Thailand · HISTORY TOURS IN BANGKOK
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 history tours in Bangkok justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
Guided day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with Bang Pa-In Palace and temples like Wat Mahathat. Small-group value at $28.
“It was a great deep dive in the history of Thailand !! Our driver and our guide were excellent ! As it was a private tour for only two persons, it was expensive.”
Small-group UNESCO Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: Bang Pa-In palace and key temples, AC minivan, guide help, optional entrances.
“Ratima was an amazing guide. She gave us history of Thailand and the surrounding area. Helped us understand the layout of the temple sites. And allowed us plentiful time to explore in our own. The tour was well organized and we visited just the right amount of sites so we weren’t too exhausted by the end. Excellent tour!”
A 10-hour small-group day trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, covering WWII cemeteries, Death Railway sites, and a train ride to the bridge.
“Having booked the day before it was a last minute trip. The pick up from my hotel was on time. Was on my own (also another guest until Kanchanaburi that went to theelephant sancuary) so it felt like a private tour Offered water twice and cool wet towel. the tour is interssting, had enough time at the cemetary, museum and Kwai river bridge. Then we rode the train to the cave and picked up there by our driver to go tothe restaurant. Tasty food, not a huge buffet but has options, I dont eat meat and had many alternatives.”
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.”
Private Bangkok day trip combining Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Ayutthaya UNESCO sites, plus optional Maeklong Railway Market.
“We had a lovely private tour with our guide Time and driver Mario. Our tour included the floating markets, train market and historical sites in Ayutthaya. Time and Mario were very punctual and picked us up right on time. Time was very knowledgable about every place we visited and about Thailand in general. He answered all our questions and was very friendly. He also paid for everything on the trip Including, snacks, provided water, road tolls and refreshing towels which were much appreciated in the hot weather. Lunch was the only thing we had to pay for, but Time stopped at a lovely restaurant with great Thai dishes and great…”
Ayutthaya by day from Bangkok, then a 1-hour sunset boat ride. Guided temple stops, entrance tickets, and a snack box included.
“Great half day tour. Easy to book same day morning of. I loved the longtail boat portion but it is VERY loud so I recommend you bring earplugs to wear while on the boat. I felt the tour is well paced with enough leisure time at different temples.”
Private day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with temple stops and a 1-hour boat tour, dessert, and hotel pickup.
“The van (driver plus guide) picked my friends and I up at our hotel on time. On our drive our guide gave us a detailed history of the region and the temples which really helped put everything into context. Our guide (army) was so knowledgeable and considerate. I highly recommend.”
Eat your way through Bang Rak with 12+ Thai tastings, temple history, and a ferry ride, on a small-group 3.5-hour tour for $55.
“"Tiny" was an excellent tour guide! Her English was good. We visited 5 different plsces and sampled 2 differemt dishes st each. Plus a snack in the middle. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone.”
A 4-hour bike ride through Bangkok canals and historic temples, with snacks and local flavor, plus Giant Swing and Thonburi depot sights.
“Fantastic guide - Woody. Round and see a lot things. Try yourself.”
Cycle Bangkok backstreets to canals, temples and the Giant Swing. Small group, English guide, snacks included, about 4 hours from $39.
“Really cool bike ride through tiny alleys and back streets. I felt like I saw a real local part of the city. The riding was very safe and slow but alleyways were extremely narrow with sharp turns so best for bikers comfortable with that”
See Bangkok history at Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, ride a ferry to a local market for snacks, then finish at Wat Arun.
“Our guide Rio was excellent. It was well worth the money spent and I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a wonderful experience in Bangkok. It was my 17 year old son’s first time in Thailand and it was great for him to experience this tour.”
Private full-day Ayutthaya UNESCO tour from Bangkok with an English guide, guided temple visits, local lunch, and key ruins.
“We were contacted by the guide the day before. He was very clear about pick up time and place He was on time for 730am pick up. On the way, he shared his deep knowledge of Thai history. Very informative. We visited all the sites on the itinerary and explanation by the guide is clear and detail. We return to our pick up location at 4pm. Overall, very impressed with the guide. He is extremely knowledgeable. Value for money.”
Private Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with five temple stops, Wat Mahathat photo moment, gate pass and many ticket fees included.
“It was good. This was the end of three weeks in Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam where we had done some incredible day tours. Tour was fine but felt kinda meh compared to the other tours. We had a driver and tour guide. The tour guide Read more”
Evening Bangkok temples, Pak Khlong Talat flowers, and Wat Arun sunset views plus a rooftop beer, from $55 for 3 hours.
“Mai was an amazing tour guide. Her historical knowledge was very well presented - she is a great story teller and so kind. We highly recommend Mai as a tour guide!”
Private Ayutthaya temple charter from Bangkok with hotel pickup, flexible schedule, UNESCO stops like Wat Mahathat and Wat Chaiwatthanaram.
“Lily was so sweet and personable. She took us to the sites and provided history and background information. It was a nice day of exploring Ayutthaya.”
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