Must-sees in Bangkok

Grand Palace self-guided walking audio tour

Book this Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha self-guided walking tour. Visit Thailand's most sacred Buddhist temple site guided by an app.

Damnernsaduak Floating Market, Grand Palace and Wat Po

Dive into Bangkok's best bits with this group tour. Start the day on a sweet note at a Coconut Sugar Farm, where you'll uncover the secrets behind coconut sugar – and of course, taste some fresh samples. Next, you'll hop aboard a long-tail boat to the lively Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Imagine drifting past vibrant stalls on boats, brimming with fresh fruits, snacks, and local delights – perfect for a photo op. After a tasty local lunch, you'll explore the Royal Grand Palace – it's an oriental masterpiece featuring golden temples and lush gardens that shout royalty. Inside, you'll be amazed by the Emerald Buddha, carved from a single piece of jade – a true royal gem. To cap things off, you'll pop by a local jewellery factory where you can pick up unique handicrafts and silk at steal-worthy prices. And, don't miss Wat Pho, Bangkok's oldest temple, where the massive reclining Buddha covered in gold leaf will make your Instagram feed pop.

Bangkok Canal, temples and Grand Palace tour

Ready for a royal Bangkok day out? Get set to explore the city's most iconic spots and biggest temples and palaces. You'll kick things off with a breezy cruise down the Chao Phraya River and its canals by long-tail boat. Then, hop off at Wat Arun – aka the Temple of Dawn – where multi-tiered towers and vibrant tiles create a skyline you won't forget in a hurry – perfect for epic photo ops and a deep dive into Bangkok's rich cultural heritage.Next up, is Wat Pho. Home to the famous Reclining Buddha, impressive architecture, and over 100 shrines, this place really has the wow factor. Plus, it's where traditional Thai massaging was born, so you know it's got some serious chill vibes. You'll wrap things up with a visit to the Grand Palace. This spot is pure magic, with golden temples and lush gardens that scream royal grandeur. Inside, you'll find Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha – carved from a single piece of green jade, it's a total showstopper

Ruins of Ayutthaya guided tour with river cruise

The city of Ayutthaya served as the Siam Empire's capital city for over four centuries, before it was nearly completed destroyed over 230 years ago. Since then, UNESCO have recognised the huge ruins and structures that're left as World Heritage Site worthy. Today, you'll follow a guide around the complex and learn all about what life would've been like here. Afterwards, you'll drive to Wat Chom-Lom Pier – it usually takes about an hour – and sail back to Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River.

Ancient Ayutthaya by road tour

Renowned for its temple ruins and historical sites, Thai's former capital of 417 years – Ayutthaya - is must-see. On this full-day tour from Bangkok, you'll tick off all its iconic sites at the city's Historical Park, including Wat Mahathat, Bang Pa In Royal Palace, Wat Chaiwatthanaram and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. First up is Ayutthaya Kingdom's holiest temple, Wat Phra Si Sanphet. The grand monastery was once used as a presidential palace by the royals. Admire its three bell shaped stupas which contain each of the king's ashes. You'll then discover one of the oldest temples, Wat Mahathat, and its main attraction – a stone Buddha entwined in the roots of a giant tree.As you continue wandering around the holy compound's pristine walkways, you'll be struck by how well-preserved its temples and Buddhist deities remain to this day. Pay a visit to the working monastery of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, before ending the day at Bang-Pa-In - a four-century old summer retreat for Thai kings. Admire the eclectic mix of Thai, Khmer, Chinese and 19th century European-style influences present in its palaces and temples, which sit on islets and around the edges of an artificial lake.

Meet Thai locals and tour Maeklong Railway Market with lunch

Thai railway markets are a quintessential experience, and the country's most popular one takes centre stage on this tour from Bangkok. Enjoy a unique shopping experience at Maeklong Railway Market and get a taste of local life at Baan Rim Klong community.First up is Maeklong Market, a rather special shopping scene set along train tracks. Dating back to around 1905, this seafood market is one of the largest in Thailand. Feel the thrill as vendors whisk away their stock in a matter of minutes before a train approaches and passes through the middle of their stalls.Slow things down a pace next at Baan Rim Klong community, where you'll meet the locals and hear about their traditions. Watch how workers impressively clamber up coconut trees and then extract sugar from the fresh fruit. You'll also learn how baskets are woven from palm leaves, before helping to prepare ‘Kanom Thai' - a popular Thai dessert. Round things off at a local restaurant where you'll tuck into a tasty lunch.

Wat Bang Kung temple visit and mangrove boat ride from Bangkok

Lying along the Gulf of Thailand, the province of Samut Songkhram is best known for its floating markets and swimming monkeys. This tour from Bangkok shines the spotlight on two of the area's top attractions - Wat Bang Kung Buddhist temple and Khlong Khon Mangrove Conservation Centre.While Thailand has many Buddhist temples to visit, Wat Bang Kung is one of the most iconic. Swamped by the roots and branches of a huge Banyan tree, it's like nothing you've seen before. It's believed that the ancient temple was built over 300 years ago, as it houses paintings from the late Ayutthaya period. Inside, discover the famous golden Nila Manee Buddha statue, which many locals visit daily to worship. Then take a relaxing stroll along the Mae Klong river.Up next is the Mangrove Forest Conservation Centre in the coastal village of Khlong Khon. You'll board a longtail boat and cruise through mangroves, getting up close and personal to wild monkeys that patrol the river banks. Some of the cheeky creatures may even swim up to the boat to greet you. The tour ends with a tasty seafood lunch served at a local restaurant.

Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Canal Tour

Bangkok's canals – or klongs as they're known – have been used as watery highways for centuries. This tour sees you cruise along the city's bustling backwaters to two of the Thai capital's top sights. You'll glide by leafy jungle and locals living life along the shore to visit the Royal Grand Palace and Wat Arun – the vast riverside Temple of Dawn.

Damnoen Saduak Floating & Maeklong Railway Markets Tour

Magical markets and fantastic food – this is Thailand in a nutshell. On this colourful tour, you'll visit the floating market of Damnoen and the famous Maeklong Railway market.Arriving at Damonen floating market, you'll hop into a long-tailed boat and join the congested canals of colourful canoes. Laden with fresh produce, vendors float downstream selling to throngs of shoppers on the banks. The perfect place to practice your bargaining skills.Moving on, we'll head to the Maeklong Railway market. Here, rows of stalls set up on the tracks and shut shop as soon as they hear the trains approaching. And when they pass, it's back to business as usual – a real Thai spectacle.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market guided tour

Thailand's known for its markets. No matter the environment, the locals manage to find a way to sell their goods. Today, you'll tick off two of the most famous, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market.True to its name, the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market floats along the Damnoen Saduak Canal, about 60 miles southwest of Bangkok. You'll drive with your guide to the area, then board a boat and float around the market. As you shop for produce, snacks and souvenirs, your guide can tell you about the history of the market, which dates back to the 1860s.From here, you'll head to Maeklong Railway Market, in the town of Samut Songkhram. The whole market is line along the railway tracks, with stalls resting their wares right on the boards the tracks rest on. When a train comes through the area, you'll see firsthand how the sellers here pack up their merchandise and fold up their awnings in seconds to make room for the train to pass through. And, since it's a market, you'll have another chance to shop for goodies.