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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Bangkok

180 tours  ·  from $15

Guides, boats, minibuses and everything in between. The 15 below are the Bangkok days worth clearing a whole morning for, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath them.

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - The 1.5-hour ride from Bangkok
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

1.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,535 reviews · 7 hours · from $28Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya for a seven-hour guided day trip covering Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Lokayasutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Mahathat. Guides such as Paul, AJ, Philip, and Jum explain the ruins, while an included Thai buffet and air-conditioned transport keep the day easy.

“Ive decided for the tour instead of going by myself and it was the right thing! Great explanations from the guide Kelly, who walked us through centuries of Thailand history.”

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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - Entering Thonburi’s canals by longtail boat
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

2.Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,909 reviews · from $37

Meet near Wat Pho, cross the Chao Phraya by traditional longtail boat, and cruise Thonburi’s canals with an English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Baan Silapin, pass Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha, and spend about two hours on the water. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“The cruise through the canal was lovely and I enjoyed seeing Bangkok from the water but our guide kind of ruined the experience. His english was very poor and would just say random english words when he started to struggle. We tried to have a lot of patience with him but due to his struggles and his elderly age, we found him impossible to understand properly. And then he whipped out a microphone/speaker which had such loud feedback and crackle it made it worse. We were sat right in front of him too, so what I thought was going to be a relaxing cruise through the canal ended up being…”

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Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around - The canal route and Bangkok’s older neighborhoods
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Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around

3.Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,323 reviews · from $72Top rated

Spend about eight hours with a licensed English-speaking guide who shapes Bangkok around your interests. Choose temples, markets, canals, food, shopping, museums, or neighborhoods, then get around by BTS, boat, taxi, or tuk-tuk at your own cost. Guides such as Yuut, Apple, Kiki, and TK are often requested.

“our guide Jean was excellent and knew what we wanted to see and do. we took a long boat, cabs, motorcycles and subways to get the full experience. was so much fun and my daughter and I had a blast. we went off the beaten path and chinatown also. It was something we would definitely do again.”

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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - Meeting at River City Bangkok and heading into old Bangkok
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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

4.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42

This 2 to 4-hour walking tour links Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and Wat Arun with local transport and market stops. You’ll meet at River City Bangkok, travel with a guide such as Mina, Kiwi, Johnny or Pete, and finish near Tha Tien Market. Temple admission and drinking water are included.

“The guide was very nice and generous, accompanied us all the way till the Khon show just to make sure we arrive. Totally recommended”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - Maeklong Railway Market: the train that shares the market
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

5.Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,924 reviews · from $32

Travel from Bangkok by air-conditioned vehicle and local train to Maeklong Railway Market, then reach Damnoen Saduak by boat through canals and fruit plantations. English, German, and Japanese guide options are available, with groups capped at 15 and return to MBK Center.

“Patty our Viator guide was brilliant. Gave us the best possible experience. She had pre- prepared laminated cards, showing the plan for our day. Very knowledgeable about everywhere we went.Able to show the driver short cuts so that Read more”

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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - Meeting at Krung Thonburi BTS Station
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

6.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79

Join guides such as Sasa, Kevin, Tony, or Jazzie for a four-hour Bangkok night tour by tuk-tuk. Visit a local food market, Wat Prayoon, the flower market, Rattanakosin, the Giant Swing, and Chinatown, with dinner, snacks, dessert, and soft drinks included.

“It was fabulous. Sasa our guide was very amusing and knowledgeable. Kept everything moving and took us to interesting places in Old town including markets for snacks, and Royal family temples and Giant swing. Also Chinatown closed on Monday but had a drive through.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour - Wat Phra Kaew, Thailand’s most sacred temple
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

7.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,632 reviews · 5 hours · from $24

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sunday, Betty, CK, or Guitar, visiting Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Expect a small group of up to 10, plenty of photo time, a Chao Phraya boat ride, and separate cash entrance fees at two temples.

“Excellent tour. Our guide Siri was fantastic, provided us the right amount of information to keep us interested but not overwhelmed, took a lot of photos for us and knew all the tricks to move around sites easily. It was a great way to visit some of the most important sites in Bangkok and one I highly recommend.”

