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UNESCO's Ayutthaya Historical Park: Full-Day Tour from Bangkok
4.6
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UNESCO's Ayutthaya Historical Park: Full-Day Tour from Bangkok

Don’t miss out on visiting the Ayutthaya Historical Park while you’re in Bangkok—book this small-group tour ahead of time and avoid the larger group tours that take you on the full-day trip in a crowded bus. This small-group tour is limited to just nine travelers, and it allows you to connect with other like-minded people on your journey. Plus, you’ll get a full day to explore the main highlights of the park with your guide.
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  • 11 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$37
Price varies by group size
Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride
4.7
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

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.
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  • 2 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$35
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Bangkok Royal Road - Top 3 Major Monuments (Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat arun)
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Bangkok Royal Road - Top 3 Major Monuments (Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat arun)

Discover the Grand Palace and three of the top temples in Bangkok with a guide who can provide deeper insights into these popular landmarks, as well as Thai culture, history, and architecture. See the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, then cross the Chao Praya River by boat to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Then explore the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the Emerald Buddha.
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  • 5 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$70
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Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around
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Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around

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.
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  • 8 hours
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$60
Price varies by group size
Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch
4.7
(450)

Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch

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.
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  • 7 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$40
Price varies by group size
Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand
4.5
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

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.
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  • 6 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$30
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

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.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$78
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Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples: Half Day Tour
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Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples: Half Day Tour

Explore Bangkok’s most important cultural sights on a half-day private tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Traimit. Learn about the country’s royal heritage as you explore the palace, whose elaborate stepped roofs are the height of Siamese design. Visit the funeral and coronation halls, and see the sacred Buddha carved from solid jade. Circle the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho then stroll cool halls lined with hundreds of Buddha images. Continue to Wat Traimit to see a centuries-old golden Buddha, and leave an offering in the gleaming sanctuary.
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  • 4 to 5 hours
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$102
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Historical City of Ayutthaya - Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok
4.8
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Historical City of Ayutthaya - Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

Explore the ancient capital of Siam, Ayutthaya, nowa UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day guided tour from Bangkok with a small group of just 11 people. Visit the ornate Bang Pa In Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, and five different temples, with an English speaking guide to provide deeper insights.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$39
Price varies by group size
Bangkok's Highlights: Temples & River of Kings Tour
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(134)

Bangkok's Highlights: Temples & River of Kings Tour

Board a long-tail boat for a journey along the Chao Phraya River (River of Kings) and explore the canals of Bangkok. Your half-day tour includes cultural highlights of the Thai capital such as the majestic Grand Palace, where you can view the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. You also visit Wat Pho, a temple that houses the Reclining Buddha.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$79
Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok
4.1
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Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok

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.
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  • 9 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$70
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Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage
5.0
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Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

Benefit from personalized attention on this private tour of Ayutthaya and the Damnoensaduak Floating Market. You can take your time exploring in the company of your dedicated guide, learning about the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya through commentary tailored to your interests. Step aboard a longtail boat for a tour of the floating market, where you can see local residents going about their daily life. Upgrade and start an hour earlier to add Maeklong Railway Market to your itinerary.
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  • 11 to 12 hours
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$169
Price varies by group size
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bangkok Private Tour
4.9
(53)

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Bangkok Private Tour

Discover the top sights and hidden corners of Bangkok on a private half-day tour. Follow your local host to highlights such as Pak Klong Talad Flower Market, the Temple of Dawn, and more. Skip the overpriced taxis and experience the Thai capital like a local—you'll even enjoy a traditional Thai snack or drink. Along the way, feel free to pause for photos and ask questions for a more immersive experience.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$85
Price varies by group size
Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour
4.9
(1,959)

Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour

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. You also experience attractions like the flower market.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$73
Private Bangkok City Tour Full Day With The Grand Palace
4.6
(125)

