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Ready to taste the best food in Chiang Mai? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Chiang Mai.

Destination

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Category

Food Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, ไทย

Included

• Private Guide
• 10 Local Food & Drink Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

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 the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Outside the guesthouse entrance - Chiang Mai 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. 10 Tastings

   This tour includes 10 food and drink tastings. Your local host has hand-picked each one of the tastings based on their love for food, and knowledge of the city. Enjoy only the most authentic bites the city has to offer!

4. The Classics

   A food tour in Chiang Mai would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics, khao soi and papaya salad, and taste them in their true local flavor!

5. Locals’ Favorites

   Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Chiang Mai picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much!

6. Typical Drinks

   With drinks included as part of the tastings this real experience comes with a real local spirit! Your local host will quench your thirst with a selection of drinks like coffee, unique beverages, and alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) cocktails, wine and beer.

7. City Highlights

   This tour is more than just food, it’s a cultural experience! In between food stops, discover city highlights for a well-rounded experience that will satisfy your appetite for Chiang Mai. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu!

8. Vegetarian Alternative

   Looking for a vegetarian alternative? It’s possible! The tour has been created with alternative tastings to fit your preferences. Just let your host know!

9. Special Diet or Allergies?

   If you follow a special diet or have an allergy to a specific food, let your host know! They’ll make sure to take that into consideration so you can have an enjoyable and safe experience

10. 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.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

carolefreedman01

(About local Naphat)

3 March 2025

Wonderful experience with Naphat. She took us to local street food markets and ordered up our food. We would not have known what to choose but we now feel more confident trying local dishes as she explained what to look for. Not only did we try local food but Naphat showed us how to eat the food like a local by adding spices and vegetables from the table. She showed us how to mix the tastes to enable us to experience the wonderfully combined aromas and flavours. She was good company and very interesting. 10 tastings of Chang Mai with Naphat

Matt

(About local Naphat)

2 March 2025

Such a fantastic afternoon out and our host Naphat was outstanding. I woukd 100% recommend this experience A brilliant excursion

Magnea🇮🇸 Iceland

(About local Tanya)

21 February 2025

Tanya was great and did everything to make us feel welcome and we had some great food. A perfect day ❤️❤️Great day with Tanya

Agnès

(About local Tanya)

21 February 2025

Tanya guided us on a journey of Thai flavours, giving us details of the origins of the dishes. She told us about the customs of the people and offered us her kindness and generosity. Agnes Thank youWith Tanya

Briana

(About local Naphat)

20 February 2025

Our guide Naphat was very flexible and attentive, showed us new foods and provided excellent conversation and insight into life in the area. Definitely got to sample some things I would not have found on my own and ensured it was from reputable and safe stalls. This was my first time using WithLocals but I will definitely be using them more after this experience Chiang mai foodies

Francis

(About local Uthaiwan)

17 February 2025

Uthaiwan was a great tour guide, we really appreciated her knowledge of food, but also Thai culture. She was able to share her knowledge of the cuisines of both northern and southern Thailand, and also introduced us to other aspects of Thai culture, including the local Buddhist temples. We also appreciated her great personality, she was a pleasure to be with, and she spoke English exceptionally well. We recommend her very highly as a tour guide and we were very pleased with our experience. Exceptional tour of food and culture

Debbie

(About local Naphat)

8 February 2025

My husband and I enjoyed our morning, half-day 10 tastings tour with Naphat. From local food trucks to a market near her home, we were able to try a huge variety of foods, including Khao Soi, papaya salad, mango sticky rice, and a yellow curry with squid. Naphat did a great job meeting my dietary restrictions, which included a shellfish allergy. In addition to great food, we loved hearing about Naphat’s family and life in Chiang Mai. Thank you so much, Naphat!Great Introduction to Northern Thai Food

DEBBY🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ae Plernjai )

