Explore Bangkok

Bangkok spells color, majesty and a wild jumble of fun. Districts like Banglamphu and the tiny lanes of Chinatown continue to carry the grit, charm and character of yesteryears. Ranging from hidden markets on boats to opera performances, the city has many well-kept secrets. The city’s no-holds-barred approach to gastronomy is apparent in the local food streets lined with food carts while being overlooked by restaurants on top of skyscrapers.

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61 experiences

Evening Dinner Manohra Cruise by Anantara Sunset & Evening

Evening Dinner Manohra Cruise by Anantara

Welcome to a world on the river, full of history, sights and sounds. Experience a romantic journey on the Chao Phraya River on board the luxury Anantara Rice Barge Dinner Cruise with warm Thai hospitality and discreet attentive service.

Evening
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Half Day Donwai Market and Boat Trip (DSTH) Food & Local Life

Half Day Donwai Market and Boat Trip

Don Wai market has become something of a star in recent years. It's authentically Thai – there's lots of noise, colour, flavour and a few weird eats.

Half Day
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Half Day Sabieng Cooking Class (SBC) Food & Local Life

Half Day Sabieng Cooking Class

Learning how to cook Thai food properly with experience instructors. The courses offer the experience of Thai dishes of your choice with techniques that have made your food more authentic with the touch of Thai style.

Half Day
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2 Days 1 Night River Kwai Delight (JR101) Culture & Heritage

2 Days 1 Night River Kwai Delight

Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok downtown in early morning. Depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km. from Bangkok).

Overnight
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2 Days 1 Night River Kwai Delight (RS101) Culture & Heritage

2 Days 1 Night River Kwai Delight

Pick up from major hotels in Bangkok downtown in early morning. Depart to Kanchanaburi province (128 km. from Bangkok).

Overnight
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Bangkok 360 Degrees (DSTH) Culture & Heritage

Bangkok 360 Degrees

Meet your tour guide in the lobby of Century Park Hotel. Start your city adventure by boarding a local bus ride some minutes.

Half Day
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Half Day Bangkok Canals Tour And China Town (DSTH) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Bangkok Canals Tour And China Town

Experience a fascinating trip along the bustling river and the quiet klongs (canals) in a long-tail boat while enjoying scenes of life by the water. This boat trip will take you to a more traditional way of life, away from all the high-rise and modern…

Half Day
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Half Day Bangkok Canals And Flower Market (DSTH) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Bangkok Canals And Flower Market

Experience a fascinating trip along the bustling river and the quiet klongs (canals) in long tail boat, while enjoying scenes of life by the water. This boat trip will take you to a more traditional way of living, away from all the high-rise and modern…

Half Day
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Half Day Bangkok Flip Side (DSTH) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Bangkok Flip Side

Are you curious to discover with us the flipside – the opposite, and maybe less known parts of Bangkok? Away from tourist crowds, searching for the real city life experience?

Half Day
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Half Day Bangkok Temples Tours (DSTH) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Bangkok Temples Tours

Thailand is predominantly Buddhist, with around 95% of Thais practising the Theravada discipline of Buddhism. So it's not unusual to see monks walking the streets of Bangkok.

Half Day
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Half Day Damnoensaduak Floating Market (DSTH) Food & Local Life

Half Day Damnoensaduak Floating Market

Start your day at the world-famous floating market of "Damnoen Saduak", which is located about 100 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. There are countless floating markets throughout the country, many within a couple of hours of the capital.

Half Day
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Half Day Phra Nakhon Walking Tour (DSTH) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Phra Nakhon Walking Tour

Explore the wonderful city of Bangkok on a Bangkok Walking Tour. Pick up from your hotel in Bangkok city.

Half Day
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Half Day Railway Market and Damnoensaduak Floating Market (DSTH) Food & Local Life

Half Day Railway Market and Damnoensaduak Floating Market

This half day tour from Bangkok takes you to two of the most amazing local markets, both of which are extremely most famous in Thailand. The Maeklong Railway Market or “Talad Rom Hoop” as it is said in Thai, witness the action of the stall…

Half Day
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Half Day The Royal Grand Palace Tour (DSTH) Culture & Heritage

Half Day The Royal Grand Palace Tour

If there's one thing you must see while in Bangkok, it's the architectural masterpiece known as the Royal Grand Palace. This half-day tour sees you exploring almost every corner of the palace complex with a guide and soaking up royal history, including the Wat Phra…

Half Day
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Half Day Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Canals Tour (DSTH) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Canals Tour

On this sightseeing tour of Bangkok's canals (or klongs, as they are known locally) you will travel by a motorized boat on the Chao Phraya River to see the serene family homes and temples dotted along the waterways which inspired Bangkok's reference as the "Venice…

Half Day
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Half Day The Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples Tour (DSTH) Culture & Heritage

