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The 15 Best City Tours in Thailand

52 tours  ·  from $11

Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket Town all read better with somebody explaining them. The 15 below compare walking against tuk-tuk against private car, on price, length and how much ground each covers.

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

1.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

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

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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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market - Karon Viewpoint: a quick look over the coast
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Phuket: Full Day City Tour with Night Market

2.Full Day City Tour with Night Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,888 reviews · 9 hours · from $31

Spend nine hours seeing southern Phuket with an English or Thai-speaking guide, visiting Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, Old Town, Rang Hill, and Chillva Market. The Big Buddha road is currently closed, so the tour may offer views of it rather than access.

“It was a nice time. Logistically maybe start earlier to avoid traffic? The timing at places was perfect. I think any time you can get out of the area and explore new places and not be responsible for driving, it’s a plus. I could have eaten an entire can of the cashews. I didn’t. But could have easily consumed my weight in them. Our guide was sweet and sincere. Helped me bargain for a new suitcase. Driver was safe and honest to God, I don’t know how he managed not to hit some drunk crazy tourists in Patong. Five stars to him!!! I’d recommend. It was a great way to…”

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Phuket: Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers - Karon Viewpoint: Phuket from above
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Phuket: Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers

3.Guided Tour of Phuket City with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,527 reviews · 1 day · from $38

Ride a comfortable van from your Phuket hotel to Karon Viewpoint, Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, a cashew factory, and Old Town. English-speaking guides such as Sugar, Fa, Helen, and Kim add local stories, temple help, photo tips, water, and snacks. Big Buddha’s inner area is currently closed after a landslide.

“It was a nice tour. The highlight was when our guide, Fa, asked us if we wanted to understand the prayer process. She took us into the temple and guided us through the entire process with the flowers, incense and gold leaf. It was nice learning about the culture.”

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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour - Wat Phan Tao’s Teak Carvings
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Chiang Mai: 3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

4.3 Hour Old City and Temples Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,568 reviews · 3 hours · from $16

Spend three hours on foot with an English-speaking TripGuru guide such as Nana, TomTam, or Nuttaya, visiting three major Chiang Mai temples. Expect Lanna art, Buddhist stories, teak carvings, a Lion Buddha, plenty of shoe removal, and a little heat. Temple fees cost extra.

“Matt was a very interesting and knowledgeable tour guide. Take plenty of water with you as even in cool February it was still very warm in the shade”

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Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints - Karon Viewpoint and the southern beach roads
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Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

5.Phuket City Tour with Wat Chalong, Big Buddha & Famous Viewpoints

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,285 reviews · from $27

Spend four to five hours seeing Phuket’s major sights by air-conditioned minivan. Guides such as Daisy and Mawin add local stories and help with photos, while stops include Wat Chalong, Karon Viewpoint, Windmill Viewpoint, Old Phuket Town, and shopping stops. Big Buddha is currently closed.

“The driver and guide were great and friendly. One of the sites was down but they made it so much fun and did take us some place else to make up for it. Also let stay at Market at the end so we could shop more. Very helpful”

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Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour - Shared Half Day City Tour - Big Buddha and the problem of changing access
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Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour – Shared Half Day City Tour

6.Travstore Original Phuket Discovery Tour – Shared Half Day City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,103 reviews · from $21

See Wat Chalong, Phuket’s Big Buddha, Old Phuket Town, and Khao Rang Hill on a shared tour from Patong, Kata, or Karon. Expect a 4 to 6-hour outing with an air-conditioned van, local guide, and hotel return. Guides such as Rose, Sao, Bella, and Alex have been praised, though the route may include a jewelry stop.

“Great little tour of the city without all of the extras like elephants 🐘 tigers or ATV. Well run by Bella”

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Historical City of Ayutthaya - Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok - Bang Pa-In Palace: a formal start with strict rules
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Historical City of Ayutthaya – Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

7.Historical City of Ayutthaya – Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 847 reviews · from $41Top rated

Spend about nine hours visiting Bang Pa-In Palace and five Ayutthaya temples with an English-speaking guide and a group of up to 10 or 12 people. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup in selected areas, and bottled water are included. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“We visited a lot of historical temples and places in Ayutthaya. Very fantastic sightseeing indeed. Our tour guide is very good and kind also the driver is very helpful. A very nice experience. I am looking forward again for the other next tour.”

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Phuket: Half-Day City Highlights and Viewpoints Group Tour - Phuket Old Town and the food streets of Thalang Road
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Phuket: Half-Day City Highlights and Viewpoints Group Tour

8.Half-Day City Highlights and Viewpoints Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 719 reviews · 5 hours · from $45

You’ll visit Phuket Old Town, Chalong Temple, the 45-meter Big Buddha, Promthep Cape and Karon Viewpoint in about five hours. English-speaking guides such as Palm, Pam and Bam are known for friendly local insight, photo help and flexible stops. Hotel pickup is included, but Mai Khao is excluded.

