Explore Bangkok in comfort with a luxury minivan. In case you like to experience a tuk tuk ride, we can still make this a part of the tour.
We start the day with the flower market. This wholesale flower market opens around the clock. Fresh flowers are big business here since they are indispensable in Buddhist ceremonies. Thais use them for both worships and decorations. Apart from colorful sights and beautiful aromas, this is also a good opportunity to taste various kinds of fresh tropical fruits.
Next, we visit Wat Pho that houses the country's most beautiful reclining Buddha with an impressive length of 46 meters. Besides being the temple with a stupa containing the ashes of Chakri Dynasty's first king, this temple was once a "medical school" for people who wanted to study Traditional Thai Medicine. Courses on Traditional Thai massage are still being offered.
Then, we cross the river to Bangkok landmark, Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn. The 67 meters high corn-shaped pagoda or (Pra Prang in Thai) represents Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Buddhist-Hindu cosmology. The Prang "supported" by demons, monkeys, and divinities is surrounded by the four continents. The structure's exterior is decorated with small pieces of Chinese porcelain, a unique feature introduced by King Rama III.
We take a break at a riverside restaurant where a delicious Thai lunch is freshly prepared for you.
Later on, we take you on a relaxing long-tailed boat tour to see the local life in the Venice of the East. Explore the canals and enjoy the view of wooden houses on stilts.
Optional attractions are also available. If you want to make the most of your time in Bangkok, you can personalize your tour on the booking form:
- Replace Wat Arun with a stroll down the streets of Chinatown for a more local experience in one of the oldest and most interesting districts of Bangkok, you will still be able to see Wat Arun from the long tailed boat.
- Add Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (emerald Buddha Temple), if you don’t mind the crowds then this is a spectacular place to visit, we will start around 8:00.
- Enjoy a 30-minute relaxing traditional Thai or foot massage at Wat Pho temple
This private tour in Bangkok is organised exclusively for you, no others will join. You will be in trusted hands with our professional driver and English speaking licensed tour guide.
Note: You can also choose to explore Bangkok like a local by booking the Bangkok Highlights tour by local transport.
Mark and Tracy –
BKK Tours and the amazing Ms Air took us on two guided tours across two days. First was a visit to all key places in Bangkok, the second day was to the historical city of Ayutthaya. Both tours were absolutely amazing, and mainly because of the attention, knowledge, friendliness and quality of Ms Air and the driver of what can only be described as armchairs on wheels, the custom fitted SUV was travelling in style at it’s highest level. Each time we got back in, we were given cold sanitising flannels and a bottle of water out of the fridge. I dont think we could have had a better guide than Ms Air, she knew so much, and she knew what to do to make each item on the itinerary special. We did so much more than just place A to place B to place C, and Ms Air enabled that. Best money we spent and it made our visit to Bangkok fulfilling, educational and the best two days we could have spent. Thank you Ms Air and the BKK team! Had it been possible, we’d have wanted Ms Air on our Chiang Mai and Koh Samui visits to show us around there!
Amy –
We just wanted to say that Nes did an amazing job as tour guide for us on Sunday. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. She explained beautifully the Thai culture and the history of all of the sites we went to. We really enjoyed the unexpected experiences like feeding the fish in the canals and getting a blessing from a monk. We will definitely recommend your company and Nes as tour guide to our family, friends and colleagues.
Rita S –
I have never left a review for any tour I have ever taken. I’ve traveled all over the world with hundreds of tours. But I wanted to leave a review for BKK tours. Air was our tour guide over a period of 2 days. She is the best tour guide I have ever encountered. She was thoughtful, knowledgeable, and went way beyond what was expected of her. I have encountered many good guides, but she was absolutely a gem. If you want a memorable experience in Bangkok, Thailand, BKK Tours is the place you want to book any and all tours. Thank you Air.
Audrey –
Amazing day in Bangkok. I simply cannot say enough about our experience with BKK and our tour guide Air. The vehicle was pristine and comfortable— seats reclined and were spacious. Water provided throughout the trip. Air was extremely knowledgeable and had personal connections with many of the vendors she patronized on our behalf. Highly recommend. Air made this tour – extremely knowledgeable and took the time to answer all our questions and share “her” Thailand with us. Thank you!!!
Jon –
We had 2 families (4 adults, 4 teens) and booked this for our only day in Bangkok. We had a fantastic experience with our guide Air. The van transport was impressive, each time we returned to the van we had cold water and fresh cold towels. City traffic was busy, but Air used the time to offer information and answer all our questions. The flower and vegetable market was impressive, as were all the temples (where we never waited in line!). Even our long-tail boat ride was no waiting. Air had everything planned out, but was able to make some modifications on the fly. We had a fantastic lunch at the Navy Club, aided by Air who helped us communicate with staff. Overall, a fantastic day, and we were very impressed with Air and all the details.
