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The 10 Tastings of Chiang Rai: Street Food
- 3 hours
- Food Tours
- Chiang Rai
Your local for this experience
Experience hosted by Tepthai
- Private Tour
- Carbon Neutral
- Destination
- Chiang Rai, Thailand
- Category
- Food Tours
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Transport mode
- Walking tour
- Available languages
- English
- Included
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- Private Guide
- 10 local Tastings
- All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral
- Excluded
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- Entrance to Attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
- Can be 100% customized to your food wishes
- Taste the best of the Thai cuisine
- Try classic Nam Prik & Sai Oua at real local hotspots
- 10 local tastings
- Stop to see highlights of the city along the way
- It’s not just food; it’s local culture
What you can expect
Fall in love with the flavorful Thai cuisine on this delicious food tour in Chiang Rai! Enjoy a selection of 10 food and drink tastings hand-picked by your foodie local host, just for you and spread over at least 3 different local spots. From yummy must-tries like Nam Prik to unique dishes typical of the city such as Sai Oua; you’re in for a treat, so bring your appetite.
This culinary tour in Chiang Rai is a cultural journey that takes you further than the food you’ll eat. As you enjoy authentic local bites ranging from savory, sweet as well as drinks, you’ll also discover the city and its highlights. Stop to admire the Kad Luang Chiang Rai Market, Clock Tower Chiang Rai, and Wat Phra Sing and hear about their local relevance from your host as you hop from one food hot spot to the other - what can be better than that?
Want to know what this food tour has in store for you? Your local foodie has you covered! And because sharing is caring, you and your group will get to try bites of famous dishes. Each of the hosts has carefully selected the tastings you’ll enjoy during this food tour. All of them passionate about food and their city, know the best spots to get the most authentic and typical bites. Pick your host according to your interests and you’ll be a part of a unique and flavorful experience catered to your taste buds.
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! The foodie locals are ready to take you on the best food tour in Chiang Rai. All you have to do is check out their profiles and pick your favorite local for a delicious culinary experience. This Chiang Rai food tour can be 100% personalized to match your diet and allergies.
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.
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Meeting point
Meet at At the main entrance of Wat Phra Sing - Chiang Rai to start your journey
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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.
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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! -
The Classics
A food tour in Chiang Rai would not be complete without the most typical and beloved dishes in town. Enjoy a bite of the ultimate classics Nam Prik and Sai Oua and taste them in their true local flavor! -
Locals’ Favorites
Discover more of the local cuisine by trying some of the ultimate locals’ favorites food treats. Try unique food, typical of Chiang Rai picked by your local host and hear why they love it so much! -
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. -
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 Rai. From food, drinks, must-sees and local hot spots; this tour has everything on the menu! -
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! -
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 -
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
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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.
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Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
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Reviews from guests
Sandra🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
4 January 2025
Tepthai war pünktlich und an sich freundlich, jedoch haben wir bereits mehrere ähnliche (Withlocals)Touren in Thailand / Südostasien gemacht,die viel lockerer und informativer waren (mehr Interaktion mit dem Guide etc). und daher können wir im Vergleich nur gut gemeinte 5 Punkte vergeben.
Sein Englisch ist nicht besonders gut und es gab zwar Informationen zu den einzelnen Stopps, aber eher oberflächlich. Wir hatten eine kombinierte Sightseeing / Food-Tour und beim Essen hat uns weniger gut gefallen, dass die Speisen meist gekauft wurden, ohne uns vorher zu fragen und auch kaum erklärt wurde, was wir bekommen. Er hat einiges davor auf die Schärfe getestet (das war bestimmt gut gemeint), hat aber eines unserer beiden Spießchen dafür benutzt und es dann wieder in unser Essen gesteckt (evtl. für Thais ok, aber wir fanden es unangemessen).