“The tour was amazing, we saw the most beautiful places of Phi Phi islands, we got fresh food, lunch & ice cream and Simmy & the boat team were amazing! They were so friendly and even took pictures for us :) my favorite day of my one month trip in Thailand!”

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Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok - Walking through Lopburi beyond the monkeys
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Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

9.Lopburi Monkey Temple & Ayutthaya Old City Tour From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 719 reviews · from $61

Spend about 10 hours visiting Ayutthaya’s ruined royal temples and Lopburi’s Khmer-era monuments from Bangkok. Guides such as Piya, Surina, and Ken are praised for clear stories and friendly care, but monkey sightings and hotel pickup depend on current conditions and location.

“If you're into history, this is the tour for you. You get to visit the old kingdom of Thailand and learn so much. Aoi, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and even fed the monkeys so we all could get good pictures.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour - Starting at Wat Chiang Man, Chiang Mai’s oldest temple
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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

10.Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 650 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Spend three hours walking Chiang Mai’s old town with an English-speaking guide such as Jen, Pun, or Danny. Visit Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang, with stories about Lanna culture, Buddhism, and local history.

“What an interesting and inspiring tour of the temples within the old town. I learnt so much about the history and culture and would do the tour again if I had the time. Faan who was our guide was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and left a wonderful impression on the group. Definitely worth doing this tour- it will enrich your knowledge and you will fall in love with Chang Mai.”

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Bangkok City Highlights Tour: Grand Palace & Three Iconic Temples - Seeing Thailand’s Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew
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Bangkok City Highlights Tour: Grand Palace & Three Iconic Temples

11.Bangkok City Highlights Tour: Grand Palace & Three Iconic Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 542 reviews · from $149

Visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun in 3 to 5 hours with an English-speaking guide. Hotel pickup is offered, though join tours meet at Saphan Taksin. Guides such as Panu, Nina, Sunny, and Pat are praised for history, humor, photos, and practical help.

“The experience was great our guide was extremely knowledgeable....she was the best. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle - The road from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai
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Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle

12.Chiang Rai Day Trip from Chiang Mai City with Golden Triangle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 531 reviews · from $81

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Tui, Aom, or Nong. Visit the White Temple, Chiang Saen, the Golden Triangle, the House of Opium, and ride a long-tail boat on the Mekong. Expect a full 13 to 14 hours.

“I can’t say enough about this amazing tour!! We loved every aspect of it & the lunch provided at a local restaurant was NEXT LEVEL! Our guide was Tui & he spoke great English. He was extremely knowledgeable & we loved him. Highly recommend booking this tour!!”

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Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint - Starting with A-Pong in Samkong
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Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint

13.Phuket City Tour – Old Town, Local Food, Temple & Viewpoint

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 525 reviews · from $48

See Phuket’s main cultural sights in about five to six hours with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, local A-Pong pancakes, Thai lunch, temple time, and coastal viewpoints. Guides such as Rita, Sue, Rainy, Num, and Chan are praised for friendly storytelling and helpful photography.

“This was our last tour of the trip. We opted for a private tour guide because we had already done a few other tours and wanted a relaxing day. Our tour guide, Teya, was very nice and spoke English very well. We were able to customize our itinerary a little bit.”

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Full Day Bangkok PRIVATE City Tour With Locals - Wat Trimit & Wat Pho tickets - Starting near Hua Lamphong
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Full Day Bangkok PRIVATE City Tour With Locals – Wat Trimit & Wat Pho tickets

14.Full Day Bangkok PRIVATE City Tour With Locals – Wat Trimit & Wat Pho tickets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 315 reviews · from $147

Spend about five hours with a private local guide such as Tony, Nui, Polly, or Tuangtip. Visit Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, Chinatown, Wat Saket, and Bangkok’s canals by public transport, tuk-tuk, and boat, with tickets included and lunch extra.

“We had a wonderful afternoon on the tour with Sudarat. She showed us so many places in Bangkok and was made sure we got out of the heat at various times, which was great. Saw a lot of places not on the regular tours. Had a wonderful iced coffee in the back streets of Chinatown. Would highly recommend this tour....”

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Koh Samui: Half Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup - Big Buddha gives the tour its opening symbol
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Koh Samui: Half Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup

15.Half Day City Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 288 reviews · 5 hours · from $25

Spend five hours seeing Koh Samui’s cultural and natural highlights in an air-conditioned van. Visit Big Buddha, Wat Plai Laem, Guan Yu Shrine, the Mummified Monk, Lad Koh viewpoint, Na Muang Waterfall, and the famous Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks with an English or Thai-speaking guide.

“Awesome tour with nice sightseeing. Our tour guide girl was awesome”

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