Don't Miss These Must-Do Activities in Bangkok
The capital of Thailand and southeast Asia’s travel epicenter, Bangkok bewitches and bewilders. Whether you’re zipping through the streets in a hot-pink taxi, cruising the Chao Phraya River at sunset in an elegant barge, or hopping from market to market in a colorful tuk-tuk, the city will leave you energized and enthused.
It pays to plan ahead to beat the crowds, though: Nearby attractions, from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ayutthaya to the Bridge on the River Kwai, immortalized on film, can get booked up quickly, especially in high season. From temples to markets, from massage to muay thai boxing, see below to discover the essential sights, activities, and experiences in Thailand’s city of angels.
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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk
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This award-winning night tour by tuk-tuk provides a great introduction to Bangkok for first-time visitors, but it also showcases a side of the city that most repeat visitors haven't seen. You get to bypass heavily trafficked areas and take off-the-beaten-track routes toward illuminated temples such as Wat Pho and a bustling, 24-hour flower market. Enjoy dinner, followed by dessert at a mystery stop. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people.
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$73.61
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$73.61
Price varies by group size
Half-Day Bangkok City Highlights Small-Group Tour with Lunch
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See the top sights in Bangkok with a professional guide who shares key details about each place you visit along with the history of Thailand’s capital city. Your guide makes it easy to navigate popular sightseeing destinations including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, the Golden Buddha Temple (Wat Traimit), and Chinatown. Stop for lunch at a scenic riverside restaurant, and have time to browse the shops in Chinatown.
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$90.47
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$90.47
Private Tour of Bangkok's Temples Including Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)
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Thailand is driven by the Buddhist faith and some 26,000 wats, or temples, dot the landscapes of this southeast Asian nation. Take a private tour of three significant Bangkok temples, including the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and marvel at the religion that permeates the culture and traditions of this city.
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$53.47
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$53.47
Price varies by group size
Choose 5 Dishes: Half-Day Cooking Class in Sukhumvit with Market Tour
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Learn about Thai cuisine during a half-day cooking class in Bangkok. Start with a look at the ingredients at the local market, then return to your air-conditioned kitchen to begin your small-group cooking lesson. Choose five dishes from a choice of more than 20—including pineapple fried rice and green curry—to make under the guidance of your chef-instructor, who conducts the class in a kitchen conveniently located near a BTS (Skytrain) station. Enjoy your creations plus a complimentary dessert and fruit.
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$30.67
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$30.67
Apsara Dinner Cruise by Banyan Tree
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Dine with a breathtaking view on this Bangkok dinner cruise aboard the traditional Thai vessel ‘Apsara.’ Navigate past the gleaming Temple of Dawn during the tour, and glimpse the swooping skyline of the royal Grand Palace. The Chao Phraya is the heart of this vibrant city, speckled with traditional fishing boats and soaring yachts, but your leisurely, 4-course meal proves as memorable as the romantic setting. Sample the rich curries, elegant soups, and superb desserts that are the best of Thailand’s legendary cuisine.
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$97.31
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$97.31
Bangkok Food Tour of Bang Rak with Local Guide
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Take a stroll through the Bang Rak district as you’re introduced to Thai dishes and drinks at food stalls, local eateries, a wet market and more. Taste authentic flavors and savory bites all handpicked by a knowledgeable guide. Numbers are limited to a maximum of 10 food lovers for a small-group experience on this Bangkok food tour. Select a morning or evening tour.
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$52.18
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Bangkok Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya River
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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.
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$30.48
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Calypso Cabaret Show Ticket
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Experience an evening of vibrant song and dance performances at Bangkok’s beloved Calypso Cabaret. Take in Chinese love ballads, Korean pop and Japanese ‘geisha dancing’ as an energetic cast of performers hold the stage in shimmering costumes, towering heels and sky-high feather headdresses. The Calypso Cabaret is in the heart of Asiatique: The Riverfront, so arrive early to explore a bustling enclave of boutiques, bars and cafés on the shores of the Chao Phraya River.
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$53.23
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Thailand's Ayutthaya Temples and River Cruise from Bangkok
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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.
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$60.16
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$60.16
Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour
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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.
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$70.77
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$70.77
Floating Markets Day Trip from Bangkok
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Go beyond Bangkok city limits and gain a deeper understanding of life beyond the capital as you explore the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak. Travel by long-tailed speedboat as a guide unpacks the secrets of these 19th-century canals built by King Rama IV. Over the course of this half-day trip, cruise past vendors selling freshly picked produce, handmade sweets, and interesting souvenirs.
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$55.20
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$55.20