Thailand · HISTORICAL TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 historical tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with a local guide such as Jack, Bonnie, or TumTum. Visit Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Mahathat, with temple history, lunch, air-conditioned transport, and a glass water bottle included.
“Great only our little bus was a bit old and worn out...”
Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with a group of up to nine, visiting Bang Pa-In Palace, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. Guides such as Fern, Cherry, Jack, and Ratima add history, humor, and photo help. Choose carefully between transport, hotel pickup, and entrance-fee options.
“The Advertising for This excursion is irritating and fair, because first you see all entrance fees are included in the price. Finally it came out that you have to pay extra for all the entrance fees.why are you doing this? This is only to confuse the customer.”
This 10-hour trip takes you from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi by air-conditioned van, with an English or Thai guide such as Luke, William, Woody, Jokey, or Henry. Visit the war cemetery and Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, cross the River Kwai bridge by train, explore Krasae Cave, and enjoy lunch before returning to Bangkok.
“This has been my favourite tour that I've done in Thailand so far. It was absolutely humbling to see the graves and read about what happened to those poor POWs in the museum. Our tour guide and driver were fabulous, highly, highly recommend.”
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.”
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.”
You’ll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Bangkok to Damnoensaduak Floating Market and Ayutthaya, with an optional 7:00 a.m. start at Maeklong Railway Market. Guides such as Army, Gwen, Nok, Time, and Pom tailor the day, provide snacks and water, and help with photos.
“Amazing experience visiting the Railway Market, Floating Market and Ayutthaya. Oan was an excellent guide, friendly, knowledgeable and made us very welcome throughout the day. Gai was also a great driver and provided us with regular water and cold towels. A brilliant day all round and would highly recommend.”
Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with an English-speaking guide such as Ken, Chaiwat, Nina, or Kit. See three major temples, enjoy market snacks, and finish with a one-hour river cruise at sunset. Choose a small-group or private option, and check which inclusions come with your booking.
“I think this was probably the most amazing trip for the last week. Loved the history, the vibe and the guide was the best - nice personality, good language and historical knowledge. highly recommend it!!”
Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with a private guide such as Johnny, Kim, Nok, Peter, or Gwen. Visit three major temples, a Buddha image hall, a local market, and ancient ruins, then circle the historic island by private boat. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and accident insurance are included.
“My guide Nok and my driver Vee were the perfect guides for my day trip to Ayutthaya. Transport was smooth and easy, and Nok was a knowledgeable and fun guide who took great pictures and found a great lunch. Recommend to anyone.”
Head to Ao Nang Landmark Stadium for five Muay Thai bouts on Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday nights. You will see fighters perform the Wai Khru Ram Muay ritual before using fists, feet, elbows, and knees in the ring. Your QR code gets you one seat, with no guide or transfer included.
“Great atmosphere and at the heart of Ao Nang market so easy to find.”
Spend seven hours cycling with guides such as Miaow, Jib, or Chip through villages, rice fields, canals, and Sukhothai Historical Park. Expect flat routes, good mountain bikes, local snacks, temple stories, a tasty Thai lunch, and hotel pickup within 15 kilometers of the city.
“Mio was an awesome guide! I learned a lot about the local life and the history of the area. It was a lot of fun and the food was nice too! ☺️”
Ride 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City with guides such as Kitty, Mai, Farm, or T. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, Three Kings Monument, temples, and a local market. Choose a peaceful morning ride or a cooler evening route, with snacks, water, and a helmet included.
“The tour was extraordinary! I got to learn a lot about the history of Chiang Mai.”
Spend about 11 hours tracing WWII history around Kanchanaburi. A guide such as Rach, Oom, Nina, or Jira leads a group of up to 15 from Bangkok to the cemetery, JEATH Museum, River Kwai Bridge, and Wang Po, with lunch and a short Death Railway train ride included.
“Very good information about WWII in Indochina and actions of Japanese soldiers and invaders in the building of a train track for pure military goals with total disregard of prisoners of war’s rights:(”
Ride about 12 kilometers through Chiang Mai’s flat Old City on a quality mountain bike, stopping at Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, historic monuments, temples, and a local market. Guides such as Kitty, Farm, James, and Gun add clear history, food tips, and careful road guidance.
“We did this on our first day in Chiang Mai, it was absolutely amazing! The tour guide we had was so much fun, taught us loads about Chiang Mai, took loads of photos and took us on a really cool route. We saw areas of Chiang Mai we wouldn’t never have seen. Back streets, where all the local food markets were (we had the best coconut we’ve had our whole trip here), he got us some fresh fruit from the market. We had a small group of just 3 of us, which was perfect it felt really personal. He took us down a really beautiful canal and did a little…”
Ride with an English- or Thai-speaking guide through Ayutthaya’s lanes, markets, parks, and historic ruins. You’ll visit Pom Phet Fort, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, taste a local snack, cross the Pasak River by ferry, and receive a bike, helmet, drinks, and temple entry.
“Bella was a first class guide . She was informative and her English was excellent. I couldn’t fault her attitude-she is a very good guide - I would recommend Bella to anyone considering taking this tour x”
Ride a 24-speed mountain bike from rural Ban Kluai through rice fields and villages into Sukhothai Historical Park. Guides such as Miaow, Jib, and Chip explain local life, Buddhism, and temple history. Expect about seven hours, a local lunch, snacks, water, entrance fees, and hotel transfers.
“This trip was incredible. Meow was my guide, and she knew so much because she is a local. Very informative, and so personable. It was like riding bikes with a friend. It was such an enjoyable experience. I would recommend it to anyone as a way to experience the historical park and learn more about the history and culture.”
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