THAILAND · WHAT TO DO
The ones worth your time.
The 15 historical tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Bangkok to Ayutthaya guided day trip: Bang Pa-In, Wat Mahathat and UNESCO temples, guided storytelling, lunch stop, low-impact touring.
“Great only our little bus was a bit old and worn out...”
Small-group Ayutthaya UNESCO day trip from Bangkok with Bang Pa-In Palace, temple highlights, and air-conditioned transport for about $28.
“These are quite beautiful historic locations. We visited 4 historic sites on the morning and the palace in the afternoon. The palace is quite unnecessary in my view allowing greater time at the other sites”
A small-group trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi to honor POWs, see the River Kwai bridge, and ride the Death Railway by train.
“Henry, our guide, was fantastic, he looked after us so well all day, explaining the different sites and was so knowledgeable about everything. Lunch that was included was excellent and very tasty. The train ride was a nice touch too to see all the countryside areas of Thailand going past. Good air conditioned car, great…”
3-hour Chiang Mai Old City walk with a local guide: Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, teak Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang.
“Excellent walking tour around the old city of Chiang mai. Our guide Pun was extremely knowledgeable and explained lots about the history of the city and its temples. A great way to see the old town and understand the history and culture. Recommended”
A half-day Ayutthaya temple tour from Bangkok with a guided UNESCO heritage route plus a 1-hour sunset boat ride past riverside ruins.
“Everything was perfect, excellent guide and stunning places, highly recommended!!!”
Ao Nang Landmark Stadium Muay Thai: Wai Khru Ram Muay ritual and 5 fights Tue/Thu/Sat nights, $38. Close seats and easy night plans.
“Great atmosphere and at the heart of Ao Nang market so easy to find.”
A 7-hour countryside cycling tour in Sukhothai with village stops and UNESCO ruins, guided in English with lunch and snacks included.
“Had a great time with Meow (sorry if I'm spelling the name wrong) learning about Thai history and exploring the beautiful Sokhothai ruins and countryside. I feel a lot better equipped now to get more out of my trip to Thailand due to the improved knowledge background I know have”
Ride Chiang Mai’s Old City by bike with a small group, temple stops, and a market snack break, morning or night.
“The tour was extraordinary! I got to learn a lot about the history of Chiang Mai.”
Small-group River Kwai day tour from Bangkok with the Bridge, JEATH Museum, War Cemetery, and a Death Railway train ride plus lunch.
“Our guide, Oom was the best guide ever. Extremely knowledgeable! Very patient! He went out of his way to make sure everyone had a great time and saw as much as we did.”
Cycle Chiang Mai Old City by morning or night with an English guide, temples, gates, and a market stop, plus snacks and helmet.
“omg this was hands down the best tour we did all vacation. seeing the city on a bike was incredible. we got to travel down little alleys, see local sites and hit the main town temples. I HIGHLY recommend this for anyone looking to get off your feet and do something different. we had 3…”
Bike through Ayutthaya’s temples and ruins, from Pom Phet to Wat Mahathat, with markets and a Pasak River ferry.
“Bung was a super guide, very informative and with a great sense of humor. The bikes were comfortable to ride. Her explanations of the stops we made were very interesting. She took photos for us too. Highly recommend this trip!”
Ride 32 km through Sukhothai countryside to UNESCO temples with a 24-speed bike, guide, and included lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup.
“Fantastic tour combining history, countryside discovery, traditions and food. You can clearly see that the guide puts passion into his work, and the descriptions allow you to fully understand the historical context. To finish, excellent lunch and typical snacks to discover lesser-known Thai dishes. Highly recommend!”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s Old City at night for illuminated temples, quiet back lanes, and a market snack stop in 4 relaxed hours.
“Farm was an amazing guide. We saw parts of Chiang Mai we otherwise wouldn’t have. We were a party of 2 adults, 2 teens. We all had a great time and will definitely be back with friends in the future!”
Bike Ayutthaya’s temples and markets: Pom Phet walls, roti sai mai, Wat Mahathat, Chao Phrom Market, and a Pasak ferry ride.
“We had a splendid time with Bella. The pace was such that pretty much anyone can go on this tour, the bikes were really fun to ride and it's just a cool way to see the town. We stopped for water/cold drinks a couple of times, which was nice with it being almost 40 degrees.…”
Half-day Phuket highlights: Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, Old Town, Monkey Hill and more, with hotel pickup and an included game for $33.
“You are not going to see the budda as advertised. Apparently there was a mud slide a YEAR ago that prevents you from getting to the budda. Rather then adjusting their trip/ad they wait till you are on the bus heading out to inform you. That Read more”
