Food tours in Bangkok
A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Bangkok. The most comfortable months are December and January, with highs around 91°F (33°C) and about 1 rainy days a month.
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Top food tours in Bangkok
Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk TourFrom $38View 
Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ TastingsFrom $59View 
Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk TourFrom $76View 
Bangkok's Most Authentic Guided Food Tour with 10+ TastingsFrom $53View 
Bangkok Michelin Foodie Tour in Chinatown with 15+ tastingsFrom $59View 
Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ TastingsFrom $59View
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What to eat and drink in Bangkok
Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:
- Pad thai
- Stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, egg, prawns or tofu, bean sprouts and peanuts.
- Tom yum
- A hot and sour soup with lemongrass, lime leaves, chilli and prawns.
- Som tam
- Shredded green papaya salad pounded with chilli, lime, fish sauce and peanuts.
- Mango sticky rice
- Sweet sticky rice with coconut milk and ripe mango slices.
How to pick a good food tour
- Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
- Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
- Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
- Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.
Bangkok month by month
Averages for Bangkok Metropolis, 1991–2020.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 91 (33) | 93 (34) | 94 (35) | 96 (36) | 95 (35) | 93 (34) | 92 (34) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 90 (32) |
| Low °F (°C) | 74 (23) | 77 (25) | 80 (26) | 81 (27) | 80 (27) | 80 (26) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (25) | 77 (25) | 76 (25) | 74 (23) |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:09 pm | 6:23 pm | 6:28 pm | 6:31 pm | 6:37 pm | 6:46 pm | 6:50 pm | 6:40 pm | 6:20 pm | 5:59 pm | 5:47 pm | 5:53 pm |
Questions
When is the best time for food tours in Bangkok?
December and January. Expect highs around 91°F (33°C) and about 1 rainy days a month. The least comfortable months are May and April.
What food is Bangkok known for?
Pad thai: stir-fried rice noodles with tamarind, egg, prawns or tofu, bean sprouts and peanuts. Tom yum: a hot and sour soup with lemongrass, lime leaves, chilli and prawns. Som tam: shredded green papaya salad pounded with chilli, lime, fish sauce and peanuts.
Where can I book food tours in Bangkok?
The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.
