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markets and street eats outside the old city walls in a private songtaew van, with 16+ tastings of Northern Thai food. We haven&#8217;t taken it ourselves \u2014 we research it from the live tour page and send readers to it \u2014 so here is what it costs, what you eat, who should skip it and how it compares with Bangkok.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"htf-meta-author\">\n<div class=\"htf-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n<div><strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>Rovaniemi, Finland<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> October 2026 <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> 8 min read <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> Checked against the live tour page<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img-inner\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chiang-mai-food-tour-a-chef-s-tour-photo-1.jpg\" alt=\"Chiang Mai street food on a food tour\" width=\"1600\" height=\"741\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<!-- A CHEF'S TOUR PARTNER BANNER -->\n<div class=\"htf-sale-banner\" style=\"margin:28px 0 36px;padding:22px 28px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#C8A45A 0%,#d8b970 50%,#C8A45A 100%);border-radius:10px;color:#0d2018;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:24px;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(200,164,90,0.25);\">\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 auto;font-size:13px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:3px;text-transform:uppercase;background:#0d2018;color:#C8A45A;padding:8px 14px;border-radius:4px;\">Our food-tour partner<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1 1 260px;\">\n<div style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:24px;line-height:1.2;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:4px;\">Small-group food tours with A Chef&#8217;s Tour \u2014 max 8 guests, 15+ tastings<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;opacity:0.85;\">Live dates and prices open on their own booking page. Book through our link and you pay the normal price \u2014 we earn a small commission that keeps this blog independent.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- ARTICLE + SIDEBAR -->\n<div class=\"htf-wrap\"><!-- BODY -->\n<article class=\"htf-body\">\n<p>This guide is built from the live tour page of Chiang Mai Food Tour on A Chef&#8217;s Tour \u2014 price, start time, group size, tastings and dietary notes come straight from the operator, never invented.<\/p>\n<div class=\"htf-tldr\">\n<div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short answer<\/div>\n<p>Yes \u2014 for adventurous eaters who eat pork, the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/chiang-mai-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Chiang Mai Food Tour<\/a> is worth US$59 per person. You get 16+ tastings of Northern Thai food, bottled water, a songtaew van between stops, a local host and a group of no more than eight, meeting at Wat Lok Molee temple. It is unsuitable for vegetarians and vegans, pescatarians have no alternatives for 5\u20136 dishes, and the page lists no child price. Compare it with the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/bangkok-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Bangkok Food Tour<\/a> below.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<!-- HTF-BOOK-CTA -->\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta-text\">\n<p class=\"htf-la-eyebrow\">Our pick \u00b7 A Chef&#8217;s Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-title\">Chiang Mai Food Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">US$59 per person \u00b7 16+ tastings \u00b7 max 8 guests \u00b7 17h00\u201321h00 \u00b7 meets at Wat Lok Molee temple.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/chiang-mai-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Check dates &amp; book \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-toc\">\n<div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div>\n<ol><li><a href=\"#s1\">What the Chiang Mai Food Tour Is \u2014 and Who Runs It<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s2\">What You Eat on the Chiang Mai Food Tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s3\">Price, What&#x27;s Included and What Isn&#x27;t<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s4\">Chiang Mai vs Bangkok: Which Thai Tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s5\">Dietary Needs: What A Chef&#x27;s Tour Actually Says<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s6\">Practical Bits and Kids<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s7\">Who Should Book \u2014 and Who Should Skip<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#s8\">How to Book the Chiang Mai Food Tour<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Chiang_Mai_Food_Tour_Is_%E2%80%94_and_Who_Runs_It\"><\/span>What the Chiang Mai Food Tour Is \u2014 and Who Runs It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Chef&#8217;s Tour runs small-group food walks in around 80 cities, led by cooks, chefs and local foodies \u2014 in Chiang Mai, &#8220;one of our superb Chiang Mai food hosts&#8221;. Groups are capped at eight; private tours and groups of nine or more are arranged by contacting them.<\/p><p>The <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/chiang-mai-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Chiang Mai Food Tour<\/a> is unusual because you ride between stops. The page describes a private local songtaew van \u2014 one of the city&#8217;s red <em>rod daeng<\/em> trucks \u2014 that takes the group outside the old city walls to &#8220;secret street eats and real local markets&#8221;. It meets at Wat Lok Molee temple along Manee Nopparat Road, where your guide wears an A Chef&#8217;s Tour t-shirt, and is listed at 17h00\u201321h00. The pitch is Northern Thai food, with the history and the Burmese influence on the region explained along the way.