Top Thailand Historical Tours

Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on a morning tour from Bangkok. Travel by road and speedboat to the market where you can watch the bustling commerce conducted by vendors in boats. En route, get a glimpse of Thailand's rice paddies, fruit farms and rural traditions. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Visit three Thai temples around Khao Lak on this full-day tour: the Dragon Cave Temple, the Bang Rieng Temple, and the Suwan Khuha Temple. Learn about the historic and religious significance during guided tours of each temple, complete with insightful commentary. Round-trip transportation from Khao Lak makes this multi-stop tour easy and eliminates the need to rent a car.

Learn about the ancient trading route, or ‘silk road,’ that once ran through Krabi on this day tour that includes a visit to the Khlong Thom Temple Museum, where you can see old coins, pottery, ceramic shards and beads made of stone and glass. Then continue to Tiger Cave Temple, a Buddhist meditation spot, before arriving at Emerald Pool for a refreshing dip. Finally, have lunch and a soak in the mineral waters of Wareerak Hot Spring Spa.

Take half-day trip in the morning of afternoon to Saiyor Garden on Koh Samui and visit the ancient Thai museum featuring old boats and ancient appliances. In the 3D art gallery you can learn about Thailand's history and culture, and take some great photos in the beautiful flower garden. The highlight is a ride with the amphibious ATV through the beautiful palm-tree scenery.

Discover some of northern Thailand’s most exquisite Buddhist temples with a private, half-day trip from Chiang Mai. Climb past the seven-headed naga serpents that guard the golden shrine at Wat Phra That Doi Duthep, then take in sweeping views from the summit of the mountain temple. Return to Chiang Mai to learn the story behind a 14th century temple that contains a monk school and shrines to the Thai royal family. Enjoy the flexibility and personal experience of a private trip, and get an insiders’ look at Thai culture.

Meet the makers behind Thailand’s most exquisite handicrafts and art with a half-day tour to Sankampaeng, a village renowned for lacquer ware, teak and silverware. See how weavers create elegant designs in Thai silk, and watch delicate paper umbrellas take shape. Learn how celadon ceramics are made then see wood carvers working at elaborate furniture. Meet the craftsmen who create some of the finest silverware in the world, and browse a remarkable variety of artwork before returning to Chiang Mai.

Visit the temples of Chiang Rai on this 4-hour tour. You'll see historical sites such as Wat Phra Singh and ornate architecture like Wat Rong Khun, plus visit Oub Kham Museum to learn about the Lanna kingdom. When booking, select the tour option that matches your circumstances as either a solo or group traveler and for pickup in the city or the Golden Triangle.

Explore Chiang Mai’s most splendid temples on a 4-hour cultural tour through the city’s gleaming spires, hushed sanctuaries and towering stupas. Climb 300 steps to the mountaintop Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Stroll the pristine clusters of white chedi in Wat Suan Dok, which contains the ashes of Chiang Mai’s former royal family, and discover the weathered pagodas of Wat Jed Yod, an atmospheric temple whose ‘seven spires’ date to the 15th-century and are nestled in lush jungle foliage.

Discover Chiang Mai’s vibrant heritage and sacred sites on a half-day historical tour through the city’s most important temples. Explore the old city walls and pass through Thapae Gate, experience a bustling local market then mount the imposing steps to Wat Chiang Man. Pass by Wat Phrasing’s fierce guardian dragons to visit northern Thailand’s most revered Buddha, sheltered in the intimate Lai Kham Chapel. Circle the 14th-century stupa at Wat Chedi Luang, and join orange-draped monks to pay your respects to a glimmering black jade Buddha.

Take in Chiang Mai’s history and culture on a half-day tour through the city to Doi Suthep and a Meo Pui hill tribe village. Travel along the city’s ancient walls to the gleaming dome and gilded statuary of Wat Phratat Doi Suthep, a 14th-century temple that’s perched atop a forested mountain. Descend the temple’s 300 steps and experience a hill tribe community, where Hmong-speaking Meo Pui people maintain rich traditions and intricate costumes with bright needlework flourishes.

Discover the royal capital of ancient Siam on a full-day trip to Ayutthaya, and return to Bangkok aboard a luxurious Chao Phraya riverboat. Wander the manicured grounds of the King’s Summer Palace, explore the weathered stone temples of the ruined city and encounter silk-draped Buddhas, elegant chedis and towering Banyan trees. Learn the dramatic history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, then step onto an air-conditioned riverboat to enjoy a traditional buffet and travel the tranquil ‘River of Kings’ back into the bustling heart of Bangkok.

