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 should start at 8:00.
- Enjoy a 30-minute relaxing traditional Thai or foot massage at Wat Pho temple
- Visit Jim Thompson House (includes a guided tour by museum guide)
This private tour is organised exclusively for you, no others will join.
Note: You can also choose to explore like a local by booking the Bangkok Highlights by local transport.
Murphr –
We had a fantastic day touring around Bangkok with Petch. She was very knowledgable, spoke perfect English and made great efforts to ensure everyone had a fantastic time. We were able to see so much in a short period of time because of the efficiency of the tour and how well Petch organised everything. The airconditioned minivan was a great relief from the humidity of Bangkok. The lunch in the naval centre was also fantastic. I would recommend this as a must do to everyone who is visiting Bangkok for the first time.
Pascale –
Excellent tour. Our guide was Petch. She was very nice and we did see a lot. I would recommend this tour.
Kathy, Neil, and Tom –
This was a fabulous tour with Air who went above and beyond to show us everything in detail. The temples and river cruise were lovely and a delicious lunch also. The transport was so comfortable and we had water and cold towels whenever needed. We really got a great insight into Bangkok Highlights and Air was excellent.
Sam –
Tour was excellent, clean minivan, and friendly driver. The highlights of our tour: Grand palace, lunch, boat ride, and feeding the fish.
Andrew –
I booked with BKK for a 3 day private tour and it has been amazing experience. The tour has been well-planned and catered for the specific requests I have made. The tour guide, Nadia, is very knowledgeable of each of the sites visited and speaks fluent English. She also cares for our every needs and in some cases went above and beyond what she was expected to do, which was very impressive. We were travelling in a van that is well equipped and comfortable. The driver handed us a cold wet towel every time we got back on to the van from a site. I highly recommend BKK tour to others visiting Thailand.
NHopkins –
A very professional company and complete experience. Ms Petch is a very knowledgeable and friendly guide that made the day a great experience for this family of four.
Damon –
Excellent tour guide, and great service! Great tour. Informative and organized. Lunch was a treat as well!
CincyAL –
From start to finish a totally professional experience. BKK uses very comfortable vans that are easy to get in and out of. The driver parked very close to sites both coming and going. Lunch was very refreshing and tasty, I had no fear of any sanitation concerns. We experienced an excellent tour set up especially to our pace in the very hot April weather. We have traveled to over 100 countries. Ms Oi is one of the absolute best tour guides, very knowledgeable and open to our questions.
Steph –
Thank you for such a wonderful day exploring Bangkok! Emmy our tour guide was fabulous and very welcoming. She answered any questions we had and was very informative. Our driver was very nice and helpful! He also ensured that there was always a cold bottle of water and fresh wash cloth ready after each stop. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone else come to Bangkok. I live here and I saw parts of the city I had never seen before! We loved seeing the China Town markets and the private boat ride! These were fantastic! Thank you!
Melissa M –
The tour with Air and her driver A was very well planned and executed.
We loved A picking us up at each stop and having iced cold water and chilled towels for us. The tour was super informative and interesting. We loved that we moved a a great pace and saw so many things! We loved Air as our guide. She relayed so many facts to us about Thailand’s history and life in Thailand today. She was so knowledgeable but also interesting without overburdening us with too much tour guide information. She has a very pleasant and welcoming personality. Lunch was one of our best meals on our trip! We had a great day with Air and A. Our day with Air was one of the top highlights of our entire trip!
Jen from Ottawa –
We did private 2 day Bangkok tour which covered all the main sights. Booking and reserving was a breeze and the communication was excellent from start to finish. With a small group (3), our tour guide Petch was able to move our group around efficiently, in what is an extremely busy city and countryside. The driver was very professional and would pick us up and drop us off at convenient locations, ensuring that we did not have to walk very far to reach our destination in a hot, humid climate. I would highly recommend this travel company as the personal service and informative guide made our 2 day’s in Bangkok a pleasure. Our guide Petch was able to move us in out of the sights without needing to stand in line for tickets. At the sights Petch provided an informative commentary, which enabled us to better understand the culture and historical significance of the sight in question. One of the best tour companies I have ever used.
