Neighborhood Discoveries • 6 hours 5
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Get off the beaten path: explore forgotten Thonburi

Embark on a 6-hour tour, off-the-tourist trail in enchanting Thonburi with a passionate local who can't wait to share all the hidden gems with you.

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

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Uncover Thonburi's hidden temples, from iconic Wat Arun to secret spiritual sanctuaries off the path!
  • Step into the Artist's House for a mesmerizing traditional Thai puppet show and intricate art!
  • Glide through Thonburi's narrow canals, experiencing the neighborhood's authentic daily rhythms!
  • Savor lunch at a neighborhood eatery where no English menus reveal its true local character!
  • Journey through Thonburi's living history - temples, art, canals, and flavors that tell a rich story!

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

A private and personalized experience
6 hours with your host
A traditional Thai meal (5-6 speciality dishes to share and 2 drinks per person)
Walking experience (other transport can be arranged at an additional cost)
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s not included

Additional 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

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?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of our Neighborhood Discoveries experiences in Asia

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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Emily Apr 2025

My friend and I had one full day in Bangkok and Kat planned the perfect itinerary. She asked us our preferences and was very communicative leading up to our tour. We got to see all the major temples, try some delicious food that was off the beaten path and gave us tips for how to navigate around Bangkok and for our trip around Thailand more broadly. Would highly recommend booking this tour for a customized and delightful experience with a local!

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Estuardo Sep 2024

I really had a great experience with Kat. When I bought the tour, Kat contacted me to see how we can make my experience more memorable. She sent me quite a few ideas and I did the same. Once my trip day approaches, she sent me actual plan… and it was really great. I completely agreed with all her suggestions, ideas and timings. She met me at my hotel on time and there we went. We had great conversations, and she also made sure I enjoyed my time and visited the most places during the 8 hours. She was really keen on how this tour was going to be and also coordinated all the timings and made sure we went to all locations. Thanks so much again Kat for taking the time to tour me around. Kat is a wonderful person and very caring. If you are planning to visit Bangkok in the near future, please make sure you ask for Kat… you will not be disappointed at all.

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Paul May 2024

We spent two days with Kat - one day seeing the Bangkok highlights and the other doing the River Market and other markets. She is a great guide: very knowledgeable; professional; and kind. We would strongly recommend her for any tours in the area.

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Randal Jan 2024

Tom was very knowledgeable about Buddhism.

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Karl Jul 2023

Tom was great at helping me find pottery and the potters on Koh Kret Island. He has a wealth of knowledge to share along the way about Thai customs and people. We happily took different modes of travel through the city. He was especially able to answer my many questions about Buddhism, Buddhist customs and the differences with and overlap among Hindu and Animism beliefs so prevalent in Bangkok. Finally he was able to help me find vegetarian food when so much of the cuisine is meat-based. I enjoyed the day!

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