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Did you know that the Bangkok tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!

Destination

Bangkok, Thailand

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Français, ไทย, 中文

Included

• Private guide
• All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral

Excluded

• Entrance ticket
• Tastings
• Transport
• All of the above can be arranged with your local host through a personalized offer

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 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 Thong Heng Lee restaurant - 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. This Experience is YOURS!

   See the landmarks and places in Bangkok that you pick on a 100% personalized tour. Make this a one-of-a-kind experience that will satisfy your curiosity with the help of a local. All you have to do is tell them your preferences and interests

4. See THE Main Attractions

   What’s on your bucket list? Hop from landmark to landmark admiring them from the outside, and get recommendations from your local host on what’s the best way to enjoy them to the fullest

5. Off the Beaten Path

   What if there’s a way to see the city’s main attraction from a different angle? All of this while avoiding the touristy crowds? It’s possible with a local by your side!

6. Neighborhood Exploring

   Spend some time deep-diving into the neighborhoods of Bangkok; there’s plenty of treasures to discover! From history, architecture, and local hangout spots, what area would you like to visit?

7. Amazing City Views

   Find the best lookout places in the city where you can spot your favorite landmarks as well as enjoy breathtaking views of the city - a picture-perfect personalized tour

8. All of Bangkok

   Go on a full-day tour to see the highlights of the city. Pick the places, duration and let a local take you on a journey where you’ll cross the must-sees from Bangkok off your list

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.

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

VANGELIS

(About local Chef Hnoi)

1 May 2025

This is one of the most confusing reviews I’ve had to write — and the reason is quite simple: we had a lovely tour that we truly enjoyed, led by a wonderful guide whom we deeply appreciated, but we didn’t exactly get what we had asked for. We had specifically requested a tour that would resemble a food tour. While we did buy food from three different places, we only ate at one of them during the tour — the other two we ended up eating back at our hotel after the tour had finished. That was the only part we didn’t really enjoy. Apart from that, Chef Hnoi was an excellent guide. She spoke very good English, answered all of our questions, showed us some beautiful and interesting parts of the city, and every recommendation she gave about Bangkok turned out to be spot on. We definitely recommend her as a guide for a memorable experience in Bangkok!Όμορφη εμπειρία!

Ludmilla🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Araya)

13 April 2025

Araya brought us to Wat Traimit and Wat Pho. We learned about Thai culture, history, about Buddhism and food and that you should bring a second set of clothes when you drive in a tuktuk during songkran. Araya took such good care of us. A friendly and charismatic person - get her a guide!Fantastic experience

Aoife🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Araya)

7 April 2025

Araya formulated the perfect multi-generational tour, including being very aware of the heat at this time of year. We could enjoy the sights and vibes in the way that worked for our family. She also threw in some thoughtful surprises and the kind of ‘insider’s perspective’ that you always hope for in a tour. Thank you 🙏 Perfect and personalised

Renuka🇲🇾 Malaysia

(About local Nok)

25 February 2025

Nok was knowledgable, friendly and kind. She shared lots of interesting information and was willing to adjust the tour to suit our needs. We would highly recommend her. Interesting!

Donna

(About local Sudarat)

4 February 2025

We really enjoyed our custom trip with Sudarat. She took us to two wats we wanted to see and filled out the day with a few other fun local things. She was very easy to be with, speaks great English, and was very knowledgeable about everything we saw. Thank you!!So glad we booked a custom tour!

Bhupinder Singh

(About local Sudarat)

7 January 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our tour with Sudarat in Bangkok. She is a warm, friendly, and knowledgeable guide who made our day truly memorable. We started by visiting Wat Pho to see the breathtaking Reclining Buddha. Sudarat shared fascinating details about its history and significance, answering all our questions with enthusiasm and genuine passion for her culture. Afterward, we went to a floating market and then enjoyed an exhilarating long-tail boat ride, which gave us a unique perspective of Bangkok’s waterways. Finally we asked her to take us to the Sikh Gurdwara, which she found for us and was also genuinely interested to visit the Gurdwara with us. Sudarat’s friendly demeanor and knowledge made the tour both informative and enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Bangkok!Bangkok Experience with a Fantastic Guide

Simone

(About local Araya)

29 May 2025

It was a great day with Araya. She’s a really inspiring personality and informative guide. It was a great pleasure for us to meet her and to experience Bangkok through her view, mental mindset and historical knowledge. Thank you very much for a wonderful day!Bangkok with Araya

Charlotte🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Nok)

