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Tours, activities and festivals in Bangkok

Here is a selection of things to do in Bangkok in addition to the visits suggested in the section “Places to visit in Bangkok”.

Tours & activities in Bangkok and around

This selection includes tours, excursions and activities that I have tested myself or that were tested by people I fully trust, as well as offers from agencies and websites known for their reliability and quality.

From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

Offered in English
Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok. Experience the colorful scene of vendors selling products from their boats. Enjoy a paddle boat ride around the market. Try some authentic Thai food.
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Bangkok: Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

Bangkok: Luxury Buffet Dinner Cruise With Live Music

Offered in English
End your day in bangkok with a luxury dinner cruise with your loved ones enjoying live music right on the Chao Phraya River. Savor delicious Thai and international cuisine as well as fresh seafood.
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Bangkok Classical Bicycle Tour

Bangkok Classical Bicycle Tour

Offered in English
Discover the unknown Bangkok on a 3-hour bicycle tour that explores Chinatown and the Chao Praya River. Cross the river by pedestrian ferry and continue through backstreets discovering shop houses and the historic neighborhood of Thonburi.
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Half-Day Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun Tour

Half-Day Grand Palace, Wat Pho & Wat Arun Tour

Offered in English
See Bangkok's top temples in half day with our private tour to Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha), and Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn). Our Local Experts will show you beyond the iconic structures of these temples.
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Chinatown Street Food Night Tour with a Local

Chinatown Street Food Night Tour with a Local

Offered in English
Looking to spend a great evening time with deliciously local Thai street food, this trip is for you! Enjoy a secret street food stall follow by a great dessert at Chinatown. End the night at one-and-only Thai culture bar. Definitely a must in BKK!
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Bangkok: 3 must visit Temples and Market Walking Tour

Bangkok: 3 must visit Temples and Market Walking Tour

Offered in English
Immerse yourself in the cultural and historical heritage of Bangkok by visiting the Grand Palace, the Emerald Buddha Temple, Reclining Buddha Temple, local markets, and Wat Arun. Trip with a local tour guide.
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Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk in Bangkok

Michelin Guide Street Food Tour by Tuk Tuk in Bangkok

Offered in English
Explore Bangkok's bustling Chinatown by Tuk Tuk to savor food from street stalls recommended in the Michelin Guide. Learn more about the stalls you visit from your informative guide.
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King Power MahaNakhon SkyWalk Discounted Admission Ticket

King Power MahaNakhon SkyWalk Discounted Admission Ticket

Offered in English
Get a discount price to Mahanakhon SkyWalk that offers spectacular views over Bangkok. Walk across one of the world's largest glass floors and scope 360-degree panoramic views of Bangkok from Thailand’s highest observation deck.
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Bangkok Tuk Tuk Night Tour: Food, Markets & Temples

Bangkok Tuk Tuk Night Tour: Food, Markets & Temples

Offered in English
Go on a private Bangkok night Tuk Tuk tour and I'll share with you about Bangkok nightlife through a local's perspective. We'll go to local night markets and dine at a local's favorite restaurant, visit Bangkok's top temples after dark, and see the biggest flower market in Bangkok.
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Apprenez à cuisienr les nouilles thaïes avec un chef

Apprenez à cuisienr les nouilles thaïes avec un chef

Offered in English
Le chef d'un restaurant de nouilles vous emmènera faire des emplettes dans un marché local le matin pour préparer le déjeuner ensemble ! Il vous apprendra à cuisiner une soupe de nouilles chaude à la thaïlandaise !
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Thonburi Boat Trip : Explore Local Communities and Savor Delicious Thai Lunch

Thonburi Boat Trip : Explore Local Communities and Savor Delicious Thai Lunch

Offered in English
In this trip, you will experience local culture among suburban atmosphere along the Thonburi canal. You will shop like locals at Bangkhunsri Fresh Market. Then, we will prepare and cook lunch together at my house in a local townhome community.
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Bangkok Hidden Walk with a Historian

Bangkok Hidden Walk with a Historian

Offered in English
Thonburi was the capital city of Siam. Along this serene Thonburi canal, Kudi-Chin is the old community hidden just near the Temple of Dawn. Both places are the icon of Thonburi, and we will give them (and many more places) a visit! I am also a history teacher, so you will be getting some cool insights about this local community and the past of Thailand :)
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Half-Day Authentic Thai Cooking Class with Pimmy

Half-Day Authentic Thai Cooking Class with Pimmy

Offered in English
With Pink Chili Thai Cooking Class, go even further in your discovery of the Thai culture by learning basics of Thai cuisine with our professional and friendly teachers. Small group, authenticity and fun guaranty.
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Bang Krachao Bike Tour: Green Lung & Adventure

Bang Krachao Bike Tour: Green Lung & Adventure

Offered in English
This private Bang Krachao bike tour starts in the morning. Let's get away from Bangkok's busy streets and crowds for a day and go cycling at a large park in Bang Krachao, also known as Bangkok's Green Lung. We'll also visit an old local temple and Siamese Fighting Fish Gallery, try local food, and have a sweet time at a tree house cafe.
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Bangkok Classic & Historic E-Scooter Tour

