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Top 15 Private Tours in Thailand

71 tours  ·  from $18

The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,323 reviews · from $72Our pick

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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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai - Wat Sang Kaew Photiyan and its elaborate style
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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

2.Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · from $144

Leave Chiang Mai at 7am for a private 13-hour temple tour of Chiang Rai. Visit the White, Blue, Wat Sang Kaew Photiyan, and Wat Huay Pla Kang temples with a dedicated guide such as O, Yut, Tong, or Poon, plus lunch, entrance fees, snacks, and hotel transfers.

“Easily one of the best things I’ve done in Thailand. Cannot recommend this enough. Yut was highly knowledgeable and the perfect tour guide!”

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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets - The Bangkok pickup and road to Maeklong
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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

3.Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · from $130

Travel from Bangkok by private car to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Your English-speaking guide, such as Time, Johnny, Bakery, or Peter, explains local life, helps with photos and food choices, and leads a 20 to 30 minute long-tail boat ride.

“I was picked up on time and went directly to the railroad. My wife and I really enjoyed this experience. Our guide Peter was great. We then went to the floating market which was also great. This is our third private tour we took on this trip using Viator. I would recommend this excursion to anyone looking for an excellent tour.”

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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour - Maeklong Railway Market and the famous train arrival
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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

4.Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · from $127

Travel from central Bangkok with a private guide and driver to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market. Ride a long-tail-style motorboat and local train, then add Erawan Falls and the Bridge over the River Kwai for a much longer day. Guides such as Lin, Jim, Poppy, and Nina are praised for timing and personal care.

“Tour guide Ice was really AMAZING! He went the extra mile at each site to make sure we had the best experience. Thank you Ice!”

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Phi Phi Island Private Boat Tour - The ride to Maya Bay
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Phi Phi Island Private Boat Tour

5.Phi Phi Island Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews

Take a private speedboat from Phuket to Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Phi Phi Don, Nui Beach, and Koh Rang Yai. Your guide can adjust the day for your group, with snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and an onboard restroom included. Lunch and park fees cost extra.

“Amazing day trip with friends and family - exceptional service, knowledge and experience all round. We were very lucky with the weather too, and Nuc was our Guide and with her engineer Max and our speedboat captain we had the best day ever! Toured to Maya Bay and Phi Phi island, we were communicated to very promptly and we felt very safe the entire time. Everything was on time, clean and the service was amazing. Thank you 5 Star Marine for exceeding our expectations!”

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️ Phuket Private Instagram Tour: All-Inclusive - Old Phuket Town: Color, Cafés, and Sino-Portuguese Streets
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️ Phuket Private Instagram Tour: All-Inclusive

6.️ Phuket Private Instagram Tour: All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 659 reviews · from $172

Explore Phuket by private vehicle with a guide-photographer such as Nick, Patty, Aom, or Bessica. Visit Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town, Karon Viewpoint, and Rock Beach Swing, with lunch and two-way hotel transfers included for many southern Phuket hotels.

“Great tour with Kim who was so knowledgeable! Got to eat at truly authentic restaurants, which we would have never found if it was just my husband and I”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai - The drive from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon
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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

7.Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135

Spend about nine hours with a private guide such as Tong, M, Yut, or Ekky Ed exploring Doi Inthanon. Visit Thailand’s highest point, Wachirathan Falls, the Twin Pagodas, a Karen village coffee farm, and Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall, with lunch and hotel pickup included.

“Yut Yut Yut!! Such a great experience, all thanks to our guide Yut. A lot of these tours are so dependent on the guide and he did not disappoint. Everything was as described and it was so helpful to have him describe all the extra info tips around the temples, villages, etc. Ask for Yut when you book. Definitely a highlight of our trip overall (and this is from someone who doesn’t leave a lot of reviews either) :)”

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Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage - Damnoensaduak by longtail boat
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Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

8.Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · from $184

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.”

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Private Tour: Best of Bangkok in A Day - Pak Khlong Talat: Bangkok through flowers
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Private Tour: Best of Bangkok in A Day

9.Private Tour: Best of Bangkok in A Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · from $227

Spend eight hours seeing Bangkok’s essential sights in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed guide, lunch, water, and hotel pickup. Your day includes the Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, Chinatown, the flower market, and a long-tail boat ride. Guides such as Bella, Krit, Arthur, and Nan are available depending on language and schedule.

“We had an excellent experience with the Viator Bangkok private Tour, and it was truly made special by our guide, Bella. From the start, the tour was perfectly organized and tailored to our interests, making it an ideal way to see Bangkok in a Read more”

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In and around Bangkok Private Tour Guide with Custom Experience - How to build a sensible eight-hour route
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In and around Bangkok Private Tour Guide with Custom Experience

10.In and around Bangkok Private Tour Guide with Custom Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 461 reviews · from $63

Spend about eight hours with a private English-speaking guide and shape the day around your interests. Choose Bangkok temples, markets, neighborhoods, food stops, public transport, or selected sites beyond the city. Guides such as Natty, Tee, Geng, Imm, and Pranee are praised for flexibility and local insight.