5 February 2025

We did two tours with Ae. The first one was a food tour around Chiang Mai and we had a ball. Ae is so knowledgeable and personable at the same time. She makes everything fun and we ate so much! The next tour we did with her was a bike ride through the countryside and we actually went through her hometown and because she knew I love coffee so much, she took us to her favorite coffee shop and then we went to the roaster to see how the coffee was roasted. she’s great at tailoring things and finding cool things for one to look at. And she always make sure we have enough to eat and drink! On the bike ride through the country, I was bitten by a dog which is a real fluke and she was quick to take out her first aid kit and put iodine on it and then we all went to the emergency room which was a great experience and she took care of everything. We can’t wait to return to Chiang Mai and when we do we will definitely use her again for any tour. Ae is the best guide no matter what tour

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Kamutnadda)

4 February 2025

Kamutnadda (“Eddie”) took my best friend and I on a fantastic food tour in Chiang Mai! He is incredibly knowledgeable and provided great historical context while making it feel like a local experience and skillfully avoiding tourist crowds/traps. The timing was well thought out; allowing us to enjoy each stop without feeling rushed. He was also super flexible regarding food allergy accommodations and provided creative alternatives so we could each experience the best of Chiang Mai’s cuisine. I highly recommend booking with Eddie for anyone looking for an authentic and well-curated food tour - including the best fried chicken you’ll ever have!Local experience with a foodie!

Bogdana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Purichat )

2 February 2025

We had such a great time. Purichat was nice and very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. So great to try so many different northern dishes and learn about the origins of the food. The market experience was also very good and we got to learn about spices and ingredients typical for the area. Very accommodating since one of us was vegetarian. Thank you!Great experience!

Bret

(About local Naphat)

1 February 2025

I had such a wonderful experience with Naphat. She is very knowledgeable about the city, food and temples. She took me to the best scenic spots, the best food in town, as well as shared great knowledge about temples and Buddhism. I keep going back to the spot she took me for sunset and some of the amazing food we had. Some of the food places included famous spots that Anthony Bourdain visited while he was in Chiang Mai. I had such a great experience the first time that I booked another tour with Naphat. Don’t miss out and book a wonderful tour with Naphat, you won’t regret it! Wonderful Experience

Jose M🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Tanya)

29 January 2025

Tanya led us to Rey flavorful food. We enjoyed asking her specifically about the habits and traditions of Thai people. Her answers were often funny and to the point.Tanya is the best!

Jaclyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya)

26 January 2025

Tanya was a knowledgeable, friendly, and pleasant guide. We felt fortunate to have such a kind and fun guide showing us delicious dishes in this beautiful city. Highly recommend!Fantastic introduction to Chiang Mai

Elliot

(About local Sawitchaya​)

17 January 2025

Sawitchaya was very welcoming and a font of knowledge. We began and ended the tour at a restaurant and tried specialties such as Koh Soi, massaman Curry and Tom Yum soup. At the first restaurant where we had Koh Soi, it was accompanied by tea salad which was one of the highlights of the day. We spent the middle part of the tour at a local market that was for "locals". The market was clean, well organized and huge. There were an amazing array of produce as well as semi prepared and ready to go foods. Our guide, Sawitchaya, did a terrific job of explaining all the spices, produce and other assorted ingredients and how they were used to create an amazing array of prepared and semi-prepared foods for sale. Wonderful Experience

Nile🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya)

14 January 2025

Tanya took me to some great spots based on my tastes that I would not have found otherwise. I enjoyed all of the tastings and the market tour at the end was a lot of fun. All in all, it was a great introduction to the food of Chiang Mai.Fun food tasting experience in Chiang Mai

Natalie

(About local Naphat)

14 January 2025

Naphat showed us hidden places serving local delicacies. This authentic experience took us along alleyways in the old town. The food we tasted ranged from delicious appetizers to tipical northern specialities spicy and tasty, ending with colorful Thai desserts. Thank you Naphat for this exceptional experience.For foodaholics

Krishna

(About local Naphat)

14 January 2025

If you are vegetarian or vegan, do not book a daytime tour as the options are limited before the markets open in the evening. Our guide Naphat also seemed uncomfortable with the concept of vegetarian, so maybe better to pick a different guide. When you book, specify your dietary restrictions and make sure the host acknowledges them and triple confirm with them that they can accommodate - otherwise you may be disappointed. With locals - please update the description of this tour and train your hosts. Vegetarians - read this

