Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
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Is Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings worth booking?
Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings is a 4-hour experience in Chiang Mai, Thailand, from $59 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 605 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 93 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (605)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $59 per person
Calling all foodies. Want to discover what real Northern Thai cuisine is all about? Forget the tourist markets and hop onboard our daily small-group adventure limited to just 8 exclusive guests. Over 4 hours you'll ride
What you get
About this experience
Calling all foodies. Want to discover what real Northern Thai cuisine is all about? Forget the tourist markets and hop onboard our daily small-group adventure limited to just 8 exclusive guests. Over 4 hours you'll ride around Chiang Mai in a classic rod daeng truck in search of the best hidden eats in the city from small hole-in-the-wall joints to bustling indoor food markets. While sampling over 15 different tastes of Northern Thai food, your guide will help you understand the region's flavors and the history which has impacted on its dishes. Get stuck into the best sai oua sausage in town, slurp on delicious 'nam ngiaw' noodles and gobble up refreshing tea and tamarind leaf salads not found anywhere else in Chiang Mai.
What's included
Included
- 4 hours of feasting around the streets and fresh markets of Chiang Mai
- Bottled water and local soft drinks included
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Chiang Mai food tour
- Awarded Tripadvisor's Badge of Excellence with over 2000 happy guests
- Maximum of 8 exclusive guests on each tour
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks excluded
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded
What you'll see and do
Chiang Mai
Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the Chiang Mai led by our team of professional foodie guides. Our award-winning tour has hosted over 2,000 foodie travellers in groups no bigger than 8 exclusive guests. 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 vegetarians, pescatarians and no-pork diets ✘ Unsuitable for shellfish, peanut and severe allergies. ✘ Unsuitable for severe gluten intolerances, there are traces of gluten in soy sauce. ✔ Suitable for lactose intolerances. ✔ Suitable for no beef diets. If you are feeling adventurous for a foodie journey, read on!
60 minutes here
Chiang Mai
Don’t follow the herd. Forget green curry and pad Thai, that's central Thai fare. Hop on board our private songthaew truck for four hours of feasting. Hit up the street eats and fresh markets across the city gorging on 15+ Northern Thai tastings. Many are unaware that this used to be the Lanna Kingdom well before it was part of Thailand and its food influences come from neighbouring Myanmar, China and beyond. We don't want to spoil the surprise, but some drool-worthy highlights include the zingy nam ngiaw noodles, the meaty larb salads, the sizzling lemongrass sai oua sausages and piquant nam prik relishes among many more lip-smackingly good tastings at places you'd struggle to find alone.
120 minutes here
Chiang Mai
The tour concludes at the local Wararot Market along the Ping River. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge you'll need to continue eating street food across Thailand.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Chiang Mai
The meeting point is at the Wat Lok Moli temple, by the north gate of the city. It's easy to reach from most hotels. When you enter the temple grounds, look to the left and your guide will meet you in front of the gold 4-headed statue, under the big tree.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The meeting point is at the Wat Lok Moli temple, by the north gate of the city. It's easy to reach from most hotels. When you enter the temple grounds, look to the left and your guide will meet you in front of the gold 4-headed statue, under the big tree.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- A Chef's Tour
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour isn't suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians or no pork diets due to street vendors' limited menus. Other dietary restrictions may require some dishes to be missed
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and bring an umbrella in rainy season
- Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant meals not included
- 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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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 602 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
10 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
602 verified traveler reviews for Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Highlight of our trip
We absolutely loved this tour! Our guide, Moui, was incredible. She had such an impressive amount of knowledge about the history, culture and food of Northern Thailand, and her English was honestly better than mine 😂 — which was very impressive! Every single dish we tried was delicious, and what we loved most was being introduced to so many foods we probably never would have thought to try ourselves. We discovered so many new flavours and dishes that we absolutely loved. Moui made the whole experience so interesting, relaxed and enjoyable, and you could really tell how passionate she is about sharing the food and culture of Chiang Mai. 10/10 experience and we would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Chiang Mai!
via Viator
food tour
Ive been on a lot of food tour and this one’s separates its self from the rest. It was so much more than just food. Aim was the narrator of the history behind these wonderful dishes. Aim was the best tour guide I ever had.
via Tripadvisor
A must do experience
We had previously taken a food tour with this same company in Bangkok and it did not disappoint, so we thought we’d do the same when we got to Chiang Mai. We had a lovely time with our guide this evening. She had so much knowledge of the history and culture of the north of Thailand. A must do when you are in Chiang Mai.
via Viator
Best food tour in Chiang Mai
This food tour was great! Our tour guide Aim was amazing and very knowledgeable about all of Chiang Mai. And she had jokes haha. Highly recommend this tour for anyone. Come hungry, we were all full by the end.
via Tripadvisor
Perfect way to learn about Chiang Mai
Excellent food and also historical and cultural perspective - overall an outstanding experience and perfect way to learn about Chiang Mai! Aim was a terrific guide, full of stories, history and personal insight. Very educational and fun!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 212
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 93
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chiang Mai.
How much does Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings cost?
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Prices start at $59 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chiang Mai usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chiang Mai is not rushed.
Is Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 605 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Chiang Mai, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?
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Around 212 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chiang Mai can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chiang Mai and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Northern Flavours Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chiang Mai within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chiang Mai?
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On Outty we rank every Chiang Mai experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai, Full Day Thai Cooking at Farm (Chiang Mai), Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chiang Mai?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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