BANGKOK · THAILAND
Bangkok’s best days out.
The 10 most popular self-guided tours in Bangkok. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and the operator who runs each.
App-based hop-on tuk-tuk and unlimited Chao Phraya boat for a heat-friendly Bangkok day, with eSIM included from about $22.
Most Popular“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-led eco-tuk-tuk hop-on in Bangkok Old Town with eSIM and a Chao Phraya boat option, so you ride your own pace.
“Had to download an app to order a tuk tuk but every time I came out of the app, it shut me out of it so had to call to the office. Places we wanted to go to were out of the area it covered. The area was not explained beforehand so we could oRead…”
A 2-hour self-guided canal boat ride in Bangkok with an orchid farm break and temple fish-feeding, plus water and tickets included.
“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”
Smartphone audio guides for Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, with 40+ tracks for 180 days at $9.
“Kwan was really nice and smiling. Wut, thé driver, was calme and on tire.”
Skip Grand Palace queues with an English audio pass for the Emerald Buddha, two museums, and a Khon performance. Valid 3 days.
“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.”
A $10 self-guided audio walk of Bangkok’s Grand Palace with hands-free narration, offline maps, and flexible timing. Admission ticket sold separately.
“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…”
A self-guided Wireless Road walk in Bangkok with offline audio by Paul Jorgensen, starting at Phloen Chit BTS for $7.99.
“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”
Self-guided Bangkok Chinatown puzzle quest with offline clues at Wat Traimit and Chinese shrines, priced at $6.99 per person.
“Instructions are confusing. Many locations are inaccurate on Google Maps. It was an exhausting quest for me and I had to give up.”
Self-guided audio tour of 12 Bangkok sights for $9. Flexible start/end, offline audio, and an interactive map for temples, palaces, and museums.
“good to have references but the audio guides only give general information. i would not recommend it. might as well use wikipedia”
Skip-the-line Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha with an English audio tour in Bangkok. Flexible entry for a 1–3 hour visit.
“The Grand Palace is stunning, and the audio guide made the visit more meaningful. Easy entry and flexible timing were a big plus. Definitely worth seeing while in Bangkok!”
Every temple, market and rooftop in the city, and every road out of it.
