Bangkok

Half day in Bangkok with a local

Flexible Half-Day Discovery • 4 hours 5.0 (81)

Half day in Bangkok with a local

4 hours tailored to what you want to see and do. Whether it's ticking off main sites or discovering hidden gems, it's up to you and your host!

The Skytrain and metro are the fastest and most convenient way of traversing the city

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

Get what you want out of Bangkok on a private and personalized experience
Enjoy the eclectic streets, vibrant restaurants or a historic neighborhood stroll to take in its atmosphere and culture
Get a taste of what makes Bangkok one of the most popular tourist cities in the world, with a twist – your stories will all be your own
See some of the city’s most famous sights, or take it easy like the Reclining Buddha
Get the scoop from your host on other areas to explore and exciting things to do while visiting Bangkok.

What to know before you go

Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.

At a glance What’s included Things to know

4 hours

Fully tailored to your preferences

English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

A private and personalized experience

4 hours with your host

Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)

What’s not included

Food and drinks

Tickets to any attractions

Transportation costs

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What to bring

We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.

How your day could unfold

A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you most

What you’ll do

You’ll spend half a day with one of our local Bangkok hosts, who can't wait to share with you their favorite places to hang out, where to get your hands on the best food and show you their version of the city.

Whether you've been dreaming of getting lost in the endless mazes of Bangkok's famous markets and you want to put your bartering skills to the test, or you're up for a whirlwind of sights like the Grand Palace and Wat Pho Temple, your host will make it happen.

Let us know your pace and we’ll stick to it, and of course, we recommend stopping once (or twice, or thrice) along the way to feast on some local street eats or cool off with a drink.

No matter your preference or activity request, Bangkok caters to everyone and the opportunities to embrace its vibrancy, culture, and heritage are everywhere - you just need to know where to look. Don’t worry, your host will steer you in the right direction.

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

AJELDIN, Mar 2025

I highly recommend this tour to foodies and everyone first visiting Thailand. I learned so much about Thai food. I enjoyed everything we ate and the places we went to. Their team communicated well before the tour. The tuk tuk ride was a good experience. I was so full at the end of the tour. Kat was a great tour guide!

Angela, Mar 2025

We had a superb tour with Kat. She gave us a choice of options and adapted things to fit our needs. The temple of truth was amazing and worth the journey. The floating market was fun. Kat explained everything well and gave us a good tour. We thoroughly recommend her both for her knowledge and personality.

Suzanne, Feb 2025

Our tour guide (Buay) was wonderful. He worked with us to customize our itinerary to include cultural and historical sights, as well as local markets and food establishments. He was knowledgeable and kind. He was also creative and guided us on various river transport options which added to the experience. We highly recommend him.

Jeanette, Feb 2025

Outstanding day with Ida, making memories We did the Locals, Highlights and Hidden Gems tour today with Ida! She was absolutely brilliant and we would highly recommend that you choose her. Ida is friendly, great fun to be with and has a great energy. Nothing is too much trouble, she is very kind and considerate and her communication skills are great. We visited the flower market, Wat Pho temple, then took a public river boat to Wat Arun temple. We stopped for a gorgeous Thai lunch, tried a tok sen Thai hammer massage, and stopped for coffee at a gorgeous little cafe overlooking the temple, where we tried Thai tea crepe cake. Ida then gave us loads of ideas for our remaining time in Bangkok, and showed us how to use the Subway. We had a wonderful day and we think that Ida is simply the best!

Jeanette, Feb 2025

We did the Locals, Highlights and Hidden Gems tour today with Ida! She was absolutely brilliant and we would highly recommend that you choose her. Ida is friendly, great fun to be with and has a great energy. Nothing is too much trouble, she is very kind and considerate and her communication skills are great. We visited the flower market, Wat Pho temple, then took a public river boat to Wat Arun temple. We stopped for a gorgeous Thai lunch, tried a tok sen Thai hammer massage, and stopped for coffee at a gorgeous little café overlooking the temple, where we tried Thai tea crepe cake. Ida then gave us loads of ideas for our remaining time in Bangkok, and showed us how to use the Subway. We had a wonderful day and we think that Ida is simply the best!

Joe, Feb 2025

Dolly was fabulous and customized a tour for us. Paced well given it was super hot and humid during our tour.

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