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The ones worth your time.
The 15 museums tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Visit Samui’s first Elephant Museum, meet rescued elephants in the jungle, learn ethical care, then make seed bombs to help restore habitat.
“We really liked our experience here. The elephants get treated really good and we had the feeling that we did something sustainable to support the saved elephants and provide food and a better home for them in the future :-)”
Khao Lak tour to the new Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum, Kong Ka Temple, and Takuapa old town street food market, 4 hours.
“Our guide Ching was very knowledgeable about all the sites we visited and took great care of us while on the street food market, ensuring we tried all the staple foods we wanted. the tour itself was also great, very diverse locations and we felt we learned a lot about Khao Lak.”
Visit the Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan and explore Underworld, Earth, and Heaven around a giant three-headed bronze elephant for 8 hours.
Skip-the-line Patpong Museum tour with priority entry, air-conditioned exhibits, and a guided look at 100 years of Patpong history.
“Great museum! Informative and interesting to understand the forgotten war, development of Patpong and much more.”
Visit Samut Prakan Ancient City, the world’s largest outdoor museum of Thai monuments, with optional Erawan Museum and Thai buffet options.
“Der Park ist wirklich nett gemacht. Man kann mit dem Golfcar über die Wege huschen. Führerschein oder Pass mitbringen. Hat 350 Baht gekostet für die erste Stunde und dann jede angefangene 100 dazu. Die Fahrräder waren viel zu alt. Wir waren 2 Stunden dort. Das Museum ist weiter entfernt, haben wir leider nicht gewusst und…”
Private Bangkok trip that pairs Muang Boran replica city with Erawan Museum’s three-headed elephant art, plus optional golf cart.
“The driver was really help full Showing me the sightsBoth attractions are beautiful and worth seeing”
Full-day Chiang Rai temples from Chiang Mai: White and Blue temples, Black House, Kayan village, Golden Triangle, hot springs, guide.
“Be prepared for a very long day, but you really do see quite a bit. The White temple is stunning and definitely the highlight. There were crowds but not as many as in other sights. Our guide was so professional, funny and helpful througRead more”
Khao Lak Eco-Safari blends ethical elephant walking, the 2004 tsunami memorial, and a sea turtle nursery in a 4-hour small-group day.
“This was unquestionably one of the best tours I have ever taken part in. I was picked up on time and met Tony at the elephant sanctuary, which was very close. His passion for the animals shone through as he answered so many of the questions I had. I was served a delicious lunch and…”
Visit the Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan for a three-headed elephant, Underworld-Earth-Heaven halls, and included ritual items for $12.
“Nice museum but no tuk tuk ride for free”
A 5-hour Pattaya landmarks tour with Birds Eye View photos, Big Buddha, Bali Hai Pier, floating market, optional lunch, and gems shopping for $19.
“honestly we were expecting something different, the tour was very basic, the advertising shows so many other thing to do in the same trip but suddenly they said they were not included, so... no lunch, no floating market no lighrning buda, disapointing and unsatosfied, the guide was ok but the things to do naaaaaaaa!!! by…”
Chiang Mai’s Art in Paradise 3D museum with six interactive zones, optical illusions, and an app that animates your photos for fun.
“It's a great fun experience specially in the heat. Its better to book it online and just show the voucher at the ticket counter. The place is nearby to Pattaya beach, terminal 21, central marina. Highly recommend.”
Mystic Universe in Chiang Mai blends 360° digital art, VR/AR, and a sound bath, with guaranteed entry and flexible entry times.
“Amazing experience”
Skip the line to Chiang Mai’s Museum of Broken Relationships. Read anonymous objects and stories of love and loss for $6.
Private guided tour from Bangkok to Erawan Museum and Muang Boran Ancient City, with tickets, pickup, and a 6-hour route.
“Great day out, especially at th Ancient City. Our driver dropped us off at various locations around the park so no need to walk or hire a golf cart. Yut, our guide was especially helpful.”
Half-day small-group tour in Khao Lak with the Tsunami Museum, Kong Kha Temple, Takua Pa Old Town, and the Sunday street food market.
“The was a really great tour. Boyd the guide, was super and had lots of interesting information and was really pleasant. Overall had a great day, thanks to Boyd”
