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Discover Kanchanaburi and the beautiful River Kwai during a private day trip from Bangkok. I'll be your local insider who can tell you all about the history of the places we visit. I'll also share local insights with you during our visit to this must-see ancient​ town!

Destination

Bangkok, Thailand

Category

Day Trips

Duration

10 hours

Transport mode

Car

Available languages

English, ไทย

Included

• Entrance tickets
• Private guide
• Driver
• A/C Car
• Pick-up Included

Excluded

• Meal can be purchased at spot

What you can expect

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 Artty.

1. Meeting point

   You will be picked up anywhere in Bangkok. Your local host will contact you regarding the exact pickup point.

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. Memorial Cemetery

   Get an intro to WWII history while walking through the cemetery dedicated to Australian and Dutch soldiers

4. WWII War Museum

   Displaying trains, Japanese motorcycles, anchors and old helmets. The museum has a great view of the Death Railway Bridge

5. Across the Bridge

   Wander across the Railway track bridge over River Kwai

6. Lunch Time

   Enjoy a local lunch on the riverside, with a fantastic view

7. Railway Stroll

   Take a walk along the train tracks, admire the cliffs, views and even a hidden cave!

8. Finish up good bye

   We'll wrap up your experience and I'll drop you off at your accommodation in Bangkok

9. 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.

I can personalize this tour for you

• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
• Wait for my personal offer in your inbox!

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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

LeeLee🇺🇸 United States

16 January 2025

I booked this your for my family at the request of my dad who was very interested in the history of the bridge. We had a couple members drop out of the tour at the last minute and Artty was unphased and very accommodating. He gave us the option of two museums to visit in Kanchanaburi and recommended we visit the one that was more focused on the history of the bridge and it's construction, which was both fascinating and sobering to learn about. He took us to two viewing spots on the railroad and explained more about it's significance and continued use today. He also took us to lunch at a great local restaurant which both my dad and brother considered to be one of the best meals they had on our trip. I would highly recommend this tour with Artty if you're looking for to escape the hustle of Bangkok for a day and also soak up some local history!Great day with Artty!

Matt🇨🇦 Canada

20 December 2024

It was my final day on my Southeast Asia trip and Artty made the experience a great time. Him and his driver, Louis Vuitton, are super funny and have some of the best comedic banter with one another too. Artty is also very knoweldgable about the River Kwai and was able to answer any and all questions I had during the tour. He also took me out for Jungle Curry at lunch and I was able to impress the locals with my insanely high spice tolerance which was a blast! Overall, I had an amazing experience and would reccomend Artty to all my friends and family looking for an insightful and humorous day tour guide in and around the Bangkok area. Great Last Day in Thailand Memories

Gelske🇺🇸 United States

18 December 2024

Arrty was a great guide. We wanted to add Hellfire pass to our 1-day trip and although Arrty was reluctant at first, we agreed on a price and early departure and it was well worth it. His english is very good and he’s knowledgeable about the sites visited.Daytrip Kanchanaburi with hellfire pass

Isaac🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 November 2024

Arty was great for our trip to the death railway, a deeply moving trip but the absolute best way to have done it. Was made even better seeing the group tours and realising how much longer everything would have taken had we done that. Got to see more stops and back home hours earlier still. A sobering but incredible trip

Alison🇦🇺 Australia

10 November 2024

Arrty is a fantastic and very experienced guide. Nothing is too much trouble and the day is truly yours! His knowledge of the war cemetery, museum, history of the railway and the surrounding areas as well as the countryside you travel through, really added to our experience. He knows all the best places, so not only did we get the tour we wanted, we got some bonus shopping in as well and a superb lunch! Our driver was also excellent and his knowledge of the roads, enabling us to avoid the worst of the traffic was appreciated. His car was very comfortable and he was extremely prompt each time he was requested.Treated like Royalty!

