Tour operator
Co van Kessel Bangkok Tours
A Bangkok tour company based at River City by the Chao Phraya, running guided bicycle, longtail boat, walking and tuk-tuk tours through the city's backstreets.
Bangkok Food Tours
A Bangkok food tour company running guided tasting walks and tuk-tuk trips through Bang Rak, Yaowarat, Thonburi and other neighbourhoods.
At a glance
- Type
- Food tour
- Area
- Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
- Official site
- bangkokfoodtours.com
Good to know
- Join-in and private tours
- Vegetarian tour
- Halal tour
- Tuk-tuk tours
- TAT licensed
Why we recommend it
Bangkok Food Tours has been running guided tasting tours in the city since 2011 and has grown into one of the best-known food tour operators in Thailand. Its tours are led by local guides who take small groups through historic neighbourhoods, introducing them to family-run shops, market stalls and street vendors, and explaining the stories behind the dishes. The company holds Tourism Authority of Thailand licence number 11/08848.
The programme is broad. The Historic Bangrak Food Tasting and Culture Tour is an afternoon walk of about three and a half hours through one of the oldest districts on the river. The Yaowarat Street Food Tour explores Chinatown in the evening over three hours, and the Thonburi Food and Canals Adventure combines tastings with a boat trip on the canals of the west bank. Evening tuk-tuk tours include Bangkok Best Eats Midnight Food Tour, a riverside evening tour of Thonburi and Bangkok, and a bar crawl. There are also tours with specific themes: a halal foodie trail, Happy Veggies for vegetarians, a bizarre food challenge for the adventurous, and stray cat walks in Talat Noi and other neighbourhoods. Outside the city, the company runs floating market and Ayutthaya food and history trips, and tours in Phuket.
Some tours run as join-in departures on set days, while others are available as private tours on most days, so check the schedule on the website before you plan. Prices are published for each tour and include the tastings. Let the company know about allergies and dietary requirements when booking; the dedicated vegetarian and halal tours make it easier for travellers with specific needs to join in. Wear comfortable shoes and come hungry, as tastings add up to a full meal.
Bangkok Food Tours suits first-time visitors who want an introduction to Thai food with context, families with children who like trying new things, solo travellers wanting company, and food lovers who want to know what to order on their own afterwards. Tours are a good way to see neighbourhoods such as Bang Rak and Thonburi that many visitors miss.
Meeting points depend on the tour and are sent after booking. The company's office is at 14/9 Soi Mooban Wandee, Suthisanwinichai Road, in Samsen Nai, Phaya Thai. Contact the team by phone, email or through the booking pages on the website.
Bangkok Food Tours FAQs
When was the company founded?
It has been running food tours in Bangkok since 2011.
Which neighbourhoods do the tours visit?
Bang Rak, Yaowarat (Chinatown), Thonburi, Talat Noi and others.
Are there vegetarian or halal tours?
Yes, the Happy Veggies tour is vegetarian and there is a halal foodie trail by tuk-tuk.
Are tours private or shared?
Some run as join-in tours on set days; most are also available as private tours.
Are tastings included?
Yes, tastings are included in the tour price.
Is the company licensed?
Yes, Tourism Authority of Thailand licence 11/08848.
Do they run tours outside Bangkok?
Yes, including floating markets, Ayutthaya and Phuket.
How do I contact them?
Phone +66 95 943 9222 or email [email protected].