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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, Français, Español, 中文

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 14 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

Marthe🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Saravarint)

27 July 2025

Saravarint hat much interesting Information for us! We had a very good time with her!We had a nice time with Saravarint!

Minouche 🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Artty)

20 July 2025

We highly recommend Artty, we had an amazing time, he was very knowledgeable and interesting, we learnt so much about history and local customs. Artty had great stories, he was engaging and funny. We visited a range of places and Artty was very helpful when my husband lost his wallet, luckily it was found. He gave excellent recommendations including a great local restaurant after our tour. Thank you so much. Incredible introduction to Bangkok

Caroline🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Tony)

19 July 2025

My husband and I, plus our two sons aged 15&12 spent the morning with Tony doing the highlights tour. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. Tony is very relaxed and friendly, made us feel at ease immediately. Even went out of his way to accommodate our kids when they wanted an ice-cream mid tour! He is very knowledgeable, we learned lots about the history of everything we saw from flower markets to temples and lots more. He's also an excellent photographer and took great pics of our family all together which I will treasure, he also knows the best places to get a good shot. We all enjoyed the tuk tuk ride so much. He helped us figure out how to get to Isosiam after the tour has finished which was a big help. We highly recommend Tony's tour.Fantastic Host

Rachel

(About local Piyaporn)

15 July 2025

Yarmela

(About local Tony)

13 July 2025

I and a friend had a great experience seeing the highlights of Bangkok with Tony. He’s knowledgeable, a good balance of friendly and calm, and did a great job explaining the culture, history and experience of the area. Great walking tour!

Barbara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Piyaporn)

12 July 2025

We did two tours with Piya and learned so much from her. We visited a few temples in Bangkok on the first day, and were lucky enough to get to see and hear the monks chanting at Wat Suthat. Then we spent the day at Ayutthaya, and had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. We had the absolute best time, Piya's friendly, knowledgeable, and so well-organized. We covered so much more than we ever could have on our own, from tucked-away local spots to must-see landmarks, all with thoughtful explanations and fun stories along the way. Piya handled every detail—from transportation to timing—with such ease that we could just relax and enjoy the experience. This was a highlight of our trip, and we’ll be talking about it for years. Don’t hesitate—book Piya and enjoy a day you won’t forget!A Day with Piyaporn is

Ken🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Tony)

12 July 2025

Our day with Tony was the perfect mix of culture, local sights, and personal connection. We began by walking through Bangkok’s local streets, getting a feel for daily life and hidden gems most visitors miss. We then visited a quiet local temple, where Tony shared insights into Thai traditions and Buddhist practices in a way that was both informative and interesting. Afterwards, we hopped in a tuk tuk and made our way to the colorful flower markets—a feast for the senses. We crossed the river by ferry to Wat Arun, where Tony brought the temple’s history and construction to life. It was a magical moment, especially as we explored the ceramics on the outside of the temple. Finally, we caught the ferry back across the Chao Phraya, taking in the city one last time before saying goodbye to Tony. Tony’s knowledge, warmth, and love for Bangkok made the day feel personal and unforgettable. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to experience the real Bangkok.Authentic Bangkok Tour with Tony

Megan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Artty)

6 July 2025

Our family of 5 had the best time with Artty! In a few hours, that flew by, we saw so much of Bangkok and he managed to keep my kids attention for every second of it. Artty was super in tune with what we all were interested in and I feel like he adjusted the tour to fit our family perfectly. We had so much fun discovering hidden alleys, hearing stories in each temple, and racing through the city on tuk tuks. A perfectly timed rest to feed the turtles was also one of the highlights of the day. We have traveled a lot with our kids, now teens, and this may have been our favorite tour yet. We cannot recommend Artty enough!! An amazing day in Bangkok

Nichole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tuangtip)

6 July 2025

We enjoyed our tour with Tuangtip! She introduced us to some new foods and places we wouldn't have found on our own. We enjoyed hearing her perspective and asking her our questions about Bangkok and Thailand. She was very friendly and made sure we had a good time!Great Introduction to Bangkok!

Ellie

(About local Tony)

4 July 2025

This was the highlight of our trip in Bangkok! Tony was very friendly and his English was fantastic. We could tell that he is a very proud Thai man (as he should be), with a wealth of knowledge, we learnt so much and saw a whole other side to Bangkok. From history, food and local life, it was incredibly insightful. He was also interested in us too and made us feel at ease with the tour. Even after the tour had finished he took us to an amazing restaurant with an incredible view of Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan across the water. 10/10 ⭐️You have to book with Tony!!

suzanne🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Tuangtip)