Private Bangkok City Tour Full Day With The Grand Palace

If you’re visiting Bangkok for the first time, avoid the stress of navigating a new city on a private full-day sightseeing tour. Great for travelers with limited time, this tour covers the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit), the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the Grand Palace, Chinatown, and the Flower Market.
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  • 8 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$190
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Private Tour: Bangkok Temples and Grand Palace
4.4
(21)

Private Tour: Bangkok Temples and Grand Palace

This private half-day guided tour of Bangkok's gilded temples and royal palaces showcases the stunning architecture, rich culture and ancient history of this popular destination. Follow a local guide to the iconic Grand Palace, then venture to Wat Pho and Wat Traimit. Lunch, admission, and transport are included.
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  • 6 hours
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$137
Price varies by group size
Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide
4.7
(293)

Grand Palace & Temples of Bangkok with experienced guide

Learn more about Thai culture, history, and spirituality when you tour some of Bangkok’s most important landmarks with a guide. On this small-group half-day tour you’ll visit the remarkable Grand Palace and several important temples, including Wat Arun that is covered in mosaic tiles. Get a better understanding of local culture than you would if touring independently.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$21
Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun Walking Tour From Bangkok
4.5
(46)

Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho and Wat Arun Walking Tour From Bangkok

Discover the Grand Palace and three of the top temples in Bangkok with a guide who can provide deeper insights into these popular landmarks. Make your way to the meeting point, then explore the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the Emerald Buddha, before seeing the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and visiting Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn.
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  • 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$91
Bangkok Temples & City Tour
4.6
(10)

Bangkok Temples & City Tour

Step back into Bangkok’s past on this half-day tour around three of the city’s remarkable temples. Instead of trying to navigate Bangkok public transport or braving the roads in a rental car, travel around the spectacular statues and temples at Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit in convenient group transport. You don’t even need to leave your hotel to find a meeting point: tourists can choose to get picked up direct from their hotel lobby.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$95
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Explore the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho Complex - Private Tour
4.4
(10)

Explore the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho Complex - Private Tour

Discover the Grand Palace and two of the top temples in Bangkok with this private half-day guided tour. Choose from morning or afternoon, and see the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, with the option to get a traditional Thai massage (own expense). Afterwards, visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) and the Grand Palace.
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  • 3 to 4 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$87
Price varies by group size
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Bangkok Temples Tour, Including Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho
3.8
(134)

Bangkok Temples Tour, Including Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho

Experience the beauty of Thai culture on this half-day Bangkok temples tour that showcases some of the city’s most impressive landmarks. Marvel at delicate marble carvings at Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple). See a massive solid gold Buddha at Wat Tramit. Then follow your guide to the birthplace of traditional healing, Wat Pho, and learn about some of the age-old practices still used today.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$64
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Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok
4.2
(243)

Erawan Waterfalls and Bridge Over River Kwai Tour from Bangkok

Learn about how World War II played out in Thailand with this day tour to Kanchanaburi, led by an English-speaking guide You'll learn about the Death Railway that was built in the early 1940s at the JEATH War Museum and pay a visit to the famed bridge that crosses over the River Kwai. You'll also pay a visit to Erawan National Park, where you'll see the 7-tiered Erawan Waterfalls.
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  • 14 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$56
Price varies by group size
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Explore Bangkok by Bike & Boat with Lunch
4.9
(155)

Explore Bangkok by Bike & Boat with Lunch

See a slice of Thai city-life that many tourists miss on this bike tour of Bangkok. Winding through narrow alleyways and darting down small side streets, stop and experience the markets and temples that are visited everyday by the many people who make a living within downtown Bangkok’s bustling canal-side communities. Plus, a ride on a longtail boat is included.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$41
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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River
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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River

A Bangkok river cruise is a luxurious way to view main attractions—including the Grand Palace and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)—illuminated at night. During your Chao Phraya River dinner cruise, feast on a buffet of authentic Thai dishes while watching the lit-up city skyline pass by. Relax as the live band provides the ambiance.
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  • 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Free Cancellation
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$41
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