Jo

(About local Naphat)

11 January 2025

We had a really great food tour with Naphat. She was very kind and explained a lot about food and thai culture. She also adapted the tour to our diats. We can definitley recommend the tour with her! Thank you again and many greetings!Great experience with Naphat

Joshua

(About local Naphat)

10 January 2025

Great tour guide, would highly recommend. Naphat is clearly passionate about what she does and ensuring guests get the most from the experience. Passionate guide

Alex🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Purichat )

10 January 2025

Purichat (May) was such a friendly host and genuinely seemed passionate about the tour. She drove us around in her own very nice car (Ford Ranger) and had such a sweet personality.Great host

Jason

(About local Tanya)

9 January 2025

We really enjoyed our food tour with Tanya. She was really nice and easy-going, The food experience was really nice, with a variety of savory and sweet options to try. Tanya was incredibly generous with the food and we actually had to work hard not to over-eat. At the end, we were taken on a market tour which was the perfect end to a great tour, during which Tanya asked us to pick several "take away" snacks for later. The best part of the entire tour was learning about Northern Thai cuisine, which Tanya did expertly. We would highly recommend this tour and Tanya as an amazing guide to an interesting array of flavors from the northern part of Thailand. Thanks so much, Tanya!!Super amazing food experience

Jannis🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sawitchaya​)

9 January 2025

We have booked the Street Food Tour with May on the evening ans every second was worth it! May is very passionated about food and super funny. There was never a weird atmosphere and she showed us a lot of dishes apart from Pad Thai we would never have tried as a tourist. We would recommend this tour 100%! Thank you again May for this special evening ☺️ Pro tip: Don't eat anything else this day and also don't plan for breakfast the next morning. Thank you!! LET'S EAT!

Kirsten🇺🇸 United States

(About local Purichat )

8 January 2025

This was our favorite tour that we’ve done. We’re both foodies and we would have NEVER in a million years found the places we ate, or tried the foods that we tried without May. She’s a true professional and very fun to be around. If you are an adventurous eater and want to experience truly what the locals eat, book this trip. Thanks May! We’ll keep spreading the love all the way from Reno NV. Don’t hesitate, just book it.

Sandra🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Tanya)

5 January 2025

Die Tour war nett. Verglichen mit anderen Withlocals Guides aus Thailand / Südostasien, nur eine 8,da andere etwas offener und kommunikativer waren :) Nette Tour

ELISABETH🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Naphat)

3 January 2025

Naphat made all her best to find the best spots even if we selected the 1 jan 25, we loved itStreet food with Naphat

Laina

(About local Ae Plernjai )

2 January 2025

Ae took us on a food tour in Chiang Mai and helped us navigate with a food allergy. She was amazing, so helpful, friendly. We feel really lucky to have met her. Can’t wait to go back to Chiang Mai and hang out with Ae! Ae is amazing!!

Tasha🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Sawitchaya​)

1 January 2025

This food tour was fabulous! It was unique in that we not only ate delicious Thai food, but we also learned so much about the ingredients and method of cooking various locsl Thai dishes. May was a joy ti be with. She took great care if us and made accommodations for things we wanted to see at the temple and market. The time fles by and we had so much fun! It was truly a unique experience. If you are in Chiang Mai this is a tour which is a must😊. Thank you May!!!Best food tour ever!!

Catherine🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Sawitchaya​)

26 December 2024

May is an amazing and friendly guide who showed us different local foods. She is very friendly and knowledgeable! The food she chose showcased Chiang Mai’s street food authentically. Fantastic food and guide! ❤️

Ranjna🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Tanya)

25 December 2024

Tanya was great. Very knowledgeable and took us to some great food places. Thank you Definitely recommend

Melanie🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Purichat )

23 December 2024

Purichat (May) is an exceptionally knowledgeable, patient and kind host. Her knowledge of local cuisine was impressive. She also has an excellent control over the English language, which was very helpful to us. I recommend May to anyone who wants to see an amazing side of Chiang Mai. Thank you, May!Excellent tour!

