
Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 985 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings worth booking?
Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings is a 4-hour experience in Bangkok, Thailand, from $59 per person. It scores 98 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Peak Performance”, based on a 5/5 rating across 985 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
- 98 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (985)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $59 per person
Kick off with an exciting khlong boat ride down to a secret district within Old Bangkok, rarely visited by foreigners. Get set for Bangkok's tastiest food tour. This tour is only available to 8 exclusive guests each day. We'll jump in a tuk tuk, and then take a walking tour to some of Bangkok's most interesting cuisine, found in one of the city's oldest markets. Your guide will lead you to the best street food chefs that have been going for decades, family owned eateries that are catering to the crowd of hungry locals. Get your taste buds buzzing with crispy hoi tod, crispy pork belly, zingy kanom buang yuan salad, and a 'flavour bomb' of leaf-wrapped miang kham. Get stuck into delicious Thai curry, and over a dozen more lip-smackingly good delicacies. It's not all eating though. Between courses, you'll discover the remnants of Bangkok's oldest cinema, and venture to where royal dessert recipes are made. Forget pad Thai on Khao San Road, and dive into the real cuisine of Thailand.
What you get
About this experience
Kick off with an exciting khlong boat ride down to a secret district within Old Bangkok, rarely visited by foreigners. Get set for Bangkok's tastiest food tour. This tour is only available to 8 exclusive guests each day. We'll jump in a tuk tuk, and then take a walking tour to some of Bangkok's most interesting cuisine, found in one of the city's oldest markets. Your guide will lead you to the best street food chefs that have been going for decades, family owned eateries that are catering to the crowd of hungry locals. Get your taste buds buzzing with crispy hoi tod, crispy pork belly, zingy kanom buang yuan salad, and a 'flavour bomb' of leaf-wrapped miang kham. Get stuck into delicious Thai curry, and over a dozen more lip-smackingly good delicacies. It's not all eating though. Between courses, you'll discover the remnants of Bangkok's oldest cinema, and venture to where royal dessert recipes are made. Forget pad Thai on Khao San Road, and dive into the real cuisine of Thailand.
What's included
Included
- The highest rated #1 Bangkok food tour on TripAdvisor
- Bottled water and local soft drinks included
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Bangkok food tour
- Led by professional foodie guides
- 4 hours of feasting around the backstreets and markets of old Bangkok
- Local boat ticket, and tuk tuk ride included
- 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
Bangkok
Our feasting tour of 15+ tastings invites guests on a culinary experience around the backstreets of old Bangkok. It's a food tour led by our team of professional foodie guides. We're Bangkok's #1 food tour company on TripAdvisor. Over 20,000 guests can't be wrong. 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
Nang Loeng Market
Board a local water taxi ride to glide up one of Bangkok's klong canals next to the city's famous waterways. Disembark in an old district of Bangkok for a tuk tuk ride where you'll navigate local eateries, en-route to a stroll through a lively land market which has been feeding locals since 1899. Forget green curry and pad Thai. There's so many more strings to Thailand's culinary bow. We don't want to spoil the surprise, but there's plenty of drool-worthy tastings of street foods you'd simply never find alone. If you truly want to taste what makes Bangkok's culinary scene tick, this is the food tour for you.
120 minutes here
Bangkok
End this 4-hour feasting tour outside Nang Loeng Market in the heart of Bangkok's old town. Enjoy local hospitality and meet new friends along the way. End the tour armed with the knowledge and confidence you'll need to continue eating your way across Thailand.
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bangkok
The tour kicks off from outside a supermarket mall called “Big C Supercenter Ratchadamri”. The guide team will be waiting outside the front entrance of the mall along Ratchadamri road, where you see the white letters BIG C SUPERCENTER.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour concludes outside Nang Loeng Market in the old town. Your guide will be able to help you find transport back to your hotel or accommodation if you wish.
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
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- 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 982 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
10 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
4 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
982 verified traveler reviews for Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A wonderful culinary tour in Old Siam!
What a fantastic way to discover Bangkok beyond the usual tourist attractions! The Old Siam food tour was much more than just tasting delicious Thai food. It was a journey through local traditions, fascinating stories, hidden corners and the rich culinary heritage of Bangkok. A special thank you to Annie and Millet, who made this experience so enjoyable. Their enthusiasm, personal attention and passion for Thai food and culture added something truly special to the tour. What we particularly loved was the combination of food, culture and everyday local life. It is exactly what we look for when travelling: discovering a country through its food and the people behind it. We left with full stomachs, wonderful memories and an even greater appreciation of Thai cuisine. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to taste and experience the real Bangkok! Thank you, Annie and Millet, for a memorable experience!
via Tripadvisor
Fumes, noise and food
Ras tried hard, but lacked charm. The food was okay with couple of special dishes. Ras chose a route right through fume-sucking traffic on broken sidewalks. It was very crowded and very sad.
via Viator
More than a food tour
The tour was much more than a food tour. We explored a wholesale market, we took a canal boat, we took a tuk-tuk, and we finished by taking a 1970s people's bus. Ninja kept everything organized, so from one restaurant to the next, the chefs and servers were waiting for us. It was immediate gratification and excellent food. There was simply no waiting anywhere! Our guide, Johnny, spoke with an accent, but he was fully intelligible. Both Johnny and Ninja were open to all kinds of questions and ideas too. I just loved it! It was well worth the $52 per person.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful experience!...
Wonderful experience! Ninja and Johnny took great care of us, and all the food was delicious. Incredible, immersive experience. Highly recommend.
via Viator
Worth Every Bite (Even on little Sleep!)
I almost canceled this tour after a chaotic arrival and severe flight delays due to the recent flooding in Bangkok. Exhausted and running on very little sleep, I thought about skipping it entirely, but I'm so glad I decided to go. It ended up being the highlight of my trip. The tour introduced me to local spots and dishes I never would have tried on my own, and the pacing was just right throughout. A big shout out to our guide, Sally—she was incredibly personable, accommodating, and patiently answered every single question we had. I had an amazing time and will definitely be booking their street food night tour next time I'm in Bangkok!
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
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 345
- Verdict
- Peak Performance
Who runs this experience
Operated by A Chef's Tour, who run 84 experiences we rank across 49 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 63.6 and 10 in the 90+ Club.
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Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bangkok.
How much does Old Siam Bangkok 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 Bangkok usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Old Siam Bangkok 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 Bangkok is not rushed.
Is Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 98 out of 100, which we label "Peak Performance". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 985 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Bangkok, 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 Old Siam Bangkok 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 Old Siam Bangkok 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 Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?
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Around 345 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Old Siam Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok?
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On Outty we rank every Bangkok experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings, Tingly Thai Cooking Class with Morning Market Tour, Must-Try: Hidden Bangkok Bike and Food Tour. 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 Bangkok?
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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 Bangkok?
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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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?
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Included: The highest rated #1 Bangkok food tour on TripAdvisor; Bottled water and local soft drinks included; 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Bangkok food tour; Led by professional foodie guides; and 4 hours of feasting around the backstreets and markets of old Bangkok. Not included: Alcoholic drinks excluded; and Pick up and drop off from your hotel excluded. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?
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The tour kicks off from outside a supermarket mall called “Big C Supercenter Ratchadamri”. The guide team will be waiting outside the front entrance of the mall along Ratchadamri road. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Children must be accompanied by an adult. Infant meals not included. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Bangkok. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings?
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Across 985 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, value for money. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
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