24 May 2025

We had a super short window in Bangkok and were honestly melting in the crazy heat, but Nok made our half-day temple tour an absolute breeze. She managed to get us through all three of the key temples, never once rushing us—even though we were slow thanks to the heat and our constant photo stops 😅 What really stood out was how thoughtful and kind she was: always checking if we had enough water, making sure we had bathroom breaks, even waiting patiently while we tried not to melt—and feeding us too! She even extended her time with us without a fuss. Just a genuinely warm and generous person. Nok isn’t just a guide—she’s someone you feel like you’ve known forever. She told us so many beautiful little stories about Thai culture, not just the textbook stuff, and you can really tell she loves her country and loves sharing it. She answered our hundreds of questions about Buddhism, Thai customs, daily life—you name it—and was genuinely curious about our culture too, which made the whole experience feel like a great conversation with a new friend. If you’re booking a tour in Bangkok, book it with Nok. She’s the best. 💛 Highly, highly recommend!Bangkok in the Heat — Nok Made it Easy!

Kirsty🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sudarat)

20 May 2025

Really enjoyable tour. Sudarat was absolutely lovely, friendly, and knowledgeable. She introduced us to places and tastes we would never have found on our own. We visited a couple of eat-in cafes, explored a farmers market, and sampled eats at various food stalls. The variety of dishes was amazing, from morning glory to the infamous durian (which I liked!), and even some more adventurous options like fermented eggs (which I opted out of trying!). I am coeliac and therefore have to avoid gluten - something the Thai people aren’t familiar with so Sudarat was invaluable and did a great job checking ingredients and making sure everything was safe for me to eat. I could relax and not worry about what I was eating. Whether you're a foodie, got food intolerances, or just looking to experience the real Bangkok, I highly recommend this tour with Sudarat. The food is all included so we found it good value. Fantastic tour, ate lots and learnt lots!

Nicole🇺🇸 United States

(About local Araya)

18 May 2025

We had a great time Araya on our first night in Bangkok! She was prompt and on time at the meeting spot. She shared the history of her country and the local community. She was very personable and friendly! She even gave us a little token Buddha as a gift!! You won’t be disappointed spending the day/evening with her! Foodie Tour

Denis🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Araya)

13 May 2025

Nous avons passé deux très agréables heures avec Araya durant notre visite du Wat Pho. Très attentive et douce, ses explications étaient instructives et interessantes. Disponible tout le long de la visite, je ne peux que recommander Araya pour des visites en français de Bangkok.Agréable visite

Colin🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Sudarat)

12 May 2025

Thank you Sudarat, we went on the 1/2 day tour with an added boat trip, she was lovely and our 6 year old really bonded with her. We saw and visited places we would never have found on our own. We had a blast, highly recommendedGreat afternoon

Nikki🇺🇸 United States

(About local Chatchai)

12 May 2025

We had an amazing day with Chatchai. He took myself and my two kids (8 and 11) out for a day of fun and learning. We loved each stop. My kids really loved the flower market, the smaller temple where they got to learn a lot, ask lots of questions and even get blessed by a monk, and feeding the turtles. Oh, and tuk tuk rides! Thanks for a wonderful day in Bangkok. I highly recommend this tour if you have kids.A great tour for families with kids!

Jóhann🇮🇸 Iceland

(About local Sudarat)

12 May 2025

Paulina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nok)

8 May 2025

Nok is very knowledgeable about local culture and history. I had a great day visiting some of the area’s a temples and learning things from her. She is positive, attentive, has great communication and is very helpful. She is a great guide and I would recommend her to anyone wanting to learn from a local.Wonderful experience

Lena🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Jojo)

7 May 2025

My husband and I had a great night time walking/street food tour in Bangkok with Jojo. It is obvious how much Jojo loves showing guests around, and we truly appreciated all the little nooks and corners we got to explore while sampling some of the city's most delicious dishes. Thanks for a great evening!A wonderful exploration of Bangkok

Matt🇺🇸 United States

(About local Jojo)

5 May 2025

We had a culture and dinner tour with Jojo. We rode TukTuks from place to place for a fun evening of learning about Bangkok and eating delicious food. I can’t possibly recommend Jojo enough!Incredible tour with Jojo

Joao

(About local Araya)

4 May 2025

Overall knowledgeable and – above all – passionate guide on the subject matter, making for a tour that surpassed our expectations.Excellent tour with Araya

Jack

(About local Apicha)