Manolis🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sawitchaya​)

21 December 2024

Incredible tour and Sawitchaya took such great care of us! Any requests we had or anything we needed, she made it happen.Sawitchaya was amazing!

Kathy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Purichat )

18 December 2024

We met may at the designated area and then we were on our merry way! What a fantastic history lesson about the city, and even better trying all the local foods. We went to places we didn’t know were there. Just amazing, thank you May.. xWhat an experience

Jurgen

(About local Purichat )

9 December 2024

we were surprised about the high variety of Thai dishes from different areas of origin K.Purichat informed us well also about history and culture habitsVariety of Thai dishes

Henrike🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Sawitchaya​)

8 December 2024

We had such an amazing tour with May. She knows everything about food. We visited great places and had amazing food. We had things that we never tried before even after several years of visiting Thailand. May is a great host and tells about the food and how to prepare it. On the local market she shows you all the ingredients. A great tour if you like Thai culture and food. And if you are a real foodie. Supee tour with super guide

Daya🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sawitchaya​)

5 December 2024

May was exceptional as she navigated our dietary restrictions on this tour. She took us to a cool market where we tasted unique appetizers, fruits and drinks. This was followed by going 2 restaurants where she ordered unique Chiang Mai dishes and explained their ingredients and what made each of those unique. We ended our tour with desserts. May is warm, friendly and very personable. I was unsure on what to expect given we are vegan (my husband is vegetarian) and she made the whole tour very special.Great vegan /vegetarian tasting tour

Andreina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ae Plernjai )

29 November 2024

Ae was absolutely amazing. From the moment she met us, she gave us great insight on the city and the culture. All the food spots she took us to was delicious and could be the best foods we ate in Thailand. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting Chiang Mai. Ask for Ae, she was amazing! Best experience/food in Thailand

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(About local Sawitchaya​)

27 November 2024

May was a fantastic guide to the best plant-based dishes in Chiangmai! She's very easy to talk to, fun, and has a great sense of humour. You can tell she enjoys doing the tour. A real highlight was a trip to the local market where we tried some of the best fruit, pastries, teas, and snacks that we never would have discovered on our own. The best were the coconut pancakes - so delicious! We'd definitely recommend May - if you book a food tour with her, make sure to show up very hungry! Fun veggie/vegan experience in Chiangmai

Megan

(About local Tanya)

26 November 2024

Tanya led us on a fantastic food tour and was able to accommodate all of our allergies and special requests. She provided some lovely cultural context for all of the dishes we tried and talked us through all of the options for sauces, add ons, and condiments. Thanks to Tanya, I have several new favorite foods that I will continue to eat throughout my time in Thailand. I also loved how she took particular care to maintain safety within our group as we walked from place to place. I could not have asked for a better experience and would definitely book a tour with Tanya again. Fantastic food fun!

Gail 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tanya)

21 November 2024

Tanya took us on a food tour in Chiang Mai. She took us to an outdoor restaurant where we picked out a few dishes. She then took us to a street market to walk thru and explained local cuisine to us and we picked out more local foods. She was an excellent guide and also explained Thai culture to usFood Tour in Chiang Mai with Tanya

Sarah🇺🇸 United States

(About local Purichat )

15 November 2024

Purichat took my husband and me on a wonderful tour through the street foods of Chiang Mai. We ate at a variety of street stands and roadside restaurants as well as the local market. We would never have found any of those places on our own. To make it even better, she carefully asked us for our food preferences, and answered all our many many questions about how the dishes were made. She is very knowledgeable! We felt she really personalized this tour in a nice way and would highly recommend her to anyoneWonderful street food tour in Chiang Mai!

Courtney🇺🇸 United States

(About local Purichat )

14 November 2024

Purichat (Mae) was an amazing tour guide. She took us around Chiang Mai to try many delicious foods and taught us a lot about local culture and cuisine. We highly recommend a tour with her!Incredible, authentic experience!

