Top Bangkok Unique Experiences

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.

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 and pad thai. You also experience attractions like the flower market and the famous Wat Pho temple illuminated at night.

Immerse yourself in Thai cooking with this culinary class in Bangkok, which allows you to learn much more than you would simply be eating your way through local restaurants. With a chef guide as your leader, work your way through learning to make 12 different authentic Thai dishes from scratch with an average class of 8 students or fewer. You'll get plenty of guide attention and enjoy an intimate atmosphere. After class, at your option, we will call you a taxi or escort you to the nearby water taxi.

Master the basics of Thai cuisine on this tour, with a guided market visit followed by a cooking class with a professional chef in Bangkok. Shop for fresh ingredients at the Khlong Toei market and learn to make traditional Thai dishes like spicy coconut soup, "pad Thai" noodles, and red curry with chicken during a hands-on cooking class. Then sit down to feast on a delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

This private tour of the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak offers travelers an up-close look at everyday life on Thai waters. Follow your guide along the backwaters of Bangkok canals on a motorized boat and check out the local vendors selling fresh produce, souvenirs and handmade sweets from their traditional canoes. This one-of-a-kind-experience is perfect for the traveler looking to get off the city streets and sample a bit of the culture and character this popular destination has to offer.

Master the art of authentic Thai cooking during a half-day Baipai Thai Cooking School class in Bangkok. No prior kitchen experience is necessary and travelers are sure to leave with a full belly and flavorful recipes to share with friends back home.

Learn authentic Thai recipes in this Bangkok cooking class, where you’ll prepare classic dishes using ingredients you’ve gathered from a nearby market.  Ride a Tuk Tuk from the produce market to the immaculate teaching kitchen, where you’ll spend the 4-hour class cooking a multi-course feast. Work at a personal cook station as you blend ingredients to create Thai classics, and learn to customize each recipe to your taste.  After sharing a meal at a family-style table, you’ll bring home recipes with tips for preparing memorable Thai meals at home.

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.

Experience the daily goings-on of the Damnoen Saduak floating market and the MaeKlong railway market with a dedicated guide on this private tour from Bangkok. Learn about the markets' history, origins, and current iterations through insightful commentary and take a long-tail boat tour on the canal. Taste some traditional Thai desserts and get free time to shop. Round-trip private transportation from Bangkok hotels is included.

Travel like the locals do—by tuk-tuk—on a half-day sightseeing tour of Bangkok. With an informative guide, hop aboard a motorized rickshaw and see the highlights of the Thai capital including the Amulet Market, the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, and Wat Saket (Golden Mount). This small-group tour operates with a maximum of 12 passengers for a more personalized experience.

Bangkok is one of the best places to sample Thailand’s varied street food, but it can be intimidating for first-time visitors to take to the streets alone. This evening tour by tuk tuk ensures a fun and safe experience, as your guide takes you to the best local vendors, explains each dish, and introduces you to local delicacies such as pork satay, sesame dumplings, and ginger soup.

Benefit from personalized attention on this private tour of Ayutthaya and the Damnoensaduak Floating Market. You can take your time exploring in the company of your dedicated guide, learning about the UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya through commentary tailored to your interests. Step aboard a longtail boat for a tour of the floating market, where you can see local residents going about their daily life.

Explore the street stalls of Bangkok’s Chinatown on a walking tour and enjoy tasting street food along the way. Stroll past market stalls, find plenty of bargains, and stop to sip coffee at a century-old cafe. Private experience offers personalized attention from your guide.

Enjoy Bangkok at night on this 2.5-hour private tour with a guide who introduces you to the city's evening atmosphere. Taste street food, take a tuk-tuk ride, and end the tour at a rooftop bar for a drink. Start time is flexible to suit your preferences.

Learn more about Thai culture through its food. This food-themed experience will begin with a visit to a local Thai market, where you can see people going about their everyday lives and will have the chance to shop for the freshest ingredients. Then, enjoy a cooking class, where you’ll learn to make four dishes. You’ll learn new skills and get to eat your delicious creations afterwards.

Enrich your knowledge of Thai cuisine in the best way possible—by experiencing an authentic Thai cooking class. Learn new kitchen skills you can use at home, and discover more about the essential ingredients of Thai cooking. No need to worry cooking dishes you don’t like—this customizable experience gives you the freedom to choose from a menu of dishes to make.

Watch trains roll through the centre of this famers’ market during this full-day, guided tour to the unique MaeKlong Railway Market that includes a trip to the Amphawa Floating Markets. Travel from Bangkok to where vendors pullback their stall covers and fresh fruits and vegetables to allow trains to pass within inches of their goods. At the floating market ride a longtail boat to visit food vendors lining the river.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour to Kanchanaburi, the MaeKlong Railway Market, and the Damnoensaduak floating market from Bangkok. With private vehicle pickup and drop-off at your Bangkok hotel, there's no need to fuss with public transportation or hail a taxi. Listen to your dedicated guide's narration about the two important Bangkok sites as you travel; you'll learn much more than you would simply exploring on your own.

Get out of busy Bangkok for a day and spend time with elephants at a sanctuary, learning more about the gentle giants and helping feed them. Animal lovers won’t want to miss out on this fun and informative activity at an ethically run center. After feeding the elephants, enjoy your own lunch of tasty Pad Thai noodles with tropical fruit.

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.

See a different side of Bangkok—and familiarize yourself with local public transportation options—with this 4-hour night tour, led by a professional local guide. You'll travel by train, boat, and tuk-tuk to key attractions—including the Grand Palace, the Wat Pho and Wat Suthat temple complexes, and vibrant Chinatown—with stops to sample street food along the way.

Foodies will love the chance to learn home to make home-style Thai food in a private cooking lesson with an experienced teacher. Choose what you want to cook from a collection of more than 100 family recipes. Whether you’re inexperienced in the kitchen or know your way around a Thai spice rack, this lesson will be customized to suit your needs and interests. Enjoy eating your creations after.

Experience rural Thai culture and explore the canal waterways outside the capital on this 6-hour day trip to the Damnoen Saduak floating markets from Bangkok. Once you arrive at the market, cruise by a paddle boat for 30 minutes with your guide through the floating markets. See the vendors selling local produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, traditional sweets and souvenirs. Soak up the atmosphere of the bustling, vibrant markets and gain insight into everyday life in Thailand. You can enjoy this tour sharing with other passengers OR on a private basis. This superior quality tour guarantees...

Learn to make five classic Thai dishes with your choice of a morning, afternoon, or evening cooking class in Bangkok. The morning and afternoon tours include a guided visit to the local market, where you see typical ingredients that go into Thai cuisine. You'll then work with your instructor to prepare dishes such as pad thai (noodles) and tom yum (soup), before sitting down to enjoy the meal that you helped to create.