Private Tour Guide in Bangkok for a Day

4.7 (42 reviews) 3–7 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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The Grand Palace — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Klongs and The Chao Phraya River boat trip — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Please note that the cost only includes a tour guide. ALL OTHER EXPENSES belong to the clients - for example entrance fees, transportation and food & drink.

Please contact me directly if you want to hire a private vehicle, Tuk-Tuk etc for the day.

Discover the spectacular sights of Bangkok according to your own personal itinerary on a private custom tour of the vibrant capital with a knowledgeable guide. Opt to enjoy a half- or full-day tour and customize your itinerary according to your cultural and historical interests. Allow your expert guide to pre-plan logistics like public transportation and reservations, and then delve into the Bangkok’s rich history by listening their illuminating commentary. See iconic attractions like the Royal Grand Palace and the reclining Buddha in Wat Pho, and stray from the conventional tourist trail by taking a private long tail speed boat along the canals of Thon Buri for a unique experience of Bangkok.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–7 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Jamming Bike, E-Scooter & Walking Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private Vehicle - optional extra - please select when booking
Included: Insurance (Personal Accident)
Included: Private guide
Included: Custom tour planning service

Not included

Not included: Food and Drink
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Entrance fees and tickets
Not included: Travel Insurance
Not included: Transport (all options can be arranged at extra cost)

Itinerary

The Grand Palace

30 min Admission not included

Meet your private guide at your hotel or a pre-arranged meeting point. You'll start your tour by visiting the illustrious grounds of the former home of the Thai Royal Family as your guide takes you inside to see The Grand Palace Bangkok & Temple of the Emerald Buddha. (admission 500 Baht at time of writing)
Temple of the Emerald Buddha

30 min Admission not included

Located inside the grounds of the Grand Palace, Thailand’s most valued temple features the magnificent Emerald Buddha that dates back to the 14th century
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)

30 min Admission not included

Following on from this you will then cross the Chao Phraya River by ferry to the western part of Bangkok (Thon Buri the old capital city of Thailand) there we visit Wat Arun Temple. (admission 100 Baht at time of writing)
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahaviharn

30 min Admission not included

Next stop is Wat Pho – the largest temple in Bangkok and also famous for the huge 46 meter long Reclining Buddha where you can observe the intricate mother of pearl decorations on the soles of the feet. These symbols are a reminder of actions that bring peace and happiness to one’s mind. (admission 200 Baht at time of writing)
Wang Lang Market

45 min

Take an insider tip from your guide for the best place to eat lunch, and dine at your leisure in the country’s capital.
Pak Khlong Flower Talat Original

30 min

Next, you’ll explore Pak Khlong Talat Bangkok’s colourful and fragrant flower market, the market is open 24 hours and at night you’ll see everything from common roses to bright orchids, lilies and more.
Khlong Dan

one hour Admission not included

The waterways that reach the deepest corners of Thonburi make the perfect setting for a look at some of the most important sites in Bangkok. (Price to hire a boat around 1000 - 2000 Baht for an hour depends on how well your guide can negotiate!)
Chinatown - Bangkok

30 min Admission not included

Bangkok’s Chinatown is a popular tourist attraction and a food haven for new generation gourmands who flock here after sunset to explore the vibrant street-side cuisine.
Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen

30 min

Quite an amazing Temple full of lovely hand carved teak wood, marble, granite.
The Chao Phraya River

Passing by

Like all urban rivers, the history of the Chao Phraya is intertwined with the city it flows through. The original site was chosen by early settlers because of its fertility and abundant fish.
BTS Skytrain

10 min Admission not included

The BTS is undoubtedly the swiftest way to get around, and can whisk you right where you want to be in no time at all.
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)

30 min Admission not included

Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or ‘Phu Khao Thong’, is a low hill crowned with a gleaming gold chedi.
Erawan Shrine (Thao Mahaprom Shrine)

10 min Admission not included

The Erawan Shrine houses a statue of Phra Phrom, the Thai representation of the Hindu god of creation Lord Brahma