Juliana –
My husband and I only had 2 days in Bangkok. This tour was a wonderful way to get a taste of the local culture! Ms. Onn was wonderful from the time the tour started to the time the tour ended. She was very knowledgeable and personable. We chose to go to Chinatown and had a blast seeing the local markets. At lunch, Ms. Onn ordered for us and we were not disappointed! The food was delicious! I would highly recommend this tour!
Philippe S. –
We had a perfect day with a perfect guide, Ms Onn. Highlight of our tour was the Grand Palace.
Dora –
Excellent tour and tour guide! Beautiful locations and temples. Ms. Onn was amazing! We had so much fun and enjoyed the tour very much. She made this tour so wonderful for all of our family.
Haider H. –
We choose the Bangkok Highlights by minivan…..the tour was perfectly designed and executed!! From the precise timing, to the comfortable transportation, to the places we visit, everything was perfect. To our guide, ms Onn, we want to say a big thank you, simply you are the BEST!!
Rossi P. –
Our guide Onn and driver Kai are excellent. The tour van was comfortable. More than we could ask for. Definitely recommend Onn to everyone. She is a star!! We love you Onn!
Dennis N. –
We had so much fun getting to explore the city with Ms Oi who was so knowledgeable and kind! Would recommend!
Carly V. –
This tour was literally the best tour we have ever done. Onn was an amazing guide and taught us so much about what we saw and also about the Thai people and culture. She was amazing!
Iris –
I absolutely enjoyed the tour with Onn. She’s such a delight to have around as a tour guide. She shares with you stories about each landmark we visited and often throws in jokes to lift the mood. Thanks again BKK!
Wong PY –
The tour program is very interesting. Our tour guide Ms Onn is friendly, humorous, knowledgeable and made the tour fun-filled and memorable! Driver was very good and safe. Everything was excellent!
Christina H. –
I am so pleased we chose BKK out of so many, they truly lived up to their reviews, I can’t fault it. We very much enjoyed Ms Oi’s knowledge, she took us to places we would never have seen by ourselves.
Anthony H. –
From pickup to drop off the tour was perfection. Ms Oi was punctual, knowledgeable, and courteous. She was able to answer all our questions about the history of the places we visited and gave us insights into the Thai people and culture. A+ for Ms Oi, and our driver as well. I highly recommend BKK as your source for local guides.
Carlos H. –
A great tour with a very friendly and knowledgeable guide, Ms Oi. You get to learn a lot and plenty of time to get some great photos!
Sreejith S. –
Ms Oi was excellent as a tour guide. Totally recommend taking this tour. Excellent transport. Very well taken care of throughout the tour.
William & Carey –
A perfectly scheduled day with a great mix of culture and history. Miss Oi was an amazing guide and perfect for our family. She was incredibly kind to our children and taught them so much. Miss Oi was so thoughtful, always having refreshments on hand, and keeping us on schedule. We would highly recommend this tour and Miss Oi!
Sander & Liana –
Very well organized tour. Minivan was great to cool down between the activities. Very good time schedule. Ms Oi was a very good tour guide, we recommend her as tour guide.
Arno S. –
We surely enjoyed our Bangkok Highlights tour. It gave us a nice and diverse impression of the city. We would recommend the canal tour to everyone. We saw lots of things, but did not feel rushed or too busy at all. Since the tour involves a little bit of driving in traffic they are excellent short breaks to refresh yourself.
Shaikh family –
The Bangkok Highlights by minivan tour was an incredible experience. Our tour guide Diamond was intelligent and very accommodating. Every site in this tour was thought out and beautiful. This tour is 100% recommended!
Kay F. –
Excellent communication right from the moment we booked. We could not have been happier with our guides and the extra attention given to my 87 years old mother. It was like a tour around Bangkok with friends rather than an organised tour.
Raymond F. –
Great ride, great guide, and fantastic food. Super nice experience. Additional knowledge gained from the guide’s explanations.