Ayutthaya: Woks and Wats Food Tour with 14+ Tastings
ID: GYG1412747-2157416
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Land: Thailand
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04:00 Stunden
Beschreibung
Join our lunchtime food tour with 14+ tastings, escaping the standard temple-trawling tours to find ancestral recipes and generations-old kitchens where locals eat.
In Ayutthaya, 'wats' are sacred temples, and in this ancient island city, the towering spires and the smoking street woks have stood shoulder to shoulder for centuries.
Meet at the train station before a short boat ride across the Chao Phraya river, dropping straight into the UNESCO historical core. Hit the ground running with Auntie Mae Wan’s stall cutting black sticky rice with mung beans, giving a soft sweetness under crispy fried pork. Navigate the vibrant Chao Phrom Market, before diving spoon-first into tom yum noodle soup spiked with chilli flakes and lime juice, followed by springy meatballs charred over coals until smoky. We’d rather not spoil all the surprises, but across 14+ tastings, you’re in for a wild culinary journey.
Duck into a Michelin-rated satay joint founded in 1926, grilling turmeric-tinted pork skewers so legendary they were once served to Thai Royalty. Next up is a family-owned eatery that’s survived three generations, firing up wok-seared moo pad bai makrut, packed with fragrant kaffir lime leaves. Hit another Michelin hole-in-the-wall spot for an aromatic beef soup served naked without noodles, chased by an ice-cold hibiscus beverage to cleanse the palate.
Hop into a tuk-tuk, catching views of the bell-shaped spires of Wat Phra Si Sanphet, before stopping for Ayutthaya's most iconic treat: roti sai mai. This spun-sugar cotton candy wrapped in pandan crepes is a 400-year-old craft that went viral when K-pop megastar Lisa from Blackpink showed her millions of fans how to roll it—proof that local street food is Thailand's ultimate soft power.
Next, pay homage to the quintessential bowl of Thai boat noodles, historically hawked from small canoes along the city’s web of canals, featuring a dark, simmering broth that was born to be devoured.
Our grand food finale unfolds near Wat Mahathat, home to the famous stone Buddha head entwined in banyan roots. Lay out a royal feast of rich coconut chicken curry, flash-fried son-in-law eggs slathered in a mouth-puckering tamarind sauce, and the airy crunch of cloud-like catfish salad, tossed with green mango and fresh herbs. Cool the jets at a boutique dessert shop for traditional tub tim grob, with water chestnuts dyed red like rubies, floating in iced coconut milk.
End in front of the majestic Wat Ratchaburana, its intricate sandstone tower catching the soft afternoon light. With a full belly and the heat of the day breaking, you can explore the temple ruins at your own pace, or roll back to Bangkok with mission accomplished on the region's best food.
Höhepunkte
- Savour the flavours of 14+ tastings from Thai cuisine
- Explore the streets of old Ayutthaya with a local foodie guide
- Visit beloved street vendors and local eateries, including 1-2 Michelin-rated
- Amble through the produce market and drive past historic temples
- Learn about the food cultures of Thailand
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WICHTIGE INFORMATIONEN
The tour reflects the local cuisine, and the limitations of street food vendors means we unfortunately cannot cater for every dietary restriction.
✖️ Vegetarian diets have 3-4 less tastings due to limited alternatives at some vendors.
✖️ Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal and celiac diets, due to risk of traces and cross-contamination.
We recommend comfortable shoes as this is an easy-paced walking tour.
We operate come rain or shine, so please carry rain gear/umbrella if rain looks likely.
There's lot of tastings to try, come hungry!
Meet at 'The Station' coffee bar at Ayutthaya railway station. It is centrally located & easily reached by walking or Grab taxi.
Coming from Bangkok? Take the 8:45am train from Krung Thep Aphiwat station in Bangkok. It will get in at 9:41am to the arrivals platform where the meeting point cafe is.
Bangkok-Ayutthaya train tickets are around 300 Thai baht one way, per person. You can book train tickets or minibus transfers on the 12go.asia website (in English). Otherwise the Grab taxi app is approximately 1500-2000 Thai baht one way, for up to 4 pax.
IM PREIS INBEGRIFFEN
- 14+ food tastings included, more than any other Ayutthaya food tour
- Moveable feast with 8-9 stops around the streets of old Ayutthaya
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Ayutthaya (private / larger groups by request)
- Bottled water
- Duration is around 3.5 to 4 hours, depending on the pace of the group
IM PREIS NICHT INBEGRIFFEN
- Alcoholic drinks
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded. Easy-to-find meeting point for all guests.
- Vegetarian diets have 3-4 less tastings due to limited alternatives at some vendors.
- Unsuitable for severe allergies, halal and celiac disease, due to risk of traces and cross-contamination.
Wann sollten Sie buchen?
Um die Verfügbarkeit zu garantieren, buchen Sie so schnell wie möglich. Eine frühzeitige Buchung ist eine Überlegung wert, insbesondere wenn Sie die Reise während der Hochsaison wie an Feiertagen oder Wochenenden planen.
Stornierungen
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