Top 11 Food Experiences in Laos

1.Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $68Our pick

Start at 5:30 pm with hotel pickup, then follow a local guide such as Aping, Tony, Amy, or Pha through Luang Prabang’s food lanes. Expect four or five stops, generous Lao dishes, local drinks, a tuk-tuk ride, and a final walk through the night market.

“Bring your appetite! This tour exceeded our expectations (and our ability to eat it all) in terms of food. Our host was really great and gave us a lot of background about Laos food and was happy to talk about Laos in general so we learned a lot. Read more”

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2.Foodie Walking Tour & Monk Blessing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $50

Walk Luang Prabang with an English-speaking local guide, sampling snacks, breakfast, or dinner while learning about Lao food and culture. Guides such as Tom, Nongkhan, and Phut also lead you to a temple for time with a monk and a traditional blessing. Groups are limited to six.

“This was hands down the best food tour I have ever had! It felt like I was having dinner with my best friend! incredible tour and a must do!”

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3.Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 58 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Follow an English-speaking foodie guide such as Mr Nan, Mr Toun, or Tun through Luang Prabang for 15+ Lao tastings at seven or eight stops. Expect market food, grilled fish by the Mekong, noodles, Beer Lao, a monk visit, and a short tuk-tuk ride.

“Fantastic food tour. Highly recommended for anyone interested in cool places & great local food options.”

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4.Mekong Meals Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · from $45Top rated

Start at 4 pm with a food-focused guide such as Lay, Som, or Latda, then sample 15+ Lao specialties across 6 to 7 stops. Expect riverweed crackers, mushroom dip, grilled Mekong fish, khao piak sen, local drinks, a monk conversation, and a family-run dessert shop.

“Lahda was a great guide - she explained more than just the food but also a bit about Lao culture and way of life. There was so much food and everything was delicious or seplai! We tried things that we wouldn’t have ordered on our own. Great tour!”

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5.Luang Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $45

Start after the morning alms at the Mekong, then follow an English-speaking foodie guide through 9 to 10 stops. Try khao soy, grilled chicken, market snacks, soups, salads, and fresh baguettes, with a tuk-tuk ride and a bakery visit included.

“Loved it! Our guide (Bounleua) was very friendly and there was great variety of food for us to try!! 🥰”

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6.Prabang Plates Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $45

Start at 8:30 am with a professional Laos food guide and sample 15+ tastings across 9 to 10 stops. Visit the morning market, try smoky noodles and grilled meats, then ride a tuk-tuk to a traditional brick-oven bakery. Groups are capped at 8.

“Excellent tour! More food than I could eat! Definitely get your moneys worth. The market was my favorite as I would never have been able to taste and try these foods on my own. I did the morning tour”

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7.Luang Prabang Street Food Culture, Paper Handicraft Village Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $46

Meet guide Ken or another English-speaking guide near the fountain, then explore Luang Prabang’s morning market, sample Lao snacks, drink coffee by the Mekong, eat local dishes, and visit paper and silk craft workshops. Choose walking or cycling, with a tuk-tuk option available by request.

“Great experience, excellent guide who was very relaxed and friendly. Really interesting insight into foods and recipes as well as local crafts. Lovely way to see a bit of Luang Prabang”

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8.Luang Prabang Foodie Walking Tour and Monk Blessing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $50

Walk Luang Prabang’s food market with a local guide such as Phet, tasting khao soi, snacks, coffee, and Lao specialties. Visit Wat Sensoukharam, learn about Buddhism from a monk, receive a blessing, and finish at the Joma Bakery meeting point. Morning and evening options differ.

“Very nice tour full of culture and good food. Tour guide was awesome ! The experience with the monks was very nice !”

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9.Luang Prabang Evening Food Tour by Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $70

Start at 5:30 pm with hotel pickup, then ride by tuk-tuk through Luang Prabang for four or five local food stops. Meet families preserving Lao cooking traditions, sample dinner, and enjoy Beer Laos, fruit drinks, and sweet tea with a private guide.

“Guide very knowledgeable about the local food. We went to a place the locals eat for excellent local food. Very pleasant evening with good company.”

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10.Luang Prabang Local Market and Morning Food Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $39Best value

Start at 7:00 am with tuk tuk pickup, then visit Luang Prabang’s Phosi Market for local breakfast dishes, sweets, and desserts. Guides such as Anou and Khamla explain the food, culture, and history as you walk through colorful stalls. The tour lasts about two hours and welcomes up to 10 people.

“We love trying food wherever we travel. Laotian cuisine is truly amazing; though it's a bit spicy, we can certainly handle it as we enjoy spicy food. Our guide, Anou, was incredibly informative about his country's culture and more. Highly recommend."”

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11.Vientiane classic Food tour ( Included Food )

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 6 reviews · 4 hours · from $78

Spend four hours tasting Lao favorites with an English or Chinese-speaking guide, including Punch, whose lively style adds fun to the stops. You’ll try Khao Jee Pâté, Pho J la, and Ping Kai, visit Wat Si Muang, and travel by included transport from Vientiane city.

“Really amazing experience! Punch is a super guide and make the day really interesting and fun 😎😎😎🙏 I’d recommend highly :)”

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