28 June 2025

We just arrived in Bangkok when we met Tuangtip. She is a very helpfull, informative and a very sweet person, and of course as a guide she knows it all. It was like you have known her for a long time. We had a great time together! Great personality, very good in informing you about everything during the tour. Can asnwer every Questions you have! Knows alot about Food (I am also a foodie) but also the rest of all sights we have been to. If we would book via with locals we definitly would book her again! Unfortunately for other tour we wanted book she was not available, so we did not book because we only wanted Tai after this so that is a great compliment for her (Tai, her nickname) we would definitly book Tai again next time!! Highly reccommend her! We loved Tuangtip (Tai)

Michelle🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Artty)

21 June 2025

My partner and I had the pleasure of Artty giving us a private tour of the highlights of Bangkok yesterday. Artty was extremely knowledgeable providing us with stories and history in an entertaining and enthusiastic manner. We explored areas we would not have seen on our own and gained valuable insights and tips along the way. I would highly recommend Artty for a great overview and experience. Exploring Bangkok

Adriana🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tuangtip)

18 June 2025

We had a great evening with Tai. She was very gracious and patient with us. We had traffic related delays.Great evening!

Paul🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tuangtip)

15 June 2025

We scheduled a last minute walking tour with Tuangtip for our first day in Bangkok and it was such a great experience! She showed us so much, and was very knowledgeable. We saw much more than we would have seen on our own, and she made it fun with interesting facts. She personalized the tour to our interests, and she is extremely kind and friendly. It was the perfect afternoon.A lovely afternoon tour with Tuangtip

Gurpreet🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Tuangtip)

10 June 2025

I had the pleasure of engaging Tuangtip as a host at the very last minute for the Bangkok Hidden Jems tour. She was very friendly, accomodated all my requests and even let me tour extra sites. She was very patient and I could see that she wanted to make sure that I was satisfied with her tour. Highly recommended especially for those travelling solo. Wonderful Host

Susan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tuangtip)

3 June 2025

My Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour with Taungtip was the perfect tour of Bangkok and I highly recommend a tour with her. Taungtip speaks very good English that’s easy to understand and she’s very knowledgeable and kind. Our meeting stop was easy to find but I was late because of taxi issues, and she was understanding and patient about it. We started our tour in the most beautiful historic indoor market with individual unique stalls of royal and historic foods. I tried several delicious snacks and even bought some for the hotel. Taungtip bought some for me to try and explained the history of the various stalls and shops and the vendors were all so friendly. The upper floors were shops of Thai silks and brocades, and traditional celebration costumes, just beautiful. Taungtip took me to the flower market, produce market, on a tuk tuk, the boat ferry, the Wat Aron and all the while explained interesting history and facts. She was so kind with the people we encountered and we laughed and smiled continuously. I didn’t want our tour to end but she gave me great information on how to continue my day at the Grand Palace, Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles (free with Palace ticket), Wat Pho with the reclining Buddha, and end the day with traditional dance at the Royal Palace (which was also free with my Palace ticket). I cannot recommend this tour with Taungtip enough! I would have toured with her again if I’d had time. Not all my Bangkok tour guides were special like her.Fabulous Solo Tour With Tuangtip

Marvin

(About local Saravarint)

1 June 2025

We really had a great time with Saravarint touring Bangkok! We were here on business and had an afternoon to spare, so we booked a last minute tour. We met up with her and first asked if we could do some shopping to get some souvenirs for our wives. She took us to a place where the locals shopped and found us some good deals. Then we toured a few outdoor markets before heading to see the temples. She was very friendly and funny. We really appreciated her knowledge of the Thai history and culture. I would recommend her for your visit to Thailand!Had a great time!

Laura🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tuangtip)

12 May 2025

I spent the day with Tuangtip (Tai) on a private tour and it was simply amazing from beginning to end!! I took the tour without my friends and felt completely safe and I learned so much. Tai was patient, kind and incredibly knowledgeable. It was great taking the tour on my own as I got to go at the pace I wanted to and given the extreme heat in Bangkok, Tai was more than happy to stop whenever I needed/wanted to.A perfect way to see the best of Bangkok

Debbie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Agrindra (Akarin/ Andy))

8 May 2025

Andy was a fantastic tour guide! He has a deep knowledge of the history and culture of Thailand/Siam and does a wonderful job weaving it into the tour, also explaining the different customs and traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism through stories and examples. He even went out of his way to ensure we got on the correct ferry and train after our tour. He was also very interested in learning about the history and politics of our country. Great experience for our first visit to Bangkok!

