Bangkok
Kickstart your trip to Bangkok
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
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Kickstart your trip to Bangkok
The perfect 3-hour Bangkok tour for your first day in the city. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Explore Bangkok at your own pace, from casual strolls to comprehensive city adventures!
- Discover iconic spaces and neighborhoods through the eyes of a knowledgeable local host!
- Learn city navigation secrets, from tuk-tuk tips to hidden local hotspots tailored to you!
- Gain insider knowledge of Bangkok's history, culture, and must-know travel tips!
- Get to know how to navigate, map a little of the city out and learn how to hail a tuk-tuk
- Uncover the city's secret side, with personalized recommendations that match your style!
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
A private and personalized experience
3 hours with your host
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat 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 mostWhat you’ll do
Exploring a new city should never feel intimidating, and with one of our local Bangkok hosts by your side, it won’t. In 3 hours you’ll explore a pocket of the city which will help you get a sense of the ins and out of things work here.
Bangkok is dizzying even for the locals, so your host will help you slow down the pace as you get to grips with navigating, how to hail a tuk-tuk (and not get ripped off), and where the best spots to eat and drink are.
No one likes looking or feeling like a lost tourist on their first trip to a new city, so ask your host any questions you have about this metropolis, and get the low down on where to visit, and which tourist traps to avoid. Your host will give you their local insights into city life and what to do while you’re here so you can kickstart your trip and say “Sawadee ka” to Bangkok!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of our Bangkok experiences
July 2025
Buay was the most amazing host and we loved our morning today. She was kind and showed us special experiences in Bangkok. She also was so generous with her personal knowledge. We are very grateful!
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Edoardo
Jun 2025
If you want to experience the hidden and non-touristy Bangkok, then go with City Unscripted! Our host Kat made us forget about the chaotic capital by taking us to a peaceful cruise in the canals where we could enjoy stunning temples and local houses, as well as the giant golden Buddha statue. During the cruise Kat was really great in explaining us the local lifestyle, culture and history and she was always open to answer all the questions with her contagious smile. After the cruise she took us to a urban natural oasis where (believe me!) we didn’t feel like being in such a chaotic city and were we ate the best pad thai we had in Thailand. Shout out to Kat, we’ll come back!
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Edoardo
Jun 2025
If you want to experience the hidden and non-touristy Bangkok, then go with City Unscripted! Our host Kat made us forget about the chaotic capital by taking us to a peaceful cruise in the canals where we could enjoy stunning temples and local houses, as well as the giant golden Buddha statue. During the cruise Kat was really great in explaining us the local lifestyle, culture and history and she was always open to answer all the questions with her contagious smile. After the cruise she took us to a urban natural oasis where (believe me!) we didn’t feel like being in such a chaotic city and were we ate the best pad thai we had in Thailand. Shout out to Kat, we’ll come back!
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Melvin
Jun 2025
Highly recommended. The host was friendly and knowledgeable. The places we visited were local local and it showed us the real Bangkok.
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Melvin
Jun 2025
We truly had a wonderful time on the tour — the host's warmth, knowledge, and energy made it such a memorable experience.
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March 2025
Tom was incredible. We had a very short window of time and he fit in soooo much. The reclining Buddha, long tail boat ride and golden palace in just a few hours. Thank you!!!!
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