Private Bangkok: Off-Grid Food Adventure
Bangkok, Thailand
From EUR 58.81
Office phone number: +66 (0) 81 842 3554
Private Bangkok: Off-Grid Food Adventure
Bangkok, Thailand
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Stop! Step away from Khao San Road. Before you take another bite of bad pad Thai in Bangkok’s old town, let us show you where to get real local food, just a few streets away. Our Bangkok food tour will take you around the Bang Lamphu and Ban Phan Thom neighbourhoods, showing you where the locals really like to eat. With our local guide by your side, you’ll duck down alleyways and into hidden restaurants, chat with food cart owners, and taste authentic Thai dishes you’ll never see on any tourist menus. So, who’s hungry?
This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Highlights
- Discover the best food in Bangkok, hidden down the back alleys of the city’s old town district
- Sample dishes like tangy papaya salad and spicy curries at secret shops that only #localsknow
- Chat with street food vendors who have been serving the same dishes for more than 30 years
- Learn about Thailand’s culinary scene and how dishes from northern, southern, and central Thailand all have their own unique flavours
- Have a local guide show you where to eat during the rest of your days in Bangkok
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Schedule details
- Duration: 2-2.5 hours
- Meeting point:
In the lobby of the Nouvo Hotel, Samsen Soi 2, Samsen Road, Bang Lamphu, Bangkok.
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- Starting time: 11.00 AM, 5.00 PM
- Ending point:
Nouvo City Hotel, Samsen Soi 2, Samsen Road, Bang Lamphu, Bangkok.
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, snacks and/or light meal at each food stall or restaurant on the tour. Note that the stalls and snack options will vary from tour to tour depending on the time of day and each guide's individual recommendations.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Bangkok’s old town may be tourist central, but there’s way more than just bad pad Thai to be found — that is, if you know where to look. That’s because hidden among the overpriced restaurants and mediocre food carts are secret gems that locals love, and many of these spots have been around for decades — since way before backpackers started gathering on Khao San Road.
Let us take you on the ultimate local tour that’ll make all your foodie dreams come too. This private Bangkok food tour will lead you to some of the best hidden restaurants and street food stalls in the city’s Bang Lamphu and Ban Phan Thom districts. Our local, food-obsessed guides will share with you their handpicked all-time favourite places. We’ll introduce you to the places that only locals know about, tucked down back alleys, in quiet corners, and even hiding in plain sight, invisible to most tourists who walk past!
Every tour is a little different as each guide has their own preferences, but if you are looking for something in particular that you want to taste, then be sure to let your guide know and they will try to find something amazing for you along the route. The time of the day can also determine what is (or isn’t) available, but we can easily take you out for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
You could learn where to get the cheapest green curry in Bangkok, or where to find an ancient Thai dessert that’s rarely seen on restaurant menus (and that even some locals have never tasted!). Or you could meet the family that has been making roti for over half a century, or a woman who quit her job at a 5-star hotel to run a curry shop down a back alley. If you’re feeling brave, maybe take a bite of a century egg (we swear it tastes better than it looks!) or try the authentic Isan-style version of papaya salad with fermented fish sauce. Or maybe even sample a soup made with Kariang peppers — some of the hottest peppers you’ll find in Thailand.
Some of our guides’ favourites that might be on your tour include:
- Mixed fruit salad from the best tom pollamai stall in town
- Southern-style curries from a beloved restaurant hidden in an alleyway
- A taste of kanom jeen (fermented noodles that you’ll never find in a tourist restaurant)
- Pork noodle soup made with some of the spiciest peppers in Thailand
- The best tom yum in Bangkok from a tiny restaurant that’s always packed with locals
- Isan-style northern dishes like papaya salad and mushroom soup
- Thai-Muslim dishes like oxtail soup and curry, from a hidden restaurant that’s been on Thai television
- Dessert of roti sai mai (roti with spun sugar) from a 60-year-old shop hidden in plain view
Note that this tour changes daily depending on what shops are open and what culinary stories your guide will tell — but no matter what, you’ll walk away from the day stuffed with delicious Thai food!
Note: This tour is priced for a minimum group size of two travellers. A solo traveller may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travellers.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, snacks and/or light meal at each food stall or restaurant on the tour. Note that the stalls and snack options will vary from tour to tour depending on the time of day and each guide's individual recommendations.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Bangkok can be extremely hot, so please wear lightweight, cool clothing.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Additional Information: While walking through the markets or street stalls, please do not step over any food that is put on the floor, as this is a cultural no-no.
Closure of sites: With so many stalls to choose one, don’t worry — if one we plan to visit is closed, we can easily find another one that’s just as delicious!
Child Policy: Please note that strollers and baby carriages are not recommended and will be very difficult to use on this tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under age 6 are not permitted on this tour.
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Dietary Notes
This tour can be customised to accommodate vegetarians and other dietary requirements. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions. You can do so in the ‘Additional Information’ box at checkout, or by contacting us at info@bangkokurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +66 (0) 81 842 3554
Email address: info@bangkokurbanadventures.com
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