Best of · TUK TUK FOOD TOURS
The vehicle exists to close the gaps between stalls that are too far apart to walk. These 15 food rides cover Bangkok after dark, the Delhi chaat lanes, Colombo hoppers and the Lisbon petisco crawl, priced and clear about how hungry to arrive.
Ride tuk-tuks through Bangkok’s Old Town and Chinatown while sampling 10+ Thai dishes, including Isan specialties and chicken fried noodles. English-speaking guides such as May, Ice, Mod, and Chanya explain the food and culture, with a Thai beer or soft drink, flower market visit, and hotel-center drop-off included.
“Lots of food, fun tuktuk ride at night. Great view of the temples. Really good experience”
Meet at River City Bangkok and follow an English-speaking guide such as Mike, Alexa, Kay, or Tito through Chinatown by tuk tuk. Taste fishball noodles, fried dough, rolled rice noodles, and crab fried rice, with optional Jay Fai and Teens of Thailand stops.
“Tum Tum was exceptional! I hope you get her for the tour. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Knowledgeable, friendly, funny and efficient!”
Start at 6 pm near Xi’an’s Drum Tower area and ride by tuk-tuk through narrow lanes inside the city wall. Stop at 4 to 5 family-run eateries for local dishes such as biang biang noodles and gourd chicken, then finish with craft beer at a local brewery. Guides have included Buren, Amber, Michelle, and Jerry.
“This tour was thoughtfully planned out. From the different food stops to traveling around in the tuk tuk, it made the experience seamless. My guide Amber was enthusiastic and energetic which makes the biggest difference between a good tour to a great tour. Highly recommend this tour but please make sure you come hungry!”
Start at Saphan Taksin at 5:30 pm for a Chao Phraya boat ride, illuminated temples, shared tuk-tuk rides, Pak Khlong Flower Market, and Chinatown dinner. English-speaking guides such as Bella, Paula, and Peach lead the 3 to 4-hour outing.
“Better than expected for the price paid. Paula our guide was good and attentive to our needs. Tuk-Tuk ride a blast and the food at the end was delicious!”
Ride a private tuk-tuk through Chengdu at dinner time, stopping at four or five local restaurants for Sichuan specialties, street crepes, wontons, noodles, and more. Guides such as Fiona, George, Jaz, and Monica explain the food and customs. The evening ends with plum wine at a retro bar.
“I didn’t know Chengdu was known for food (except hotpot) until I did this tour! The city has lots of dishes to eat from which we tried! Good variety of food and places to eat. Fiona and Monica were great guides, very enthusiastic and gave us lots of information. Really nice to finish off the tour in an old school bar, playing Mahjong and drinking plum wine! Would highly recommend!”
Start at 5:30 pm for a small-group tuk-tuk ride through Phnom Penh, stopping at street vendors, family-run shops, restaurants, Russian Market, and a garden bar. Guides such as Jackson, JB, Visal, and Panha lead the evening, with hotel pickup, food, beer, soft drinks, and a final cocktail included.
“It is a great experience. Such a diverse range of foods to sample. Jackson was a great guide. Made the tourxall the better”
Set out at 4:30 pm with guides such as Heng, Hong, Sann, or Chum for four hours of Cambodian food by tuk-tuk. Eat at local restaurants, try Kula cuisine and beef skewers, share a village meal near Phnom Krom, watch the sunset, and finish with a cocktail.
“A fantastic food tour with our super friendly tour guide Sivi. We not only learned about the food in Cambodia but also many other things. The food was very good. In addition, we experienced a great sunset. It was an invitation to come again.”
You’ll ride by tuk-tuk through Siem Reap with an English-speaking guide such as Sarath, Hong, Panha, or August, stopping for noodles, curry, market snacks, fried insects, dessert, and a beer in a Khmer wooden house. Expect 3 to 4 hours and plenty of food.
