Bangkok Food Tour: Explore Culinary Roots

Discover Bangkok’s culinary roots with a journey through markets, stalls, and historic sites. Uncover the flavors and stories of Thai cuisine.

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chinatown / Yaowarat - Although not precisely in Wang Burapha, Yaowarat is nearby and stands as one of Bangkok’s most bustling and lively areas, brimming with street food, markets, and cultural attractions.
  • Rattanakosin Island - This historical district encompasses numerous significant landmarks, including the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew…
What's Included
  • Licensed Guide
  • Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

Even if someone just arrived in Bangkok this morning, they are likely already acquainted with Thai cuisine. Today, we are exploring Bangkok’s oldest neighborhood, where many of these culinary roots are still evident. To provide a better understanding of these influences, we will visit a market, food stalls, restaurants, factories, a mall, and more….

Location
Sam Yot MRT station Exit 3
Thanon Unakan
At the exit of MRT (Bangkok’s subway system) Sam Yot, Exit 3, on Unakan Road. Look for the building with green windows and a grey roof
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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962samanthav
Mar 24, 2025
So much more than a food tour! - My friend and I had the pleasure of spending the day with our tour guide, Lek while we had a free-day on our holiday to Bangkok. I had never been on a food tour before and it ended up being the highlight of my time in the city. Lek is such a knowledgeable guide and expertly navigated us through the markets and stalls. I appreciated that he was friendly with every market owner/ food vendor that we stopped at. It reassured me that this experience was truly authentic. We went to places that weren't heavily frequented by tourists and had a strong following amongst the locals. I never would have been able to find these places without Culinary Backstreets! Lek has lived in Bangkok for more than 20 years and I ended up learning just as much about the city's history as I did about it's food. He is full of wonderful stories! I would highly recommend this tour if you're looking to get a local's expertise on the city and want to try all of the unique dishes Thailand has to offer. Pro-tip, bring a hand-held fan with you when exploring the streets of Thailand, it is a HOT city and with the vendor's cooking up lots of hot dishes around you it's nice to create your own breeze.
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Heleen
Feb 7, 2025
100% recommended - We had a wonderful time with Lek exploring the backstreets of Bangkok. As it was one of the first culinary backstreet tours given in Bangkok, Annie also joined. They both took great care of us. The walk took us through diverse areas of Bangkok. We tried and tasted lots of delicious food that we had not tried before. Lek was incredibly knowledgeable about the cultural and culinary history of the area. Make sure to pace yourself when eating so you can continue tasting till the end! We recommend this tour!
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