<\/p><p>How we wrote this: we are Joona and Alla, family travellers based in Rovaniemi, Finland, and we have not taken this tour. We research food tours from the live tour pages and send readers to the ones that hold up, so every fact below comes from A Chef&#8217;s Tour&#8217;s own page. We don&#8217;t repeat ratings we can&#8217;t check.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_You_Eat_on_the_Chiang_Mai_Food_Tour\"><\/span>What You Eat on the Chiang Mai Food Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The page promises 16+ tastings \u2014 the highest count among A Chef&#8217;s Tour&#8217;s Thailand tours \u2014 and names only a few:<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chiang-mai-food-tour-a-chef-s-tour-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Thai food, from A Chef&#x27;s Tour&#x27;s listing for Chiang Mai. The caption says the tour focuses on Northern Thai cuisine; the photo is an illustration, not a specific stall.\" width=\"470\" height=\"660\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Northern Thai food, from A Chef&#x27;s Tour&#x27;s listing for Chiang Mai. The caption says the tour focuses on Northern Thai cuisine; the photo is an illustration, not a specific stall. <span>Photo: A Chef&#x27;s Tour<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><ul><li><strong>Khao ka moo<\/strong>, braised pork in five spice, to start, from a stall the page calls &#8220;the famous cowgirl&#8221;.<\/li><li><strong>Roasted pork.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Gaeng hang lae curry<\/strong>, the Northern Thai pork curry.<\/li><li><strong>Minced larb salad.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>The page is blunt about what it isn&#8217;t: &#8220;You won&#8217;t be trying pad Thai or red Thai curry on this tour.&#8221; Instead you get Northern Thai food, which the page says is a mystery to most visitors, plus a look at how locals shop for ingredients in real markets. Pork is clearly central, so the tour suits adventurous eaters and is a poor fit for people who avoid it.<\/p><p>Beyond those four dishes, the other tastings are a surprise. We like that: street stalls and markets vary from day to day, and a fixed menu would promise something the operator couldn&#8217;t always deliver.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Price_Whats_Included_and_What_Isnt\"><\/span>Price, What&#x27;s Included and What Isn&#x27;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tour costs <strong>US$59 per person<\/strong>. According to the live page that includes:<\/p><ul><li>16+ tastings<\/li><li>Bottled water<\/li><li>Transport between stops in a private local songtaew van<\/li><li>A Chiang Mai food host and a group of no more than eight<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Not included:<\/strong> getting to Wat Lok Molee, though the page says the temple is easy to reach and details come on your voucher. The page adds that your guide can help you find transport back at the end.<\/p><p><strong>Children:<\/strong> the Chiang Mai page does not list a child price or age policy. Other A Chef&#8217;s Tour pages give half price for ages 3\u201312, but we won&#8217;t assume that applies here \u2014 ask the operator (info@achefstour.com) before booking with children.<\/p><p>Good value? We think so. At US$59 per person it matches Bangkok&#8217;s price, and you get one extra tasting and a van ride in place of the long walks other tours rely on. It is weaker value for vegetarians, who the page says it is unsuitable for, and for light eaters.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chiang_Mai_vs_Bangkok_Which_Thai_Tour\"><\/span>Chiang Mai vs Bangkok: Which Thai Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table><tr><th><\/th><th>Chiang Mai Food Tour<\/th><th>Bangkok Food Tour<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Price<\/td><td>US$59 per person<\/td><td>US$59 per person<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tastings<\/td><td>16+<\/td><td>15+<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cuisine<\/td><td>Northern Thai, with Burmese influence<\/td><td>Thai-Chinese street food in Yaowarat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hours<\/td><td>17h00\u201321h00<\/td><td>Evening or morning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Getting around<\/td><td>Songtaew van between stops<\/td><td>On foot<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Meeting point<\/td><td>Wat Lok Molee temple<\/td><td>Shanghai Mansion hotel, Yaowarat<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Children<\/td><td>Not listed \u2014 ask<\/td><td>Ages 3\u201312 half price<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vegetarian \/ vegan<\/td><td>Unsuitable<\/td><td>Unsuitable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pescatarian<\/td><td>Meat in 5\u20136 dishes, no alternatives<\/td><td>Possible; meat in 3\u20134 tastings<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cancellation<\/td><td>48 hours<\/td><td>24 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/table><p>If you have time for both cities, they are different enough to do both. Choose Chiang Mai for regional dishes you won&#8217;t find in Bangkok and for the van ride; choose Bangkok for Chinatown at dusk and a printed child policy. If you only see one city and want the most famous Thai street food, Bangkok is the easier first choice.