Bangkok Private Tour with a Local Guide

4–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Thai, English
Operated by: Suisse Plus Travel

Ages: Children (0–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Walking tour (fully customizable and private)
Included: Local tour guide (Thai or expat)

Not included

Not included: Tickets for public transport or taxi (not necessary as it is a walking tour)
Not included: Tickets for attractions with entry fees such as museums
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

The Grand Palace

1 h 30 min Admission not included

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

30 min

This trendy neighborhood is filled with fine restaurants, bars, dance clubs, bookstores, Internet cafes and shopping centers.
Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)

10 min

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

one 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.
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.
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.
ICONSIAM

45 min

Vast, stylish mall with hundreds of high-end shops & restaurants, plus an indoor floating market.
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)

15 min Admission not included

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

30 min Admission not included

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

30 min Admission not included

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

30 min

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

15 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

meet your guide on the ground floor of Terminal 21 shopping mall

End point

meet your guide on the ground floor of Terminal 21 shopping mall

Pickup points

Splash
Montraj Quartier Sukhumvit Bangkok
12PM Bangkok
CS Residence
Amanta Hotel & Residence Sathorn
OYO 251 Matini Ratchada 32
Rama Gardens Hotel Bangkok
Lasalle Suites Hotel & Residence
Convenient Park Bangkok Hotel
Nature Boutique Hotel Ratchayothin
The M5 Residence
Thana Wisut Hotel

and 2,139 more pickup points

Please note that the standard way of pickup is by foot, meaning that the guide can come by foot or by public transport to your location.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

4-hour tour

Duration: 4 hours: Shortest tour duration (4 hours) which allows to see a few of the major attractions.

Pickup included
8-hour tour

Duration: 8 hours: See more hidden secrets with the 8-hour tour. This option is recommended for a complete overview of the city.

Pickup included