Thailand Food & Art Tours

Experience Thailand through its lively markets, regional flavours and welcoming food culture. Every dish offers a delicious introduction to the country’s people, traditions and everyday life.
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Thailand is celebrated for its energetic cities, historic temples, tropical landscapes and one of the world’s most recognisable food cultures. Beyond familiar favourites, travellers can discover neighbourhood markets, street-side kitchens, family-run restaurants and regional dishes shaped by local ingredients, traditions and generations of culinary knowledge.

Urban Forage tours introduce you to Thailand through the people and places behind its food. From Bangkok’s busy streets and traditional communities to Chiang Mai’s markets and northern Thai flavours, each experience offers a more personal way to explore the country, meet local vendors and understand how food connects with daily life, history and culture.

Bangkok Food & Culture Tours

Bangkok

Chiang Mai Food & Culture Tours

Chiang Mai

Tours in Thailand

Local Breakfast Khao Soi or Noodle Soup
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Leave the Old City behind and follow the food into the neighbourhoods, markets, family kitchens and street stalls…

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Chiang Mai Street Art Experience: Create, Connect & Leave Your Mark
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai has a creative side that isn’t always found on the usual tourist trail. It’s tucked down…

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Chiang Mai at Dawn: Monks, Markets & Morning Rituals
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Every city has a rhythm. In Chiang Mai, it begins long before the streets are busy. This experience…

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Bangkokʼs Hidden Kitchens and Forgotten Stories
Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok is famous for its street food, but its greatest stories are hidden well beyond the tourist trail.…

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Carlson Manga
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It was a really good experience plus having a very accommodating, knowledgeable, and easy to communicate both the tour guide (Jackson) and the boss (Ducky) made it a GREAT experience. I was lucky that it wasn't a peak season that my join tour ended up as a private one 😊😊😊. I'm glad I did this toir as I was able to try Cambodia's national food, street food and exotic food. Definitely will recommend this to friends that will visit Cambodia too and of course will do it again with them next time I'll be in Cambodia again. Keep uo the good job guys.
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Wonderful experience doing walking tour with Jackson. Show truly beautiful inspiring art from Cambodia
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Katie Alexander
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Very fun food tour. Got to try a lot of local dishes at random locations. All the vendors were very talented and I was happy to have someone show me around :) shoutout to Vishal one of the amazing guides and Mr.Lucky the incredibly friendly driver. Thank you for the experience :)
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I did the street food tuk tuk tour in Phnom Penh and it was fantastic! Jackson was an amazing guide who brought us to a variety of delicious food stops. Jackson was encouraging without being pushy when there were more unusual dishes to try. That helped me sample things I don't think I would have otherwise. Really great tour which had a fun atmosphere throughout.
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Just finished my half day Street Food and Murals tour and want to share what an amazing trip it was. The guide, Jackson, was so knowledgeable about Khmer food and the history of Phnom Penh. His English was perfect and he was a great travel companion, really easy to talk to and happy to answer questions. This tour is more than tasting food and looking at art - you get a real understanding of the city and get to experience a fascinating side of it that most tourists don't get to see. Best half day I could have spent in Phnom Penh, highly recommend!
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We had an amazing experience on this food tour! From the beginning, everything was very well organised and our guides was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. We got to try lots of delicious local food and learn much more about Cambodian culture, traditions and everyday life. All the restaurants and food stops were very well chosen, with great local dishes and places that we probably would never have discovered on our own. It was a great way to discover Phnom Penh from a different perspective, and our guide made the whole experience fun and interesting. We really enjoyed every moment of the tour and would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Phnom Penh. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience! 🇰🇭❤️
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Loved it! I did two tours and both of them were simply incredible. Jackson is a fantastic guide and our driver, Mr Lucky, drove us through Phnom Penh safe and sound (and with the traffic here it’s really a skill to do so 😄). Every single piece of food was delicious. I enjoyed every bite of it. Everything was fresh and all pieces were typical Cambodian foods. I also like that there isn’t any wasted food. Food that is not eaten (because believe me, you’ll be full) is given to the farms around for the animals. There were also some drinks included (in the morning a coffee and in the evening beer, soft drinks and a cocktail). You get water all the time. I learned so much about Cambodian culture (street art). It was very interesting and I liked listening to the stories and background information Jackson provided us with. The communication was great. Very organized, structured and well-prepared. I highly recommend doing at least one (but better both) of the tours.
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Clark Vickery
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Such a great tour to experience this wonderful and the food it has to offer. Our Guide Jackson was amazing! Highly recommend!
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Raj Pradhan
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Excellent tour, Vidal was a great guide
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Mags McKinley
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I had such an excellent experience on my evening tuktuk food tour with Jackson. He was extremely knowledgeable and everything we ate was delicious. It was fantastic getting to see how the locals live and what the markets look like after dark. I’d recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a glimpse into the really Phnom Penh food scene!
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Lyn
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Great night out! JB from start to finish was fantastic. We would highly recommend this food tour. The different areas that we were taken, the food that we got to sample and to places that we wouldn't have normally eaten at, everything was delicious. One of the many highlights for us was being able to sample grasshoppers and crickets, get on board, they would be great with a beer.
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Margaret M
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Must Try This was absolutely awesome! Everything was included and the tour last about 3 hours. From fried noodles, sandwiches, and ribs to crispy crickets and stir fried ants. It was an experience I certainly won’t forget. My guide Jackson was very knowledgeable and I had a really great evening.
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Alison M
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This is an absolute must! Everyone should absolutely do this tour!! Our guide was super friendly, our tuk tuk drivers were good fun and the food.....! Well! Everything from coconut dumplings to crickets to a feast of main dishes to the final street food dessert was amazing. I'd do this again and again!!
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Excellent Great experience. Guide and drivers were friendly.
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Chris
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Fantastic value for money food tour Fantastic food tour. Stopped at loads of local spots enjoying a wide range of Cambodian eats. Excellent value for money. Jackson our guide was superb.
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Great art tour! We did the art tour.It was great! I had a problem with the original time & they very kindly changed our pick up to accommodate us. Our guide, JB, was very knowledgeable. Loved all the background history he gave us. He was very enthusiastic about all the culture. Saw street art that we wouldn’t have seen on our own. We also went to a few galleries which had great art. Ended with a nice stop at a garden restaurant. We had a fantastic time & really enjoyed our time.
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Graham L
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Delicious noodles and art We loved our afternoon noodle and street art tour with Jackson. It is fantastic to support local family run businesses and NGOs and seeing a different side to life in Phnom Penh. Jackson was passionate, friendly, engaging and informative! Highly recommend booking this tour.
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Authentic & Adventurous We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Urban Forage. From start to finish, everything was seamless, thoughtfully organised, and genuinely memorable. We went on a guided street food tour in Phnom Penh and a progressive degustation dinner in Siem Reap. What stood out most was how they took us to places we never would have found or felt confident trying on our own. Every stop felt authentic and carefully chosen, showcasing an incredible range of flavours and local experiences. The guides and tuk tuk drivers were friendly, knowledgeable, and created a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere throughout. Urban Forage treated us like VIPs, and the tours were way beyond our expectations. It was such a great way to experience the local food scene in a meaningful way. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting something a bit different and truly special!
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Much more than food and drinks We had the most incredible experience with Urban Forage on their Phnom Penh street food tour. Our guide was exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable, making the whole evening feel relaxed and immersive from the start. They took us through bustling night markets we would never have had the confidence to explore on our own, sharing insights into the local food culture along the way. One of the highlights was being encouraged to step outside our comfort zone and try local delicacies — including insects! It turned out to be a surprisingly fun (and tasty) part of the night and something we’ll be talking about for years. Every stop felt authentic and thoughtfully chosen, and the whole experience far exceeded our expectations. If you want a genuine taste of Phnom Penh and its food scene, this tour is an absolute must.
Thailand Food & Culture Tours