4 May 2025

To the point: Apicha is a super nice guy, interesting stories/conversationalist, knows His food and beverages (gives great recs), and cares about your experience. I just kicked back and relaxed while he showed me around. We ate, drank, and had a few laughs. Time well spent. For context: I have been lucky to travel all over the world. As a US child spending summers abroad with foreign grandparents, as a young person with a backpack, as an expat employee, and more recently as part of my career. So I’ve had almost every type of trip, tour guide, and independent traveler experience to be had. But until last week I had never been to Bangkok. And unfortunately my time was limited until my last evening. That said, I would hire him no matter what type of time / trip I was on (relaxed vacation or rushed) and trust him to manage the vibe. In a few hours we saw some of the city by Tuk Tuk, had some laughs eating bugs with other tourists met along the way, had some amazing food at unexpected places one, and had some more laughs with some local bartenders at a few good spots.Great intro to bangkok

Peter🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Chef Hnoi)

1 May 2025

Chef Hnoi provided us with a wonderful tour of the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, a long boat ride and more for a great introduction to Bangkok. She managed the pace well to suit our family of 4 adults and 3 children, and provided commentary to assist the kids learn as well as the adults. She provided great information on local history and culture. Chef Hnoi ensured our family memories of our short Bangkok stay are enhanced by pointing out great photo points and also capturing some great photos of the family with wonderful backgrounds for us. We really enjoyed the tour and would strongly recommend Chef Hnoi to others.Wonderful Family Experience

Rebecca🇮🇹 Italy

(About local Chef Hnoi)

29 April 2025

We had a 16hr layover between flights. We wanted to see some unique sights around Bangkok during our short visit. So I arranged a tour with Chef Hnoi. She was very prompt in meeting us at the airport. Hnoi had the whole day planned perfectly. But she was also flexible to include whatever we wanted to do. We rode the train into the Mae Klong station markets. Visited a temple held up by trees and then took a boat ride to the floating markets. We enjoyed looking around. By then temperatures were soaring to 36 degrees so we decided to end our day at the MBK shopping mall in Bangkok. Hnoi had organised a fantastic private car for our travels and the comfy seats and safe driver were perfect for some weary travellers. Hnoi speaks perfect English and is willing to accommodate your every need. Highly recommended.Perfect cultural experience of Bangkok

Elke

(About local Chef Hnoi)

29 April 2025

Hnoi is very experienced and able to adjust the tour during the tour Thank you

Costas🇬🇷 Greece

(About local Sudarat)

28 April 2025

We had a great time with Sudarat! She took us to places where locals eat and was very friendly that made the tour so much fun! We would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to live the amazing street food experience in Bangkok!Excellent street food tour!

Shawn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Araya)

28 April 2025

Joining the food tour with Araya around Bangkok was one of the best decisions of my trip! From the moment we met, Araya’s enthusiasm and deep knowledge of Thai cuisine and culture shone through, making the experience both delicious and enlightening. We visited some of Bangkok’s most vibrant fresh food markets, where the colors, aromas, and energy were absolutely mesmerizing. Araya introduced me to a variety of unique and mouth-watering dishes, many of which I had never even heard of before. Each stop was carefully chosen and offered something different — from spicy street food favorites to delicate traditional sweets. What truly set this tour apart was the way Araya wove in the cultural and historical significance of each dish. She explained how food is deeply intertwined with Thai life, family traditions, and regional identities, giving every bite a story and deeper meaning. It wasn’t just about eating (though there was plenty of that!); it was about truly understanding and appreciating Thai culinary heritage. Araya’s passion was contagious. She answered every question thoughtfully and always had a smile on her face. If you want to taste authentic Thailand and learn about the heart and soul behind the flavors, I cannot recommend this tour with Araya highly enough. It was a great addition to my Bangkok visit and an experience I’ll be talking about for years to come!Culinary Adventure Through Bangkok’s Heart

Laurette

(About local Nok)

28 April 2025

I did two tours with Nok one each day, she was very knowledgeable and able to discuss with me her experience and culture. She took care and attention to help with my disability and adjust the program if needed. I highly recommend her to others especially anyone with disabilities. Nok took me into her culture with pride

Laurette

(About local Nok)

28 April 2025

I booked two tours with Nok while I was still at home in NZ, this is the first time I have used such a service and so was a little unsure what to expect. I also have a disability that can create mobility challenges (I use a walking stick) and was unsure also about how that would be accomodated. Nok took away any worries, the tour was at my pace and she was always highly aware of when I needed a break from walking, more water or something to eat. The two tours I went on were well worth the time and money and I could not have been happier. Nok is very knowledgeable and I was able to learn about local culture and history from someone enthusiastic about her country and work. I highly recommend Nok to guide you and especially if you have a disability. I highly recommend Nok to show you around

