Must-sees in Bangkok
Bangkok Canals & Wat Arun Tour
An afternoon away from the skyscrapers and big city life. On this cultural excursion, you'll enjoy a river cruise along the bustling river and backwaters of Bangkok's canals. Watch as people go about their life on the klongs and then visit Wat Arun – the vast riverside Temple of Dawn.
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Mangrove Forest Conservation Centre
Lying along the Gulf of Thailand, the province of Samut Songkhram is best known for its floating markets and swimming monkeys. This tour from Bangkok shines the spotlight on two of the area's top attractions - Wat Bang Kung Buddhist temple and Khlong Khon Mangrove Conservation Centre.While Thailand has many Buddhist temples to visit, Wat Bang Kung is one of the most iconic. Swamped by the roots and branches of a huge Banyan tree, it's like nothing you've seen before. It's believed that the ancient temple was built over 300 years ago, as it houses paintings from the late Ayutthaya period. Inside, discover the famous golden Nila Manee Buddha statue, which many locals visit daily to worship. Then take a relaxing stroll along the Mae Klong river.Up next is the Mangrove Forest Conservation Centre in the coastal village of Khlong Khon. You'll board a longtail boat and cruise through mangroves, getting up close and personal to wild monkeys that patrol the river banks. Some of the cheeky creatures may even swim up to the boat to greet you. The tour ends with a tasty seafood lunch served at a local restaurant.
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Ancient temples of Ayutthaya and river cruise with lunch
Discover the rich history and fascinating architecture of Ayutthaya plus enjoy a river cruise and lunch on a day trip from Bangkok.
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Damnoen Saduak Floating & Maeklong Railway Markets Tour
Magical markets and fantastic food – this is Thailand in a nutshell. On this colourful tour, you'll visit the floating market of Damnoen and the famous Maeklong Railway market.Arriving at Damonen floating market, you'll hop into a long-tailed boat and join the congested canals of colourful canoes. Laden with fresh produce, vendors float downstream selling to throngs of shoppers on the banks. The perfect place to practice your bargaining skills.Moving on, we'll head to the Maeklong Railway market. Here, rows of stalls set up on the tracks and shut shop as soon as they hear the trains approaching. And when they pass, it's back to business as usual – a real Thai spectacle.
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Floating Market and Bridge on the River Kwai combo tour
Explore Thailand's Damnoen Saduak Floating Market aboard a long-tailed speedboat then travel River Kwai Bridge and tour the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery.
River Kwai and Erawan Falls full-day tour from Bangkok
Discover Kanchanaburi region with an expert guide. Visit the JEATH War Museum, admire the Bridge over the River Kwai and visit the Erawan National Park..
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Renowned for its temple ruins and historical sites, Thai's former capital of 417 years – Ayutthaya - is must-see. On this full-day tour from Bangkok, you'll tick off all its iconic sites at the city's Historical Park, including Wat Mahathat, Bang Pa In Royal Palace, Wat Chaiwatthanaram and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. First up is Ayutthaya Kingdom's holiest temple, Wat Phra Si Sanphet. The grand monastery was once used as a presidential palace by the royals. Admire its three bell shaped stupas which contain each of the king's ashes. You'll then discover one of the oldest temples, Wat Mahathat, and its main attraction – a stone Buddha entwined in the roots of a giant tree.As you continue wandering around the holy compound's pristine walkways, you'll be struck by how well-preserved its temples and Buddhist deities remain to this day. Pay a visit to the working monastery of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, before ending the day at Bang-Pa-In - a four-century old summer retreat for Thai kings. Admire the eclectic mix of Thai, Khmer, Chinese and 19th century European-style influences present in its palaces and temples, which sit on islets and around the edges of an artificial lake.
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Bangkok Royal Grand Palace Group Tour with Skip-the-line Entrance
If there's one thing you must see while in Bangkok, it's the architectural masterpiece known as the Royal Grand Palace. This half-day group tour with skip-the-line admission sees you exploring almost every corner of the palace complex with a guide and soaking up royal history, including the Wat Phra Kaew – the temple that houses the revered Emerald Buddha.Until 1925, the palace was the official royal residence for the Kings of Siam and their governments. And as you tread past its collection of pavilions and golden spires, you'll be transported back in time. You'll also visit the elaborately decorated Royal Chapel – or Wat Phra Kaew – and see the Emerald Buddha, carved from a solid piece of jade.You'll have plenty of time to admire the palace's ornate architecture, whose intricacy and richness never fails to impress. To round off the tour, you'll head to a lapidary factory to browse handicrafts, jewellery and silk products.
