Top Bangkok Half-day Tours

Experience the magic of Bangkok at night on this after dark temples, markets, and food tuk-tuk tour. Your evening adventure begins with a tuk-tuk ride around Bangkok, seeing the way the city lights illuminate ancient temples and modern skyscrapers against the night sky. Along the way, you'll visit markets and palaces, explore the bustling streets of Chinatown, and feast on street food, while learning about the city from your local guide.

Bangkok is full of beautiful temples, but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of which to visit first. This convenient city tour visits three must-see temples—Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun—as well as other city sights such as markets and ethnic minority neighborhoods. This is a great tour for first-time visitors to Bangkok as you’ll learn all about the culture and religion of Thailand.

Savor the after-dark pleasures of Bangkok’s legendary street food scene during this evening food and sightseeing excursion by tuk-tuk. Travel aboard one of these iconic 3-wheeled taxis, stopping to sample sizzling roadside favorites like charcoal-fried noodles. You also experience attractions like the flower market.

Go sightseeing in the evening when Bangkok’s traffic and crowds thin out, and the temperature cools down, on this tour of Thailand’s capital city. Visit landmarks including Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), The Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and explore bustling Chinatown on foot. Your guide takes you to Chinatown’s renowned food stalls where you can try a variety of signature dishes for dinner (included).

Learn more about Thai culture, history, and spirituality when you tour some of Bangkok’s most important landmarks with a guide. On this small-group half-day tour you’ll visit the remarkable Grand Palace and several important temples, including Wat Arun that is covered in mosaic tiles. Get a better understanding of local culture than you would if touring independently.

Explore Bangkok’s most important cultural sights on a half-day private tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Traimit. Learn about the country’s royal heritage as you explore the palace, whose elaborate stepped roofs are the height of Siamese design. Visit the funeral and coronation halls, and see the sacred Buddha carved from solid jade. Circle the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho then stroll cool halls lined with hundreds of Buddha images. Continue to Wat Traimit to see a centuries-old golden Buddha, and leave an offering in the gleaming sanctuary.

Discover some of Bangkok’s beautiful natural spaces on a small-group bike tour. Pedal through Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden and admire the beautiful Bangkok skyline, explore local markets and canals, and visit the Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market. Enjoy light refreshments and water throughout the tour, as well as a delicious Thai lunch.

Discover the delicious street food of Bangkok on a half-day tour through Chinatown. Sample some of Thailand’s best food such as chicken satay, Thai curries, noodles and more as you stroll through the streets with our knowledgeable guide. Learn about Thai cuisine and culture during this hands-on experience and leave with a full belly and full mind.

Spend three hours exploring Bangkok by bike on this popular tour that puts travelers right up close to the action. Venture down the narrow alleyways of Chinatown. Cruise through markets and backstreets and explore Thonburi with your professional guide who will point out all the highlights and attractions of this dynamic city.

Escape the bustling city of Bangkok on this half-day tour to the Maeklong and floating markets. Canoe through the floating markets and see vendors selling everything from fresh produce to everyday items. Get your heart pumping as you continue to the Maeklong Railway Market where vendors sell their goods, and quickly pack them up, along this active railway line.

Discover the best of Bangkok’s street food cuisine on this small-group walking tour. Visit hidden gems and street food stalls to learn about the delicious cuisine of Thailand. Sample various dishes such as pork with sticky rice, papaya salad, fresh seasonal fruit, Thai coffee, Thai beer, and more. Experience the local cuisine like a local and fall in love with Bangkok’s food scene.

Thai cuisine is full of surprises and this food tasting tour through Nang Loeng Market offers a unique introduction, with a special itinerary devised by a local chef. Escape the busy city for a cruise along Bangkok’s scenic canals; stop at popular local restaurants, food vendors, and markets; and sample a variety of delicious Thai specialties, including Hokkien noodles, banana fritters, spring rolls, and indulgent desserts.

Discover the Grand Palace and three of the top temples in Bangkok with a guide who can provide deeper insights into these popular landmarks. Make your way to the meeting point, then explore the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the Emerald Buddha, before seeing the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and visiting Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn.

Bangkok’s floating markets are famous for their variety of products, sold across long boats jostling for room in a tropical canal. This tour takes you along the river in an elegant long-tailed boat, stopping to explore a village on stilts and a fruit plantation. See a delectable brown-sugar dessert made by a Thai family, going beyond commercial interactions and into the lives of local people.

Bangkok comes into its own at night, but the city can be intimidating without a guide. Skip the stress of negotiating with tuk-tuk drivers and the hassles of planning a route, and enjoy this private tour. You'll hit top landmarks, including the Giant Swing, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho), and Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan, savor a signature dessert and a full Thai dinner, and enjoy a riverside stroll.

Discover two popular markets with this guided sightseeing from Bangkok with a small group. Visit the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and cruise around the stalls on a long tail boat. Then take a train to Mae Klong Railway Station to explore the market built on and around the railway tracks.

Ride around the Thai capital like a local with this evening tuk-tuk tour of Bangkok. In a small group of no more than 15, travel to such city highlights as Chinatown, the Temple of Dawn (Wat Arun), Khao San Road, and Pak Khlong Talat, Thailands biggest flower market, stopping for tasty Thai street food along the way.

Take a memorable ride on the Thailand-Burma Railway, also known as the Death Railway for the thousands of POWs and forced laborers who lost their lives building it during World War II. On this day trip from Bangkok, visit the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery and the JEATH War Museum, and hear moving war stories from your guide. Then ride a long-tailed speedboat down the Kwai River where you have a view of the famous bridge.

If you're planning a short stay in Bangkok, make the most of your visit with a private tour to the Thai capital’s most important temples and palaces. The sprawling city can be overwhelming to navigate, but a personal driver and guide takes the stress out of getting around so you can easily fit in stops at the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, an amulet market, and other must-see landmarks.

Explore the floating markets of Bangkok with the help of a local resident with this boat tour. Create memories as you get glimpses into the customs and culture of the area, allowing your guide to provide information and point out the highlights so you don't miss anything. Lunch, bottled water, and all fees and taxes are included for your convenience.

A Bangkok river cruise is a luxurious way to view main attractions—including the Grand Palace and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn)—illuminated at night. During your Chao Phraya River dinner cruise, feast on a buffet of authentic Thai dishes while watching the lit-up city skyline pass by. Relax as the live band provides the ambiance.

Discover the best that Bangkok has to offer on this full-day private tour of the city. Visit all of the must-see attractions such as the Grand Palace, Chinatown, the vibrant flower market, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and much more. Learn about the city’s rich history, religion, and culture from your informative guide as you drive around Bangkok in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

Don’t miss out on visiting the Ayutthaya Historical Park while you’re in Bangkok—book this small-group tour ahead of time and avoid the larger group tours that take you on the full-day trip in a crowded bus. This small-group tour is limited to just nine travelers, and it allows you to connect with other like-minded people on your journey. Plus, you’ll get a full day to explore the main highlights of the park with your guide.