15 Guided Tours in Bangkok to Build a Day Around

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - The road from Bangkok to the old capital

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

Explore Ayutthaya’s four famous temple ruins from Bangkok with a guide, air-conditioned transport, Thai buffet lunch, and hotel pickup options.

“The trip was well organised and the tour guide, Paul was very extremely informative, friendly, helpful and funny. He made the day completely worth it, along with seeing the main sights and having just the right amount of time to see everything. He couldn’t have been nicer, also explaining lots about Thai traditions and culture. A great day out which we would recommend.”

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Full-Day, Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around

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

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

Build your ideal Bangkok day with a private guide, iconic temples, local markets, public transport, food stops, and flexible pacing.

“We had a great day exploring Bangkok with, our wonderful guide, TK. He took us to the Grand Palace & Wat Arun and then took us ‘off the beaten path’ to the old town (Thonburi) to experience the traditional Bangkok along the canals - it was incredible! We also visited Talad Noi (a traditional Chinese community) where we stopped for a coffee and explored the local shops etc. TK did a great job of explaining all of the traditions that happen in the area. TK had an amazing way of explaining the Buddhist (& Hindu) way of life - we learnt so much from him! Incredible tour, made even better…”

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Grand Palace & Temple Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

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

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

Review of Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun tour, with practical advice on guides, temple fees, dress code, heat, and value.

“The tour was incredible. Betty was friendly, funny and very knowledgeable! It was a really hot day and Betty was very focused on our safety the whole time, making sure we always had plenty of water! It was the perfect start for our trip to Thailand!”

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1-Day Tours, Ayutthaya Day Trips, Guided, Historical Tours, Tour Reviews

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Day Trip

4.Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,020 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $28

Explore Ayutthaya from Bangkok with temple visits, Bang Pa-In Palace, local guides, lunch, and low-impact transport for $28.

“Mark was a great tour guide he was friendly and engaging. He also made sure to arrive 30 minutes early to ensure that the tour started on time which we really respect. Overall it was a great experience and I would highly recommend.”

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Grand Palace & Temple Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Bangkok: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

5.Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew Guided Walking Tour

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

Review the Bangkok Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew walking tour, with guide quality, entrance costs, dress rules, timing, and practical tips.

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

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Bangkok Floating Market Tours, Guided, Markets, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

6.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

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

Review of a six-hour Damnoen Saduak tour from Bangkok, with paddle boat canals, palm sugar making, local food, transport, and practical tips.

“Great tour! Kay was a fantastic guide. Very informative and funny and went out of her way at the end of the tour to help with getting back to the hotel. Loved the coconut place along the way, very interesting learning about all the different processes and great products to buy. We visited two markets, one geared to locals and the main floating market which is more tourist focussed. Both were great and it was good to see two different styles”

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Grand Palace & Temple Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Bangkok: Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

7.Wat Pho and Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,720 reviews · 3 hours · from $17

Visit Wat Pho and Wat Arun in three hours with a local guide, temple insight, coconut water, and a practical low-impact walking tour.

“Sun was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable but also lots of fun . She even managed to find me a bandaid for my very ugly blisters!”

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Bangkok Street Food Tours, Bangkok Tuk Tuk Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Bangkok: Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk

8.Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,274 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $20

Ride Bangkok by tuk tuk through Chinatown, sampling Michelin Guide street food, noodles, doughnuts, and crab fried rice with a local guide.

“Alex aka as Alexa the guide who opens windows guided us to great street Food Restaurants at China Town. A very nice evening with excellent food, save transport and a lot of fun.”

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Grand Palace & Temple Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews

Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide

9.Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 890 reviews · from $22

See Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun with a local guide, while planning for temple dress rules, walking, heat, and extra fees.

“It was great to see these places with the a knowledgeable guide. But it would have been nice if she waited for the entire group to be together before telling us about places. I can’t imagine going on this tour without a guide.”

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Bangkok Tuk Tuk Tours, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

Bangkok: Guided Tour in a Typical Thai Tuk-Tuk

10.Guided Tour in a Typical Thai Tuk-Tuk

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 830 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

See Bangkok’s Grand Palace, temples, flower market, and Chinatown by tuk-tuk on a lively two-hour tour with an English-speaking guide.

“Anna the guide was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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Guided, Private, Tour Reviews, Tours

In and around Bangkok Private Tour Guide with Custom Experience

11.In and around Bangkok Private Tour Guide with Custom Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · from $63

Review of Bangkok’s flexible private tour, with temple highlights, local transport, hidden corners, costs, guide tips, and booking advice.

“We had a great time love the tour we did. We took public transportation which is one of the highlights or this tour. Our tour guide Mr.Tee are very knowledgeable in Thailand History. I recommend this trip to the rest of my family and friend. I give this trip and our tour guide 5 star.”

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Guided, Kanchanaburi & River Kwai Trips, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour

12.Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 353 reviews · from $94

Review the River Kwai tour from Bangkok, with the Death Railway train, bridge, cemetery, museum, boat ride, lunch, costs, and practical tips.

“Long day, but lots of rest stops. Take hat for sunny weather. Awesome train ride. Rach, our tour guide, was excellent. He was very attentive and considerate of the group members.”

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Bangkok Street Food Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Guided, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bangkok Food Tour of Bang Rak with Local Guide

13.Bangkok Food Tour of Bang Rak with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 326 reviews · from $89

Explore Bang Rak on foot with a local guide, tasting Thai street food, market snacks, noodles, curry, sweets, and drinks in a small group.

“Katy was a great tour guide. She took our group to restaurants that were located in some of the back alleys of Bang Rak. We tried traditional Thai and Chinese dishes, and received education on the background of the many different cultures, people and food that together, define this vibrant city. Katy is a teacher by profession, so it stands to reason that we started the tour with some learning goals and objectives. Throughout the tour, Katy would consistently refer back to them as she discussed the history surrounding the areas we were in, and the food we were eating. Then, at the end of the evening, we debriefed as…”

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Priority Fast Track Entry at Bangkok Airport with Guide

14.Priority Fast Track Entry at Bangkok Airport with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 293 reviews · from $76

Skip long immigration lines at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi with a private airport guide, optional lounge access, and hotel transfer help.

“Very easy to book, very convenient at the airport, quick and easy. They were waiting for us off the jet bridge and car was ready to go.”

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Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

15.Private Custom Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 216 reviews · from $84

Build your own Bangkok day with a private English-speaking guide, from royal temples and markets to Chinatown, flowers, and local food.

“The guide P was so courteous and accommodating. Our taxi driver to pickup point was a little confused but P and the group waited for us . He was knowledgeable and explained everything on the tour, food, temple , flowers. He also arranged a ride back to our hotel. The dinner was delicious and plenty of food for all. Thank you P.”

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