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Ruins of Ayutthaya guided tour with river cruise
The city of Ayutthaya served as the Siam Empire's capital city for over four centuries, before it was nearly completed destroyed over 230 years ago. Since then, UNESCO have recognised the huge ruins and structures that're left as World Heritage Site worthy. Today, you'll follow a guide around the complex and learn all about what life would've been like here. Afterwards, you'll drive to Wat Chom-Lom Pier – it usually takes about an hour – and sail back to Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River.
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Exploring Local Life with Maeklong Railway Market
Thai railway markets are a quintessential experience, and the country's most popular one takes centre stage on this tour from Bangkok. Enjoy a unique shopping experience at Maeklong Railway Market and get a taste of local life at Baan Rim Klong community.First up is Maeklong Market, a rather special shopping scene set along train tracks. Dating back to around 1905, this seafood market is one of the largest in Thailand. Feel the thrill as vendors whisk away their stock in a matter of minutes before a train approaches and passes through the middle of their stalls.Slow things down a pace next at Baan Rim Klong community, where you'll meet the locals and hear about their traditions. Watch how workers impressively clamber up coconut trees and then extract sugar from the fresh fruit. You'll also learn how baskets are woven from palm leaves, before helping to prepare ‘Kanom Thai' - a popular Thai dessert. Round things off at a local restaurant where you'll tuck into a tasty lunch.
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Popular experiences in Bangkok
Bangkok - Grand Palace self-guided walking audio tour
Book this Grand Palace self-guided walking tour, Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple site, which the Thai people hold close to their hearts.
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Bangkok - Bangkok Wat Pho reclining Buddha self-guided audio tour
Book this Bangkok Wat Pho self-guided audio tour famed for its giant reclining Buddha that is 46 meters long (151 ft) and covered in gold leaf.
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Bangkok - Temples of Bangkok and Grand Palace half-day guided tour
Discover the most well-known and important historic landmarks and Buddhist temples in the Thai capital.
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Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak floating market and Maeklong railway guided tour
Book your tour to explore the most popular floating market in Thailand! You'll also visit the Talad Rom Hoop for a unique experience!
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Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi Airport VIP Fast Track Arrival with Optional Services
Get personalized fast track service through the airport's immigration and customs to avoid long lines. Tailor your arrival experience with additional services.
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Bangkok - Bike and Canal boat tour of Bangkok with lunch
Explore Bangkok by bike, savor an authentic Thai lunch by the canal and take a boat ride on one of Bangkok's famous long-tail boat!s
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Bangkok - Damnoen Saduak Floating & Maeklong Railway Markets Tour
Magical markets and fantastic food – this is Thailand in a nutshell. On this colourful tour, you'll visit the floating market of Damnoen and the famous Maeklong Railway market.Arriving at Damonen floating market, you'll hop into a long-tailed boat and join the congested canals of colourful canoes. Laden with fresh produce, vendors float downstream selling to throngs of shoppers on the banks. The perfect place to practice your bargaining skills.Moving on, we'll head to the Maeklong Railway market. Here, rows of stalls set up on the tracks and shut shop as soon as they hear the trains approaching. And when they pass, it's back to business as usual – a real Thai spectacle.
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Bangkok - Backstreets and hidden gems bike tour in Bangkok
Explore the hidden courtyards and Temples of the Thonburi district on a bike tour and stop for a break at a local hotspot where you can purchase a snack.
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Bangkok - Authentic Thai massage workshop in Bangkok
Discover what authentic Thai massage is all about in a compact 3-hour course, from making a Thai herbal ball to practicing Thai massage on yourself and your partner.
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Bangkok - Full-day Ayutthaya and Lopburi guided tour from Bangkok
Visit 3 famous temples of Ayutthaya, explore the ancient historical sites, discover the famous Monkey Temple.
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Bangkok - Amphawa Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market tour
Visit two unusual markets on a small-group tour from Bangkok. Browse the stalls of Maeklong Railway Market and Amphawa Floating Market with a local guide.
