THAILAND · WHAT TO DO
The ones worth your time.
The 14 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.
“Very good. Pity they could not pick us from our hotel.”
App-guided tuk-tuk hopping in Bangkok Old Town with an eSIM and optional Chao Phraya boat ticket. Flexible, fast, and easy to use.
“Amazing service if you want to go around the tourist spots in Bangkok! Cheaper and less hassle way of getting tuktuks/taxis Drivers are nice and tuktuks are clean! The customer support team are very efficient and nice!”
A chilled private canal boat ride in Bangkok with an orchid farm walk and temple fish-feeding, starting at Wat Mai Yai Nui.
“Without a doubt my husband and my favorite part of our trip to Bangkok. Starting near an obscure temple, our boat captain ferried us through the back alley canals of this fabulous city…giving us a behind the scenes view of what life reallRead more”
Self-guided audio tours for Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Learn the stories behind major temples on your phone.
“Kwan was really nice and smiling. Wut, thé driver, was calme and on tire.”
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.
“On time, no queues 🙂”
Self-guided Koh Samet day trip from Pattaya with hotel pickup, shared speedboat, 5 hours on the island, and scooter tips.
“super journée ! pris en charge à l'hôtel et retour à l'hôtel avec ponctualité et gentillesse. seul bémol: 5 heures sur l'île passent trop vite!”
Chiang Mai self-guided scavenger hunt that turns temples and monuments into clue-filled stops using the Explorial app for points and photos.
“With the trail we went to different temples, museums and monuments. At every stop you can solve riddles. you are having fun, but you also learn a lot. Good combination for places you want to explore.”
Private 2-hour Bangkok canal cruise in Thonburi with flexible stops, free Big Buddha views, and fish-feeding fun for up to 6.
“We added one more spot to go to before departure and made it a 3-hour trip. The guide was super helpful throughout the trip, helping us plan the trip and communicate with the boat operator.”
Self-guided audio tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace with offline stories and a flexible route. Admission not included.
“There was a lot of noise making it hard to hear the tour guide sometimes, but that is certainly not the fault of Viator. I am new to this and guess I didn’t realize the ticket was included in the price, so I paid for entry again at the gate. It was an inexpensive learning…”
Walk Wireless Road with historian Paul Jorgensen via offline GPS audio, linking embassies, parks, shrines, and Thai meaning in under an hour.
“A true gem. I learned so much about Thailand just by taking this tour! I found the history Thailand has with United States just fascinating & how so many corners & landmarks in this strip represents USA’s friendship with this lovely country. I alRead more”
Bangkok self-guided audio tour for $9: 12 major sights, flexible timing, offline-ready audio, and a map that links every stop.
“good to have references but the audio guides only give general information. i would not recommend it. might as well use wikipedia”
A self-guided Chinatown puzzle walk in Bangkok, using your phone offline to visit temples, shrines, and old-school shops for clues.
“Instructions are confusing. Many locations are inaccurate on Google Maps. It was an exhausting quest for me and I had to give up.”
