Top Bangkok Unique Experiences

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bangkok’s floating markets are famous for their variety of products, sold across long boats jostling for room in a tropical canal. This tour takes you along the river in an elegant long-tailed boat, stopping to explore a village on stilts and a fruit plantation. See a delectable brown-sugar dessert made by a Thai family, going beyond commercial interactions and into the lives of local people.

Experience Thai culture at the Damneon Saduak Floating Market. Discover the art of bartering the Thai way as you practice your trading skills with locals wearing wooden hats and selling tropical fruit, coconut sugar candy, mango sticky rice, and tom yum on their self-paddled small boats. • Once-in-a-lifetime floating market experience • Experience the lifestyle of locals on these interconnected waterways • Try delicious local treats and tasty seasonal fruits • Popular floating market selling colorful handicrafts and fresh produce • Hassle-free hotel pickup and round-trip transport from Bangkok

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.

Don’t worry about getting lost when exploring Bangkok at night. Elevate your evening adventures by exploring the city with a guide to show you around. The perfect way to get introduced to essential Thai experiences—the trip includes a tuk-tuk ride, a flower market visit, a foot massage, and a delicious dinner of street food specialties in Chinatown.

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.

Learn to make five classic Thai dishes with your choice of a morning, afternoon, or evening cooking class in Bangkok. The morning and afternoon tours include a guided visit to the local market, where you see typical ingredients that go into Thai cuisine. You'll then work with your instructor to prepare dishes such as pad thai (noodles) and tom yum (soup), before sitting down to enjoy the meal that you helped to create.

Bangkok is one of the best places to sample Thailand’s varied street food, but it can be intimidating for first-time visitors to take to the streets alone. This evening tour by tuk tuk ensures a fun and safe experience, as your guide takes you to the best local vendors, explains each dish, and introduces you to local delicacies such as pork satay, sesame dumplings, and ginger soup.

Enrich your knowledge of Thai cuisine in the best way possible—by experiencing an authentic Thai cooking class. Learn new kitchen skills you can use at home, and discover more about the essential ingredients of Thai cooking. No need to worry cooking dishes you don’t like—this customizable experience gives you the freedom to choose from a menu of dishes to make.

Get an early start to take in two distinctive markets with this small-group tour from Bangkok. Arrive at Maeklong Railway Market in time to watch the morning train pass through the market while vendors scramble away from the train tracks. Continue to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where you take a motorized longtail boat and a rowboat through the market. Return to Bangkok by early afternoon (traffic permitting).

Learn authentic Thai recipes in this Bangkok cooking class, where you’ll prepare classic dishes using ingredients you’ve gathered from a nearby market.  Ride a Tuk Tuk from the produce market to the immaculate teaching kitchen, where you’ll spend the 4-hour class cooking a multi-course feast. Work at a personal cook station as you blend ingredients to create Thai classics, and learn to customize each recipe to your taste.  After sharing a meal at a family-style table, you’ll bring home recipes with tips for preparing memorable Thai meals at home.

Learn more about Thai culture through its food. This food-themed experience will begin with a visit to a local Thai market, where you can see people going about their everyday lives and will have the chance to shop for the freshest ingredients. Then, enjoy a cooking class, where you’ll learn to make four dishes. You’ll learn new skills and get to eat your delicious creations afterwards.

Benefit from an evening tour of Bangkok’s Chinatown district to discover the great street food and other highlights of this lively neighborhood. Your guide takes you by ferry on the Chao Phraya River to the flower market, with views of majestic temples along the way. Have dinner of typical Thai dishes from street stalls in Chinatown, explore Khao San and Rambuttri Roads, then relax with a foot massage.

Travel like the locals do—by tuk-tuk—on a half-day sightseeing tour of Bangkok. With an informative guide, hop aboard a motorized rickshaw and see the highlights of the Thai capital including the Amulet Market, the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, and Wat Saket (Golden Mount). This small-group tour operates with a maximum of 12 passengers for a more personalized experience.

Explore Bangkok when temperatures have cooled and crowds have dispersed on a night tour that reveals a different side of Thailand’s capital city. Alongside a private guide—from who you’ll receive undivided attention—you’ll explore the city on foot for a more intimate glimpse into the area, and enjoy drinks in an off-the-beaten-path bar.

Escape the bustling city of Bangkok on this half-day tour to the Maeklong and floating markets. Canoe through the floating markets and see vendors selling everything from fresh produce to everyday items. Get your heart pumping as you continue to the Maeklong Railway Market where vendors sell their goods, and quickly pack them up, along this active railway line.

Guided experience to see 2 iconic markets on a day trip from Bangkok. See a market located on the railway tracks, the Maeklong Railway Market, and a market that floats on the canals at the Damnoen Saduak Market. Maeklong Railway Market, also known as Talad Rom Hup (“Umbrella Pulldown Market”). Maeklong is one of the largest fresh seafood markets in Thailand. Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, one of the most famous floating markets in Thailand. To reach the market, take a short ride in a paddleboat. Enjoy plenty of time to meander around the colorful market, where friendly vendors sell directly from their boats. Take in the sights and sounds, and try local specialties like mango sticky rice. Your guide will give you advice on what not to miss

Experience rural Thai culture and explore the canal waterways outside the capital on this 6-hour day trip to the Damnoen Saduak floating markets from Bangkok. Once you arrive at the market, cruise by a paddle boat for 30 minutes with your guide through the floating markets. See the vendors selling local produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, traditional sweets and souvenirs. Soak up the atmosphere of the bustling, vibrant markets and gain insight into everyday life in Thailand. You can enjoy this tour sharing with other passengers OR on a private basis. This superior quality tour guarantees...

See a different side of Bangkok—and familiarize yourself with local public transportation options—with this 4-hour night tour, led by a professional local guide. You'll travel by train, boat, and tuk-tuk to key attractions—including the Grand Palace, the Wat Pho and Wat Suthat temple complexes, and vibrant Chinatown—with stops to sample street food along the way.

Explore the street stalls of Bangkok’s Chinatown on a walking tour and enjoy tasting street food along the way. Stroll past market stalls, find plenty of bargains, and stop to sip coffee at a century-old cafe. Private experience offers personalized attention from your guide.

Foodies will love the chance to learn home to make home-style Thai food in a private cooking lesson with an experienced teacher. Choose what you want to cook from a collection of more than 100 family recipes. Whether you’re inexperienced in the kitchen or know your way around a Thai spice rack, this lesson will be customized to suit your needs and interests. Enjoy eating your creations after.