Lorna

(About local Nok)

26 April 2025

Nok was a lovely guide and was very informative. Anything we wanted to do, she accommodated for us so we got to see a monk and was blessed with holy water which was a great experience. Nok was amazing

Kristy Marie 🇨🇾 Cyprus

(About local Sudarat)

24 April 2025

We had an amazing time with Sudarat. We loved the fact that she took us to the reclining Buddha and showed us around and due to songkran were there were many events taking place. We got to do sand castles , add golden leaves on our buddhas. The kids loved feeding the turtles at another temple she took us , she got us traditional thai tea and the kids fed the turtles meatballs and papaya. We also loved the tuk tuk ride and walking through the flower market. Kids enjoyed their ice cream and we enjoyed our mango sticky rice! At the end she even organised for us to take a private long tail boat through Bangkok’s canals which was so interesting. The kids spotted lots of monitor lizards and we even fed the catfish that live in the canals ! Highly recommend ! Everything was amazing but I think maybe it was a bit pricey for what it was , but as parents with two small children (3 years old and 5,5 years old) I guess it helped not having to think or organize and queue for a long time. We just followed sudarat and that was nice ! Amazing experience with kids!

Pam🇺🇸 United States

(About local Araya)

23 April 2025

We had a great time with Araya on our Bangkok street food tour. She did a great job explaining the history of the food, neighborhood, and Bangkok in general. She even went out of her way to make sure we arrived at our post tour destination safely. We would highly recommend Araya as a tour guide. Wonderful food tour

Susanne🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Araya)

22 April 2025

Der Besuch mit Araya auf dem Or Tor Kor Market war sehr interessant und wir durften sehr interessante und leckere Dinge kosten, gerade zum Start in den Urlaub ein guter Überblick für künftige Marktbesuche - sehr zu empfehlen, jederzeit gerne wieder mit Araya! :-)Kickstart in Thailands Küche

RAJ🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nok)

22 April 2025

Nok is the BEST! Ok so watching her navigate the city, haggle pricing and being the best tourist ever was a joy. All while she is teaching us history, religious significance and a little Thai. I can say hello, thank you , no , yes & count to 3. Now I can’t help myself out of a pickle just yet but it is a start! Seeing the world through Nok’s eyes made me want to see more. Will definitely be booking with her on our next trip to Bangkok. The bestest Guide Nok!!!

Sebastian🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Sudarat)

21 April 2025

Alfred

(About local Araya)

21 April 2025

Araya understood what we want and took us to the places that we wanted to see including a nice rooftop bar. A night in Bangkok

Yves🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Araya)

21 April 2025

Araya a été adorable. Nous avons passé un très bon moment en famille grâce à elle. Nous la recommanderions et ferions appel à ses services, à nouveau, sans hésiter! A recommander sans hesiter!

Stephen🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Araya)

21 April 2025

A fascinating look into the origins of Buddhism including the everyday role it plays in the lives of the Thai people. The temples and statues are beautiful and the 344 steps up the Golden Mount are well worth the views awaiting at the top. Araya is a delightful guide - knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Fascinating tour

Andrea

(About local Sudarat)

20 April 2025

Our two excursions with Sudarat were great! She showed us areas that we probably wouldn’t have discovered on our own. She was also very warm and kind to our three-year-old son, and he had a lot of fun with her! We can definitely highly recommend Sudarat. Great company and memorable discoveries

Meggi 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Araya)

19 April 2025

Araya was an incredible guide! She made us feel welcome and comfortable while still providing professional services. I love the mixture of history, culture, and great food.Unforgettable Experience

James

(About local Araya)

19 April 2025

Araya was a great guide, who tailored the experience for us and was really knowledgeable. A must do trip if you want to learn more about Thai food and culture - would definitely recommend. What a great experience!

daisybax

(About local Araya)

18 April 2025

Het was geweldig! Ze heeft super veel kennis waarmee ze al onze vragen kon beantwoorden en veel uitleg kon geven. Daarnaast spreekt ze erg rustig en duidelijk, waardoor het goed te volgen was. Wij zijn erg enthousiast!

