Experiences in Bangkok
Golden temples, river cruises, rooftop views and live Muay Thai in the capital of Thailand.
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Bangkok: Tours & Experiences
26 experiences and tours
Muay Thai Fight Night at Rajadamnern Stadium
2h
From €26.57
Mahanakhon SkyWalk Ticket with Drink or Food Package
From €28.16
Chao Phraya River Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Day Pass
30mFree cancellation
From €3.98
Jurassic World: The Experience Entry Ticket
1h 15m
From €20.43
Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Walking Tour
2h 30mFree cancellation
From €15.98
Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise with Buffet
2h
From 
SEA LIFE Ocean World & Madame Tussauds Combo Ticket
Free cancellation
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Dream World Theme Park Ticket with Snow Town
Free cancellation
From €30.55
SkyFlyers Riverfront Swing Ride Ticket
From €8.50
Meridian Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya
2h
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Backstreets & Hidden Temples Bike Tour in Thonburi
3hFree cancellation
From €19.92
Khao Yai National Park Day Trip with Waterfalls
11hFree cancellation
From €66.59
Wat Pho & Wat Arun Guided Walking Tour
3hFree cancellation
From €15.98
Erawan Falls & River Kwai Bridge Day Trip
14hFree cancellation
From €49.72
Night Tuk Tuk Tour with Markets, Temples & Food
4hFree cancellation
From €64.42
Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Bike Tour
3hFree cancellation
From €39.58
Maeklong Railway Market & Amphawa Floating Market Tour
11h
From €37.29
Calypso Cabaret Show with Optional Thai Dinner
1h
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TAGTHAi City Pass: Choose 5 from 30+ Benefits
From €69.05
Wat Pho, Wat Arun & Chinatown by Tuk Tuk and Boat
4hFree cancellation
From €35.51
Blue Elephant Thai Cooking Class with Market Visit
From €78.18
Ayutthaya Temples Day Trip with Boat Ride & Lunch
9hFree cancellation
From €74.07
Maeklong Railway, Damnoen Floating Market & Grand Palace
10hFree cancellation
Grand Palace, Chinatown & Golden Buddha Walking Tour
7hFree cancellation
Wat Pho, Grand Palace & Wat Arun Guided Tour
4h 30m
Ayutthaya Private Day Trip: Customised Full-Day Tour
10hFree cancellation
Frequently asked questions
Visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, see the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, cross the river to Wat Arun, take a dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya and watch a Muay Thai fight. The Mahanakhon SkyWalk, Chinatown and a day trip to Ayutthaya are also popular.
Cover your shoulders and knees. Men wear long trousers, and women wear long skirts or trousers. Sleeveless tops, shorts and see-through clothes are not allowed.
The two main stadiums are Rajadamnern, which opened in 1945, and Lumpinee. Both hold fights several nights a week. Ringside seats are closest to the action, and upper sections cost less.
Most cruises sail for about 2 hours past the Grand Palace, Wat Arun and the river bridges. They leave from piers such as ICONSIAM or Asiatique. Choose a sunset cruise for the light, or a dinner cruise with a buffet and live music.
Ayutthaya, the old royal capital, is about 1.5 hours north. Khao Yai National Park and the Erawan waterfalls near Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai Bridge are full-day trips.
Plan 3 to 4 days: 1 day for the Grand Palace and the riverside temples, 1 day for markets, Chinatown and a rooftop view, and 1 day for a trip out of the city.
The Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun stand within a short boat ride of each other on the Chao Phraya River, the old heart of Bangkok. A guided walk or a tuk-tuk tour takes you through the temples and into the lanes of Chinatown, and a hop-on hop-off boat links the piers along the river.
When the heat drops, Bangkok comes alive. Take a dinner cruise past the lit-up temples, watch Muay Thai at Rajadamnern, the oldest boxing stadium in the city, or look down on the skyline from the glass floor of the Mahanakhon SkyWalk. For a day out of town, the national parks of Khao Yai and Erawan and the old capital of Ayutthaya are all within reach.
About Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest city of Thailand, with more than 10 million people in its metropolitan area. Thais call it Krung Thep, the City of Angels. It became the royal capital in 1782, when King Rama I built the Grand Palace on the east bank of the Chao Phraya.
The historic centre around Rattanakosin Island holds the palace and the main temples. Chinatown lies to the south along Yaowarat Road, while Silom and Sukhumvit are the modern business and nightlife districts, linked by the BTS Skytrain.
What to expect on a Bangkok experience
Temple tours in Bangkok are usually on foot, by tuk-tuk or by boat, and last 3 to 5 hours. Dinner cruises take about 2 hours and leave from piers such as ICONSIAM and Asiatique. Day trips to national parks or Ayutthaya last a full day, often with hotel pickup.
At the Grand Palace and the royal temples, cover your shoulders and knees and wear shoes that are easy to remove. Carry water, as the city is hot and humid all year.
Best time to visit
November to February is the coolest and driest time, and the most popular. March to May is the hottest season, with days above 35°C, so plan temples for the early morning.
June to October is the rainy season. Showers are often short and in the afternoon, and the city is quieter.
Getting around
The BTS Skytrain and the MRT underground are the fastest way to cross Bangkok and avoid the traffic. For the old town, use the Chao Phraya Express Boat or the hop-on hop-off river boat, which stop near the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun.
Tuk-tuks and taxis are everywhere. Agree the price before you get into a tuk-tuk, and ask taxi drivers to use the meter.