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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour - From Talat Phlu market into local backstreets
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Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

8.Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,511 reviews · 3 hours · from $24

Ride 15 km through Thonburi with guides such as Coco, Dan, and Philip, passing canals, markets, wooden homes, and local temples. The pace is easy, but narrow lanes, uneven pavement, and busy road crossings require basic cycling confidence. Bikes, water, and a guide are included.

“Really enjoyed our afternoon tour today with Mr Philip and our group from England, Netherlands and Germany. I am by no means fit, but the pace was easy and considering it was 35c yesterday, not difficult to do. It was a good alternative to other tours in Bangkok and our first city bike tour. Mr Philip explained a lot at the stops we make at temples and markets and was friendly and enthusiastic.”

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Bangkok: Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Meeting at Shanghai Mansion Bangkok
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Bangkok: Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

9.Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,880 reviews · 4 hours · from $62

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Shanghai Mansion Bangkok for a 3.5 to 4-hour walk through Yaowarat. Expect 15+ tastings at 8 to 9 stops, two staff members, Michelin-listed street food, and dishes such as dumplings, satay, braised pork, seafood soup, and soy sauce ice cream.

“Great Tour, great guide Wan. Food was excellent & the information about the Thai food scene was great. Highly recommend this tour. A great way to spend 4-5 hours for sure!”

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Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour - Northeastern Thai food in Pathum Wan
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Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour

10.Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,542 reviews · from $81

Spend four evening hours with a local guide such as Ice, Gimao, Nina, or May, riding tuk-tuks between Bangkok food stops. Try chicken noodles, Isaan dishes, street snacks, and dessert, then visit the flower market and finish with a drink overlooking Wat Arun.

“Not to be missed tour. QOur guide, Gimao, was outstanding. She shared so much history and details about Thailand, Bangkok and life in the city it was fun, and educational. The tour only had 8 people, so small and cozy and we got to know the other participants. I cannot recommend this tour enough. Plus - unexpected bonus - the tuk tuk drivers dropped us off where we needed to be at the end of the night. Do not miss this experience.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour - Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha
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Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

11.Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,417 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $17Best value

Walk through Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew with an English or Chinese-speaking guide. Expect striking temple detail, the Emerald Buddha, royal history, and plenty of photo stops. Guides such as Sun, Fern, Jack, and Tank are praised for clear explanations and a considerate pace in the heat.

“MR Thai was absolutely fantastic… super helpful and extremely informative. Thanks”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour - River boat ride from River City or Tha Chang
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

12.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun Sacred & Local Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,256 reviews · 4 - 5 hours · from $18

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Kiwi, Kwang, Amy, or Sunny through Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and Pak Khlong Talat. Boat, tuk tuk, and ferry rides are included. Bring cash for admission, dress modestly, and expect five hours of walking in the heat.

“Great tour guide :) friendly and took great care of us. Highly recommended.”

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Bangkok: 2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat - Starting at River City Bangkok
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Bangkok: 2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat

13.2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 2,212 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Set out from River City Bangkok with an English-speaking guide such as Mindy, Nui, or Bobo. This two-hour teak-boat ride follows the Chao Phraya River and Daokanong Canal, passing Wat Arun, stilt houses, temples, local homes, and sometimes monitor lizards.

“Mindy was an excellent tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs and questions. The float down the river for an hour and a half was thoroughly enjoyable. We saw lots of locals homes and a lot of the landmarks and temples that make Bangkok famous. An excellent tour and well worth the money. Highly recommended!!! Great way to see lots of Bangkok”

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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour - The Morning Ride From Bangkok
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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

14.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,020 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Leave Bangkok for Ratchaburi with an English- or Thai-speaking guide, stop at a coconut plantation to see palm sugar production, then paddle through narrow canals to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. You get about an hour to eat and shop, with guides such as Kay, Tum Tum, Thew, and Peng often praised for their care and humor.

“I had a lot of fun on this tour and Tun Tun was a wonderful guide.”

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Bangkok: Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings - Meeting at Shanghai Mansion Bangkok
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Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

15.Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,926 reviews · from $59

Follow a guide and assistant through Bangkok’s Yaowarat backstreets for 15 or more tastings, from satay and curry to noodles, seafood, and soy sauce ice cream. Groups are capped at eight, with morning and afternoon departures, bottled water, and no hotel pickup.

“Warts and all local street food talk. A good insight into life and food. In the heart of Chinatown which is lively and engaging.”

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