Top Bangkok Unique Experiences

Learn about Thai cuisine during a half-day cooking class in Bangkok. Start with a look at the ingredients at the local market, then return to your air-conditioned kitchen to begin your small-group cooking lesson. Choose five dishes from a choice of more than 20—including pineapple fried rice and green curry—to make under the guidance of your chef-instructor, who conducts the class in a kitchen conveniently located near a BTS (Skytrain) station. Enjoy your creations plus a complimentary dessert and fruit.

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 such as charcoal-fried noodles. You also experience attractions like the flower market.

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.

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.

Explore one of Bangkok’s most popular street food districts, Chinatown, on a 3-hour tasting tour. Sample delicious foods such as papaya salad, oyster omelets, salty barbecued fish and many other dishes in the famous Yaowarat neighborhood. Learn about the history behind many of the foods and how the Chinese and Thai flavors blended to create a unique cuisine. Come with an open mind and leave with a full belly.

Discover the best of Phuket in one unforgettable day — combining scenic viewpoints, cultural landmarks, and an ethical elephant-sanctuary experience. Begin at Karon Viewpoint, where you’ll take in Phuket’s iconic panorama of three turquoise bays. Continue to the Big Buddha, a 45-meter marble statue with sweeping island views and a calm, spiritual atmosphere. Visit Wat Chalong, Phuket’s most important temple, and learn about local Buddhist traditions as you explore the sacred grounds. Finish your journey at an ethical elephant sanctuary, where you’ll learn the elephants’ rescue stories and observe them in a peaceful forest setting. Caretakers demonstrate how their food and herbal supplements are prepared, and you’ll gain insight into their behavior, wellbeing, and daily care — with no riding, feeding, or direct interaction.

Master the basics of Thai cuisine on this tour, with this cooking class with a professional chef in Bangkok. The morning class starts off with a guided visit to Asok market to shop for ingredients, while the afternoon and evening classes feature a mango carving workshop. After, get your hands dirty by making curry paste from scratch as well as traditional Thai dishes during a hands-on cooking class. Then sit down to feast on a delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Immerse yourself in the local community during this flower-focused tour in Bangkok. Work with some local artisans to learn how to make Thai jasmine garlands and how to fold lotuses, then visit several temples and the Baan Kudi Chin Museum. Along the way, listen to in-depth commentary from your guide and enjoy the opportunity to ask questions.

Learn to make five classic Thai dishes with your choice of a morning, afternoon, or evening cooking class in Bangkok. The morning tour also includes a guided visit to the local market, where you see typical ingredients that go into Thai cuisine. You'll then work with your instructor to prepare dishes such as pad thai (noodles) and tom yum (soup), before sitting down to enjoy the meal that you helped to create.

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. Upgrade and start an hour earlier to add Maeklong Railway Market to your itinerary.

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Khao Yai National Park, Thailand's first national park spanning four provinces, with a private day trip from Bangkok. This tour includes a driver with basic English skills and hotel pick-up/drop-off. Ideal for travelers seeking privacy, this guided trek will lead you to the renowned Haew Narok Waterfall. Enjoy the tranquility of nature and the flexibility to explore Thailand's oldest national park at your own pace, free from the constraints of group tours. You'll have privacy and unhurried timing. We'll stop at the 30-Kilometer Viewpoint, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring rock carvings, a popular spot for gazing at the mountains and forests, before returning to Bangkok.

Swap Bangkok for an exciting private day trip to see the highlights of ancient Ayutthaya and the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in a day. Instead of navigating busy local buses, enjoy seamless door-to-door private transportation, as well as a boat tour of the floating market and free time to explore temples and ancient ruins in Ayutthaya.

Bangkok's Chinatown is well-known for having some of the best street food, but it can be difficult for visitors to navigate on their own. Take the mystery out of finding the best food stalls on this private guided street food tour. Follow your guide around and taste popular Thai-Chinese dishes at several different stops, along with quick stops at area landmarks such as Wat Traimit and Kuan Yim Shrine.

See Bangkok like a local on a fully personalized tour that’s designed just for you. You’ll be matched with a local guide that shares your interests, whether you want to explore street food, historic architecture, or cutting-edge culture, and enjoy an inside look that goes far beyond the typical tourist experience.

Many travelers visit Bangkok without leaving the main tourist parts. Go off the beaten path on a private tour by long-tail boat along the Chao Phraya River to the charming residential district of Thonburi. Watch a puppet performance at an artist's village, explore historic temples, and sample local snacks from street-food vendors.

Bangkok is one of the best places to sample Thailand’s varied street food, but it can be intimidating for first-time visitors to take to the streets alone. This evening tour by tuk tuk ensures a fun and safe experience, as your guide takes you to the best local vendors, explains each dish, and introduces you to local delicacies such as pork satay, sesame dumplings, and ginger soup.

Rather than just eating them at a restaurant, learn how to recreate authentic Thai recipes at home during this small-group, half-day cooking class in Bangkok. You’ll prepare classic dishes using ingredients you’ve gathered from a nearby market, which will give you a glimpse into local life. Work at a personal cook station as you blend ingredients to create Thai classics, and learn to customize each recipe to your taste.

It can take over 4 hours to get to Ayutthaya from Bangkok by train, Save time and hassle, and book a tour with a private driver. In just over an hour, arrive at the historic city of Ayutthaya, founded in 1350. Stroll through the impressive ruins and see the ancient temples before cruising the majestic Chao Phraya river.

Discover the secrets of Thai cuisine during a hands-on cooking class and meal in Bangkok. You’ll learn about typical ingredients in Thai cuisine, and work at your own cooking station. Make several different dishes, then finish by eating the meal you helped to prepare. Choose from a morning session that includes a market tour, or an afternoon option that is cooking lesson only. Vegetarian options available.

Be a part of Thailand’s lively market scene with a private day trip from Bangkok to two of the country’s most famous shopping spots. Travel in a private vehicle to Ratchaburi province, and take a long-tailed boat through canals to the Damnoen Saduak floating market, where vendors sell colorful fresh goods directly from the water. Then, watch the unusual scene at the Maeklong train market as sellers scoot their wares out of the path of a passing train. Lunch at a riverside restaurant is included.

Experience Bangkok's highlights by night on this evening tour. Cover more ground as you travel by tuk-tuk, skytrain, and on foot. Check off attractions including the Grand Palace and the Chao Phraya River without getting lost. Visit hidden gems you might miss exploring on your own, and learn about local culture from your guide.

Escape the bustling city of Bangkok on this half-day tour to the Maeklong and floating markets. Canoe through the floating markets and see vendors selling everything from fresh produce to everyday items. Get your heart pumping as you continue to the Maeklong Railway Market where vendors sell their goods, and quickly pack them up, along this active railway line.

Watch trains roll through the centre of this famers’ market during this full-day, guided tour to the unique MaeKlong Railway Market that includes a trip to the Amphawa Floating Markets. Travel from Bangkok to where vendors pullback their stall covers and fresh fruits and vegetables to allow trains to pass within inches of their goods. At the floating market ride a longtail boat to visit food vendors lining the river.