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The 15 Best Bangkok Tours & Day Trips

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Bangkok rewards an early alarm and a plan for the heat. Build a first visit from these 15: the river temples, the markets out west, the canal boats, and the night that starts once Yaowarat lights its grills.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - Riding by boat into Damnoen Saduak
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

1.Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26,723 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls clear the tracks for passing trains, then reach Damnoen Saduak by paddleboat. Guides such as Patty, Pooh, Phu, and Aekaphol explain the markets, manage meeting times, and leave you time to shop and eat.

“Really good! Ori was a lovely woman who kept us entertained the entire journey was cool and comfortable and was a great way to see the sights”

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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - The road out of Bangkok
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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

2.The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,992 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in a shared or private van. Your guide helps with timing, food, prices, and local customs. A short train ride may form part of the railway-market visit, followed by a paddleboat ride through the canals.

“Amazing!!! Bobby was our guide, he gave us a lot of information during the way, he is very funny! What to say about the markets? What experience!!!! Unique! Both market were amazing, at the Maeklong, we arrived by train and also could watch the training pass through the market. At the Damnoen Saduak we had a beautiful view of the river channels and could enjoy an amazing coconut ice-cream. The experience was really worthy, just do it! You will love it!”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - The 1.5-hour ride north from Bangkok
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

3.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,535 reviews · 7 hours · from $28

Spend seven hours exploring Ayutthaya with guides such as Paul, AJ, Philip, or Jum. Visit four major temple ruins, hear the story of Siam’s former capital, enjoy a Thai buffet lunch, and return to Bangkok by air-conditioned van or coach.

“Fantastic trip. Both Philip and the driver were lovely, funny and gave a great level of detail on the various temples. The lunch was also perfect. Thanks Philip, we had a great day 😊”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - The long ride from Bangkok to Ratchaburi
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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

4.Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25

Travel from Bangkok to two famous markets with guides such as Sam, Jenny, Tammy, and Jeed. Ride a traditional boat through Damnoen Saduak, then watch a train pass inches from Maeklong market stalls. Expect a long day, tourist-oriented shopping, and useful bargaining tips.

“Jeed was brilliant and made sure we had the best day. The market and train are a must see, with my wife and I enjoying shopping (take plenty of cash) and some amazing food. Well recommend.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip - Meeting at Robinson Sukhumvit
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

5.Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,084 reviews · 8 hours · from $48

Travel from Robinson Sukhumvit to Ayutthaya in an air-conditioned vehicle, with guides such as Jenny, Max, Alex, and Boy leading visits to four historic sites. You’ll see Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, a replica floating market, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet before returning to Bangkok.

“Easy meet up. Very nice vans and great driver. Guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Great overview of the day and then at each location she explained the significance of the sites.”

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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - Meeting near Wat Pho and crossing the Chao Phraya
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

6.Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,909 reviews · from $37

Meet your English-speaking guide near Wat Pho, cross the Chao Phraya by traditional longtail boat, and explore Thonburi’s canals. The route includes Baan Silapin, the Artist’s House, and a photo stop near Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha. Guides have included Fern, Joe, Bella, Yohan, and Neo.

“Complete waste of money. Only 1.5 hours. Zero information on tour. Don’t waste time or money. Artist house is a market.”

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Bangkok: Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium - Arriving at the stadium and collecting your ticket
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Bangkok: Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium

7.Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,740 reviews · from $31

Watch Muay Thai at Rajadamnern Stadium, founded in 1945 and known as the sport’s birthplace. Your reserved seat brings you close to Wai Kru rituals, traditional music, skilled bouts, history presentations, lighting effects, and crowd excitement. VIP tickets include free-flow beer.

“Atmosphere was fantastic., I was worried we were going to be up in the gods having 3rd tier seating, but actually it worked out great for us as it was concrete bench seating, so we could get up and down without disturbing anyone in the row. Bonus of free beer all night.. which we made the most of!! We were a family of 5 with a 7 year old who we worried wouldn’t like it .. but he loved everything, especially the lighting effects in the stadium and the history of Muay Thai. We even got to meet the fighters as they came out the main entrance at the end.…”

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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer - Boarding at Asiatique or ICONSIAM
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

8.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,573 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, sailing past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge. You’ll have a Thai and international buffet, free-flow beer, live music, Thai dance, and a night cabaret, with an open-air top deck for city views.