Thailand Food Tours and Local Experiences

Thai cuisine is known for balancing sweet, sour, salty, savoury and spicy flavours through fresh herbs, aromatic spices, vegetables, rice, noodles and carefully prepared sauces. Popular dishes include pad kra pao, tom yum, som tam, curries, grilled meats and noodle soups, while recipes and ingredients vary considerably between central, northern, northeastern and southern Thailand.

Our Thailand food tours go beyond tasting well-known dishes. Travellers may explore local markets, neighbourhood eateries, street food stalls and independent businesses while learning about regional ingredients and culinary traditions. Guided by people with local knowledge, each experience provides a welcoming introduction to Thai food while helping visitors discover places and stories they might otherwise miss.

Thailand FAQs

Find helpful answers about Thailand food tours, regional Thai cuisine, local markets, tour destinations and what to expect while exploring the country.

Thailand is known for a wide variety of dishes combining fresh herbs, aromatic spices, rice, noodles, vegetables, meats and seafood. Popular foods include pad Thai, tom yum, green curry, pad kra pao, som tam, massaman curry and mango sticky rice. Recipes and flavour profiles differ between Thailand’s regions, making food an important part of exploring the country.

Yes. A guided food tour allows travellers to explore Thailand beyond its major attractions by visiting markets, neighbourhoods and independent eateries. It also provides cultural context, introduces lesser-known regional dishes and makes it easier to discover trusted local places that visitors may not find on their own.

Urban Forage offers food and cultural experiences in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Bangkok is known for its energetic street food scene, historic neighbourhoods and diverse culinary influences, while Chiang Mai introduces travellers to northern Thai cooking, local markets and the distinctive food traditions of the region.

Experiences vary by tour but may include visits to markets, street food stalls, neighbourhood restaurants and family-run businesses. A local guide introduces the dishes, ingredients and traditions connected to each stop. Travellers should review the individual tour page for the exact itinerary, duration and inclusions.

No. Although some Thai dishes contain chilli, many are mild or allow the level of heat to be adjusted. Thai cuisine includes a broad range of soups, curries, noodles, rice dishes, grilled foods and desserts. Travellers can ask their guide for recommendations suited to their preferred spice level.

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