<\/p><figure class=\"htf-fig\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/chiang-mai-food-tour-a-chef-s-tour-photo-3.jpg\" alt=\"Chiang Mai street eating, from A Chef&#x27;s Tour&#x27;s listing. The caption says the tour shows the true flavours of the city; the photo does not show a particular stall.\" width=\"470\" height=\"660\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><figcaption>Chiang Mai street eating, from A Chef&#x27;s Tour&#x27;s listing. The caption says the tour shows the true flavours of the city; the photo does not show a particular stall. <span>Photo: A Chef&#x27;s Tour<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta\" style=\"margin-top:36px;\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-cta-text\">\n<p class=\"htf-la-eyebrow\">Book it \u00b7 A Chef&#8217;s Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-title\">Chiang Mai Food Tour<\/p>\n<p class=\"htf-la-sub\">From US$59 per person \u00b7 17h00 &#8211; 21h00 \u00b7 small group, max 8.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<a class=\"htf-la-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/chiang-mai-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Check dates &amp; book \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dietary_Needs_What_A_Chefs_Tour_Actually_Says\"><\/span>Dietary Needs: What A Chef&#x27;s Tour Actually Says<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is a pork-forward tour, and the Chiang Mai page is frank. &#8220;Possible&#8221; means possible with compromises, not suitable.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Vegetarian \/ vegan:<\/strong> &#8220;Unsuitable for vegetarians \/ vegans sorry, as over half the menu has meat or seafood-based ingredients&#8221;.<\/li><li><strong>Pork:<\/strong> &#8220;Pork is used in 3-4 tastings&#8221;.<\/li><li><strong>Pescatarian:<\/strong> &#8220;Possible but meat is present in 5-6 dishes, with no alternatives possible&#8221;.<\/li><li><strong>Gluten:<\/strong> &#8220;Gluten in 2-3 tastings (out of 15 total) so OK if a mild intolerance. Not advised for celiac disease, as unavoidable traces of soy sauce in some tastings (out of 15 total)&#8221;.<\/li><\/ul><p>The page lists nothing on halal, lactose, beef, nuts or shellfish: A Chef&#8217;s Tour doesn&#8217;t list this \u2014 ask them before booking (info@achefstour.com). Thai cooking commonly uses fish sauce, shrimp paste and peanuts, but the page doesn&#8217;t say which tastings include them, so allergies need a direct answer.<\/p><p><strong>Severe allergies:<\/strong> street kitchens share woks, oil and sauces, and no street-food tour can guarantee an allergen-free dish.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_Bits_and_Kids\"><\/span>Practical Bits and Kids<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>On paper the tour suits curious eaters; it is harder going for toddlers and picky eaters.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Timing:<\/strong> 17h00\u201321h00 is a four-hour evening, which finishes late for under-sixes.<\/li><li><strong>The van:<\/strong> a songtaew is an open-sided truck with benches; the ride is part of the fun for many children, but ask about car seats and whether the vehicle has seat belts before booking with a baby or toddler, because the page doesn&#8217;t say.<\/li><li><strong>Heat:<\/strong> Chiang Mai is cooler than Bangkok in the evening during the cool season, but can be hot and humid in other months; bring water and a light layer.<\/li><li><strong>Spice:<\/strong> Northern Thai food can be hot; the page doesn&#8217;t say how hot. Mention children when booking.<\/li><li><strong>Getting home:<\/strong> not included, though your guide can help you find transport.<\/li><\/ul><p>Where does it fit in a Chiang Mai stay? Most visitors spend their days among the old city&#8217;s temples, the hills and day trips, and an evening food tour rounds off a busy day without more walking, because the van does the distance. Book it for one of your first evenings, so that the dishes you meet there \u2014 and the names to look for on menus \u2014 carry over to your later meals. If you are heading on to Bangkok afterwards, the Chinatown tour there will feel like a different country&#8217;s cooking.<\/p><p>Without a printed child price, ask first. We wouldn&#8217;t plan a tight morning after an evening tour that ends at 21h00 with a full belly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Should_Book_%E2%80%94_and_Who_Should_Skip\"><\/span>Who Should Book \u2014 and Who Should Skip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Book it if<\/strong> you eat pork, want regional Northern Thai dishes rather than the Thai menu you already know, and like the idea of a van-and-market route.<\/p><p><strong>Skip it if<\/strong> you are vegetarian or vegan, if you are coeliac, if a severe allergy is involved, or if you want a printed child price before you commit.<\/p><p>Honest trade-offs: no child policy, a four-hour evening, pork-heavy tastings and a 48-hour cancellation window that is tighter than some of A Chef&#8217;s Tour&#8217;s other tours. On the plus side: 16+ tastings, a van that spares your feet and a small group.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Book_the_Chiang_Mai_Food_Tour\"><\/span>How to Book the Chiang Mai Food Tour<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You book directly with A Chef&#8217;s Tour on achefstour.com \u2014 we never take payment. Open the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/chiang-mai-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Chiang Mai Food Tour<\/a> through our link, choose a date on the live calendar, add your guests and pay. According to the tour page, confirmation is instant and the exact meeting details come with your booking.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Book early in your stay.<\/strong> Groups cap at eight.<\/li><li><strong>Arrive hungry<\/strong> and wear comfortable shoes.