Explore Thailand’s history and culture on a half-day visit to Bangkok’s National Museum, home to one of the world’s best collections of Asian art. Walk alongside your guide through the largest museum in Southeast Asia, and discover Neolithic artifacts and regional handicrafts, religious artwork and exquisite statuary. Encounter the finest remnants of the ancient Siamese city of Ayutthaya, get a glimpse of elegant court traditions and learn about the Buddhist, Animist, Vedic and Hindu influences that continue to infuse the art and architecture of modern day Thailand.

Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace and a Buddhist temple on a guided, half-day tour to the city’s most magnificent sites. Walk the manicured grounds of the 18th-century royal Palace, whose stepped roofs and golden spires are among Thailand’s most gorgeous. Join clusters of orange-draped monks in the sanctuary of Wat Pho, Wat Traimit or Wat Phra Kaew, three of the city’s distinctive temples; thread between rows of gleaming Buddhas, pass towering chedis and absorb the sounds and sites of Bangkok’s holiest places.

Explore Bangkok’s most iconic temples on a 4-hour guided tour through the heart of the city. Watch candles flicker beside the solid gold Buddha at Wat Traimit. Step into Wat Pho’s hushed sanctuary to circle the massive Reclining Buddha, a gleaming statue whose feet are inlaid with intricate mother-of-pearl designs. Duck under the fantastical stepped roofs of the Marble Temple and discover murals, inscriptions and statues that depict the essence of Thailand’s religious and cultural history.

See cultural and historical sights of the Chiang Rai region of Thailand on this private day tour to Chiang Saen, the former capital city; the Golden Triangle, where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet; and Mae Sai, home to hill tribe villages. Enjoy traveling with a private guide. Lunch is included.

Take in some of Thailand's most famous monuments recreated in miniature at the Mini Siam Park in Pattaya. View Bangkok's Wat Arun and Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and the Isan province's Phanom Rung Historical Park. Take about one hour to see the park on your own with the included admission ticket, and relax during the round-trip transfers to and from your Pattaya hotel.

Don’t let limited time in northern Thailand stop you seeing the highlights of Chiang Rai. This express tour, which proves ideal for time-pressed travelers, covers the iconic White Temple and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) in just half a day, an included hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai.

Visit the Ancient City of Chiang Saen on a full-day tour from Chiang Rai City. Enjoy the flexibility of a profesionall guide throughout the day as you visit the Botanical Gardens and Royal Villa of the Queen mother, Golden Triangle, Mae Sai and more, with a break for lunch in a local restaurant. This 8 hours tour from Chiang Rai includes pickup and drop-off at city hotels, lunch, and entrance fees, and it’s a fun, personal way to explore the sites of northern Thailand. • Exploration of Chiang Rai's must-see sights in 1 day • Cultural heritage in the ancient ruins of Chiang Saen • Panoramic landscapes over magnificent Mekong River • Pivotal Golden Triangle bordering Thailand, Myanmar & Laos • Informative, friendly and professional guide

Gain deeper insight into the culture of northern Thailand during a show and dinner experience from Chiang Mai. You’ll escape the centre of the city and enjoy northern Thai delicacies—many of which are unfamiliar to first-time visitors—while watching a folk-dancing performance. Perfect for families, this stress-free experience also included hotel pickup and drop-off.

Ascend to 3,500 feet (1,069m) without breaking a sweat on a half-day tour that takes you to the mountaintop Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple and Phu Ping Palace. An early start means you avoid the crowds that congregate around midday, while exploring with a guide means you benefit from important social and historical context.

Kickstart your time in Chiang Mai on a sightseeing tour that provides an easy way for you to orient yourself in Thailand’s second city. The short duration of this half-day tour makes it the ideal choice for time-pressed travelers, while traveling in the air-conditioned comfort of a minivan allows you to tick off more top attractions in less time.

Make the most of your Bangkok layover and enjoy a whistle-stop tour of the Thai capital on this sightseeing tour. With round-trip travel from Don Mueang International Airport or Suvarnabhumi Airport included, spin through the city with your guide at the wheel, and sightsee with ease. Hit top attractions like the Khao San Road and the Temple of the Golden Buddha, and soak tp the atmosphere at the flower markets.

Bangkok doesn’t slow down in the evening, so after sunset is a great time to tour the city. Travelers to Thailand love getting around by tuk tuk, a fun local vehicle that lets you zip through traffic and see sights close up. Explore several and Bangkok’s must-see attractions, like lively markets and sparkling temples. Try a street food snack and explore back streets with confidence, with the help of your local guide.

Visit two of Bangkok's top cultural attractions—the Damneon Saduak Floating Market and the Maeklong Railway Market—on this full-day tour from Bangkok. You'll be able to immerse yourself in Thai culture and cuisine through guided commentary and tastes of the many Thai specialities available there. Food tastes include tom yum, mango sticky rice, tropical fruit, and coconut sugar candy.