Chiang Mai · MARKETS
24 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d hand a friend: the 15 markets worth booking in the north, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Chiang Mai market and herb garden cooking class with hotel pickup, Thai curry paste from scratch, and mango sticky rice, plus a PDF recipe book.
“We had an amazing time at this cooking class, brilliantly organised from the transport collection to the cooking itself. Wave our leader was so lovely and very informative. The food was incredible and the perfect amount!!”
Chiang Mai cooking class with a market and organic farm visit, hands-on Thai cooking at your own station, plus Khao Soi and optional coconut milk.
“The cooking class was a fantastic experience. The driver arrived on time. We were taken to the market to meet the guide before then going to the cooking school where the farm was also located. The guides English was very good and she explained things very well. We cooked a total of 3 dishes - a soup, a pad Thai and a curry of our choice. There was also a photographer and photos were provided free of charge.”
Chiang Mai cooking class with market shopping, hands-on Thai dishes in a family kitchen, hotel pickup, and a digital recipe book.
“Very fun and interesting cooking class. Cha Em was an amazing instructor, with great English and very funny too. We made four dishes each (7 between the two of us) so was really good for making and trying lots of new food. Would definitely recommend. In future, if I booked the morning slot again, I would not eat breakfast before as you eat your first meals at around 10:30.”
Chiang Mai evening cooking class with hotel pickup, local market and organic garden ingredient hunt, plus hands-on Thai dishes and recipes.
“we cooked 4 different courses each and each person got to choose which dishes they wanted to cook. The brief visit to the market was also interesting with the instructor showing us the different ingredients.”
Chiang Mai night markets with a small group. Learn Thai ordering, eat famous northern dishes, and get hotel pickup for $40.
“Our guide, Jay, was excellent. It was both enjoyable and educational, great value for money. Would definitely recommend any foodies to join this tour as an introduction to local Chiang Mai cuisine.”
Watch Muay Thai at Kalare Night Bazaar Stadium in Chiang Mai. See the wai khru ritual and a full fight card for about $19.
“the fights were real and you could hear the hits .. is was good experience...this was my first time seeing hand to hand combat...”
Evening cooking class in Chiang Mai with a local market stop, organic-farm ingredients, six Thai dishes, and round-trip hotel transfers for $29.
“Ride was punctual and our guide/cook was amazing. There were jokes and laughs non stop. Everyone that was there with us trueky enjoyed themselves”
Chiang Mai day trip: market snacks, Bua Thong Sticky Waterfalls, Wat Ban Den temple, and elephant sanctuary care.
“This was a lovely day. I missed my pickup because I got in the wrong car. The driver found me and drove me all the way to the first stop. I've never heard of a company do something so kind. The day was nice from the waterfalls, to the temple, to the elephants. None of these were excursions I was particularly looking forward, to be honest. But the elephant experience blew me away because it was an authentic experience in the countryside. It was mostly just a house with no fence that took care of the elephants, so they stuck around. Complete freedom! Only critique for the day is they…”
Chiang Mai morning market and organic garden, then cook six Thai dishes at your own wok with hotel pickup. Vegan and gluten-free options.
“Had great fun. Got picked up from hotel and was a little intimidated with the numbers at first but didn't need to be. Got taken to a food market and explained different fruits,foods etc before all then driving to the cooking school. It brilliant. So Read more”
Chiang Mai after-dark temples by tuk-tuk, street food tastings, dessert, and a Night Bazaar finish. English guide, about 4 hours.
“Wander Siam is a new tour company in Chaing Mai. Their licensed tour guides are friendly and knowledgeable. Our tour guide Jane shared so much information about Thai history, culture, and religion. Jane's English is excellent. I love that I learned new things ten days deep into my Thailand adventure. Our 6pm tour was attended by just my friend and I. We had the tour to ourselves. 6pm is a great time to ride around in a tuk tuk after a long hot day. The breeze blowing in our hair was lovely, and the rain never impacted our experience. If anything, it felt good. Going at 6pm is the sweet…”
Market shopping, organic garden herbs, and a hands-on evening Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai, with ingredients and recipes included.
“Super nice afternoon. The ladies are great, and the food incredible! you can choose the plates you want to cook, it’s a plus. Totally recommend.”
Shop Chiang Mai’s market, cook five Thai dishes in a home setting, then eat your meal plus mango sticky rice with recipes.
“Amazing Experience! Got picked up from our hotel and taken around the local market to buy the ingredients. We then headed to their home where we were given fruit and water before starting the class. You can choose what dishes you make with options for vegetarians too. The 5 dishes we made were all delicious and they even gave us a recipe book so we can make them at home too! Can’t recommend this enough!!”
Morning market tour and organic-farm Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, fresh ingredients, and recipe cards for $29.
“We booked this tour and were picked up from our hotel, taken on a tour of the local market and got to try lots of tit bits and also were given info on what different types of food were. Then we were taken to a lovely farm with an undercover but open air cooking area whicRead more”
Chiang Mai morning Thai cooking with a market visit and organic farm tour, then cook 4 dishes at your own station and finish with mango sticky rice.
“Our family of 12 had a great time attending this cooking class. Our instructor KiKi was adorable. She was organized and very informative. We enjoyed going to the local market and cooking the dishes they were delicious! Some of the best food we had and excited to try them at home.”
A 4-hour Thai cooking class in Chiang Mai with a market tour, curry paste from scratch, sticky rice with mango, and 6 dishes.
“We had a great time learning how to cook and eating the dishes we have prepared. The group has the perfect size so everyone gets attention and help while cooking. We also had a lot of food! Amazing experience.”
