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Rich in culture and with many UNESCO–listed treasures to discover, Bangkok attracts many travelers—but avoiding the tourist trail can be tough. During this private walking tour, visit the city with a local guide and see sides of this bustling Asian capital many people miss. Customize your own itinerary to take in the sites that interest you most. Book a private guide for 2–8 hours with hotel pickup included for convenience.

Experience Chiang Mai’s night markets with an insider guide on this evening food tour. Enjoy a mixture of exploring the city on foot and by songthaew (shared truck). Bring an appetite for this small-group food tour, which includes samples of all sorts of tasty treats, and learn how to order in Thai.

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.

Discover the best of Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands during this 8-hour sightseeing day trip by speedboat from Phuket. See why visitors flock to these idyllic islands as you enjoy time for snorkeling, swimming, and lounging on their white-sand beaches. You’ll visit Khai Island, tour the famous Maya Bay (as seen in the film ‘The Beach’), and visit Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, and the Viking Cave.

Many boat tours go to James Bond Island but this one lets you experience it just like Bond: luxuriously. As you set sail aboard a catamaran, enjoy a welcome drink and delicious buffet lunch. Afterward, swim off Lawa island then kayak into a cave at the Hongs of Phang Nga. After exploring James Bond Island by longboat you'll enjoy a sunset dinner on the way back.

Whether you’re traveling alone or with a large group, this private transfer service to or from the airport can suit your needs. Simplify your arrival or departure and eliminate the need to haul your luggage around public transport. This is a door-to-door service so you can just sit back and relax en route.

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.

Get a taste of local life in Thailand with this small-group tour from Bangkok to two different markets. Take a train to Mae Klong Railway Station, where a bustling market can be found on and around the railway tracks, then cruise around the stalls on a longtail boat at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, with a guide to provide insights. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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.

Made famous by the James Bond movie, “The Man with the Golden Gun,” James Bond Island is one of the most popular islands in Phang Nga Bay. Travel by boat from Khao Lak and spend the day exploring James Bond and other nearby islands. Includes sea canoeing, lunch at Koh Panyi floating village, and a stop at Suwan Khuha Cave Temple.

Unlike many standard floating market tours, this experience offers a longer canal journey, authentic Thai food experiences, memorable cultural moments, and complimentary hotel pickup within the Bangkok city area. （1）Extended 80-minute canal boat experience： Enjoy an 80-minute long-tail boat ride through both main canals and smaller waterways, longer than most tours. （2）Maeklong Railway Market & vintage train ride： Visit the famous Maeklong Railway Market and experience a short vintage train ride. （3）Michelin Bib Gourmand mango sticky rice： Taste Michelin Bib Gourmand mango sticky rice with Thai drinks and snacks. （4）Lunch on the boat： Enjoy Pad Thai served during the canal cruise. （5）Salt Lake Café experience： Relax at Salt Lake De Maeklong Café with complimentary saltwater foot therapy. （6）Complimentary travel photography Each guest receives 5 professional photos after the trip. （7）Custom themed luxury minibus Travel in a custom-decorated luxury minibus designed for this route.

Step away from the crowded beaches and discover Phuket’s rich culture on this half-day tour. With your guide and a small group, visit the island’s top points of interest and learn about the island’s history. Take in the idyllic views from the Karon viewpoint, marvel at the 150-foot (45-meter) Big Buddha, walk through Old Phuket, and pay a visit to the historic Wat Chalong monastery.

Spend a day exploring Chiang Rai and its surroundings with this full-day tour from Chiang Mai. You'll visit the city's iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten), and the Baan Dam Museum. Upgrade to include a visit to a Karen community. Hotel pickup and round-trip transfers are included for your convenience.

Choose your own adventure during this completely customized tour of Bangkok with a private guide. You have a guide at your disposal to visit the sights that interest you such as the Grand Palace and Wat Pho or even take a private longtail boat along the canals. Choose a tour length that better suits your schedule and let someone else plan the logistics of transportation for the day. Your guide sheds light on the history and culture of Thailand as you visit each location.

Sample some of the best street food in Bangkok’s Chinatown on this evening food tasting tour of street stalls recommended by the Michelin Guide. Hop into a tuk tuk to explore the vibrant area faster than you could by walking. Highlights include fish ball egg noodles, rolled-up rice noodles, crab fried rice, and more.

Swap the beaches and bars of Phuket for the chance to immerse yourself in the island's rich history and culture. This half-day tour takes you to the revered temple of Wat Chalong, around Old Phuket town, and to the viewpoint at Khao Rang Hill and the impressive Big Buddha. Enjoy time to shop for souvenirs and taste local cuisine on this hassle-free tour, which includes transportation and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Make the most of limited time in Bangkok with this private half-day tour that visits three major temples—Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Ben. Avoid the hassle of figuring out local transportation with round-trip hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle. Customize the private tour to suit your needs and preferred pace.

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.

Chiang Rai is famed for its temples, including the spectacular White Temple. The city is roughly a 3.5-hour drive from Chiang Mai so a day trip by public transportation is tricky, but this bus tour makes it easy. An official guide ensures you don’t miss a single detail of the temples. Plus, enjoy a soak in some hot springs and visit a “longneck” village (entrance at your own expense).

See the highlights of Phang Nga Bay in just one day on this tour from Phuket. Visit Panak Island's cave with an inner lagoon and mangrove forest and enjoy sea canoeing in the cave system of Talu Island. Sightsee at James Bond Island and stop for lunch in the fishing village of Koh Panyee. Conclude your day with a swim in the clear waters of Naka Island before returning to Phuket.

Make the most of your time in Pattaya by booking this tour that takes you to some of the best spots in the area. You’ll visit the floating market, the Big Buddha, and several amazing viewpoints. This group tour includes a quick lunch with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options and offers an optional boat experience for added adventure.

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.

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.

Discover the best of Chiang Mai and cover more ground than is possible on foot on a private tuk tuk tour. Cover Chiang Mai's most important landmarks in less time, including Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, Tha Phae Gate, and Wat Sri Suphan. Get insights from your guide as you hear the stories behind each attraction.