Ryan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Naphat)

3 November 2024

Naphat provided an amazing street food tour! She gave us a true local experience and made sure that food we tried was cooked enough for us so that we did not get sick. Not only did we try amazing street food but we learned about culture and history from her. We would highly recommend her as a guide for anyone looking for a fun, tasty, and educational experience. Naphat also assisted us in recommending other experiences throughout our stay in Chiang Mai.

Jess🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ae Plernjai )

31 October 2024

Ae was fantastic and lovely. Not only did she provide us with some of the best food of our trip in Thailand, she was great company! When we told her what our plans were for the rest of our time in Chiang Mai, she gave us several recommendations We also bonded over Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo! It truly felt like we were hanging out with a friend. We HIGHLY recommend Ae!Ae is fantastic!

Lionel🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Purichat )

28 October 2024

May was helpful and was always ready to answer any questions. She had a lot of knowledge and the tour was informative and a great way to see a lot of the city. There were quite a lot of places to see and getting around was done really well and considerately. The stops were well placed apart so it gave time afterwards to walk and talk about each place afterwards. May explained what everything was, and made sure the tour was both fun and interesting. Thank you May for all your help and patience! Chiang Mai tour review

Kathy

(About local Sawitchaya​)

28 October 2024

I’m so happy i decided to book the 10 Tastings food tour with May. She is an absolute gem! She’s super sweet and fun! It was just her and I and she took me to all the best local spots to try out local Northern cuisine and street food in Chiang Mai. Also loved that it wasn’t rushed and she knew exactly what order to try out the food. There is so much food to try out so I recommend going with a big appetite. Highly recommend this food tour with May. It was an unforgettable and amazing experience! 😍Super Fun Food Tour With May (Sawitchaya)

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(About local Naphat)

24 October 2024

We loved our tour! She gave us so much knowledge about the city and helped us understand Thai culture. Best introduction to Chiang Mai

Jennifer 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Purichat )

16 October 2024

Purichat was an amazing guide full of knowledge about the history of Chiang Mai! She greeted us warmly and took us to a local market where we tasted multiple dishes. All of the food was delicious and the stalls were well maintained and clean, so we were not worried about getting sick. It was A LOT of food, so eat light before you go! If there was a dessert or food we were curious about, Purichat bought it and encouraged us to try a variety of different flavors. She also explained how the food was made, and if it was eaten for a special holiday or event. Purichat then took us to different restaurants and food stalls in her car, which was clean and comfortable. We finished the night at a local market and saw how Thai people buy their fresh fruits, vegetables and meat. We loved the intimate tour as it was just us, and that Purichat was so kind and answered all of our questions about local Thai life. We 100% recommend taking this tour as it was an experience we will remember fondly of our trip in Chiang Mai. Purichat, you're the best! Unforgettable Experience in Chiang Mai

Sarah🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Wuthikorn)

11 October 2024

Our experience was great, we tasted a lot of local foods and Wuthikorn explained all of it very well. He also told us a lot of things about the cultural background about the dishes. We’ve been in Thailand a few days already and tasted a lot of different dishes, but he showed us even more local insights. Overall it was a fantastic experience. Thank you!Good Food, great Evening

Janita🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Sawitchaya​)

6 October 2024

We can't thank May enough for a wonderful food experience. We ate some dishes that we are familiar with but the places May brought us to try them were out of this world! It's exactly what we wanted - where locals eat! She also came with alot of knowledge about the ingredients and the difference in Northern cuisine from the rest of Thailand. She was also amazing with my 3-year old and gave us respite by entertaining her while we ate our food! Thank you May!What an amazing food tour!

Lisa

(About local Ae Plernjai )

3 October 2024

Great food tour, was able to cater to the fact we cannot handle too much spice, took us everywhere in local transportation pointing out good places we could return to on our own, depending on what we like to eat. So much food and ended the night with a beer at a lovely bar. Highly recommend so very full You won’t need lunch before, just a small snack. Very friendly and chatty we tried many new foods. Everything was covered in the price which was great.Ae was a fantastic tour guide