Top Bangkok Cultural Tours

Take a memorable ride on the Thailand-Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway for the thousands of POWs and forced laborers who lost their lives building it during World War II. On this day trip from Bangkok, visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum, and hear moving war stories from your guide. Then ride a long-tailed speedboat down the Kwai River where you have a view of the famous bridge.

Spend three hours exploring Bangkok by bike on this popular tour that puts travelers right up close to the action. Venture down the narrow alleyways of Chinatown. Cruise through markets and backstreets and explore Thonburi with your professional guide who will point out all the highlights and attractions of this dynamic city.

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.

Go beyond Bangkok city limits and gain a deeper understanding of life beyond the capital as you explore the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak. Travel by long-tailed speedboat as a guide unpacks the secrets of these 19th-century canals built by King Rama IV. Over the course of this half-day trip, cruise past vendors selling freshly picked produce, handmade sweets, and interesting souvenirs.

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 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.

See the top sights in Bangkok with a professional guide who shares key details about each place you visit along with the history of Thailand’s capital city. Your guide makes it easy to navigate popular sightseeing destinations including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit), and Chinatown. Stop for lunch at a scenic riverside restaurant, and have time to browse the shops in Chinatown.

Discover Bangkok on a half-day cycling tour of the city’s most intriguing neighborhoods.  Explore quiet, winding streets lined with coconut palms and banana trees, far from busy thoroughfares and tourist districts. Cycle over the canals of the Chao Phraya River, explore Bang Krachao Island, see Buddhist temples, and watch students train in traditional Muay Thai fighting. Dine alongside residents at a neighborhood restaurant, and experience Bangkokian warmth and generosity at every turn.

See Bangkok’s Buddhist temples and the Grand Palace on a half-day tour of the city’s historic highlights. Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) and Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) then explore the grounds that once housed the royal Siamese court. Your tour includes all entrance fees and round-trip transport from centrally-located hotels, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

This award-winning night tour by tuk-tuk provides a great introduction to Bangkok for first-time visitors, but it also showcases a side of the city that most repeat visitors haven't seen. You get to bypass heavily trafficked areas and take off-the-beaten-track routes toward illuminated temples such as Wat Pho and a bustling, 24-hour flower market. Enjoy dinner, followed by dessert at a mystery stop. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people.

Experience another side of Bangkok on a 4.5-hour bicycle tour with a professional guide. Travel off the beaten path along quiet back roads to places that most tourists don’t see. Ride at an easy pace with frequent stops for refreshments, photo ops, and sightseeing at temples, schools and more. You’ll also enjoy a delicious lunch of Thai dishes and visit a local market.

A historic capital first built in the 14th century, Ayutthaya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must for many. 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, explore the ruins of ancient Ayutthaya, and opt to visit the Ayothaya Floating Market & Elephant Village. All entrance fees are at your own expense.

Thailand is driven by the Buddhist faith and some 26,000 wats, or temples, dot the landscapes of this southeast Asian nation. Take a private tour of three significant Bangkok temples, including the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and marvel at the religion that permeates the culture and traditions of this city.

Visit the Grand Palace Complex and Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok on a tour that showcases the best of travelers’ ‘must-see’ list for the capital city. Taken in the morning or afternoon, this one-of-a-kind experience allows time to explore the best-known landmarks with an expert local guide. Highlights include the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, located in the Grand Palace Complex.

Visit the ancient home of the Siamese kings on a full-day, private tour from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, a former imperial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the ornate Bang Pa-In, or Summer Palace, a Buddha image in a Bodhi tree, and historic temple complexes, then take a slow boat ride around Ayutthaya island. This full-day tour accommodates up to eight people, and includes all activities and round-trip transport from centrally-located Bangkok hotels.

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.

Board a longtail 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. Numbers are limited to 12 for a small-group experience.

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.

Immerse yourself in the history of World War II during this tour to the Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok. Listen to in-depth guided commentary that tells the history of the bridge itself, and learn more about the events surrounding the POWs by visiting a war museum and a POW cemetery. Additionally, you’ll ride along the tracks of the Death Railway, walk across the bridge itself, and take a long-tailed speedboat ride on the river.

Explore the must-see destination of Ayutthaya by bicycle — a great way to get around the ancient capital of Siam, especially when you have limited time. This half-day bike tour departs in the morning or afternoon for community markets and temple ruins, including the Historic City of Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about Thailand’s royal history dating back hundreds of years.

Soak up Bangkok’s unique sights, sounds, and colors on a nighttime tour of the city’s greatest foods and vibrant neighborhoods by private tuk-tuk. Get a personal introduction to the city that’s a perfect orientation for first-time visitors: take in Bangkok twists on classic Thai dishes, explore Buddhist temples, and sip drinks at the edge of the Chao Phraya River. Join the locals in a colorful neighborhood market and discover the best pad Thai in the city as Bangkok comes to life after dark.

Get a comprehensive tour of Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand, on this full-day tour from Bangkok. With round-trip transportation provided, you won't have to worry about driving or directions and can relax or take in the scenery. Learn about the 417-year reign that Ayutthaya had as the center of politics and culture in Thailand through guided commentary during your temple visits, where you'll see a mixture of Khmer and Sukhothai architecture.

Get a comprehensive tour of the temples at Ayutthaya in just a single day from Bangkok. Learn about the buildings’ use as the summer palace by the Siamese kings through guided commentary and have plenty of chances to take photos. Hop aboard a riverboat on the River of Kings for a leisurely float accompanied by a buffet lunch. Round-trip transportation from Bangkok means no need to rent a car or figure out directions.

Visit the Ayutthaya temples on a cultural day trip from Bangkok, it's a highlight of any Thailand visit. The tour to the ancient capital of Siam includes a trip by riverboat, a must-do activity when you're in Bangkok, with close-up views of the temples and historic sites that line the Chao Phraya River