Bangkok Tours

Bangkok tours are extremely invigorating which is why they are usually undertaken by truth-seeking backpackers.

The street food, Thai spa treatments, hushed ancient temples, spectacular monuments, floating markets and other tourist sites make for a great ‘eat, pray, love expedition.

Siddharta Gautama’s spirit is tangible in this Buddhist city, and it’s evident in the respect and friendliness that locals treat their visitors.

Bangkok bears the local name ‘Krung Thep’ which translates to City of Angels, and rightly so because spiritual landmarks fill this destination. Since it was the king’s responsibility to maintain Buddhism, Thailand’s old temples, palaces and monuments are constantly renovated.

Bangkok became a city in 1782 and King Rama I, founder of the Chakri Dynasty modeled it after the former capital with the Front Palace, Grand Palace, and royal temples.

At first, only the palaces and temples were built on land, other residences floated on bamboo rafts on rivers and canals until Rama IV constructed roads.

These waterways have earned Bangkok the nickname ‘Venice of the East’ even though most canals continue to be filled in with concrete high-rise buildings and shops.

There’s always plenty to do and see in Bangkok which is why it constantly features in many a travel bucket list.

If sightseeing is not your cup of tea and all you want is luxury and relaxation, has the best of Bangkok’s posh hotels, spa, shopping malls, restaurants, and clubs.

Must See

Grand Palace
Erawan Shrine
Wat Phra Kaeo
Wat Pho
Wat Benjamabophit
Jim Thompson’s House
Chao Phraya River
Bam Kamthieng
Suan Pakkad Palace Museum
M.R Kukrit Heritage Home
Siam Museum
Democracy Monument
Golden Mount Buddhist Temple
21m Giant Swing built by King Rama IV
Breathtaking views of Bangkok from Vertigo’s rooftop open-air bar

Must Do

Learn vegetable and fruit-carving at Thai House, 22 km from central Bangkok
Tour the Siam Ocean World aquarium
Shop at MBK Centre
Watch a Thai Boxing match at Lumphini Stadium
Explore the nightlife at Khaosan road (popular with backpackers)
Shop till you drop at Siam Square
Enjoy seafood at Yaowarat Road
Explore Chinatown bazaars
Enjoy South East Asian art at Jim Thompson House
Explore the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak
Discover ancient canal ways built by King Rama the fourth
Take a night time tuk-tuk tour of Bangkok
Take a Thai massage lesson at Wat Pho
Feed turtles at Wat Prayoon
Visit Dusit Zoo
Cycle around Muang Boran Ancient City
Pedal boat at Lumphini Park
Go ice skating at Central World Shopping Mall

Places to stay in Bangkok

Riva Surya hotel
The Unforgotten B&B
Old Capital Bike Inn
Pho Place
Pattaya hotel
Bangkok hotel
The Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit
Bangkok
Siam Kempinski
Holiday Inn Express Bangkok
Banyan Tree Bangkok
Amari Watergate Bangkok
Shangri-La Hotel
Miramar Hotel
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok
Shanghai Mansion Bangkok
Casa Nithra Bangkok
The Bhuthorn Bed & Breakfast

When to schedule Bangkok tours

Tourist footfall is usually high between November and March.

April and May are the hottest months and it’s also the time that Bangkok celebrates the Thai New Year so you will be witness the festivities and cheer if you visit at this time.

If you want great deals on excursions and accommodation, plan your Bangkok tours from May to October.

Though there are many bouts of rain, tourists can indulge in shopping, visiting aquariums, temples and other indoor activities.

The cold months of December to February are perfect for excursions on foot and you won’t sweat much.

How to get to Bangkok

Bangkok is served by and airports which are 30km from the city center.

By bus: Take the shuttle from the terminal to the transportation center and board a bus. This will probably cost about 35 Thai Baht. These buses are operational 24/7. You can also take an express airport bus from the airport which goes all the way to central Bangkok. They cost about 150 Thai Baht and tickets may be purchased at the airport bus counter. These buses are operational from 5:00 am to midnight.
By taxi: There’s a taxi line at the first level after customs and immigration. You will be assigned to the next available driver by the clerk on duty and be dropped off at your destination in Bangkok in a few minutes. Unfortunately, you have to pay an additional 50 Thai Baht above the meter fare. If you’re traveling as a group, you can hire an airport limo bus although they cost considerably more than taxis.
By airport rail link: This is the fastest and cheapest way to get to Bangkok from the airport. Board the train at the basement of the airport and alight at Makkasan Station, then take the City Line to Phayathai Station.