The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Bangkok

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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2-Hour Experiences, Bangkok Canal & Longtail Boat Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

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

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

Review of Bangkok’s 2-hour Thonburi canal tour, with longtail boats, Wat Arun views, the Artist’s House, and practical booking tips.

“This longboat khlong tour was an interesting way to see a bit of Bangkok's canal-side life. Our nice guide, Fern, was helpful and managed things under sometimes challenging conditions. The only drawback was in the difficulty hearing her narration and announcements over the boat noises. But overall, a fun experience!”

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

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

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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Bangkok City Highlights, City Tours, Grand Palace & Temple Tours, Markets, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

4.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

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

Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, markets and Wat Arun with a small group guide and local transport.

“Excellent tour and tour guide who made the experience friendly and smooth.”

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Bangkok Floating Market Tours, Half-Day, Markets, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Ride a train through Thailand’s famous railway market, then cruise Damnoen Saduak by boat on a practical Bangkok day trip.

“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 Night Tours, Bangkok Tuk Tuk Tours, Evening Experiences, Food, Food & Drink, Grand Palace & Temple Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours, Tuk-Tuks

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

See Bangkok after dark by tuk-tuk, with temples, Chinatown, the 24-hour flower market, street snacks, dinner, and local guides.

“Kevin, our guide, was fantastic. He was very patient and knowledgeable. Fun way to see the sites. Great dinner too!”

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

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

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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Bangkok Bike Tours, Bangkok Canal & Longtail Boat Tours, Cycling Tours, Grand Palace & Temple Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

8.Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

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

Cycle through Thonburi’s canals, temples, markets, and quiet lanes on a friendly 3-hour Bangkok tour for an authentic local look.

“Really excellent tour. Philip, our guide, was great. 3 hours flew by and we saw many interesting sights on the tour, the backstreets, markets, temples, everyday life. Thank you, great value for money.”

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

Bangkok: Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

9.Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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

Sample 15+ Thai-Chinese street foods on a four-hour Chinatown walk, with Michelin-listed stops, tiny groups, and expert local guides.

“loved loved loved it. Oh and Ohm were incredible. It was such a great way to get to know the area and culture. super yummy. sometimes the portions were a little large and I didn't like the waste but you for sure need to pace yourself for all the yummy things on the tour!”

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

Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour

10.Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour

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

Ride Bangkok by tuk-tuk, eat local noodles and Isaan food, visit the flower market, and finish with Wat Arun views from a rooftop bar.

“We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide ICE. He was full of energy, caring and a lot of fun! What an experience riding in a tuk tuk on a Friday night. Never seen so much crazy traffic but the drivers were very good! Bankok has thousands of street food places! This tour took us to some unique and high quality food places and in most cases we ate inside a small restaurant. ICE went above and beyond. He provided a birthday cake for a guy in the group for everyone to share! I would highly recommend the tour. It was an experience we wo t forget!”

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

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

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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Grand Palace & Temple Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

See Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and flower market by boat, tuk-tuk, and ferry on a practical half-day cultural tour.

“Tour guide (Jhonny) knew every detail and answered every question clearly, made it very easy to understand. definitely worthwhile. if I had went alone without him the experience would've not been anywhere near as good.”

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2-Hour Experiences, Bangkok Canal & Longtail Boat Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

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

Cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River and Daokanong Canal by teak boat, with temple views, stilted homes, local life, and an English-speaking guide.

“Our guide Phillip was well informed and super nice and answered all of our questions. First guided tour that did not bore me after half an our;) we can highly recommend this tour and experienced a completely new side of Bangkok. Thank you very much Phillip for the experience!”

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

From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

14.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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Bangkok Street Food Tours, Food, Food & Drink, Tour Reviews, Tours

Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

15.Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

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

Explore Bangkok Chinatown through 15+ street-food tastings, backstreet stops, Michelin-listed vendors, and a small group of eight or fewer.

“This was an incredible food experience. Our guide Annie was thoughtful, enthusiastic and made us feel so welcome in Bangkok. She was incredibly knowledgeable regarding food, cultures, and history. The food was absolutely amazing. Could not have asked for a better experience”

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