Top Bangkok Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 private tour of the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak offers travelers an up-close look at everyday life on Thai waters. Follow your guide along the backwaters of Bangkok canals on a motorized boat and check out the local vendors selling fresh produce, souvenirs and handmade sweets from their traditional canoes. This one-of-a-kind-experience is perfect for the traveler looking to get off the city streets and sample a bit of the culture and character this popular destination has to offer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get two for one on this Damnoen Saduak floating market and Bridge Over the River Kwai Tour from Bangkok. Spend a full day following your expert guide on this tour that showcases the best of Thailand’s Kanchanaburi region and offers up the perfect escape from the energy of urban streets.

See both the popular and lesser-known sights of Bangkok on this half-day private tour. With a private guide, get a glimpse of daily life in Bangkok as you visit temples and a market, take a tuk-tuk ride, and listen to stories about the city. Starting time is flexible based on your preferences.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover Bangkok via its public transportation system as you travel with a private guide throughout the city by Skytrain, 'tuk-tuk' (motorized rickshaw), public boat, and shuttle boat—and on foot. Make stops at Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and the Jim Thompson House, and float down the Chao Phraya River and one of its ‘klongs’ (canals). Opt for an additional early morning stroll in Lumpini Park, too.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the best that Bangkok has to offer on this full-day private tour of the city. Visit all of the must-see attractions such as the Grand Palace, Chinatown, the vibrant flower market, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and much more. Learn about the city’s rich history, religion, and culture from your informative guide as you drive around Bangkok in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

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.