Top Bangkok Historical Tours

See a side of Bangkok that most travelers don’t get to see as you cruise along the city’s canal ways. Set sail along the klong (canals) of the Chao Phraya River in a traditional longtail boat and enjoy a glimpse of local life in the Thonburi district of Bangkok. Enjoy up to two hours on the water and stop to visit Baan Silapin (The Artist’s House) and Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen.

The ruined city of Ayutthaya was once the most important and powerful place in Thailand. Travelers interested in Thai culture and history, as well as Buddhism, will love this day tour. Visit some of Ayutthaya’s must-see sights, including temples, palaces, and enormous Buddha statues. This organized tour is an easy way to visit Ayutthaya, as it will save you the hassle of catching buses or trains.

Combine a visit from Bangkok to Ayutthaya—the UNESCO-listed ancient capital of Siam—with a riverboat trip on the Chao Phraya River. An informative guide highlights Thailand’s fascinating history as you explore Ayutthaya temples, stone ruins and Buddha statues in the old capital of Thailand, which was ransacked by invading Burmese in the 18th century. This full-day tour includes lunch and returns you to Bangkok by boat.

This customizable private tour showcases the best of Bangkok and beyond. Follow your personal guide through some of the city's top attractions, including Wat Arun Grand Palace, and the Floating Market. Explore some of Bangkok's most vibrant neighborhoods, sample local cuisine (own expense), and wander the shops and sites with a local who offers insight and information along the way.

Experience two of Bangkok’s most famous traditional markets on this half-day tour. Benefit from a small group size as you ride the train to the Maeklong Railway Market, uniquely situated on a working railway track. After free time for shopping, continue to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and cruise around the stalls on a longtail boat.

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.

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.

See Bangkok’s Buddhist temples and the Grand Palace on a half-day tour of the city’s historic highlights. Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit) and Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) then explore the grounds that once housed the royal Siamese court. Your tour includes all entrance fees and round-trip transport from centrally-located hotels, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

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.

Board a longtail boat for a journey along the Chao Phraya River (River of Kings) and explore the canals of Bangkok. Your half-day tour includes cultural highlights of the Thai capital such as the majestic Grand Palace where you can view the Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. You also visit Wat Pho, a temple that houses the Reclining Buddha.

Ayutthaya—Thailand’s former capital city—is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that's famous for its impressive temple ruins. With this small-group tour, there’s no need to do any research as a guide shows you around the city’s most impressive sites. Along the way, tick off the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, and Wat Mahathat—with fascinating commentary throughout.

Explore the ancient capital of Siam, Ayutthaya, nowa UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day guided tour from Bangkok with a small group of just 11 people. Visit the ornate Bang Pa In Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, and five different temples, with an English speaking guide to provide deeper insights.

Discover the top sights and hidden corners of Bangkok on a private half-day tour. Follow your personal guide to the iconic Pak Klong Talad Flower Market, Temple of Dawn, and more. Skip the overpriced taxis and experience Thai transportation like a local. Take a tuk-tuk to a secret temple and a ferry to the Grand Palace. Along the way, feel free to pause for photos and ask questions for a more immersive experience.

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.

If you’re visiting Bangkok for the first time, avoid the stress of navigating a new city on a private full-day sightseeing tour. Great for travelers with limited time, this tour covers the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), the Grand Palace, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho). Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off.

This private half-day guided tour of Bangkok's gilded temples and royal palaces showcases the stunning architecture, rich culture and ancient history of this popular destination. Follow a local guide to the iconic Grand Palace, then venture to Wat Pho and Wat Traimit. Lunch, admission, and transport are included.

Immerse yourself in the history of World War II during this tour to the Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok, with shared and private options. Listen to in-depth guided commentary that tells the history of the bridge itself, and learn more about the events surrounding the POWs by visiting a war museum and a POW cemetery. Additionally, you’ll ride along the tracks of the Death Railway, walk across the bridge itself, and take a long-tailed speedboat ride on the river.

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.

Step back into Bangkok’s past on this half-day tour around three of the city’s remarkable ancient temples. Instead of trying to navigate Bangkok public transport or braving the roads in a rental car, travel around the spectacular statues and temples at Wat Traimit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit in convenient group transport. You don’t even need to leave your hotel to find a meeting point: tourists can choose to get picked up direct from their hotel lobby.

The Siamese capital of Ayutthaya is one of Thailand’s most impressive UNESCO World Heritage Sites and visiting on a private tour means you can explore the ancient marvel in your own time. This full-day tour from Bangkok combines a visit to Ayutthaya with a stop at Wat Lokayasutharam, a tour of Bang Pa-In Summer Palace, and a delicious Thai lunch at a local restaurant, and more.

Experience the beauty of Thai culture on this half-day Bangkok temples tour that showcases some of the city’s most impressive landmarks. See a massive solid gold Buddha at Wat Tramit and marvel at delicate marble carvings at Wat Benchamabophit. Then follow your guide to the birthplace of traditional healing, Wat Pho, and learn about some of the age-old practices still used today.

Visit the most popular tourist attraction in Bangkok, The Royal Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). Both the Grand Palace and the Temple of Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) are situated in the same compound. They are among the top must-visit destinations in Thailand. Get insight into the history and culture with our local expert tour guide.

The tuk-tuk is a famous symbol of Thailand with its distinctive design and sound and your stay in Bangkok is really not complete without a tuk-tuk ride through Bangkok's streets. Avoid negotiating and hassling about the price and join us on a thrilling 2-hour tuk-tuk adventure through the Big Mango! You will pass famous landmarks in the Thai capital like the Grand Palace, Giant Swing, Loha Prasat, Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Yaowarat Road (Chinatown), Wat Arun (seen from the other side of the river) and Wat Pho. Our knowledgeable local guide can tell you interesting stories about the places we pass and about Bangkok in general. This is the perfect tour to get a quick impression of the 'City of Angels'!