Top Bangkok Day Trips

Experience two of Bangkok’s most famous traditional markets on this half-day tour. Benefit from a small group size as you ride the train to the Maeklong Railway Market, uniquely situated on a working railway track. After free time for shopping, continue to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and cruise around the stalls on a longtail boat.

• Join this cultural day trip to UNESCO World Heritage Site Ayutthaya, once Asia’s most magnificent capital. • Say goodbye to long, stressful bus journeys on this convenient small-group guided tour. • See Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, the summer home of Thai kings, and explore the ruins of ancient Ayutthaya. • Visit iconic sites, including Wat Mahathat, Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol • Learn about Thai Buddhism as you tour Ayutthaya’s ancient temples (wats) • Experience unique itineraries crafted alongside famous travel bloggers and local guides • Hop aboard two-way transfers from Bangkok hotels within selected areas or National Stadium Station. • Enjoy a TripGuru Signature experience: curated, solo travel-friendly, and in small groups.

Learn about daily life and culture in Thailand through this tour that focuses on the Damnoen Saduak floating market and the railway market. Enjoy a boat ride and a walking tour through the respective markets, enjoying personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere with just 10 people or fewer. This tour allows you to get in touch with local culture, far off the beaten path.

Combine a visit from Bangkok to Ayutthaya—the UNESCO-listed ancient capital of Siam—with a riverboat trip on the Chao Phraya River. An informative guide highlights Thailand’s fascinating history as you explore Ayutthaya temples, stone ruins and Buddha statues in the old capital of Thailand, which was ransacked by invading Burmese in the 18th century. This full-day tour includes lunch and returns you to Bangkok by boat.

Experience the daily goings-on of the Damnoen Saduak floating market and the MaeKlong railway market with a dedicated guide on this private tour from Bangkok. Learn about the markets' history, origins, and current iterations through insightful commentary and take a long-tail boat tour on the canal. Taste some traditional Thai desserts and get free time to shop. Round-trip private transportation from Bangkok hotels is included.

Experience the magic of Bangkok at night on this after dark temples, markets, and food tuk-tuk tour. Your evening adventure begins with a tuk-tuk ride around Bangkok, seeing the way the city lights illuminate ancient temples and modern skyscrapers against the night sky. Along the way, you'll visit markets and palaces, explore the bustling streets of Chinatown, and feast on street food, while learning about the city from your local guide.

This customizable private tour showcases the best of Bangkok and beyond. Follow your personal guide through some of the city's top attractions, including Wat Arun Grand Palace, and the Floating Market. Explore some of Bangkok's most vibrant neighborhoods, sample local cuisine (own expense), and wander the shops and sites with a local who offers insight and information along the way.

Spend a memorable evening with your partner or friends on a dinner cruise on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Admire the skyline with monuments such as the Grand Palace lit up after dark, as you indulge in a buffet dinner with plentiful seafood, Thai, and international options. Enjoy Thai cultural shows and live music as you cruise.

Get out of busy Bangkok for the day and enjoy a range of active and relaxed beach activities in Pattaya and nearby Coral Island (Koh Larn). Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour (max. 9) and avoid the hustle of large guided tours. You can choose to swim, snorkel, play beach sports, or simply relax at these beach destinations.

Get out of Bangkok for the day and enjoy a full day in the Kanchanaburi area, visiting a range of natural and historic attractions. Learn about elephants at a rescue center, visit the beautiful Erawan Waterfall (and even cool off with a swim, if you like), venture into Krasae Cave, aka the Cave of the Buddha, and learn more about World War II in Thailand at the notorious Death Railway.

Bangkok is full of beautiful temples, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of which to visit first. This convenient city tour visits three must-see temples—Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun—as well as other city sights such as markets and ethnic minority neighborhoods. This is a great tour for first-time visitors to Bangkok as you’ll learn all about the culture and religion of Thailand.

Get views of Bangkok illuminated for the evening while enjoying a buffet dinner on this evening cruise on the Chao Phraya River. You are able to view and photograph Bangkok landmarks such as the Grand Palace and the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun) from the vantage point of the river. Dig in to the buffet of Thai and international dishes while enjoying live music.