“I 100% recommend this tour. We had such a special night with Sarath. It was just me, another solo traveller and Sarath and it was like a an evening out with friends. The food was delicious, all the restaurants had a great atmosphere, the markets were brilliant, and the information was very interesting and useful. I am looking forward to being more adventurous with what I eat for the rest of my trip in Cambodia. Thank you so much Sarath for a brilliant evening. 10 out of 10.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at BTS Saphan Taksin for a 3.5-hour night tour by river boat and tuk-tuk. See Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, the Giant Swing, and Pak Khlong Talat, then finish with street food and dessert in Chinatown. Guides such as Paula and Tak are known for lively local insight.
“Tac was an amazing guide - thank you. We had the best trip. My three teens thoroughly enjoyed it too. Highly recommend a great way to see the fabulous city of Bangkok”
Spend three hours eating your way through Colombo by private tuk-tuk. Your English-speaking guide may take you from tea and Isso Vade to hoppers, kothu roti, crab with pittu, king coconut and curd with treacle, with stops near Galle Face Green, Pettah and Lotus Tower.
“Great selection of authentic food with Asiam, a very good guide”
Spend 3.5 hours exploring Phnom Penh by tuk-tuk with a guide such as Neara, Lee, or Lea. Eat at four local restaurants, try Khmer curry noodles, ribs, fish amok, and more, and enjoy unlimited local beer, soft drinks, and water with hotel pickup and drop-off.
“Neara was an amazing guide! She told us the stories behind each restaurant and the food we were trying. I would have never gone to the places on my own and it was so cool to go by tuk tuk. 10/10 recommend”
Spend three hours touring Lisbon’s Baixa, Alfama, and Graça by quiet electric tuk tuk, with food, wine, dessert, and local stories along the way. Guides such as Tiago, Margarida, Jefferson, and Guilherme are known for lively city insight. Expect small tasting portions, steep cobbles, and flexible stops.
“Our tuktuk food tour guide was amazing. The food was delicious and the staff at the restaurant was top notch. Landmarks around “old” and “new” Lisbon really helped to understand the history. Great tour, would recommend!”
Start at 5:30 pm with an English-speaking guide such as Lee, Sok, Kim, or Tin Tin. Ride by tuk-tuk between local eateries, the night market, Russian Market, Royal Palace area, and a backstreet bar. Expect generous tastings, possible insects, cold beer, and a friendly small-group atmosphere.
“We really enjoyed our tour with Sok. He took us to places that we wouldn't have been able to find by ourselves that were full of locals. It was all delicious, and there was so much food! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the tour to anyone.”
Ride through Phnom Penh with guides such as Jackson, JB, Panha, or Monyca, stopping at street stalls, family-run shops, markets, and local restaurants. Expect over 20 tastings, seven food stops, unlimited beer, and a final cocktail or mocktail at Bassac Lane. Come very hungry.
“This food tour with our guide Jackson was amazing and really good fun. Zipping around the city at night in a tuk tuk and stopping at a number of small restaurants and street stalls that we’d never have gone to on our own was a wonderful introduction to Phnom Penh and Khmer food culture. We were introduced to popular Khmer dishes and street foods, even deep fried crickets and tarantula. I didn’t try these but my husband did. The tour ends with a full meal which was fabulous and then a cocktail at another venue. I can only recommend this tour highly. And Jackson is a great guide”
Ride through Colombo with a private driver-guide such as Faizal, Ricky, Romesh, or Ramesh, stopping for nine or more Sri Lankan tastings. Expect hoppers, pittu, kottu, tea, fruit, curry, and market food, plus hotel pickup and a very full stomach.
“I enjoyed this tour with Romesh as my guide and taking a tuk tuk was a great way to see the city. Having been on food tours in cities around the world, I have to say this one wasn’t the most interesting, however I still enjoyed it. In particular, work could be done on the ‘dessert’ stop as I was essentially handed a yoghurt curd pot with honey on top to eat as we drove. However, if you are in Colombo and you want a quick tour by tuk tuk with some food, you will enjoy this!”
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