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Want to see the best of Bangkok? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Bangkok!

Destination

Bangkok, Thailand

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, ไทย, Español, 中文, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack or Drink
• Entrance ticket Wat Arun
• Tuk tuk ride
• Ferry crossing
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 13 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at in front of the Royal Theatre at the monkey statue - Bangkok to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See from Bangkok Flower Market, Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), Memorial Bridge, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Bangkok so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Julia🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Tony)

8 March 2025

"Great experience discovering Bangkok with our guide Tony. Always smiling, he was eager to share information and anecdotes about his city. The tour had a good pace, and we managed to do as much as possible within the given time. He added fun little moments to the visits. Tony was very attentive and spoke excellent English. Thank you, Tony!"An Amazing Tour of Bangkok with Tony!

Adrian

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

7 March 2025

We had a fabulous morning with Moddy who is extremely knowledgeable and very passionate about her culture. The tour was so varied in content - we really enjoyed it and we managed to see so much in just a few hours. She was very caring about our welfare and ensured the pace suited our more senior age. Thank youOur Morning With Moddy

Hannah

(About local Tony)

5 March 2025

Great tour with Tony. We saw a lot over a short time period, even managing to fit in a Tuk Tuk and a boat ride. Tony was very knowledgable in telling us about Bangkok history. A fun way to spend a couple of hoursGreat Tour

Sheri

(About local Piyaporn)

5 March 2025

Piya was a delight to walk Bangkok with. She planned a tour that touched on many facets of the city while staying comfortable in high temperatures. She was knowledgeable, kind, and attuned to the interests of all of us. Our 3 hour tour lasted 4 and a half hours and brought us through markets, malls, and temples. Her English is very understandable. Highly recommend!!Bangkok Exploration with Expert Guide

Unknown

(About local Piyaporn)

5 March 2025

Piyaporn gave us an interesting and personalized tour of Bangkok that included many places we would have never found on our own. We tried new foods, learned how to fold lotus leaves and visited local markets. She is very knowledgeable about Thai history and the city. It was an excellent tour!An excellent tour of hidden gems!

Joanne

(About local Araya)

28 February 2025

Nancy

(About local Artty)

28 February 2025

This was the first time we have booked through Withlocals and we would definitely do it again. We had a wonderful tour with Artty. Our driver was late dropping us off and dropped us in the wrong place. Artty was very accommodating and made his way to us. We have been to Bangkok before and were looking for a more local experience this time. Artty took us to new and interesting places - local markets, temples, and neighborhoods. Exactly what we wanted. As his page suggests, Artty is a great storyteller and fun to spend time with. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with him and the great recommendations he gave us for the rest of the day. Thanks, Artty! Perfect day in Bangkok with Artty

Toby

(About local Araya)

27 February 2025

Unknown

(About local Araya)

25 February 2025

Kim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Araya)

25 February 2025

days is just an awesome person and guide. Kind, flexible, knowledgeable..we loved our time at Wat Pho and Wat Arun with her....highly recommend her services!You can't go wrong with Araya!

Leah

(About local Sudarat)

25 February 2025

Sudarat is awesome!  She was light hearted,  very knowledgeable and friendly!  We all enjoyed her very much!  ~LeahWould definitely recommend!

Michael🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sudarat)

23 February 2025

Great tour guide. Knowledgeable, fun, and very kind. Highly recommend.Wonderful tour and tour guide!

Isabel

(About local Saravarint)

21 February 2025

We had the most amazing experience touring Bangkok with Gune. She was so wonderful and knowledgeable. It was our first activity after landing in Thailand and we were able to see and learn so much. Gune was the best and was able to give us many other suggestions of restaurants and sights to see after the tour. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a walking tour! Best tour!

Laurene 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Araya)

21 February 2025

The tour with Araya was excellent! We appreciated her many insights and stories about Thai culture. She was a wealth of knowledge and shared much about the history of the area. We especially appreciated visiting the small alley ways in the old Portuguese area near the water. Highly recommend!