Michael

(About local Araya)

17 April 2025

Es war wirklich eine sehr interessante Tour und Araya ist ein Topguide mit großem Wissen und einer gewinnenden Persönlichkeit. Die 5 Stunden sind wie im Fluge vergangen und wir haben sehr viel gelernt! Danke, Araya!SuperTour mit Araya und vielen Einblicken

Ricardo

(About local Chef Hnoi)

15 April 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful time with Chef Hnoi — this was a highlight of our trip to Bangkok! From the moment we arrived, she welcomed our family with warmth and genuine hospitality. The experience was cultural, educational, and filled with laughter. Chef Hnoi is not only an amazing person, but also a fantastic storyteller. She shared with us the background and significance of each place, and we learned so much about Thai culture. She was great with our children as well, making them feel involved and confident. The food experience was fantastic and the whole experience felt personal and authentic. Thank you, Chef Hnoi.. We left with full stomachs and beautiful memories. We recommend this experience 100% to anyone visiting Bangkok!A truly unforgettable experience

raphael🇫🇷 France

(About local Jojo)

14 April 2025

My daughter (9y) and I booked a tour with Jojo. We had good fun following her around Grand Palace and the flower market. My daughter really loved feeding the fish from the boat and the turtles at the temple. It was a very hot day and Jojo adapted the visit to our needs, including a stop for ice cream 😋. Thank you Jojo and enjoy Song Khran. 🎉100% recommended!

Katrina

(About local Sudarat)

12 April 2025

Sudarat was amazing!! We had a 4hr tour in Bangkok (two families with two 6 year olds). Sudarat made sure there was something to see for everyone. We visited temples, tried the local cuisine, visited a beautiful flower market. The children loved feeding the turtles and going on the tuk tuk - it was the highlight for them. Sudarat was very knowledgeable and was amazing with the children, making sure they had enough water and shade as it was a very hot day. I would highly recommend, both families had a fantastic afternoon.

Elisabeth

(About local Chef Hnoi)

11 April 2025

Chef Hnoi prepared a custom made tour to fit our request. We did a canal tour, visited a temple and had some amazing street food. We had a great selection and she catered for my duaghter who does not eat meat. She is very friendly and knowledgeable about thai culture, sights and food. She also gave us tips and advice for the rest of pur time in Bangkok. I would definitely recommend a tour with Hnoi. Great fun!

Alfred

(About local Sudarat)

11 April 2025

Sudarat is very pleasant, knowledgeable, and accommodating. She met us at our hotel which was out of meeting points and changed the itinerary to what we wanted. We enjoyed her company and her guidance. Good start for introducing Bangkok

Claudia🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Araya)

10 April 2025

Die klassische Tempeltour mit Araya war sehr schön und in unserem eigenen Tempo gestaltet. Sie vermittelt sehr viel Wissen über die Geschichte und Kultur Thailands. Sie hat sogar noch ein Extra eingebaut, in Abhängigkeit der Zeit. Kommunikation sehr einfach und zuverlässig über WhatsApp.Sehr freundlich und viel Historie

Paul

(About local Araya)

10 April 2025

Araya was amazing from the beginning up until to the very end. She gave an excellent back story for every stop we made, and especially giving us a very detailed info session of Thailand’s history and the Buddhism practice. Highly recommend, if its your first time being in Bangkok. Highly recommend

Tracey🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Chef Hnoi)

9 April 2025

Our family really enjoyed our time with Chef Hnoi. Her communication was excellant. SHe engaged with and focused on our girls. She was lovely answering all our questions. We went to the flower market and loved working with the lotus flower then offering our flowers at the temple. Wat Pho was so interesting and Chef Hnoi added to our understanding of the community and the culture. We went on a rickshaw ride and got ice cream at a lovely loval shop. We then went to the Golden mount/Wat Sak where the kids enjoyed ringing the gongs and counting the steps. We ended at a nice air condition space to look around some shops. She was also kind enough to show us the metro system and give us some advice on other adventures. Really well balanced time with a kind and very knowledgable guide. Thank you Chef Hnoi for enriching our stay in Thailand and helping us to see the city as you do.Lovely Day with Chef Hnoi

Jaya🇺🇸 United States

(About local Araya)

9 April 2025

Very knowledgeable, curious about cultures and has a deep understanding of Buddhist culture and Thailand History. Arya is awesome

Kristen🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Petz)

6 April 2025

Petz was a fantastic guide for our family tour! He connected effortlessly with our two sons (5 and 7), and he took us through fun activities that kept their interest. We loved that he took us to a popular temple (the Golden Mount) and one that was quieter (Wat Prayurawongsawas) where we could feed the turtles for good karma and glue gold foil on the inside of the stupa. The activities were varied enough to keep the kids engaged, including the tuk-tuk ride, the boat ride, and making our own lotus flower offerings at the flower market. Thanks, Petz, for a wonderful day in Bangkok!What a special experience for our family!