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The ones worth your time.
The 15 shopping tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Ride the train through Maeklong’s trackside market, then paddle to Damnoen Saduak’s canals for Thai snacks and photos in 7 hours.
“it was organized very well. Our guide Patty informed us what we could expect and she leed us to the Railway Market and floating market. It was nice to experience it. Compliments and thanks to Patty. We had a splendid day.”
Bangkok day trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market and Maeklong Railway Market. Boat ride, train spectacle, guided logistics.
“Value to cost ratio is very good. Of course, it is a big group and the attractions are very touristic. But we enjoyed it. The bus ride is pretty long but the bus is comfortable.”
Spend a full day in Ayutthaya from Bangkok, mixing UNESCO temples with a floating market stop, all run by an English-Thai guide.
“great day, Jenny was very informative, kind and funny. it was a last minute booking that we are glad we did”
A fast, well-paced Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with Bang Pa-In Palace, Ayothaya Floating Market lunch time, and major temple ruins.
“One of the best tours we have made in Thailand. Lek (called Alek in English) was the best tour guide. Massive respect to him and his work. Driver also very kind. Wishing them the best.”
Chiang Mai market and herb garden tour with a hands-on cooking class. Grind curry paste, cook Thai dishes, and eat in an organic garden.
“Very pleasant class with good mix of people. Very nice host and good dishes. Recommend”
Chiang Mai market and organic farm with a hands-on Thai cooking class. Make curry paste and Khao Soi; full day adds coconut milk.
“Absolutely loved this cooking class! Grandma's cooking school is such a beautiful location with great facilties and equipment. Our teacher was fabulous and entertaining. We went for the evening class and it was a great way to spend the evening and have dinner all in one. We cooked four dishes which were all tasty and…”
Ride a local train through Maeklong market tracks and glide by longtail boat to Damnoen Saduak floating market, all with a guide.
“NJ was our guide and was great! Highly recommend. Stress free way to visit the markets . Pick up and drop off were well organised.”
Bangkok temple highlight tour with tickets to Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun plus a licensed guide and small group.
“Tour guide was knowledgeable and informative. She was accommodating and sweet. Got the tickets and helped me get on the boat ride to Iconsiam after the tour. Would recommend.”
Phuket full-day city tour: sea-view stops, Wat Chalong, Big Buddha when open, cashew factory, Old Town, and Chillva Night Market.
“Our trip yesterday was great, well organised, good communication before and during the trip. Guide was very helpful definitely recommend this trip to people visiting Phuket for the first time. It was a good mix of sightseeing. Many thanks Michele and Nick”
Chiang Mai market-to-kitchen cooking class with Thai herbs, curry paste by hand, and a garden meal plus PDF recipes, with easy hotel pickup.
“We had Flook as our chef and guide for the day. He kept things fun and everything ran smoothly. For the amount you get to cook (and eat) it’s an amazing price. The stop over at the local market is quite fun too, you get a chance to roam, grab snacks and buy souvenirs etc.…”
Ride a train through Maeklong Market, glide into Damnoen Saduak by boat, then finish with Mahanakhon Skywalk views.
“Kitty was a fantastic tour guide. Thoughtful, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The railway market experience was outstanding- really worth doing. The floating market was interesting (prices for foods high compared to railway market). We added on the sky walk which had tremendous views (again, well worth the trip). Kitty even offered to come up to skywalk…”
Six-hour Damnoen Saduak floating market day trip from Bangkok with canal paddle boat, palm sugar making, and time to eat.
“the tour guide was really informative and dedícated.”
Hands-on Bangkok cooking with a morning market tour or mango carving. Cook four Thai dishes, learn curry paste, get recipes by email.
“Amazing experience!!! The food is absolutely incredible!!!!”
Bangkok day tour to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak floating market by paddle boat, and Ayutthaya temples.
“Lots of driving but a good day out and varied day. The train railway was crazy! the floating market was really good. The temples were good, guide explained us a bit and left us to wonder which was really good. He had lots of good tips for the rest of our trip too”
Chiang Mai Daddy’s Kitchen cooking class: market walk, hands-on Thai dishes in a home kitchen, and a digital recipe ebook for $25.
“Make sure you don't eat too much before class, because during class you are going to eat 4 dishes altogether. Everyone could choose from more options, there were more types of soup, curry etc. We liked everything. The food, the kitchen, the organisation of the class. Our instructor was amazing she had a great sense…”
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