Bangkok Private Tour with a Local Guide

Bangkok, Thailand
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Duration4h - 8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesThai, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Your expert local guide will show you the city's highlights and hidden gems. On this walking tour you will be able to see a lot of places within a short timeframe. Apart from explaining the sights, your guide can provide insight into the history and culture of the city and the country in general. The focus of this tour is to see the city through the eyes of a local. This private tour can be customized according to your personal preferences. Sightseeing points to visit can be agreed upon in advance or discussed when meeting up. Therefore, the sightseeing points listed below in the itinerary are just an example of what is possible. Your guide can suggest other sightseeing points that better suit your interests. Please note that this is a tour with a local person or expat, not with a tour guide that has detailed historical knowledge. If such knowledge is important to you, you should book another tour.

Options

8-hour tour

Duration: 8 hours: See more hidden secrets with the 8-hour tour. This option is recommended for a complete overview of the city.
Pickup included

4-hour tour

Duration: 4 hours: Shortest tour duration (4 hours) which allows to see a few of the major attractions.
Pickup included

What's included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Walking tour (fully customizable and private)
  • Local tour guide (Thai or expat)
  • Tickets for public transport or taxi (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
  • Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. The Grand Palace
    1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
    Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.
  2. Sukhumvit
    30m
    This trendy neighborhood is filled with fine restaurants, bars, dance clubs, bookstores, Internet cafes and shopping centers.
  3. Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)
    10m
    Hindu shrine featuring a gilded statue of the god Brahma & often the site of rituals & dances.
  4. Chinatown / Yaowarat
    1h
    Chinatown is very vibrant with lots of great street food and restaurants. Especially at night Chinatown comes to life and the neon lights make it a great photo spot.
  5. Khaosan Road
    30m
    A favorite among late-night revelers, Khaosan Road is one of the major backpacking hubs of South East Asia. This short thoroughfare in central Bangkok is jam-packed with raucous bars and restaurants, as well as budget hostels. Try some unusual street food like scorpions on a stick, watch erotic shows, get a foot massage, or even a tattoo as a souvenir for your trip.
  6. The Chao Phraya River
    30m
    This scenic river, flowing through the heart of Bangkok, offers convenient boat transportation and sightseeing cruises since many of the major city attractions are easily accessible from various points along this waterway.
  7. ICONSIAM
    45m
    Vast, stylish mall with hundreds of high-end shops & restaurants, plus an indoor floating market.
  8. Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
    15m · Admission ticket not included
    Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire).
  9. Asiatique The Riverfront
    30m
    Large open-air mall in Bangkok, Thailand. It occupies the former docks of the East Asiatic Company, and faces the Chao Phraya River and Charoen Krung Road. The complex opened in 2012 after extensive renovation of the site.
  10. Jim Thompson House
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson with an art collection & guided tours.
  11. Bangkok Art & Culture Centre
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library.
  12. Chatuchak Weekend Market
    30m
    Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets.
  13. King Power Mahanakhon
    15m
    A 78-floor mirrored skyscraper used for hotel rooms & retail with a viewing deck at 1,030 feet.
  14. Pratunam Market
    30m
    Pratunam Market, Bangkok, Thailand
    This long-standing market in Bangkok is a shopping haven for bargain hunters. Take a stroll through the alleys and marvel at all that's on offer—rolls of textiles, clothing and footwear, and even handmade crafts. There are even inexpensive laptops and cameras on offer for gadget lovers.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Meeting point

meet your guide on the ground floor of Terminal 21 shopping mall

End point
End point

meet your guide on the ground floor of Terminal 21 shopping mall

Pickup details

Please note that the standard way of pickup is by foot, meaning that the guide can come by foot or by public transport to your location.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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