a wonderful time with Piyaporn!! Delicious food and lots of interesting info. She was awesome with kids and so gracious! Highly recommend!!Delightful afternoon!

Amanda🇦🇺 Australia

10 January 2025

I had a wonderful morning with Piyaporn on her riverside walk tour. Fascinating area, and Piyaporn answered all my questions, tailored the tour to my interests ( and energy levels) and was friendly and open. I would highly recommend both this tour and Piyaporn as a guide. Fascinating insights

John🇺🇸 United States

9 January 2025

What a fantastic day with Piyaporn and our driver Noi. We were picked up in an air conditioned van, with a cooler full of water and very comfortable seats for our drive outside the city. Our visit to the Maeklong Rail Market was fun, with front row spots to watch the train come through. Then Piyaporn walked us from this touristy spot to the true local market nearby, where we got to try some fun local foods. All the while, Piyaporn is explaining the history of the area, and why the vendors wound up on the train tracks! The two floating markets were amazing, and the boat rides we had were a wonderful way to see the Thai countryside and life along the rivers. The foods we tried were all wonderful - that amazing combination of sweet, spice, and acid that Thailand does so well. Piyaporn did a great job of navigating a dietary restriction we had, too. We would recommend this tour to anyone that. Best way to spend first day in Bangkok

Tasha🇦🇹 Austria

30 December 2024

Piyaporn is a great guide. She is very knowledgeable about all of the sights she took us to and is happy to share her knowledge and answer all questions. We were able to make some changes to the tour itinerary which was very helpful. Piyaporn took very good care of us and even waited for 15 minutes after the tour to make sure our Grab came. Highly recommend Piyaporn and this tour!Great way to see off the beaten sights

Soniya 🇺🇸 United States

28 December 2024

Piyaporn was an excellent tour guide. She is so knowledgeable about Bhuddism and the etiquette required when entering a Buddist Temple. If you looking to understand the basic teachings of Bhuddism this is the tour for you and Piya is the right tour guide. Very Knowledgeable Tour Guide

Anne🇿🇦 South Africa

27 December 2024

We did Ayutthaya with Piya, and it was absolutely flawless from start to finish. Her tour was the perfect mix of history and entertainment, as well as accommodating any special requests. Would definitely recommend 👌🏻Fantastic tour

Tyler🇺🇸 United States

22 December 2024

Booked this tour through withlocals and omg it was amazing. Piyaporn was so kind considerate and professional through the whole tour. Made us feel like family and showed us around like the locals. Don’t hesitate book now. One of the best tour we have ever been on! Local Floating Market

Daya🇺🇸 United States

17 December 2024

Piyaporn was an amazing tour guide who helped cater to the tour to our interests. She is warm, well informed, and very engaging. She took us to hidden markets and food options - all places we would never have stumbled on our own. What I loved about the itinerary was that it was still cultural and exhaustive while being very different from the other Bangkok highlights tour, showcasing a different side of Bangkok life.Fantastic and unqiue tour

Juliette🇦🇺 Australia

16 December 2024

We had such a wonderful day with Piyaporn. She is gracious and so knowledgeable and was happy to modify the tour to meet our needs. Would highly recommend this tour with her! Wonderful Day!

Catherine🇺🇸 United States

13 December 2024

We had a fantastic day with Piyaporn visiting lots of different market areas. She is very knowledgeable about culture and history, and we thoroughly enjoyed visiting the markets as well as the temples with her. It would have been too confusing to visit the markets on our own. They are like a maze and we would have certainly gotten lost. So it was great to have her as our guide. And she was able to customize the day to our interests. Highly recommended!Highly recommended!

Philippe🇫🇷 France

11 December 2024

Meow is a great guide, very passionate about the history of Thailand. We had a great time with her, travelling in a very comfortable van. The visit went well and we discovered all aspects of the site. Very nice moment.Very professional guide

Claire🇦🇺 Australia

10 December 2024

Piyaporn was a wonderful guide. We ate so much delicious food and she was very knowledgable about origins of all the different Thai cuisines. A great aapproachable introduction to Thai food! A Fantastic Experience

Desiree🇨🇭 Switzerland

10 December 2024

Anne 🇸🇬 Singapore

6 December 2024

My family and I went on the tour with Priyaporn. She was a very friendly and interesting guide and very proud of her heritage. Priyaporn was keen to share what she knew and her enthusiasm made us able to really appreciate the experience more. On the more practical aspects of such a tour, I appreciated being picked up from the hotel and the convenience of it all. The weather was really quite hot so having someone waiting to pick us up quickly was really something I also appreciated. Highly recommended. Visit to Ayutthaya

Anton🇳🇱 Netherlands

24 November 2024

Hello, We had a great tour leaded by Piyaporn. She has a broad knowledge of Bangkok, speaks very well English and is a nice person. We strongly recommend Piyaporn when someone needs a tourguide in Bangkok. Regards, Anton Klerkx.Excellent tourguide