Bangkok Evening Food Tour by Tuktuk
Highlights
- Stops at Michelin-listed street stalls
- Ride through the city by tuk tuk
- After-dark food tour with locals
- Classic pad Thai from a roadside cart
- Backstreet stalls only locals know
A five-stop tuk-tuk run through old Bangkok and Chinatown’s back streets, built around regional dishes rather than the standard pad Thai circuit: tom yum wontons that fuse Chinese dumplings with the classic Thai broth, charcoal-grilled satay from a market vendor, and a shift southeast for Isan cooking — laab, som tum, sticky rice, and fried meatballs with lime leaves — closing with a fruit and coconut milk dessert.
Between food stops the route threads a historic market and a stretch of riverside alleyways timed to catch sunset over the temples, followed by a craft beer at a riverside bar. Part of the journey also uses a Trikke, a three-wheeled standing scooter that runs alongside the tuk-tuks. The tour departs from Hua Lamphong Subway Station on the MRT line, with meeting details emailed after booking.
Watch out: vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diners should look elsewhere. The operator states plainly that this route isn’t set up for those diets, substitutions are limited, and same-day requests can’t be guaranteed.
Insider Tip: skip a big dinner beforehand. Five tasting stops plus a beer at the closing riverside bar adds up to more food than a standard evening meal, and gratuities for the guide aren’t included in the price.
- Duration: 4 hours, evening departure
- Price: From $75 per person
- Group size: Up to 12
- Rating: 4.9 from 116 reviews
- Meeting point: Hua Lamphong Subway Station (MRT)
- Includes: All food and drinks at 5 stops, a craft beer at a riverside bar, bottled water, Trikke ride
- Cancellation: Full refund up to 24 hours before departure
Itinerary
Go beyond Thailand’s well-known dishes on this tuktuk journey through old-Bangkok at places you’d never find on your own. This tour will show you where the locals eat while we discover centuries-old regional cuisines of Thailand across 5 authentic stops, away from the tourists in Chinatown. This tour starts at the Hua Lamphong Subway Station. An email will be sent with meeting location details and directions immediately after booking.
Start your night by savoring **Tom Yum Wontons**, a delicious fusion of Chinese and Thai flavors, blending tom yum ingredients like lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime with crispy fried wontons, served alongside a bowl of tom yum noodles. Then, wander through Bangkok’s hidden alleyways, a maze of vibrant street art, historic temples, and stunning riverside views, ending with a picturesque sunset over the pagodas.
Stroll through one of Bangkok’s oldest markets for an authentic glimpse into local street food culture. Discover popular central and southern Thai dishes like fried plantains, handmade lemongrass sausage, seasonal fruits, and more! Then visit a beloved auntie for her charcoal grilled satay skewers marinated in coconut milk, turmeric, and aromatic spices, then dipped in her homemade peanut sauce.
Isan cuisine is celebrated for its robust flavors combining spicy, sour, and umami. At this long-standing restaurant, we’ll try minced pork with aromatic herbs (Laab), fresh papaya salad (Som Tum), fragrant sticky rice, and meatballs fried with lime leaves for a perfect blend of these traditional flavors.
Bangkok’s favorite sweet treat is a sight to behold. Allow your guide to choose the best combination of seasonal fruit and popular add-ons, all swimming in fresh coconut milk.
Included
- Bottled water
- This tour is not recommended for vegetarians, vegans, or gluten-free individuals.
- A craft beer at a riverside bar
- Use of Trikke
- All food and drinks at a selection of sit-down restaurants, street food vendors, a local market, and a hidden riverside bar at sunset. You’ll get much more than a full meal!
Not Included
- Gratuities
Meeting point & area
View larger map →Meeting point: This tour starts at the Hua Lamphong Subway Station, conveniently located on Bangkok’s MRT line. An email will be sent with meeting location details and directions immediately after booking.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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