Davida🇦🇺 Australia

19 August 2024

Our tour with Artty to Kanchanaburi was a truly moving experience. Artty’s deep knowledge of the history of the Death Railway, combined with his ability to tell the story in a compelling and respectful manner, made the day both informative and emotionally resonant. Walking along the train tracks where countless lives were lost was a profound experience, and visiting the cemetery was a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made. Artty’s insights into the historical context added depth to our understanding of this sad time. Beyond the historical aspects, Artty also proved to be a wonderful guide to the local area. His recommendations for lunch, coffee shops and hidden gems in Bangkok were spot on. We had a fantastic day filled with learning, reflection, and exploration, all thanks to Artty’s expertise and engaging personality. We highly recommend him as a tour guide!A Day of Discovery with Artty

Stuart🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 July 2024

We had a brilliant trip to the floating markets, Kanchanaburi and the death railway with Artty. From our initial contact online, he kindly built an itinerary that worked for us and maximised our limited time in the Bangkok area. The early start and long day did nothing to dampen his spirits, he had many interesting stories to tell and when time allowed added in a couple of extra stops. The primary purpose of our trip was to visit the grave of a relative in Kanchanaburi cemetery and he was very respectful during our time there and gave us the space to grieve - for this I am very grateful. Additionally, we asked for some guidance on airport transfers and he not only advised but also organised transport for us - staying in touch to ensure all was going to plan - outstanding hospitality. Spend a day with Artty - you'll not regret it. Awesome Day Out

Jenna 🇺🇸 United States

30 June 2024

Artty was the highlight of our entire trip! He made our excursions better than we ever could’ve imagined! We learned about Thai history and culture and tried local foods. Because of his knowledge and teaching to us, we want to come back to Thailand again and again. I would recommend as many tours with Artty as you can squeeze into your trip. Anytime we go back to Thailand, we will try every tour he has to offer! Artty made our entire trip!

Helen🇬🇧 United Kingdom

30 April 2024

We booked a private tour with Artty. We were picked up from our hotel in a very comfortable car. Artty was able to tell us more about Bangkok and the places we passed. He was well informed, interesting and was able to pitch it all just right. We loved our Bridge over the River Kwai tour - we saw and did everything we wanted at our pace. Had lunch in a less touristy spot over looking the river too. Fantastic! I would definitely recommend this trip to complement a tour of the old town Bangkok. It gave us a different perspective. Thank you Artty for giving us special memories.A brilliant tour!

Scott🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 March 2024

I had arrty for a personal tour to the death railway. Got picked up from hotel in a lovely car and had a nice chat to destination. Nothing was to much trouble for arrty and and I never felt hurried the whole day,he’s very knowledgeable and I highly recommend. 🙂Great day out

Alida

5 September 2023

het zoeken naar een goede gids met kennis en een die er niet op uit is om jou veel geld afhandig te maken is moelijk te vinden deze gevonden dus via de locals vandaag ook de 9 echt een topper die veel uitlegt geeft .gevoel voor humor wat het altijd goed doet dus een echte aanraderbezoek Birma spoorlijn

Emma 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

22 March 2023

Artty is a lovely guy, very friendly, knowledgeable and funny. We really enjoyed the trip. A great trip

ST🇸🇬 Singapore

5 May 2022

Artty is a great guide to have. He is knowledgeable, humorous, and articulate the history well. He is thoughtful and observant, taking care of the minute details. Many thanks again for making the trip so enjoyable. Thank you Artty for the womderful trip!