Eine ungeschickte Situation hatten wir zb beim Glockenturm. Wir waren 10 min vor 20.00 Uhr dort und er setzte sich kommentarlos auf die Stufen in der Nähe. Erst auf Nachfrage erklärte er uns, dass es um 20.00 Uhr eine "Show" gibt (Musik und Farbwechsel des Turms).
Je später es wurde, desto lockerer wurde er und somit auch die Tour angenehmer, jedoch wie oben erwähnt, aufgrund vieler Vergleiche können wir nicht besser bewerten.Freundlich, aber Verbesserungsbedarf
Janice🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
5 March 2024
Tep picked us up as stated in his correspondence through Whats App. He picked us up in his personal truck. We went to a market and walked around and he bought a few food items but we did not eat them there. He did not explain anything about the market. We had to ask a lot of questions to get any information out of him. In my opinion he was not very knowledgable about the foods. Next he took us to a local restaurant. He ordered all of the food for us since the menu was only written in Thai. Again I had to ask questions about what he ordered. He did not explain much about the food or the culture or the restaurant. Next he took us to a larger city restaurant market. He ordered all of the food. A woman showed up at our table but we were never introduced. I ended up introducing myself and asked her name. She joined us in eating the food and had a beer. Tep told us she was there to save us a table. I just found it a bit odd!! Very little conversation amongst Tep and the rest of us. My husband and I were both very disappointed in this food tour. There was nothing extraordinary or special about the foods we ate other than that they were kind of weird and not something typical we would eat in the US. I was hoping for more educational information and higher quality foods/restaurant We probably could have done pretty much this same tour on our own. The price point for this tour was way more than it should have been.Street Food tour
Susan🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
16 February 2025
Pleasant courteous & reliable
Interesting tour of the white temple, OPM museum and golden triangle.Good all round trip
Jennifer🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
12 February 2025
We were 2 couples and we had a wonderful time with Thep. He took us to Buffalo Hill, White Temple, Big Buddha, Lallita Cafe, Black House and Blue Temple. Thep was a fantastic host! Courteous with his knowledge and time. A very comfortable and safe driver too. Thank you Thep for a wonderful day! Tour of Chiang Rai
Michael🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
27 January 2025
We were hosted by Tepthai (Tep) for a 3 hour tour of the highlights of Chiang Rai. Tep was an excellent host who added lots of his experiences and local history to the delights of Chiang Rai temples and houses. A great tour with transport, water and local snacks provided. 3 hour tour of Chiang Rai
Patti🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 January 2025
More of a driver than tour guide, Thep was very friendly. Recommend. Very polite and punctual driver
Charlotte🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
21 January 2025
Mr Thep communicated well right from the first time I messaged. He was happy to answer any questions I had and I was very confident in my booking. On the day he drove us to the temples and sights. He was very polite, chatty and funny. He really made our visit to Chiang Rai excellent. Thank you Mr Thep A lovely man and a great tour
Sally🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
10 January 2025
We struck gold in booking Tep. He was flexible and accommodating from our initial enquiry and he gave us the best itinery and day out ever.