<\/li><li><strong>Flag diets and allergies when booking<\/strong> and email info@achefstour.com about anything not covered above.<\/li><li><strong>Nine or more, or a private tour?<\/strong> Contact A Chef&#8217;s Tour directly.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Cancellation<\/strong>, from the tour page: &#8220;Cancel any time up to 48 hours before your tour and receive a full refund.&#8221;<\/p><p>We are an A Chef&#8217;s Tour affiliate and earn a commission on bookings made through our links \u2014 it does not change the price you pay.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faq\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span>FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div class=\"htf-faq\"><details><summary>How much does the Chiang Mai Food Tour by A Chef&#x27;s Tour cost?<\/summary><p>US$59 per person. The price includes 16+ tastings, bottled water, transport between stops in a private songtaew van and a local host. Getting to the meeting point is not included, and the page lists no child price.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What time does the Chiang Mai Food Tour start and where do you meet?<\/summary><p>It is listed as 17h00\u201321h00 and meets at Wat Lok Molee temple along Manee Nopparat Road. Your guide wears an A Chef&#8217;s Tour t-shirt, and further details come on your voucher.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What do you eat on the Chiang Mai Food Tour?<\/summary><p>16+ tastings of Northern Thai food. The page names khao ka moo braised pork, roasted pork, gaeng hang lae curry and minced larb salad; the rest is a surprise. The page says you won&#8217;t try pad Thai or red curry.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is the Chiang Mai Food Tour good for children?<\/summary><p>The page doesn&#8217;t list a child policy, so ask A Chef&#8217;s Tour (info@achefstour.com). It runs four hours into the evening and includes a songtaew van ride; ask about spice and about seat belts.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Can vegetarians or people avoiding pork join?<\/summary><p>No for vegetarians and vegans: the page says unsuitable. Pork is used in 3\u20134 tastings and pescatarians face meat in 5\u20136 dishes with no alternatives. Coeliacs are not advised.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>What is the cancellation policy?<\/summary><p>&#8220;Cancel any time up to 48 hours before your tour and receive a full refund&#8221;, according to the tour page.<\/p><\/details><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"s9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_Honest_Final_Word\"><\/span>Our Honest Final Word<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>Is the Chiang Mai food tour by A Chef&#8217;s Tour worth it? For adventurous eaters who eat pork, yes. US$59 per person buys 16+ tastings of Northern Thai food that is hard to find at home, a van that spares your feet and a group small enough for the real local markets. The trade-offs: unsuitable for vegetarians and vegans, a four-hour evening, no child policy printed and a 48-hour cancellation window. We haven&#8217;t taken the tour ourselves \u2014 we send readers to it because the facts on the page add up.<\/p><p>Book the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/chiang-mai-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Chiang Mai Food Tour<\/a> for the north, or the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/bangkok-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Bangkok Food Tour<\/a> for Chinatown. Heading south, the <a class=\"htf-book-link\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/phuket-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" style=\"color:#2D5A3D;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-decoration-color:#C8A45A;text-underline-offset:3px;\">Phuket Food Tour<\/a> (US$59 per person) runs through old Phuket Town rather than the beach resorts.<\/p>\n<!-- A CHEF'S TOUR CARDS -->\n<div class=\"htf-la-cards\">\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-bottom:28px;\">\n<div class=\"htf-la-code\" style=\"margin-bottom:16px;\">Max 8 guests \u00b7 led by cooks and local foodies<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;font-size:30px;font-weight:400;margin:0 0 10px;color:#fff;line-height:1.2;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_tours_wed_book_in_Chiang_Mai_and_across_Thailand\"><\/span>Food tours we&#x27;d book in Chiang Mai and across Thailand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;line-height:1.6;color:#d8e8d0;margin:0 auto;max-width:580px;\">Tap a tour to see live dates and prices on A Chef&#8217;s Tour&#8217;s own page. You pay their normal price; booking through our link supports Hungrytravelfamily.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"htf-la-grid\"><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/chiang-mai-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Chiang Mai \u00b7 16+ tastings<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">Chiang Mai Food Tour<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">From US$59 per person<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Check dates \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"htf-la-card\" href=\"https:\/\/achefstour.com\/tour\/bangkok-food-tour\/?trackingCode=0abd398aebdb4d718bf068760c2d5469\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><span class=\"htf-la-k\">Bangkok \u00b7 15+ tastings<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-n\">Bangkok Food Tour<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-p\">From US$59 per person<\/span><span class=\"htf-la-go\">Check dates \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"htf-la-card\" 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