Sonia

(About local Saravarint)

20 February 2025

We were only in Bangkok for just over 24 hours so we were keen to have a tour to ensure we saw the highlights (without all the tourists) that worked for my family ( 2 adults and 2 girls aged 12 and 10) so we booked a 4 hour tour with Saravarint and it was just fabulous. We tried delicious food at an off the beaten track food market, we folded lotus flowers at a flower market, we went to a couple of beautiful temples and fed some turtles. We all loved it and Saravarint was very knowledgeable and patient with us as we made several toilet stops! The highlight of our trip to Thailand. Thank you Saravarint. Fabulous Personalised Tour of Bangkok

Jan

(About local Artty)

20 February 2025

We had a morning 3 hours your with Artty. Artty is really a great guide. He knows a lot of stuff about Bangkok. Also during the tour it was customisable to change a little according your own interest. He's also really really funny !! This was our first experience with Withlocals. Great tour in Bangkok with Artty

Dave🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

18 February 2025

Moody was extremely flexible in rearranging our tour so that we could see the floating market. Made arrangements to meet us at our hotel and ensure we ensured how to get back. Introduced us to some great Thai food.Touring Floating Market

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sudarat)

17 February 2025

We absolutely loved our tour of hidden gems by Sudarat. She was just fantastic. Extremely accommodating and kind as we had one person with a bad knee. Sudarat took us to some really amazing places and shared so much history and told us the meaning of certain things in the Thai culture. It was exactly what we were looking for. We would book again with Sudarat as this was our favorite tour on our trip.Best tour in Bangkok

Unknown

(About local Chatchai)

17 February 2025

He was extremely knowledgeable and taught us all different things about Bangkok, Buddhism, showed us high points of various temples and monuments. He also showed us how to make lotus offerings at the temples and took us on a tuk-tuk ride through the flower market it was truly an amazing journey. He was a kind and wonderful guide, I would highly recommend him.Chai is our Thai guy!

Jonathan🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nok)

17 February 2025

Very enjoyable and informative

Christine🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chatchai)

16 February 2025

Chai was extremely flexible changing the day of our tour since our arrival was delayed due to a missed connection. Chai was knowledgeable, articulate and was able to answer all of our questions about all things “Thai”. He varied the tour based on our interests and provided helpful hints on food, transportation, and temple etiquette. He had a great sense of humor and worked hard to ensure we were satisfied with our tour. Highly recommended.Informative and generous

Louise

(About local Tony)

16 February 2025

We booked the “Highlights and Hidden Gems of Bangkok” with Tony today and we had such a fabulous tour. Tony was very knowledgabke and we learned so much about Bangkok, its culture, history, food, religion Buddhism imparticular and generally how the Thai people live. Ton took us to see some amazing temples, local markets, including an Insight to where the locals lives which we ould never have found ourselves. When we visited the local food market he explained all the different food on offer. Thanks to Tony we tried some food we may not have, had we not take the tour. The food was delicious. Tony was so easy to chat to, informative, knowledgeable, considerate and very polite. We would not hesitate to book Tony again if ever in Bangkok. Thank you again Tony. Kind regards Louise & Stephen Just book Tony you'll not be disappointed

Stacia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Moddy. Wachinee )

13 February 2025

Dependable, friendly, flexible, punctual, knowledgeable, and great English! We will hire Moddy whenever we are in Bangkok. We had a great time with her. Very knowledgeable

Nicola

(About local Artty)

11 February 2025

Artty ist ein toller Guide! Der Preis ist etwas zu hoch deswegen nur eine „5“ für Price- value ratingEs war ein wunderschöner Tag mit Artty

b4rg8hx5qy

(About local Araya)

11 February 2025

Thank you very much! My daughter and I enjoyed every minute with Araya. She is very knowledgeable and answered every question.Wonderful morning tour!

Dwight

(About local Tony)

9 February 2025

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I did the “Highlights and Hidden Gems of Bangkok” with Tony today. He was fabulous!! He educated me so much about Bangkok/Thailand history, stories about Buddhism/Hinduism, and current Thai life. One highlight was Wat Ratchabophit Sathitmahasimaram Ratchaworawihan, which was a stunning temple with 1/10th of the crowd of the more renowned temples. Tony even helped me negotiate with the Taxi driver after the tour ended. I will definitely be doing another tour with Tony when I return to Bangkok!!Tony is an excellent guide!