Bev

20 January 2020

When we met Artty it was like had known him a long time. He was quite pleasant and easy to connect with. Artty was an immediate connection and great listening skills to hear our questions and needs. He is quite experienced and knows where we get the best view and photos. We took the Tour to River Kwai and it was 10 hour day. Rode in a nice air conditioned car which was quite a pleasant ride. When we arrived in Bangkok we searched the internet for the right tour guide that would adjust the tour according to our needs and With Locals was the one we picked. Artty is smart, humble, informative, and accomodating. You will not be disappointed in selecting Artty. I noticed he quite attentive to details and makes sure his attention is placed on both my husband and I. He would outline the various museums and let us select. We had a wonderful luncheon buffet which had the best view of the train, bridge, and river. Artty would track when the train would come so we can be prepared to take our photos. We invited Artty to join us for lunch at our table as we continued to just hear more about this location. We recommend the museum with the artifacts, well displayed and with Artty sharing the background made the whole visit worth it. My husband and I both agree we were so fortunate to have Artty be present to share the info, otherwise we would not fully understand what we were seeing. This is quite a tour and so glad we took it. Artty you are the man! Well Done! Aloha!Met and felt we known him a long time!

Kate🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 January 2020

We had a wonderful day with Artty, visiting the bridge of the River Kwai and walking the railways tracks. We knew very little about this conflict and Artty was very knowledgable and great. Lunch was lovely with a great view of the train on the tracks we had just walked along. It’s a long drive but we’ll worth it.Great Day Trip from Bangkok

David🇬🇧 United Kingdom

27 October 2019

We had two excellent days with Artty, one to Ayutthaya and one to the bridge over river kwai. Artty is a great, knowledgable guide and he made the tours enjoyable, tailoring to our needs to suit three generations of our family. We would highly recommend Artty and his team to make the most of a trip to Bangkok. Thanks again, Artty. David.Ayutthaya and river kwai

Simon

2 March 2025

Really enjoyable day. Artty knows his stuff and shared his love and knowledge of Bangkok. Temples were amazing, lovely restaurant stop and got to see parts of Bangkok we would never have found ourselves. Truly memorable day. Enjoyable experience with Artty

Nancy

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

Jamie

25 February 2025

We had a wonderful day with Artty. He is knowledgeable and caring. Highly recommend!A great adventure

Leah

25 February 2025

Artty was high energy and fun even though lots of driving and hot hot hot outside! Thanks!Travel party with Artty

Ian 🇺🇸 United States

21 February 2025

We got a message from Artty the day of our tour that he was sick. His friend, Tony, was the replacement and did a great job showing us the backstreets of Bangkok and giving us recommendations for food and a bar after our tour ended. We would never have gone to the speak-easy and really enjoyed it. Tony was also helpful in giving us advice for navigating the train system for other tours later in our trip. It was great introduction to Bangkok on our first day of our trip!A fun time with Tony

Unknown

20 February 2025

We made a great tour with Artty. He made the tour with lots of knowledge and humor Great experience

Jan

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

Rajiv

18 February 2025

Had an awesome day with Artty, he took time to understand the areas I particularly wanted to see and tailored the day around the key sites. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to get an overview of Bangkok and see large amounts of this city!Incredible!

Carola

18 February 2025

Adyna

17 February 2025

Artty and his driver Lou were great. They picked us up from the airport and drove us around to check out some temples and markets. We had a layover at an odd time but Artty made it work for us anyway. They brought us to eat at a delicious local spot when we got hungry. They were very kind and funny. 100% would recommend them for anyone wanting a knowledge guide. Amazing time with Artty!

Amy🇺🇸 United States

17 February 2025

We had such a fun and informative day with Artty - what a great way to start the trip! He is incredibly sweet and we learned so much about the Palace and Thai culture and history. Like others have said, he magically appears with tickets, water, etc and knows all the best shady spots! The day is whatever you want it to be - Artty took us to another local temple and a street market (where we ate at an amazing local restaurant!) and then showed us the way back to our hotel. Some in our group had been to the Palace before but we all learned so much and had a lovely time with Artty. Can’t recommend him enough!Great day at the Grand Palace with Artty!

Tracy🇺🇸 United States

17 February 2025

Artty was a wonderful guide. He made sure we saw what we asked to do and was very patient with us as one person had a bad knee. He took photos for us all along the way. We would book with Artty again.Fun day

Nicola

15 February 2025

Artty is a fantastic guide. He knows everything about Bangkok and its history and wraps all his knowledge into his tours. We had a great time. I give Arty a top rating. However, the price of the tour is too expensive therefor only 5 points for the price value rating.A great time with Artty!