Beat🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Saravarint)

8 May 2025

We had an excellent 3 hours with Saravarint and looking thorough her eyes and experience at places - not well known to us - in bkk! Thank you !Excellent insight into local bkk live

Björn🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Tony)

24 April 2025

We had a great family tour with Tony. We really recommend himGreat experience

Stephen🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Tuangtip)

21 April 2025

We really enjoyed the Hidden Gems of Bangkok experience with the lovely Tuangtip. She is knowledgeable, interesting, and a wonderful ambassador for With Locals. She is really good at adapting her tour around things you might already have seen (this was one of three BKK tours we did), so everything was fresh, factual and fun with no overlap. A great experience. Wonderful tour from a warm, sincere guide

mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Artty)

21 April 2025

Artty was a pure joy to be with since he related so well to both my wife and I. . He was so entertaining telling enthusiastic stories of Bangkok and its history. He went out of his way to adjust the tour to our desires and make it super efficient. He also took us to a spectacular riverside lunch place that only locals frequent. After the tour he made sure that we were at wonderful dinner spots and knew where the good spa was located for a late evening massage. Don’t miss out on a tour with Artty!!!Great Entertainer! 10/10

Costas🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Tony)

19 April 2025

Tony showed us how locals live in Bangkok! Also gave us great insight about Bangkok’s history and culture with real enthusiasm and always with a smile on his face! Totally recommended!Perfect way to see Bangkok’s hidden gems!

Jamie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tuangtip)

19 April 2025

Tuangtip was such a lovely guide!! We walked all over Bangkok, tasted incredible foods, learned history, and saw amazing sights. As a first timer to Thailand, she brought Bangkok to life for us and made the city very approachable. And she is incredibly sweet and kind. Her English is excellent. Highly recommend her!!Amazing experience!!

Tim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tuangtip)

7 April 2025

I enjoyed this tour very much. Tuangtip was very friendly, very knowledgeable and spoke good english, I would definitely recommend her and I hope to see her again some day. Great tour

Timen

(About local Artty)

5 April 2025

We had the absolute pleasure of having Artty as our tour guide in Bangkok, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From the moment we met, Artty’s energy, knowledge, and sense of humor made the entire day feel like an adventure with a good friend. He shared fascinating insights about Thai culture, history, and everyday life, always making sure we were comfortable and engaged. Artty was also incredibly flexible and attentive—adjusting the pace to suit us. Thanks to Artty, we not only saw the highlights of Bangkok but also discovered hidden gems we never would’ve found on our own. If you’re looking for a guide who is passionate, fun, and truly cares about giving you a memorable experience, Artty is the one. Highly recommend!

5bj8x2kd6n🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Tuangtip)

29 March 2025

Tuangtip is a very knowledgeable tour guide and super friendly :-) 10/10 would highly recommend booking a tour with her 💯! If you are into local food specialities / Thai street food she will take you to all places worth visiting 😋Book with Tuangtip (Tai) 🐰!

Lisa🇹🇭 Thailand

(About local Tuangtip)

28 March 2025

I organized this tour with Tuangtip for my mother (69 years). She loved it and can’t wait to come back and plan another tour with Tuangtip! Thank you so much! Fantastic pereonalized tour

Anna

(About local Nok)

28 March 2025

It was such a pleasure exploring Bangkok and its hidden Gems with Nok. She was a fantastic guide and showed us real hidden gems (e.g. turtle feeding for our children in a temple), she explained Buddhist traditions so vividly and everything was perfectly organized (meetings, transportations, snacks …). Nok is so friendly, caring and full of knowledge, we highly recommend her! Real hidden gems with a wonderful guide.

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tony)

21 March 2025

Tony took me on a 3 hour walking tour of Bangkok. He's a kind, informative gentleman. His love and pride for his city was evident from the moment we met. He give history on various temples etc but it also didn't feel like a lecture. I highly recommend using Tony as your guide.Terrific Tony

Thomas🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Sudarat)

17 March 2025

jennifer.link73

(About local Araya)

16 March 2025

Thanks Araya for your time to show us your Bangkok - the flower market, Wat Arum and so on and on! The many stories you tell us!Great

Phil

(About local Agrindra (Akarin/ Andy))

16 March 2025

Andy is very well versed in his history of Thailand. I highly recommend him. Great time with Andy

Michael

(About local Artty)

13 March 2025

Met Arty at agreed location. He was in fact early but we walked past him to grab a coffee. Arty is a knowledgable friendly chap and a pleasure to spend 3 hours with, thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Arty also showed consideration for our safety when crossing roads. Arty is fab

Cerri🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Artty)

12 March 2025

Great tour very informative and interesting. Artty was a great tour guide making sure we did what we wanted to do and making sure we were ok and enjoying everything. We had a great time and are looking forward to our next tour with Artty.Excellent tour and tour guide

Jen

(About local Artty)

12 March 2025

We had a wonderful day with Artty. He answered all out questions and was very knowledgeable about temples, Thailand etc… he even passed on great recommendations for the rest of our time in Bangkok. Fantastic tour

Chris

(About local Artty)

11 March 2025

Our excursion was fantastic, Artty was great, he’s extremely knowledgeable and very charismatic. He took us on a city tour through the various markets , talking about their history and their evolution. He also took us to three temples where his passion for their history shone through. I can highly recommend Artty as a guide.Fantastic excursion woth Artty

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!