Bangkok Classic & Historic E-Scooter Tour

Offered in English
Discover Bangkok by navigating on an electric scooter through its small streets where local life is calmer, almost intimate, and discover several emblematic monuments. All with a English-speaking guide. A fun and informative tour!
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Bangkok Old City Tour

Bangkok Old City Tour

Offered in English
Discover the soul of the old Rattanakosin island in Bangkok by riding a escooter through the hidden alleys along the canals near Wat Saket (Golden Mountain), the Phra Athit fort and the Chao Phraya river, to then end the visit by the famous Khao San Road.
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Chef-Designed Bangkok Food Tour

Chef-Designed Bangkok Food Tour

Offered in English
This Thai Food Tour concocted by a Chef from Bangkok will take you to discover the flavors and diversity of Thai cuisine. Thai Street Food but also Thai popular restaurants. ''Delicious ''will be the word you will say the most during this tour!
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Bicycle tour in Bang Krachao with a local  guide

Bicycle tour in Bang Krachao with a local guide

Offered in English
Discover Bang Krachao, Bangkok's green lung, and its lush nature right next to the capital, by bicycle with Pond, a local guide who was born and still lives there. He'll take you on a journey through the narrow, paved roads of this incredible local community.
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Alms Offering & Boat Ride to Temples

Alms Offering & Boat Ride to Temples

Offered in English
Thonburi was the previous capital before Bangkok, located on the west site of Chao Phraya river. This trip will take you to see the ancient temple which brings alive back by maintaining the memories of the past and traditional ways of life. We'll also hop on a local boat rides and see what are there along the river.
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Chilling By The Bangkok Khlong E-scooter Tour

Chilling By The Bangkok Khlong E-scooter Tour

Offered in English
Discover the local life on the banks of Bangkok's small canals that are called the ''klongs''. There you're almost back in the past when klongs were the main way of transport in Bangkok. The rural atmosphere really contrasts with the tumult of the Thai capital city. This tour is offered on electric scooters.
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Chinatown Walking from Past to Present

Chinatown Walking from Past to Present

Offered in English
Bangkok Chinatown has been the biggest trading district in Thailand more than 200 years. It is the place where you can see local lives during business hours, supply chain & Chinese influences through the foods & architectures in the hidden alleys.
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Chatuchak Market Shopping & Happiness Sharing

Chatuchak Market Shopping & Happiness Sharing

Offered in English
Want to be a volunteer for a day? Come along with me and I will let you enjoy the voluntary activities that will fulfill your heart and fulfill the happiness to others.
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Bangkok Floating Market & Boat Ride

Bangkok Floating Market & Boat Ride

Offered in English
Khlong Lat Mayom floating market is not big and crowded like Damnoen Saduak or Amphawa but really has the charm and authenticity of a local market.
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Pottery Making & Chilled Riverside Lunch at Koh Kret with a Local

Pottery Making & Chilled Riverside Lunch at Koh Kret with a Local

Offered in English
Koh Kret is the only one island in the Chao Phraya River. Just a couple minutes taking ferry to this small island and you will be stunned with the variety of Thai local foods, desserts, fruits and snacks! Koh Kret is one of the must-visit places when you come to Thailand. The highlight here is you’re going to make your own pottery in a workshop!
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Tours from Bangkok

This selection includes tours, excursions and activities that I have tested myself or that were tested by people I fully trust, as well as offers from agencies and websites known for their reliability and quality.

Private Tour to Ayutthaya from Bangkok
Amazing Asia Tours

Private Tour to Ayutthaya from Bangkok

Offered in English
Visit Ayutthaya, former capital of the Kingdom of Siam and its superb historical sites classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And discover a ryal palace by the river. Day trip from Bangkok.
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Ayutthaya & Lopburi Day tour from Bangkok
Amazing Asia Tours

Ayutthaya & Lopburi Day tour from Bangkok

Offered in English
Discover Ayutthaya and its historic UNESCO heritage sites and Lopburi, the city of the monkeys, on a day trip from Bangkok. An offer for people who want to do a lot in a short time ;)
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Kanchanaburi: Erawan waterfalls, Death Railway and River Kwai bridge
Safarine Tours

Kanchanaburi: Erawan waterfalls, Death Railway and River Kwai bridge

Offered in English
Private day excursion with local guide to discover the 3 must-sees of Kanchanaburi province: the Erawan Waterfalls, among the most beautiful waterfalls in Thailand, take thetrain on the Death Railway, sail to the falous River Kwai Bridge. Departure possible from Bangkok or Ayuthaya.
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Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong from Bangkok
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Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong from Bangkok

Offered in English
Day trip from Bangkok to discover 2 emblematic Thai markets: the Mae Klong Railway Market, a market located on the railway, and Damnoen Saduak, the most famous floating market in Thailand.
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Visit Ayutthaya & Ang Thong: Two Ancient Cities in One Day
TakeMeTour