Half Day The Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples Tour

This excursion combines the three most popular Buddhist temples in Bangkok. Start the tour with a visit the Royal Grand Palace, a great architectural masterpiece of several buildings from the outside and a magical inside, which was used as a royal residence from the 18th…

Half Day
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Half Day Talad Noi Community Tour (DSTH) Food & Local Life

Half Day Talad Noi Community Tour

Talad Noi, one of the ethnic Chinese communities in Bangkok, is filled with historic temples, charming shop houses, elegant colonial mansions, and narrow, winding laneways bursting with street art and second-hand car parts. A street photographer’s delight located just a few minutes’ walk from Bangkok’s…

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Full Day Amphawa Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market (DSTH) Food & Local Life

Full Day Amphawa Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market

This full day tour combines two amazing markets together. The excursion features the one and only “Maeklong Railway Market”, or “Talad Rom Hoop” in Thai and the afternoon floating market “Talat Nam Yam Yen Amphawa”.

Full Day
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Half Day Bangkok Canals and Wat Arun (DSTH) Culture & Heritage

Half Day Bangkok Canals and Wat Arun

Experience a fascinating trip along the bustling river and the quiet klongs (canals) in a long tail boat, while enjoying scenes of life by the water. This boat trip will take you to a more traditional way of living, away from all the high-rise and…

Half Day
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Combo: Thai Favorite Set Dinner And Calypso Cabaret Show Sunset & Evening

Combo: Thai Favorite Set Dinner And Calypso Cabaret Show

Calypso Thai Restaurant is a wonderful choice if you're looking for an authentic Thai dining experience. We offer a delicious Thai favorite set menu, which includes a variety of traditional Thai dishes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Evening
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Evening Calypso Cabaret Show - Ticket only Sunset & Evening

Evening Calypso Cabaret Show - Ticket only

As they say “boys will be boys”, but sometimes here in Thailand, boys will be girls. Seeing truly believes at the Calypso Cabaret Show, where all of the performers up on stage are all men.

Evening
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Thai Favorite Set Dinner And Thai Cultural Performances Sunset & Evening

Thai Favorite Set Dinner And Thai Cultural Performances

Calypso Thai Restaurant is a wonderful choice if you're looking for an authentic Thai dining experience. We offer a delicious Thai favorite set menu, which includes a variety of traditional Thai dishes that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.

Evening
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Combo: Jurassic All Day Pass & Calypso Show - Ticket Only Sunset & Evening

Combo: Jurassic All Day Pass & Calypso Show - Ticket Only

This is a real day of two halves, each equally packed with action and entertainment. Firstly, you'll book your slot to step into the land of dinosaurs at Jurassic World: The ExperienceTM.

Evening
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Full Day Ancient Ayutthaya by Road Culture & Heritage

Full Day Ancient Ayutthaya by Road

Among the “must see” attractions in Thailand is a visit to Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand situated 76 kilometres north of Bangkok. The Thai capital for 417 years, Ayutthaya is one of Thailand's major tourist attractions.

Full Day
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KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Bangkok at a glance

The essentials for planning your excursions, from people who live here.

  • Best time to visitNov – FebCool, dry and sunny
  • Ideal stay3 – 4 daysTemples, river, markets + a day trip
  • Airport (BKK)30 minby Airport Rail Link to the city
  • Temple visitsDress codeGrand Palace: shoulders and knees covered

When to go

  • Cool season · best weather
  • Hot season · up to 35°C+
  • Rainy season · short afternoon showers
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecSongkran water festival · 13–15 AprLoy Krathong · Nov

Local tip: Skip the traffic and take the Chao Phraya river boat between the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Chinatown.

Questions travellers ask

Which temples should I not miss?
  • Grand Palace & Wat Phra Kaew – home of the Emerald Buddha, Bangkok's top sight.
  • Wat Pho – the giant Reclining Buddha and the birthplace of Thai massage.
  • Wat Arun – the Temple of Dawn, right across the river; best at sunset.

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What should I wear to the Grand Palace?

Long trousers or a long skirt, and a top that covers your shoulders and upper arms. No see-through or very tight clothes. Wear shoes that are easy to slip off for the temples.

Are the floating markets worth it?

Damnoen Saduak is the most famous and colourful, but it gets busy, so go early. Amphawa is a more local evening market, open Friday to Sunday.

Can I do a day trip to Ayutthaya?

Yes. The old capital and UNESCO World Heritage site is about 1.5 hours north of Bangkok by road, and it makes a full-day excursion.

How do I get around Bangkok?

The BTS Skytrain and MRT subway beat the traffic, river boats are best for the old town, and Grab or a metered taxi covers the rest. Many of our excursions include hotel pickup within Bangkok city.

How do I book, and how far ahead?

Contact our Bangkok Tour Desk by email or the contact form. We confirm availability and the final price. Book at least one day ahead, and earlier for Songkran and New Year.