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Bangkok - 1-day hop-on hop-off Chao Phraya river cruise
Enjoy a panoramic cruise, admire Bangkok from the river and hop on and off whenever you want.
Bangkok - Suvarnabhumi Airport VIP Fast Track Departure with Optional Services
Get personalized fast track service through the airport's immigration and customs to avoid long lines.
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Bangkok - Bangkok Canals & Wat Arun Tour
An afternoon away from the skyscrapers and big city life. On this cultural excursion, you'll enjoy a river cruise along the bustling river and backwaters of Bangkok's canals. Watch as people go about their life on the klongs and then visit Wat Arun – the vast riverside Temple of Dawn.
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Bangkok - Bangkok Canal Tour and Chinatown
Bangkok is famed for its skyscrapers and fast-paced way of life but on this tour you'll explore a different side to the city. You'll sail down a bustling river and quiet canals to get a feel for the traditional way of life. After cruising along, you'll end up in Bangkok's busy Chinatown for a look around.
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Bangkok - Bangkok Temples Tour
Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, with around 95% of Thais practising the Theravada discipline of Buddhism. So it's not unusual to see monks walking the streets of Bangkok. This half-day tour takes you to Bangkok's three most sacred and significant temples – Wat Pho, Wat Traimit and Wat Benchamabophit.First up is Wat Traimit, known as the temple of the Golden Buddha, which protects a 3m tall Buddha statue crafted from more than 5 tons of solid gold. Then, it's onward to the second temple of the day – Wat Pho. It is known as the temple of the Reclining Buddha because of its large statues, which at an 46 metres in length and 15 metres in height, is the largest in the city.The day's final temple is Wat Benchamabophit – the ‘Temple of the Fifth King' – which is famed for its intricate Italian marble detail. To round off the tour, there's a visit to a lapidary factory, where you can browse handicrafts, jewellery and silk.
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Bangkok - Chao Phraya River Dinner Cruise by White Orchid
The ‘city of angels and nine gems' is also a city with the round-the-clock sightseeing. And this evening tour of Bangkok is no different. You'll cruise down the Chao Phraya River with the twinkle of the city in the background, and tuck into a tasty buffet dinner on board during this romantic evening cruise.
Bangkok - Don Wai Market and Boat Trip
Don Wai market has become something of a star in recent years. It's authentically Thai – there's lots of noise, colour, flavour and a few weird eats. And as it's a bit off the tourist radar, you can explore without the crowds – except locals, that is. To round off this genuine Thai morning, there's also a boat trip on the Tha Chin River.
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Bangkok - Bangkok Royal Grand Palace Group Tour with Skip-the-line Entrance
If there's one thing you must see while in Bangkok, it's the architectural masterpiece known as the Royal Grand Palace. This half-day group tour with skip-the-line admission sees you exploring almost every corner of the palace complex with a guide and soaking up royal history, including the Wat Phra Kaew – the temple that houses the revered Emerald Buddha.Until 1925, the palace was the official royal residence for the Kings of Siam and their governments. And as you tread past its collection of pavilions and golden spires, you'll be transported back in time. You'll also visit the elaborately decorated Royal Chapel – or Wat Phra Kaew – and see the Emerald Buddha, carved from a solid piece of jade.You'll have plenty of time to admire the palace's ornate architecture, whose intricacy and richness never fails to impress. To round off the tour, you'll head to a lapidary factory to browse handicrafts, jewellery and silk products.
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Bangkok - Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples Tour
Bangkok's royal and spiritual riches dazzle on this cultural tour. Visit the Grand Palace as well as the beautiful Wat Pho and Wat Traimit temples, where the star attractions are Buddha statues – each one special in its own way.The morning kicks off at the Grand Palace, located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Wander round the courtyards, temples, pagodas and gardens but make sure to visit the impressive Temple of the Emerald Buddha – home to a Buddha statue carved from one piece of solid, translucent jade. Next, you'll then head to the city's oldest temple, Wat Pho, famed for its huge Reclining Buddha. Next up is Wat Traimit. Here, you'll find the Golden Buddha, with an intriguing story to tell. Weighing as much as an elephant, this solid gold statue is believed to be about seven centuries old though it was only in 1954 that it was discovered to be made of gold. You'll round off the tour with a stop to a local lapidary factory to see authentic handicraft.
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