“Really lovely evening, took mum 86 and was easily accessible and were all looked after x Thanks”

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Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around - Seeing Bangkok from the river and the canals
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Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around

9.Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,323 reviews · from $72Top rated

Spend up to eight hours with a licensed English-speaking guide who meets you at your hotel and shapes the day around your interests. Visit temples, markets, museums, malls, or canals, using Bangkok’s BTS, boats, taxis, and tuk tuks at your own cost. Guides such as Yuut, Kiki, Oakky, Apple, and TK have earned especially warm praise.

“We had so much fun on this tour! Kung was a great guide! She was super patient and adapted to what we wanted to do throughout the day! Take this tour, you cannot miss out!”

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Bangkok: Mahanakhon SkyWalk Entry Ticket with Options - Getting to the top: the 74th-floor indoor deck
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Bangkok: Mahanakhon SkyWalk Entry Ticket with Options

10.Mahanakhon SkyWalk Entry Ticket with Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,094 reviews · 1 day · from $42

Take the high-speed lift to the 74th and 78th floors of King Power Mahanakhon for wide Bangkok views, a glass-floored skywalk, and an outdoor 360-degree deck. Choose a daytime, sunset, or evening visit, then add a rooftop drink, food coupon, digital photo, or SkyRide.

“Amazing but terrifying at the same time. I went through a range of emotions in our 3 hours in the tower. The Skyverse was an unexpected bonus and stunning displays”

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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise - Wat Arun passes by on the way
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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

11.Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,076 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Ride Bangkok’s canals with an English-speaking guide, passing Wat Arun and Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha before walking through Khlong Bang Luang. Guides such as Ken, Bella, Pam, and Neo add local stories, while the Artist’s House stop may include crafts, fish feeding, and market browsing.

“Loved the Bangkok canal tour—such a great way to see the city away from the roads. Our guide Joe was fantastic, full of fun facts and great energy. Thank you, Joe!”

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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour - The Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple
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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

12.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42

Visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple with a licensed guide, then add Wat Pho and Wat Arun if selected. You’ll ride local transport, pass historic markets, and learn about Thai royal and Buddhist traditions in a group of up to 10. Guides include Air, Mina, Kiwi, Johnny, and Peter.

“Kiwi was a great guide - very knowledgable, friendly and helpful. She gave a lot of information on the sites while making the experience entertaining and interesting. Kiwi also gave an incredible food recommendation at the end. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - Cruising into Damnoen Saduak
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

13.Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,924 reviews · from $32

Take an air-conditioned ride from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, arrive by local train, and watch vendors clear the tracks. Then cruise Damnoen Saduak by boat through canals and local communities. Small groups, hotel pickup, English guides, and return transport to MBK Center are included.

“The tour was fun, but as we were there during the busy season, the train was very crowded. We probably could have squeezed onto the last car, but standing for a 30 min train ride squished against a bunch of sweaty people didn't sound appealing, so we opted to reboard the bus & ride it to the train market. Unfortunately, traffic was really bad (busy season!) so by the time we made it to the train market, we only have about 10 mins to shop. From there we reboarded the bus & went to the floating markets. Our guide, Rut, was practical enough to decide that the lines for the…”

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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - Wongwian Yai street food: a first taste of local life
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

14.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79

Meet your English-speaking guide at Krung Thonburi BTS Station, then ride tuk-tuks through Bangkok’s night markets, temples, Old City, and Chinatown. You’ll sample street food, visit Pak Khlong Talat, eat dinner, and finish with dessert. Guides such as Sasa, Kevin, Tony, Jazzie, and P are praised for warmth and clear explanations.

“Completely loved this! Can not recommend it enough. Our guide ‘P’ was incredible. Such a great way to explore Bangkok at nightz”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour - Meeting the guide at Tha Chang Pier
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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

15.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,632 reviews · 5 hours · from $24

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sunday, Betty, CK, or Guitar, visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Expect a small group of up to 10, a Chao Phraya boat ride, bottled water, temple dress rules, and separate entrance fees.

“I really enjoyed the tour and Betty was a great guide! It was my first full day in Bangkok so the tour helped orient me to the city and culture. Totally worth the price.”

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