Mads🇩🇰 Denmark

14 February 2025

Artty is a great guide - it was our second trip with him and again a great pleasure. Great stories and exciting places. It doesn't get any better than this. Best Bangkok-tour

Nicola

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

sr7658sd47

10 February 2025

I rarely leave reviews but our experience with Artty as our guide for the floating market and train tour was simply so fantastic that I felt compelled to do so. Artty made contact immediately after I booked and then again prior to our tour. From the moment he collected us from our hotel, he and his driver (Luis) were simply first class and couldn’t have done more to make our day any more amazing. Artty was super knowledgeable, fun, kind and accommodating. I can’t recommend Artty enough. Thank you. Aimee & James. Book Artty - you won't be disappointed.

mathew

5 February 2025

We booked the floating market and train tour with Arrty and I cannot recommend both him as a guide enough, or booking a trip through the company enough. The moment we booked he sent us his number and stayed in constant contact. Arrty was so much fun and so knowledgable and made sure that anything we needed was taken care of. Highly recommend for anyone looking for this type of tour.If in doubt book Arrty

KEVIN🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4 February 2025

A truly memorable day with our guide Artty visiting Bangkok Very knowledgeable kind and courteous nothing too much trouble Gave us a very concise overview of the city as well as Thai culture and traditions and of course food!! Would recommend without any reservations at all Thankyou so much Artty Kevin & SusanWelcome to Bangkok

sabine🇧🇪 Belgium

31 January 2025

Nice bycicle trip and the longtail boat was fun. We saw narrow streets we wouldn t walk in without guide. Really enjoyed the start of our holiday. We had a wonderful day with Tony.

Michael

18 January 2025

Arrty was our tour guide for a look around Bangkok. Arrty’s knowledge and delivery of it is brilliant. He has a fantastic sense of humour and we would recommend his tours to everyone. Best Tour

Sharon🇺🇸 United States

17 January 2025

My husband and I flew into Bangkok for a day trip. Artty was already at the airport ready to pick us up and get the excursion going. We had a set itinerary however we were not expecting to get the extensive background and information regarding every stop we went to. Being a private tour we had the luxury of rearranging stops and adding stops too which were a delightful bonus. Artty was very witty, you can feel his love and pride for his culture and city, and it felt like we were visiting a friend and he taking us around town. He brought us back to the airport on time as well. My husband and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND touring with him. He far exceeded our expectations and made our trip to Bangkok an extraordinary, excellent, unforgettable, magical experience. Not only touring Bangkok was the experience, Artty and his driver were an experience too! Beyond our expectations

Una

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 !

Hans-Joachim🇩🇪 Germany

13 January 2025

Artty led us (family with two grown-up children) three wonderful days in January 2025 through Ayutthaya and Bangkok. The plan Arrty developed for the three days was very well thought trough. He has in-depth knowledge of all the places we visited that he shared with us. We highly recommend him as a guide for the Bangkok / Ayutthaya area.Deep dive into Bangkok and Ayutthaya

Jörg🇩🇪 Germany

10 January 2025

Array ist ein super toller Guide und Begleiter für Bangkog und mehr, gerade wenn auch mal abseits des Tourismus was sehen möchte.Bangkog unvergessen

Roxane

3 January 2025

Artty was one of the best guides i have ever had. He was very engaging with my kids (8 and 11) and told some wonderful stories to get their attention. He was very knowledgeable and was able to flex the tour to meet my kids needs. I highly recommend him. An all around Great Guide

Adrian🇬🇧 United Kingdom

3 January 2025

A very knowledgeable chap who also personalised the tour to things that we asked. His English was superb and we even got to visit a little hidden coffee shop!! I would highly recommend arranging a tour with Artty. Great experience

Marielle🇧🇪 Belgium

1 January 2025

We had an amazing tour with Artty. He showed us great highlights in Bangkok and knew everything. He told us details that we otherwise would’ve never known. He’s a very enthusiastic, positive person and gave us the freedom to decide what we would like to see during the tour. I would recommend Artty to everyone.Best guide we ever had

Thomas🇩🇪 Germany

30 December 2024

Artty is just a very nice and knowledgeable guy. With loads of experience, infos and good feeling what his guests need. I can really highly recommend a tour with himBest guide for Bangkok and beyond!

