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The ones worth your time.
The 11 self-guided tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
App-controlled tuk tuks and a one-day Chao Phraya boat pass. Skip haggling, hop to key sights, and stay connected with an eSIM.
“Excellent can’t recommend it enough. Mae at the office was amazing. They kept us informed, went above and beyond. Wouldn’t travel any other way now. Definitely give it a go. So easy using the map.”
App-guided tuk-tuk hopping in Bangkok Old Town with an eSIM and optional Chao Phraya boat ticket. Flexible, fast, and easy to use.
“The information to validate the app is bad, I got completely lost, I had to waste hours to get to understand, they should release the app beforeAuto-translated”
A chilled private canal boat ride in Bangkok with an orchid farm walk and temple fish-feeding, starting at Wat Mai Yai Nui.
“An excellent way to see the local neighborhoods from a boat! Our guide pointed out large 4 foot lizard dragons basking along the river and was quite courteous. It was a bit tricky finding the pick up point but our taxi driver was relentless. Highly recommend.”
Self-guided audio tours for Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Learn the stories behind major temples on your phone.
“Muy buena guía”
Bangkok skip-the-line pass with an English audio tour, Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha entry, museums, plus a Khon show ticket.
“Nothing great for us since it was off season and the queue was short. Maybe useful if you are going in peak season and you want to jump the queue.”
Self-guided Phuket scavenger hunt with a phone app, Patong to Kata Noi, 2–6 hours, $6.46 by Blaze Events.
“We had an amazing scavenger hunt and explored hidden Gems at Rawai and old town organised by Blaze Events - Rush On. The events were well organised, with creative clues that encouraged team work and problem solving. The location aRead more”
Day trip from Bangkok to Koh Samet with hotel pickup, shared speedboat, about 5 hours on the island, and scooter-ready freedom.
“J'ai adoré ! L'équipe en ligne et le chauffeur ont été incroyable ! 🤩🤩”
Self-guided Koh Samet day trip from Pattaya with hotel pickup, shared speedboat, 5 hours on the island, and scooter tips.
“Puntualità dell’autista con auto comoda e pulita. Isola molto bella. Escursione piacevole.”
Chiang Mai self-guided scavenger hunt that turns temples and monuments into clue-filled stops using the Explorial app for points and photos.
“It's ok, but more learning content about the city or spots would be nice! For the price but ok! Children suitableAuto-translated”
Private 2-hour Bangkok canal cruise in Thonburi with flexible stops, free Big Buddha views, and fish-feeding fun for up to 6.
“Panatda was a good guide on our long tail boat canal tour. We opted for 30 min in the artist area but we would recommend staying longer. The boat was comfortable and the driver took us through interesting canal areas. Would recommend taking this private tour over a group tour because they will customize the…”
Self-guided audio tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace with offline stories and a flexible route. Admission not included.
“It was great to sit down in the shade and listen to the stories. There was no gps support to identify the correct locations though so it was impossible to know how to find places of interest.”
