Thailand · CITY TOURS
Good city tours fill up weeks ahead in high season; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Bangkok temple highlights tour: Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple, Wat Pho and Wat Arun with a small-group licensed guide and tickets.
“Tour guide was knowledgeable and informative. She was accommodating and sweet. Got the tickets and helped me get on the boat ride to Iconsiam after the tour. Would recommend.”
Phuket full-day city tour: Karon and Naka-Kerd views, Wat Chalong, cashew factory, Phuket Old Town, and Chillva night market.
“Lots of photo opportunities, places to visit and time outside of the group in the night market. Very enjoyable day. Water and snacks provided”
Guided Phuket city day tour with hotel transfers. See Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Karon viewpoints, cashew factory, and Old Town.
“Had a wonderful time with a great tour guide Sugar highly recommend.”
Chiang Mai Old City temples in 3 hours for $16. See Wat Chedi Luang, teak carvings, and Wat Phra Singh with a local English guide.
“We loved our tour. The guide was very informative and knowledgeable. We learned a lot about Buddhism and different Thai beliefs. She also taught us about the different languages.”
Half-day Phuket city tour to Wat Chalong, Big Buddha viewpoints, Karon and Windmill lookouts, plus Old Phuket Town, with Patong/Kata/Karon pickup.
“Guide was not informative, tour was rushed and didn’t even see the Big Buddha along with other spots listed on tour. We only few a few minutes at some stops and no information or history. I would not recommend this to others.”
Shared half-day Phuket tour covering Wat Chalong, Big Buddha, Old Phuket Town, Khao Rang Hill viewpoint, with pickup, air-con, and free tickets.
“Great tour to see most important places of Phuket. The tourist guide and the driver were great! The van was new and comfortable. We recommend it.”
Full-day small-group Ayutthaya UNESCO tour from Bangkok with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and key temples plus Bang Pa-In Summer Palace.
“Very interesting and worth visiting. Tour guide was informative. We booked a group tour but ended up being the only ones on the tour. We enjoyed it thoroughly.”
Small-group Phuket half-day loop with Old Town streets, Chalong Temple, Big Buddha viewpoints, and Karon sea views for $45.
“Our tour was really nice and offered exactly the things it said. Pam was our guide and he was really pleasant all the time. The best part was the big Buddha , I think it is a must see for a visit to Phuket. Also the view points and the small tour in old Phuket were good too, if it was for a longer time a think it might have been boring so everything was organized really well. Totally recommend this tour.”
Lopburi Monkey Temple and Ayutthaya Old City in one day from Bangkok, with entrance fees extra and monkey sightings not guaranteed.
“If you're into history, this is the tour for you. You get to visit the old kingdom of Thailand and learn so much. Aoi, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and even fed the monkeys so we all could get good pictures.”
A 3-hour Chiang Mai Old City walk linking Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, teak Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang with an English guide.
“John was amazing! We had a really small group of 4 but he was still presenting passion and involvement to the tour. Told us about culture, history and many local facts. I recommend this tour!”
A flexible Phuket day with a private English-speaking driver, AC SUV, and a pick-up anywhere on the island to hit Big Buddha, temples, views.
“Thank you so much Azi for an amazing day. When we booked a private driver for six hours around Phuket, our family of four could not have imagined a better driver / tour guide / entertainer. Thank you Azi for a superb day. We loved every place you shared with us, especially the floating restaurant where we watched our fish being caught, then superbly prepared for an exquisite Thai feast. We highly recommend this experience.”
Custom private Bangkok tour with driver and optional guide. Choose temples, Chinatown, and Jim Thompson House. GSTC certified.
“Aoi was a very friendly and informed informed Her English was pretty good and we understodd 95% of what she said. She had excellent knowledge of the Thai Royal family and ancestors and knew detsiled information of each major Buddha that we visited. The driver, Manit, was excellent - we felt safe in his hands at all times.guide.”
Half-day Bangkok temple tour with air-conditioned pickup, included entrance tickets, and a guided route to Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun.
“Grand palace and three iconic temples are the best to visit in Thailand. Our guide Mr. Panu is very knowledgeable and friendly and intelligent. He is also best taking our family pictures. 👍 We highly recommend booking through Viator. Day Read more”
Chiang Rai day trip from Chiang Mai with White Temple, Chiang Saen ruins, Golden Triangle boat ride, Opium House, lunch, pickup.
“Our tour with Tui was an absolutely wonderful experience! From start to finish, it was thoughtfully planned and executed. The highlight of our day was visiting the stunning White Temple – its intricate details and breathtaking beauty left us in awe. Tui shared fascinating insights about the temple’s history and symbolism, making the visit even more meaningful. We also visited another serene Buddhist temple, where Tui’s extensive knowledge of Buddhist traditions and architecture truly shone. Along the way, the tour included well-timed stops that allowed us to relax, enjoy the scenery, and stay comfortable throughout the journey. Tui was an exceptional guide – incredibly well-informed, friendl...”
Phuket City Tour: Old Town snacks, Wat Chalong, Big Buddha viewpoint, and coastal photos in 5-6 hours with pickup.
“Well organized from emails informing us of the pick up location to meet and greet through to returning us to our drop off location The guide was very pleasant, informative and had a great sense of humor adding to the enjoyment of the day”
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