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This private and fully customizable full-day tour showcases the best of Bangkok and beyond. Follow your personal guide through some of the city's top attractions, such as 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.

The ancient capital of Ayutthaya is beautiful at sunset, but many travelers only go on quick day trips from Bangkok. This small-group tour departs later in the day so you can enjoy the sunset illuminating Ayutthaya’s striking Buddhist temples. Listen to informative commentary on the bus and stop at a couple of landmark Bangkok temples en route before enjoying a Chao Phraya River cruise at Ayutthaya.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya on a full-day private tour from Bangkok. Visit three historic Buddhist temples, stroll through the local market, and learn about Thailand’s culture and history from your informative guide. This tour is also inclusive of a boat tour around the island of Ayutthaya and delicious Thai desserts.

Traditional Thai massage, a vigorous massage style where therapists use hands, feet, and even elbows to work on pressure points, elongate muscles, and improve circulation, is known the world over. Experience the real thing in Bangkok when you book a session at the popular Rest and Relax Massage spa. Choose between 60-minute, 90-minute, and 2-hour sessions at a time that suits your schedule: Treatments include tea and Wi-Fi access.

Experience Bangkok with a personal driver-guide on this flexible door-to-door tour. Get an overview of the city and cover more ground in a private vehicle. Check off must-sees such as the Grand Palace, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, and more. The boat charter is at your expense, payable in Thai baht cash on the day.

Purchase your tickets in advance to visit the must-see Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho) in Bangkok. Your pass includes hotel pickup and transfer to the attraction, which saves time and money. Once there, explore the site on your own; this package is great for independent travelers.

Make the most of your time in Bangkok with a private half-day tour to the Thai capital’s most important temples and palaces. The sprawling city can be overwhelming to navigate, but hotel pickup and drop-off with a private guide take the stress out of getting around so you can easily fit in stops at the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and other must-see landmarks.

Journey back in time on this small-group tour from Bangkok to the River Kwai. Visit the infamous bridge built by Allied prisoners of war during World War II, as well as a war cemetery containing the graves of those who died while building the bridge and the notorious Death Railway. See a replica of a prisoner of war camp, then embark on a train journey along a stretch of the Death Railway.

Explore the UNESCO listed ruins of Ayutthaya on a 9-hour private tour from Bangkok. Swift and comfortable transportation enables you to visit one of Thailand’s most noteworthy cities without having to plan an overnight trip. Your personal guide takes you on a historical adventure to the city center, numerous temples, including the Reclining Buddha, and the Ayutthaya Historical Park. Along the way, learn about the area’s fascinating past and culture.

See the highlights of Bangkok by bike without worrying about losing your way on a guided group cycling tour. 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.

Combine history with culture on this tour to the Lopburi Monkey Temple and Ayutthaya from Bangkok. Explore the historical temples of Ayutthaya, a kingdom that thrived from 1350 to 1767, and then venture to Lopburi, one of Thailand's oldest cities with a rich heritage dating back many centuries. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Khao San and Siam Square areas are included for convenience.

One of Thailand’s top beach resorts, Pattaya is less than a 2-hour drive from Bangkok. See more of the city in less time on this fully customizable private tour with hotel pickup. Select up to four attractions for your itinerary while your driver takes care of transport. Pay as you go for entrance fees and tickets.

Ayutthaya's temples and ruins are spread across a large archaeological park north of Bangkok, which is a lot to navigate on your own in a day. Join a small group to explore the site, taking in the ancient temples, statues, and ruins with the route mapped for you. See the reclining Buddha at Wat Lokayasutha, the former royal temple of Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Mahathat, one of the site's oldest.

Bangkok's key landmarks look markedly different after dark—the Grand Palace and Wat Pho are lit up at night, and Pak Khlong Flower Market has a different atmosphere in the evening than it does during the day. This guided evening tour covers all three by tuk-tuk and boat, with a local guide navigating the route throughout.

One of Thailand’s most enduring monuments to the brutality of WWII, the Bridge on the River Kwai is a iconic tourist spot. Visit the bridge and learn about the prisoners of war and enslaved people who were forced to build it, and who lost their lives in the process. See the jungle and the river and take a long-tailed boat ride. Take a train across the bridge, and hear about the history of the area as you travel.

Explore Bangkok the way you want on this full-day private tour with a guide and driver. Enjoy hotel transfers and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to keep cool and cover more of the capital's top sights in less time. Customize the itinerary to your interests, and only visit the attractions that interest you, such as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), the Grand Palace, markets, or museums.

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. Choose from two start times to suit you.

Discover a side of Bangkok that many visitors miss, and explore the city's vibrant canals and river on a half-day private boat tour in a bright longtail boat. Navigate bustling Chao Phraya River traffic and wind through Thonburi Canals, discovering colorful waterside neighborhoods. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off plus a short walking tour along Ratchadamnoen Road for a richer city experience.

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.

Skip the crowded tour buses and explore the historic Thai city of Ayutthaya at your own pace on this private guided tour from Bangkok. In the company of just your party and a guide see such attractions as Ayutthaya Historical Park and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and enjoy an included traditional Thai lunch.

Discover two popular markets with this guided sightseeing from Bangkok with a small group. Visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and cruise around the stalls on a long tail boat. Then take a train to Mae Klong Railway Station to explore the market built on and around the railway tracks.

Discover Bangkok’s most iconic Buddhist temples with ease on this half-day guided tour. Take in the towering chedi, colorful architecture and grand sculptures of Wat Arun, Wat Pho and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Traimit)with your knowledgeable guide. Learn about the history of these remarkable temples and get answers to all your questions.

Experience the beauty of Thai culture on this half-day Bangkok temples tour that showcases some of the city’s most impressive landmarks. Marvel at delicate marble carvings at Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple). See a massive solid gold Buddha at Wat Tramit. Then follow your guide to the birthplace of traditional healing, Wat Pho, and learn about some of the age-old practices still used today.

Discover some of Bangkok’s beautiful natural spaces on a small-group bike tour. Pedal through Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden and admire the beautiful Bangkok skyline, explore local markets and canals, and visit the Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market. Enjoy light refreshments and water throughout the tour, as well as a delicious Thai lunch.