Karen –
We loved it all! The Grand Palace was incredibly impressive but we really enjoyed the boat trip too. The whole tour was so well organised. Email advice regarding the trip, prior to booking, was prompt and helpful. The day itself was so much fun whilst being extremely interesting – a perfect combination! We were whisked around the city in a luxury vehicle and managed to see some amazing sights in the short period of time we had but nothing felt rushed. Air completely made the day! From the moment we met we felt that we were being guided round Bangkok by a friend. She is great fun! However she also gave us a fascinating insight into the history, culture, religion and life in Bangkok and Thailand. She did not ‘overload’ us with information as some guides do, the conversation just flowed.
Sean –
The Bangkok city tour was excellent. Our guide Ms. Air was very knowledgeable and made the day very enjoyable. She brought us to an excellent restaurant for lunch. The mini van was very comfortable and water and towels were provided throughout the day. Our driver Dorn was excellent. I would highly recommend BKK Tours as the best way to see the sites of Bangkok
Isabel –
Excellent way to see Bangkok highlights. Guide Nadia extremely competent and service minded, she took very good care of us. Could not be better! A highlight of the tour is that we see so much in one day!
Angela –
Such a wonderful day, Ms Air is a very nice guide and we really enjoyed spending time exploring with her! The blessing by the monk and the boat ride were the highlights of our tour.
Sammac –
Amazing sights and very informative tour guides! This tour brings you to all the top places to see in Bangkok. We loved the long-tail boat ride as well as the history of all the temples. We felt we were able to do and see all the best things in the short amount of time we had in Bangkok. The vans were clean, air conditioned and comfortable. The drivers were also very helpful and kept us safe.
Waker81 –
I am glad that I took this tour. I wanted to cover most important sites to visit in Bangkok one day with comfort. The minivan was very comfortable and extremely clean as well as well decorated. The tour guide Mrs. Rath was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. I was surprised fined that being a tourist country most people in Bangkok can not speak English ( very frustrating to communicate) but Mrs Rath was an exception. If anyone is looking for a comfortable and reasonably priced one day Bangkok tour , I would strongly encourage considering BKK Tours
Michelle C –
Ms Air was great! She was very informative and helpful. We really enjoyed her company and have already planned for our next trip! Our driver Mr A was a safe driver and very approachable. We are glad we chose BKK Tours and will definitely use them again and will recommend to family and friends! Excellent customer service from Michiel. Ms Air also went out of her way to assist us in organising our trip to the orphanage and translated for us, Mr A was our driver for that as well and they are very accommodating! Cannot fault at all.
Laura M –
We were a group of 14 and everyone raved about how great the tour was. All in all it was a great day, and a wonderful way to see the city when you only have a short time.
Carissa –
Our trip with a family of 10 had an amazing time on the minivan tour. Ms. Onn and Ms. Raht were excellent guides. They had a superb amount of knowledge on the places we visited and were amazingly friendly. They were kind, polite and respectful and handled our large group well.
When we stopped over for lunch and snacks, they were very considerate of mine and my brother’s dietary choice as vegans.
I spent most of my time with Ms. Onn and I can confidently call her a friend and someone I would love to visit again (whether on tour or not) when I revisit Bangkok. Every question we asked she answered other pride and confidence. She was also very inspiring.
She and Ms. Raht made our trip, after having a poor tourist experience the day before.
Highly recommend BKK tours when visiting Bangkok!! Especially with these two lovely ladies. We all felt extremely welcomed and comfortable throughout the day.
Thank you BKK tours!
Chris –
My family and I enjoyed the tour of Bangkok. Air took good care of us and was extremely helpful with our children. She was insightful and made sure that we got to see all the sights. We really liked the restaurant that Air took us to. It was some of the best food that we ate in Bangkok.
Kamran –
Great tour package. Got exactly what we were expecting and more. It was very well organized and extremely convenient. Our tour guide (Ms. Onn) was extremely knowledgeable and very attentive and thorough in responding to our questions as well as making sure we got a great experience. Her choices of foods to try and lunch were excellent and she took care to make sure dietary needs of people in our group were met. Overall an excellent experience all the way from booking through the entire tour. The tour operator was very responsive and thorough in confirming our plans and providing clear directions. Highly recommend this company and our tour guide.
AKO –
Great experience overall, from initial enquire to booking and then the actual tour itself. Michiel responded promptly to emails and was very helpful with planning the tours. Raht, our guide for two days, was also fantastic. She was very knowledgeable and also very attentive. She made travelling with two small children so much more easier and relaxing. I would highly recommend this company.
Sarah –
Raht did a fantastic job! One of the best tour guides we have had. We had a great time and cannot wait to return.
SPBKK –
Fantastic day seeing the sights of stunning Bangkok with an exceptional driver and a wonderful, helpful, knowledgeable guide. Loved the tour, saw everything we wanted to see. Mr A excellent driver and Mrs Onn is just gorgeous. Thank you for an unforgettable day!
SP –
Raht was very knowledgeable and had an amazing day with her. A brilliant tour throughout.