Iconic Sights & Hidden Gems • 6 hours 5.0 (6)

Bangkok Temples and Markets: Must-Sees & Hidden Gems

Thai culture immersion awaits with iconic temples, shops in energetic markets and indulgent authentic local Thai cuisine

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What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Gold Buddhas and so much more kick you off on this amazing experience
  • A short ride to Rongros where a delicious Thai meal awaits in stunning surroundings
  • Make your way to Wat Pho, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok with all the tales it holds
  • Cruise to stunning Wat Arun by water taxi, capturing Bangkok's most photogenic temple views.
  • Sample local delights and local life at Sampheng Street Market
  • Ending with a wonderful dining experience along the Ong Ang Canal
  • Must sees and hidden gems that will live in your memory for a lifetime

What to know before you go

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

6 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested

What’s included

Per person
Hosted experience lasting up to 6 hours
Private and tailored to your group only
Immersive experience between stops
Entry to the Temples
Ferry and train fares
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)

What’s not included

Food and drinks
Additional transportation costs
Tickets to any attractions other than what has been listed
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Bang Phai, 43 Phet Kasem Rd, Khwaeng Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen, Khet Phasi Charoen, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10160, Thailand

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

In this experience I want to strike the right balance of the must-sees but also some amazing hidden gems. You will get a great sense of Thailand's culture and your host will bring Bangkok to life in a way you didn’t think possible before. Modest clothing is required for some locations, shoulders and knees should be covered so please prepare accordingly. Let’s go, it’s all waiting for you.

 

You will begin in a location that boasts the largest gold Buddha in all of Bangkok. Wat Pak Nam. I want you to make sure you check out Wat Pak Nam Stupa, the top floor is especially impressive - I wont say any more, you’ll have to find out for yourself. Your guide will be able to show you where I think the best photo spot is of the gold Buddha I mentioned. 

 

This experience needs fueling so next you will try some traditional Thai food at Rongros, after a short but lovely train ride. Overlooking the Chao Phraya River, your host will help you in your food selection and talk you through each dish. It gets even better as there is a great view of Wat Arun, a temple you will be visiting shortly. 

 

Flavor-need satisfied, you will move onto Wat Pho, the largest and oldest temple in Bangkok. Be sure to visit the massive reclining Buddha - an impressive sight! There is so much to see and learn about in this location, such as this being the origin of Thai-Massage! Your host will be able to share much more about this magnificent place. You’re going to want to get photos here as well.

 

Moving on you’ll be heading to Wat Arun - the Temple of Dawn, the temple you have already seen. To get there though i’ve planned an experience within the experience. You will take a short taxi ferry across the river. Originally just part of traveling, I found this little boat excursion to be a lot of fun and happily snapped my way along the crossing. It felt like real local immersion.

 

Wat Arun is among the best known of Thailand's landmarks and standing before it feels truly awesome. The temple area is huge and so there are many beautiful buildings, pavilions, and statues to discover. A particularly great place to take spectacular images is the archway with the crown, or the entrance to the Ubosot. The two gigantic statues either side of the doorway are impressive and a particular highlight of mine.

 

Ok I want to up your local energy a little now, moving from the peaceful and idyllic to the hustle and bustle. Head off to the local Chinatown market that offers an array of souvenirs, gadgets, fabrics, crafts, and Asian snacks. The sights, smells and sounds make this an experience highlight in itself. Let your host guide you around the sprawling alleys and hear about the local practices and how the market operates.

 

I hope you haven’t snacked too much at the market, though I must confess, I found it hard to resist. 

 

You’ll end your day dining alongside the picturesque canal. Your host will help you select the best restaurants that are all carefully nestled on the canal bank. This is where their local knowledge really comes in, I tried a few and none disappointed! Heart and stomach full, dont head off just yet. Explore the hidden alleyways and snap more photos against the captivating murals that surround you.

 

Bangkok offers so much and today you will have got just a flavour, a great taste but a small one of whats to offer. I hope you continue your experiences in this amazing location.

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What travelers think of this experience

Thomas Apr 2025

The Legendary Kat was in fact awesome. It was like having a tour with a friend. She went at our pace, set the schedule per our tastes, and adjusted on the fly. We had a great time, and can highly recommend this tour package, and Kat in particular. For transportation and entrance fees, you need to have about B3000 to B4000 for a couple, extra for spending money, and of course tips!

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Jeanette Apr 2025

With only a short time in Bangkok, my friends and I decided to book a tour to get the most out of our time. We arranged a walking tour with City Unscripted Bangkok and were paired with a wonderful guide named Pakkard. She showed us her city and culture with enthusiasm and took amazing care of us. We saw so much in a short amount of time and left the experience feeling very fulfilled. We are extremely grateful to our guide, Pakkard, and City Unscripted Bangkok for their service!

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Pamela Apr 2025

Chiara was a fantastic host in Tokyo. We gave her a wish list and she did a great job trying to take us to all the places we wanted to see in the most organized way. We loved Tokyo and she had everything to do with that. We were with her for 2 1/2 days. The half day was marred by the fact that it snowed so the weather made it difficult to see what we wanted to that day. Of course, weather is just something you have to deal with on vacation and we made the best of it.

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Pamela Apr 2025

Kat brought us to all the places we wanted to see while being mindful of the heat and a person in our party with mobility issues. We absolutely loved Bangkok and we credit her with that. She spoke English well too.

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Edmee Apr 2025

We had a walking tour of the main attractions in Bangkok. We started at the flower market , did a trip around the canal , had lunch and finished with the Gran Palace. Our guide, Buay was wonderful. Full of historical knowledge . I also wanted to buy some things and he took me to the store that had exactly what i wanted. Overall a great experience

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Lisa Apr 2025

It made it very easy to see the main attractions that we wanted. Tom is very knowledgeable, kind, friendly and helpful. We really wouldn’t have got to see and learn in the amount of time by ourselves. Bangkok is a wonderful place. He arrived before the booked time to meet us and stayed even later than we booked him for. Thanks Tom!

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