Jürg🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Saravarint)

8 February 2025

Dear Saravarint What a great tour, what an experience. In our last few hours in Bangkok, you gave us another great and unforgettable insight into a special city and a great country. From the food court to the flower market, through the narrowest and most hidden alleyways to the hard-to-find gems of the city. You broadened our horizons with your knowledge. Unfortunately, the time went by far too quickly, the booked 3 hours became 4 without a wink. We would have liked to have listened to you for a long time if our imminent departure hadn't brought the trip to an abrupt end. And so there was suddenly no time to say goodbye in peace and thank you. You made our visit to Bangkok unforgettable. KOP KHUN KRAP!!! It was unique. Best regards, Juerg & KarinUnforgettable and unique

Karin🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Tony)

5 February 2025

We had a wonderful time with Tony who was extremely patient, kind, knowledgable and fun. The tour was very diverse and worked very well with our cross-generation small group. Thanks a lot for a wonderful time, highly recommended. A wonderful morning

Elizabeth🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Araya)

5 February 2025

I visited two temples with Araya and it was a really interesting morning. She explained all about the sites and what we could see and lots about the development of Bangkok. She was also understanding when I had to slightly change the arrangements. Highly recommended Very intresting visit

janvalenta

(About local Tuangtip)

3 February 2025

We loved our three hours with Tai. Travelling with a 7yo, we always need a few adjustments to the schedule and pacing, and Tai was more than welcoming in that regard. We learned a lot and saw a lot and spent a few hours with a warm, welcoming local. Highly recommended! Ecellent tour with Tai

Diane

(About local Araya)

31 January 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Araya. We were late for our first tour and she was exceptionally gracious and was able to work with us despite our being late. We had booked two tours with her. The second day, which was a tour of food and food markets, was amazing. We had an incredible tasting tour that highlighted traditional Thai food. Amazing! She speaks English well and is intimately familiar with the places she includes in her tour. We learned so much about Thai culture. I would definitely recommend her services if visiting Bangkok.Delightful and Knowledgeable Guide

Stella

(About local Tuangtip)

28 January 2025

Tuangtip was an absolute delight. She was kind, knowledgeable, and so fun! We felt this tour was the perfect amount of activities to get us oriented to Bangkok without feeling overwhelmed. She also took amazing pictures of us and sent to me right after! Would highly recommend booking with her - we would again if we were in Bangkok for longer! Thank you so much for a beautiful morning!Perfect way to start our trip!

Daniela

(About local Araya)

25 January 2025

Wir haben sehr viel über die Kultur und den Buddhismus erfahren. Araya hat uns die Geschichte des Wat Arun und den Glauben an sich sehr gut und interessant erklärt.Gerade Details und Darstellungen, auf die man sonst nicht achten würde. Sie liebt diese Arbeit. Das merkt man an jeder Geste und Erklärung. Vielen Dank!🙏 Eine supertolle Tour

Joe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Akarin)

25 January 2025

Akarin was absolutely wonderful. He’s clearly an expert in Thai history and in three hours I don’t think we even scratched the surface of what he knows. He was very kind and welcoming and is a great ambassador for the country. If you’re interested in history and culture I would definitely recommend booking a tour with Akarin.A Master at Work

Adam

(About local Tuangtip)

24 January 2025

We had a fantastic tour with Tuangtip. It was perfectly paced and she helped us find delicious street food dishes we wouldn't have unearthed by ourselves. She patiently answered our many questions and adapted to suit our interests and food tastes. The tour combined food, culture and some of the key sights of the city. It was an excellent way to get orientated and provide a taster for all Bangkok offers. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour with Tuangtip to anyone visiting the city.Snacks and Facts!

Donna🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Araya)

22 January 2025

I had the most wonderful and rested morning exploring the temples and the flower markets. Araya is thoughtful, kind, generous and compassionate. She holds a wealth of knowledge. The paintings on the temple walls are stunning. If you love art and wish to understand more about the Buddhist temple then you will be in your element. Many of the hand painted walls look like wallpaper straight out of Florence Broadhurst and Williams Morris. The flower market is an explosion of colour. Thank you so much for making my morning the highlight of my trip. Bangkok Wat’s and flower market

Federica

(About local Tony)

21 January 2025

The tour with Tony was fantastic, he knows Bkk very well and can lead you in secret alleys and tell you special things about the cities and the culture. I hope to come again soon and repeat the experience! Thank you!!! Best BKK spots with Tony!