“I had such a wonderful tour and got to do everything I wanted. The customizable and flexible style was just right for me, since I had already been to the major temples before. We visited Wat Trimit, a cozy cafe with a nice vibe, Wat Saket, the Read more”

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Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour - Wat Mahathat and the Buddha Head in the Roots
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Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour

11.Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · from $159

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.”

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Private Customized Phuket Tour with Driver - Wat Chalong: Phuket’s Major Temple Stop
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Private Customized Phuket Tour with Driver

12.Private Customized Phuket Tour with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 433 reviews · from $41

Set your own Phuket route with a private air-conditioned vehicle and driver. Visit Wat Chalong, Big Buddha, beaches, Promthep Cape, Old Phuket Town, or other stops that fit your time. Drivers such as Dol, Tan, Danny, and Tum have helped guests adjust plans on the road, but this is not a licensed guided tour.

“First and foremost, shout out to Mr. Dol. He was hands down the most genuine, polite, respectful man you can ever meet. He went above and beyond for the trip. I got to do 7 things out of the 2 I had planned. Thank you for the sights to see and things to accomplish.”

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Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai - The Boat Ride from Chalong Pier to Racha Yai
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Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai

13.Full-Day Beginner Scuba Course with Private Tuition, Racha Yai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 368 reviews · from $162

Spend about eight hours learning scuba skills with a certified instructor before two 45 to 50-minute open-water sessions at Koh Racha Yai. Guides such as Pomme, Ootdy, Tiger, Nim, and Ohm work closely with beginners. Breakfast, lunch, equipment, snacks, and selected Phuket transfers are included.

“From the hotel pickup to Chalong pier, the booking was made very easy. Our instructor Ooty met us at the pier and was very professional guiding us to the boat, serving us refreshments, and giving us instruction before our private open water dives. The all inclusive excursion included all required equipment, breakfast, and lunch. Our guide took high quality underwater photos of our experience for a small fee and were totally worth having to commemorate our experience. Thank you Viator for connecting us to our instructor and Thank you Ooty for the phenomenal diving experience.”

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Private Bangkok Airport Transfer Free Tollway - Arrival at Bangkok airport, from landing to hotel
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Private Bangkok Airport Transfer Free Tollway

14.Private Bangkok Airport Transfer Free Tollway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 360 reviews · from $17Best value

Book a one-way private transfer between Bangkok airports and city hotels. A greeter meets arriving passengers at the airport, while drivers handle luggage and traffic in air-conditioned vehicles sized for three to eight people. Flight monitoring, 90 minutes of arrival wait time, GPS tracking, and bottled water are included.

“Clean car safe driver comp water Great communication after arrival and till I got in my car Would use again”

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Bangkok: Private Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Tour - Bang Pa-In Palace’s mix of Thai, Chinese, Khmer, and European design
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Bangkok: Private Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Tour

15.Private Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · from $184

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In Palace in a private vehicle with a guide dedicated to your group. See Wat Mahathat, the reclining Buddha, Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon, and royal architecture. Guides have included Jill, Bea, Lucky, and Till, though assignments vary.

“Great excursion exploring temples and summer palace. Food was fabulous. Great photo opportunities. Bea my guide was amazing - super knowledgeable and takes great photographs too.”

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★ 4.5Private Best of Bangkok Full Day Highlights City TourFrom $15513 reviews
★ 4.5Arrival Private Airport Transfer : Bangkok Airport to Hotel in Bangkok142 reviews
★ 5.0Private Ancient city of Ayutthaya Shore ExcursionFrom $2619 reviews
★ 5.0Ancient City Ayutthaya Private Guided Day TourFrom $11849 reviews
★ 5.0VIP Private Tour Damnoen Saduak+ Amphawa + Mae Klong RailwayFrom $015 reviews
★ 5.0Private Transfer from Hotel to Bangkok Airport incl. tollway41 reviews
★ 4.5Private 100% Electric Transfer: Bangkok Airport Pickup/Drop-Off34 reviews
★ 5.02 Day Private Car with Driver from Laem Chabang to Bangkok & Ayutthaya27 reviews
★ 4.1Private Group Half-Day City Tour Around Koh SamuiFrom $5620 reviews
★ 4.7Private Surfing Lessons at Beautiful Kata BeachFrom $4916 reviews
★ 3.2Ultimate Phuket Experience: Private Day or Night TourFrom $378 reviews
★ 4.6Private Customizeable City Highlights Tour & DriverFrom $28171 reviews
★ 4.7Island Hopping by Private Longtail Boat w/ Snorkel55 reviews
★ 4.3Private Longtail Boat Tour to Koh Madsum & Koh TanFrom $5745 reviews
★ 4.6Private Exploration– Mangroves, Old Town & BeachesFrom $6561 reviews

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