Bangkok Private Tour with a Local Guide

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.

1. 1

   The Grand Palace

   1.5 hours

   Built in 1782, this ornate royal palace complex now houses a museum & is open to visitors.

2. 2

   Sukhumvit

   30 min

   This trendy neighborhood is filled with fine restaurants, bars, dance clubs, bookstores, Internet cafes and shopping centers.

3. 3

   Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)

   10 min

   Hindu shrine featuring a gilded statue of the god Brahma & often the site of rituals & dances.

4. 4

   Chinatown / Yaowarat

   1 hour

   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. 5

   Khaosan Road

   30 min

   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. 6

   The Chao Phraya River

   30 min

   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. 7

   ICONSIAM

   45 min

   Vast, stylish mall with hundreds of high-end shops & restaurants, plus an indoor floating market.

8. 8

   Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)

   15 min

   Monumental Buddhist temple right on the river, with an iconic, ornately tiled central prang (spire).

9. 9

   Asiatique The Riverfront

   30 min

   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. 10

    Jim Thompson House

    30 min

    Thai-style teak house by American entrepreneur Jim Thompson with an art collection & guided tours.

11. 11

    Bangkok Art & Culture Centre

    30 min

    Big, modern exhibition & performance venue for contemporary arts with a cafe, bookshop & library.

12. 12

    Chatuchak Weekend Market

    30 min

    Massive market with over 15,000 stalls offering an eclectic variety of goods, from antiques to pets.

13. 13

    King Power Mahanakhon

    15 min

    A 78-floor mirrored skyscraper used for hotel rooms & retail with a viewing deck at 1,030 feet.

14. 14

    Pratunam Market

    30 min

    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.

• 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

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