Claudia

(About local Araya)

17 January 2025

Wij vonden onze Hidden Gem rondleiding heel leuk en informatief! Araya deelt heel veel informatie, is heel grondig en heeft ons aan na de tour ook nog naar een lokaal eettentje gebracht waar ze ons heeft geholpen met bestellen en heeft gewacht tot het eten kwam. Zo lief!Heel prettig!

Doris🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Chef Hnoi)

16 January 2025

We booked the Hidden Gems tour with Hnoi and she gave us the perfect start for our first stay in Bangkok. We visited a local mall, the flower market, the temple Wat Arun and a street market. We also sampled delicious food. Hnoi was a perfect guide, very knowledgeable, very relaxed and very friendly. She also explained how the subway system and the boats on the river work. We thoroughly enjoyed our time with her and will recommend her further!Perfect Introduction to Bangkok

Simon🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Akarin)

16 January 2025

Really informative, interesting experience. We all really enjoyed our time learning a lot about the culture and history and also been shown some hidden gems Great time had with Arkarin!

Una

(About local Artty)

15 January 2025

We had a fantastic tour with Artty and can highly recommend him. He trained in the best Art College on the city and is a photographer so was the perfect choice for us. He did not bombard us with facts but kept us interested as we wove our way around a smaller temple, fabric and flower markets and across to Wat Arun. We travelled by boat, tuk-tuk and on foot and really felt we were truly seeing the Big Mango with an engaging, knowledgeable local person. We got so much more out of our time in Bangkok by opting for this tour with Artty. Thank you, Artty !Choose Artty !

Sophie🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Araya)

12 January 2025

What a fabulous few hours with Araya. Especially the temple without hords of tourists. Thanks for a different look at BangkokFabulous

Cynthia🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sudarat)

12 January 2025

we had a very cool tour with Sudarat, she took us to the main parts and some very fun hidden gems. we got to talk to her a lot and ask her lots of questions. her english skills are 10/10great interesting tour, kind guide

Bryant🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tony)

12 January 2025

We had a wonderful afternoon with Tony. We explored the food and flower markets along with several Wats. Our trip culminated with a boat trip to Wat Arun where we got to experience this amazing structure. Tony was kind enough to help us get pointed in the right direction home and waited until our boat arrived. Great Bangkok Experience

Shir

(About local Saravarint)

5 January 2025

Saravarint very kind knowledgeable and fun company to explore Bangkok. Highly recommended!Wonderful Morning with Saravarint

Ann Marie

(About local Tuangtip)

5 January 2025

Tuangtip was an amazing guide! She was friendly and so informative about Thai culture. She took us to a food market, the flower market, Wat Arun and other stops along the way. She gave us suggestions and tips for the rest of our stay. She took the time to get to know what we wanted out of the tour and delivered! Also, was so very helpful with my gluten allergy and making sure I could snack safely. Just amazing - I’d highly recommend! Bangkok Highlights and Hidden Gems

Annelize🇿🇦 South Africa

(About local Tuangtip)

3 January 2025

Rohan

(About local Saravarint)

1 January 2025

Saravarint (Kul) was a great guide and took us through some hidden gems of markets and alleyways and the Wat Arun temple tooA good orientation tour

Stephanie

(About local Chatchai)

29 December 2024

We loved our time on a tour with Chatchai! He was very knowledgeable on Thai culture and we got some great information from him on the tour. Great way to dive a bit deeper into Thai culture Awesome and authentic cultural experience

Müller🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Chef Hnoi)

26 December 2024

Wenn ihr ins echte Bangkok eintauchen wollt, lasst Euch von Hnoi mitnehmen. Perfektes Englisch, guter Humor, sehr kompetent und freundlich. Sie gibt Einblicke in das Leben der Menschen, der Kultur und geht auf individuelle Tour Wünsche ein. Darüber hinaus macht sie wunderbare Fotos, während man sprachlos vor den beeindruckenden Tempeln, Stupas und Buddhas steht. ❤️ Danke Chef Hnoi, durch Dich werden wir Bangkok als besonderen Ort in Erinnerung behalten. Besonders, informativ, grossartig!