Savor the after-dark pleasures of Bangkok’s legendary street food scene during this evening food and sightseeing excursion by tuk-tuk. Travel aboard one of these iconic 3-wheeled taxis, stopping to sample sizzling roadside favorites like charcoal-fried noodles and pad thai. You also experience attractions like the flower market and the famous Wat Pho temple illuminated at night.

Instead of scouring travel websites looking for dinner options, save time and combine dinner with some sightseeing – from a sleek cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a buffet dinner with dishes from all over the world as you cruise past Bangkok after dark. Take stunning photos of Wat Arun, Wat Phra Kaew and the Grand Palace all lit up, or just sit back and enjoy a cultural performance and live music while you eat.

Thai cuisine is full of surprises and this food tasting tour through Nang Loeng Market offers a unique introduction, with a special itinerary devised by a local chef. Escape the busy city for a cruise along Bangkok’s scenic canals; stop at popular local restaurants, food vendors, and markets; and sample a variety of delicious Thai specialties, including Hokkien noodles, banana fritters, spring rolls, and indulgent desserts.

Whether you’re traveling alone or with a large group, this private transfer service to or from the airport can suit your needs. Simplify your arrival or departure and eliminate the need to haul your luggage around public transport. This is a door-to-door service so you can just sit back and relax en route.

Enjoy an evening of live entertainment and illuminated evening views with a Royal Princess Dinner Cruise. Cruise along the Chao Praya River and enjoy the views from three spacious decks as you dine on deck, with your choice of Thai, Japanese, western, and international buffet, dessert, coffee, and tea. Your cruise includes a live band and cabaret show.

Ayutthaya—Thailand’s former capital city—is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's famous for its impressive temple ruins. With this small-group tour, there’s no need to do any research as a guide shows you around the city’s most impressive sites. Along the way, tick off the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and Wat Mahathat—with fascinating commentary throughout.

Learn about Thai cuisine during a half-day cooking class in Bangkok. Start with a look at the ingredients at the local market, then return to your air-conditioned kitchen to begin your small-group cooking lesson. Choose five dishes from a choice of more than 20—including pineapple fried rice and green curry—to make under the guidance of your chef-instructor, who conducts the class in a kitchen conveniently located near a BTS (Skytrain) station. Enjoy your creations plus a complimentary dessert and fruit.

Go sightseeing in the evening when Bangkok’s traffic and crowds thin out, and the temperature cools down, on this tour of Thailand’s capital city. Visit landmarks including Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and explore bustling Chinatown on foot. Your guide takes you to Chinatown’s renowned food stalls where you can try a variety of signature dishes for dinner (included).

This Bangkok Tour by tuk tuk is one of “must do’s” and surely the best and most entertaining way to see the the Thai Capitol. Discover Bangkok’s most authentic urban life, transported by your own open-aired 3-wheeler tuk tuk and your private driver. Visit amazing places at Chinatown, Golden Mountain Sunset, Khao San Road, Wat Arun Temple at night, Flower Market. Along the way, enjoy some of the world’s most exciting food venues eating tasty thai street food! We’ll take care of everything for you, so you can just relax and enjoy the ride - no need to worry about tickets, entrance fees, where to go or where to eat! We’ve got you covered, with private transfer pick up and drop off from your hotel in Bangkok. Your fantastic english-speaking tour guide will take you to see all of the amazing sights. This Small-Group Tour starts everyday with pick up time from your hotel in Bangkok at 4:30 pm.

See a side of Bangkok that most travelers don’t get to see as you cruise along the city’s canal ways. Set sail along the klong (canals) of the Chao Phraya River in a traditional longtail boat and enjoy a glimpse of local life in the Thonburi district of Bangkok. Enjoy up to two hours on the water and stop to visit Baan Silapin (The Artist’s House) and Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen.

The Siamese capital of Ayutthaya is one of Thailand’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites and visiting on a private tour means you can explore the ancient marvel in your own time. This full-day tour from Bangkok combines a visit to Ayutthaya with a stop at Wat Lokayasutharam, a tour of Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, and a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant, and more.

Master the basics of Thai cuisine on this tour, with a guided market visit followed by a cooking class with a professional chef in Bangkok. Shop for fresh ingredients at the Khlong Toei market and learn to make traditional Thai dishes like spicy coconut soup, "pad Thai" noodles, and red curry with chicken during a hands-on cooking class. Then sit down to feast on a delicious homemade lunch or dinner.