He was calm and informative when needed.Choose Tep - great day
Jill
(About local )
5 January 2025
He was punctual and very nice. Apparently he owns a guest house in a mountain village as well. Chiang Rai temple tour
Jurgen
(About local )
12 December 2024
We were driven to 3 temples and visited a nice selection of various locations around Chiang Rai.Visit of Chiang Rai temples
Bina
(About local )
16 September 2024
Mr Tepth was very nice. He took us to all the White temple, the Blue temple, The Black House and Buffalo hill. We only had the afternoon and he catered to our needs. He was very kind buying us water and ice cream as well. I would recommend using him. He was also very knowledgable. Thank you for looking after us.Temple visits
Helen🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 June 2024
We had a wonderful experience with Mr. Thep. If you’re looking to customize and maximize your time and experience in Chiang Rai, call him! He will take to you to landmarks and recommend local gems. We are very happy with him and look forward to booking with him again. Highly recommended. Bespoke Thai Experience
Sammy
(About local )
12 June 2024
Tep was such a great guide for our tour. He picked us up at our hotel and took us to all the places listed and some that were not listed. He was an amazing guide with great knowledge for the area. He also took us to great buffet for lunch right across the street from the white temple. We stopped by a tea plantation and were checked out the views and grabbed some tea while we were there. He went above and beyond and took us to a cafe that we wanted to go to since it is a big attraction for the area. I would highly recommend Tep. Excellent guide for Chiang Rai
Camilla🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
28 May 2024
We had an incredible experience exploring Chiang Rai with our guide, Mr. Teph. He was absolutely amazing, showing us every corner of the city and ensuring all our wishes were fulfilled. His knowledge and enthusiasm made our trip truly memorable. We highly recommend Mr. Teph for anyone seeking an unforgettable tour of Chiang Rai.Unforgettable Chiang Rai Experience
Sarah🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
19 May 2024
Mr Thep is very friendly, helpful and polite. He caters to our needs and is a patient. He knows the history of the tourist attractions and is a good guide. Thank you Mr Thep.A day trip experience in Chiang Rai
Julie
(About local )
6 April 2024
He was super polite, on time, and offered great insights into different areas. Definitely recommend him!Great Insight!
Sharon🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
1 March 2024
The tour was exactly what we wanted and Tepthai was the perfect guide for us. The temples and The Baan Dam Museum are magnificent on any day, but the service provided by Tepthai really added to our experience.
He arrived on time, provided very comfortable transportation, provided juice and water and even took us to a 'hidden' local restaurant for lunch.
This tour and Tepthai are highly recommended.Wonderful Experience
Catherinw 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 February 2024
Mr Thep took us all the places we wanted to see as well as a few places he knew of that we did not …which we were happy happy to experience… He looked out for us , made sure we had water , drove safely etc He gave us additional information about the sites , patiently answered our questions and never rushed us.. Good guide
Kesha🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
9 February 2024
We spent 5 hours exploring temples of Chiang Rai with Thep. It was better than we had even hoped. He let us go at our speed and engaged in such a great way. He gave us time to take in what we were seeing, shared helpful information, took great photos of the 2 of us, made the whole day so smooth. His truck was a great way to get around and he took us to a hidden gem of the best vegan restaurant with Thai food!! Delicious!! We really appreciated the time we spent with him. He also made sure we stayed hydrated! Thep has 25+ years of experience in giving tours, most of it focused on Chiang Rai and is a member of Lahu and Akha hill tribes. (Side note) Thep also does home stays in his village about 15km outside Chiang Rai if you want that experience. Had we known about that before we probably would have done it. You want to book with him! If we had more time we would book with him again. If we return we definitely will! An amazing day in Chiang Rai with Thep!
Elena🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
8 February 2024
We had a wonderful afternoon and evening with Thep.
He picked us up at our hotel, drove us to the white temple. We drove through the nice countryside which was great and an additional add on.
Back in Chiang Rai we toured different markets and tried different delicious food.
He was also very pleasant with our two little boys.
Would definitely recommend touring with Thep!Excellent Chiang Rai Tour
Philip🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
10 January 2024
Tep was a very good guide who looked after us in a most professional manner. Enjoyable experience
Philip🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
9 January 2024
Tep was a very good guide who took us to some interesting places in and around Chiang Rai. We were pleased with his services. Enjoyable experience
davempa1🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 December 2023
Tepthai,
Was on time and provided local insight into numerous topics. He was knowledgable, friendly, and patient helping along the way with photos and local information. I liked how he let us go at our pace without rushing or hurrying us along even allowing us to do our thing but always close by. Great day with our guide
Tom🇦🇹 Austria
(About local )
19 December 2023
We got a specialized tour to some of the top attractions of Chiang Rai. Tep came up with a suggested tour adapted to our interests. Thank you for this wonderful day!
Very kindful guide with a lot of knowledge
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