Temple, shrine & monastery tours
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 Food tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Bangkok by Night, a four-hour tuk-tuk tour with temples, Chinatown, flower markets, street food, dinner, and local guides.
“Wonderful… Sasa did a great job!! So organized, learned everyone by name, chose delicious foods and great places to visit. Our til til driver was wonderful as well!!”
Explore Bangkok after dark by tuk tuk, with temples, Chinatown, the Flower Market, local food, and a Michelin-starred pad Thai stop.
“Kevin was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs and many questions. We loved the tuk tuk ride which provided a nice breeze on a scorching hot night. We stopped at a market for some yummy treats, the big swing, the flower market and supper at Thipsamai restaurant which had the very best pad Thai and then to Chinatown for dessert- mango sticky rice which was awesome. This is well worth the money as you get lots of food and it’s so fun riding on the tuk tuks. A great way to see lots of Bangkok. Highly Recommend!!!”
Explore Seoul by night with a palace, temple, and Gwangjang Market food tour featuring makgeolli, jeon, octopus, and local guides.
“Mia was such a nice guide 😊 We’ve got a nice group of people, good food and intels. 100% recommend !”
Ride Bangkok by tuk tuk through Chinatown, temples, flower markets, and Khao San Road, with Michelin-recommended tastings for $18.
“Jenny was a trooper! Great little tour, not for the faint of heart as it very go go.”
Explore Old Delhi through street food, Sikh kitchens, spice markets, temples, mosque views, and a rooftop stop with guide JD.
“Fab day. JD knows his stuff, loves to tell a story and takes lots of photos. We ate some local food and had a good experience of Old Delhi”
Review of Seoul’s $79 night palace and market tour, with Korean food, illuminated sights, vehicle transfers, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.
“MUST do when you first come to Seoul! Enoch was the best tour guide and made my mother and I feel comfortable and welcomed. I learned so much about Korean history, food, and culture. The food tour at the market is like a hidden gem that I wouldn’t have found on my own. There is a decent amount of walking, so dress comfortably, but it’s needed after all the good food we ate!”
Explore Takua Pa from Khao Lak with a tsunami museum, Kong Kha Temple, old town sights, and local food for $52.
“Amazing Tour! Our guide was exceptional, friendly, warm & welcoming. Truly wonderful afternoon.”
See Bangkok after dark by tuk-tuk, with temples, flowers, street food, dinner, Chinatown, and an English-speaking guide in four hours.
“Great Tour! Covers a lot of area, I got great pictures - my only regret is I did a cooking class on another tour with Viator before this tour so I was so full I couldn't enjoy the amazing street vendors that are included in this tour. My only suggestion is to be hungry for this tour and Enjoy - the night in Bangkok is amazing!”
See Bangkok after dark by tuk-tuk, with street food, a local temple, flower market, Grand Palace views, dinner, and Chinatown.
“Mr.Nonni was fabulous!! From start to finish she was good fun and very passionate about Thailand and its culture.. we ate amazing food..the tuk tuk drive was great.. saw parts of the city we may have missed if not on the tour!!😊”
Explore Chiang Mai’s temples and markets by private tuk tuk, with hotel pickup, local food stops, and practical tips for a two-hour night tour.
“Great fun, ate some fab (cheap) food and saw the amazing temples. Got dropped off at the walking market and we wanted to stay so made our own way back. Went as a family of 4 and had 2 x Tuktuks. I recommend.”
Review of Bangkok’s 4-hour tuk-tuk tour, with temples, flower markets, Talat Noi, local food, dessert, and an English-speaking guide.
“Our tour guide, Nutty, was excellent. Very knowledgeable and made us laugh lots! Had lots of fun with the sights and food”
Taste sushi, snacks, and wagashi while exploring Tsukiji Market, its shrines, and Tokyo food traditions in a six-person walking tour.
“This tour was a great way to be introduced to some new foods and what to look for at these open air markets. It's busy, but somehow our guide kept us together and gave us good information. There are heaps of things to try, so come ready to eat!”
Explore Nagano’s Zenkoji temple town through oyaki, sake, matcha, local shops, and quiet back streets on this intimate three-hour tour.
“Our family had a great tour with Masa while on a stopover in Nagano. The food was delicious, and it was interesting to get a more personal perspective on the sights we visited. We would definitely recommend this one to anyone!”
Review of Bangkok’s temples, river crossing, local market, street food, and history tour, with costs, dress rules, guide tips, and honest advice.
“Our tour guide, Elena, was great. She was very informative, friendly and engaging. The time spent visiting vs food tasting was well balanced. Definitely enjoyed the day!”
Review of Seoul’s vegan temple food class, Jogyesa, Insadong, medicinal market, and Changdeokgung Palace, with practical tips and value advice.
“the tour was amazing, throughout the whole day we kept being surprised by the quality of the tour and services provided, BJ was such a professional, a note also that it was PRIVATE i booked the slot and i was pleasantly surprised by the VIP treatment !! 🔥 not forgetting of course that the cooking class was so informative 👌 the tour was so convenient for foreigners also, make sure to take classes on saturday btww that's when the classes are in english !!”