Visit Ayutthaya & Ang Thong: Two Ancient Cities in One Day

Offered in English
You will see the main ancien temples in Ayutthaya historical park and the biggest Buddha image in Thailand in Ang Thong.
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Explore Ayutthaya with a History Teacher
TakeMeTour

Explore Ayutthaya with a History Teacher

Offered in English
Join the trip with me for exploring Ayutthaya both the Glory and their way of life which relates to the water, the temple and the wood house through the woven carp center, the historical study center, 3 old temples and taking the boat to survey the city.
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Maeklong Railway Market Day Tour From Bangkok
Amazing Asia Tours

Maeklong Railway Market Day Tour From Bangkok

Offered in English
Go on an adventure by train from Bangkok to discover salt marshes, the countryside and the highlight of the show: the market installed on the Mae Klong railway line, whose stalls fold and unfold each time the train passes.
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Khao Yai from Bangkok: Relaxing Nature Tour of Khao Yai National Park
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Khao Yai from Bangkok: Relaxing Nature Tour of Khao Yai National Park

Offered in English
Sooth yourself with nature by visiting Khao Yai National Park & Haew Suwat Waterfall. Enjoy having lunch at a restaurant with a nostalgic vibe. Then, you can select between visiting Chokchai Farm, a chocolate factory, or a sunflower farm! I'm always very flexible!
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour
TakeMeTour

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

Offered in English
With our private half-day Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market tour from Bangkok, you'll get to visit Thailand's 2 most famous markets in 1 day.
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Pattaya Coral Island (Koh Larn) One Day Tour
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Pattaya Coral Island (Koh Larn) One Day Tour

Offered in English
Relaxing and exploring Pattaya and Coral Island in a day. Coral Island is the best choice for you from Bangkok which is not too far and very natural.
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Explore the Hidden Gems of Phetchaburi  from Bangkok
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Explore the Hidden Gems of Phetchaburi from Bangkok

Offered in English
Phetchaburi, a province where most tourists probably have never heard of. You will be taken to Phetchaburi's important landmarks, and and also the hidden gems! You will also be visiting local food stalls along the way.
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Things to do in Bangkok

  • The khlongs , a boat trip on the klongs, will make you discover another aspect of the city and you will sometimes forget that you are in the middle of a capital city. (details)
  • Massages , enjoy a good foot massage in one of the many massage parlors
  • Have dinner at the top of the Bayokee tower and dominate Bangkok by night
  • Listen to the monks prayers at Wat Po tempe from 5:00 pm
  • Go to Taling Chan Floating Market Floating Market it is open weekends from 9 to 16h and much more authentic than what you usually offer taxis or other agencies.
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Events and festivals in Bangkok

Here are the main events and festivals held every year in Bangkok. Exact dates are published as soon as they are official on the Festivals in Thailand page.
Vijit Chao Phraya - Bangkok Illuminations

Vijit Chao Phraya - Bangkok Illuminations

This festival usually takes place in December

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Spectacle de théâtre masqué Khon gratuit

Spectacle de théâtre masqué Khon gratuit

This festival usually takes place in Several times a year

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Bangkok Thai Short Film and Video Festival

Bangkok Thai Short Film and Video Festival

This festival usually takes place in September

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Thailand Tourism Festival

Thailand Tourism Festival

This festival usually takes place in January

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Chinese New Year in Chinatown

Chinese New Year in Chinatown

This festival usually takes place in February

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Bangkok International Motor Show

Bangkok International Motor Show

This festival usually takes place in March

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Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival

Phra Pradaeng Songkran Festival

This festival usually takes place in April

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Anniversaire de la fondation de Bangkok

Anniversaire de la fondation de Bangkok

This festival usually takes place in April

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Bangkok Water Festival

Bangkok Water Festival

This festival usually takes place in April

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La Fête (French-Thai Festival)

La Fête (French-Thai Festival)

This festival usually takes place in June

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Bangkok River Fair

Bangkok River Fair

This festival usually takes place in August

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Samut Prakan Temple fair

Samut Prakan Temple fair

This festival usually takes place in October

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Tak Bat Phra Roi Tradition

Tak Bat Phra Roi Tradition

This festival usually takes place in October

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Golden Mount Temple Fair

Golden Mount Temple Fair

This festival usually takes place in November

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Bangkok River Festival

Bangkok River Festival

This festival usually takes place in November

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Grand Loy Krathong Ceremony

Grand Loy Krathong Ceremony

This festival usually takes place in November

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Thailand's New Year Countdown Celebrations

Thailand's New Year Countdown Celebrations

This festival usually takes place in December

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Bangkok annual Red Cross Fair

Bangkok annual Red Cross Fair

This festival usually takes place in December

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Suan Luang Rama IX park Flower Festival

Suan Luang Rama IX park Flower Festival

This festival usually takes place in December

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Bangkok Street Show

Bangkok Street Show

This festival usually takes place in December

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Bangkok International Motor Expo

Bangkok International Motor Expo

This festival usually takes place in December

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Bonjour French Fair

Bonjour French Fair

This festival usually takes place in December

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Bangkok Amazing Countdown Festival

Bangkok Amazing Countdown Festival

This festival usually takes place in December

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