5 food tours worth the trip across Thailand, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Thailand guides.

★ 4.7 · Bangkok

Sala Rim Khlong, Saphan Han, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200

Expique's Midnight Food Tour by Tuk Tuk in Bangkok runs 19:30 to 23:30, four hours of Old Town and Chinatown stalls reached by chartered tuk-tuk. TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice.

Tip: Wear shoes you do not mind getting splashed. Six stops includes pad Thai, Chinese-Thai dim sum, mango sticky rice and Chinatown grilled seafood.

★ 4.6 · Bangkok

661 Charoen Krung Road, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100

Bangkok Food Tours' Chinatown Evening Foodie Walk through Yaowarat covers six tasting stops over 3.5 hours, from grilled seafood at Soi Texas to bird's-nest soup at Sampeng.

Tip: Vegetarian option available with 48 hours notice. Cash on hand for additional snacks; group sizes capped at eight.

★ 4.6 · Bangkok

Saphan Taksin BTS, Sathorn Pier, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

A Chef's Tour in Bangkok pairs visitors with a working chef guide for the Untouched Food Tour, six off-the-tourist-trail stops across markets and family kitchens over four hours.

Tip: Chef-led group format, max eight per tour. Vegetarian-friendly version available; ask at booking for the chef speciality stops.

★ 4.5 · Bangkok

Saphan Taksin BTS, Charoen Krung, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500

Withlocals' 10 Tastings of Bangkok runs as a private four-hour street food tour with a local guide, ten tasting stops customised to the guest's preferences and dietary needs.

Tip: Private guide format; customise the route at booking. Vegetarian and halal versions available on request.

★ 4.2 · Bangkok

266 Soi Wat Rakhang, Siri Rat, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700

Supatra River House in Bangkok's Bangkok Noi runs a Royal Princess longtail dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya, Thai set-menu dinner with a traditional dance performance.

Tip: Reservations on own site or via Klook. Boat departs from the Bangkok Noi pier at 19:30; smart casual dress code.