Claudia🇩🇪 Germany

26 December 2024

We had an exciting day, Artty had a lot of knowledge and showed us beautiful places of Bangkok where you would not go without a bicyvle. It was fun driving through the market, very tiny ways and bigger street, been to beautiful temples and the boat ride at the end a nice view. We will never forget the tour with Artty!Thank you for the perfect day!

Roland 🇦🇺 Australia

25 December 2024

We, a family of 4 with 2 teenage kids, truly enjoyed our tour with Artty. Artty adjusted the itinerary according to our time and interest. We had an about 10hrs stopover in Bangkok, Artty picked us up at the airport, showed us a temple, the sunset over the Palace, China Town and even fit in a great dinner before delivering us back to the airport. Artty shared his great knowledge with passion and humour. We would never have been able to do all of that on our own. Overall a great experience that we can only recommend! Great airport layover tour

Karen🇺🇸 United States

11 December 2024

We booked a tour with Artty to see some of the main sites in Bangkok and we are so glad that we did. He was so accommodating right from the start when I messaged him upon our arrival in Bangkok. He wrote back so quickly and we made our plan to meet the following morning. Artty is a master storyteller so we learned so much about Thai culture and events in such an interesting way. We visited temples, Chinatown, markets, great eating establishments and more! We walked and we rode in a Tuk Tuk and also a canal boat. We had every amazing experience with Artty. And when I said I wanted to see an indoor market, Artty arranged to end our time together in a way that he could take us there. He also sent recommendations for a great massage we could do later that evening. Not only is Artty an amazing tour guide, but he’s kind and funny - and a great photographer as he will make sure you get great photos too!! A tour with Artty will be the highlight of your time in Bangkok. A top-notch tour guide

Lucy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 December 2024

First impressions pave the way for your entire day (and in some ways your entire trip) and as soon as we met Artty we knew we had made the best choice. First a ‘settling in’ with a trip to a market selling Buddhist artefacts, relaxing us in his company and building a much-needed picture of Thai culture. Artty’s knowledge was vast as we went around the Grand Palace, he knew the cool shady spots to stop and talk and found just the perfect balance between telling bits of history but not ‘rambling on’. Moving on we had choices. This was our tour and after discussion, we went to an area in Wat Po area where we sampled some amazing street food, followed by a superb lunch in a local eatery. We were literally amongst the locals. Artty then shared useful tips and advice for our next few days in Bangkok alone, and said he would send some info which he did within a few hours. It’s very difficult to know who to pick from an account of somebody on a web site but don’t worry, we’ve done the work for you. You won’t be disappointed with Artty! Intuitive, caring with special personality

Liam🇦🇺 Australia

9 December 2024

Artty did a fantastic job. The tour was just amazing and mainly due to Artty‘s very professional guidance. Rushing through these narrow streets, showing us all the sights in such a short time was so exciting. During our trip we visited various very different temples, markets and I learned a lot about buddhism and bangkok Artty is not only very knowledgeable but he also transports his knowledge brilliantly. He was fantastic and outstanding. Highly recommended. The tour and Artty.What a great guide,

Marco🇩🇪 Germany

8 December 2024

Artty did a fantastic job. The tour was just amazing and due to Artty‘s very professional guidance I felt more secure on my bicycle in Bangkok than in Germany. Rushing through these narrow streets was jus exciting. During our trip we visited various very different temples and I learned a lot about buddhism. Artty is not only very knowledgeable but he also transports his knowledge brilliantly. That‘s outstanding. Highly recommended. The tour and Artty.Amazing trip by bike