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Old Siam

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Bangkok, Thailand
Food & Drink Tours

About this activity

Explore an authentically preserved Bangkok neighbourhood via a scenic klong boat ride, then dive into a curated food tour through one of the city's oldest markets with a local guide. This 4-hour experience reveals how real Bangkokians eat—beyond tourist-trap curries—while uncovering cultural landmarks like a traditional dance school and heritage cinema.

Kick off with an exciting klong boat ride from Siam pier down into a secret old district rarely visited by foreigners and get set for Bangkok's finest foodie tour.

There's some of Bangkok's tastiest food lined up in one of the city's oldest markets and your guide will lead you to the best. Slurp on old-style odon noodles covered in rich beef stew, get your taste buds buzzing with zingy catfish salad, get stuck into freshwater fish steamed curry and a dozen more lip-smackingly good things. 

It's not all eating though. Between courses, your guide will take you on tours of the area to discover why this is still the only place where women are trained in the art of traditional dance, see the remnants of Bangkok's oldest cinema and see where and how the desserts you'll try are made. Forget pad Thai on Khao San Road, and dive into the real food of Thailand.

Highlights

  • ✓Private klong (canal) boat ride from Siam Pier into a rarely-visited historic district
  • ✓Guided tasting tour through an established local market with 8+ Thai dishes
  • ✓Traditional udon noodles in beef stew, catfish salad, and freshwater fish curry
  • ✓Visit to Thailand's only dedicated traditional dance training school
  • ✓Explore remnants of Bangkok's oldest cinema and artisanal dessert kitchen

Insider tips

  • ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—the market is narrow, crowded, and uneven; avoid flip-flops
  • ★Arrive hungry; portions are generous and sampling multiple dishes is part of the experience
  • ★The klong boat can be bumpy; sit toward the centre for stability and hold onto railings

Good to know

  • •Tour departs from Siam Pier; meet your guide 10–15 minutes early
  • •4 hours includes boat travel, walking, and eating; pace is leisurely but involves standing
  • •Bring cash (Thai baht) for any extra purchases or optional tips; not all vendors accept cards
  • •Tour is mostly ground-level; no major stairs, but uneven surfaces and narrow passages—limited wheelchair access

Who it's for

Food enthusiasts seeking authentic Thai cuisine beyond tourist areasCultural explorers interested in Bangkok's heritage and traditional artsSmall-group travellers who prefer intimate, local-led experiences

Best time to visit

Early morning (8–11 am) is ideal to catch the market at its liveliest and sample fresh dishes before the afternoon heat peaks. Avoid rainy season (May–October) when klong levels rise and boat rides become choppy.

Frequently asked questions

From
€52
per person