City Essentials: First Day
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Kickstart your trip to Bangkok

3 hours English
5 (97)
100% Personalized

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.

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Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

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.

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 Excluded:

Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

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 travelers think of our Bangkok experiences

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Patty 1 November 2025

Kat is an amazing tour guide. She shared her love and knowledge of Bangkok and all of Thailand. Her passion for its history, people and cuisine were paramount. See you when I return again!

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Jay 1 October 2025

Kat was amazing! We appreciated her warmth and attention. She is very knowledgeable, patient and kind. We would recommend her to anyone!

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Sofia 1 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 1 June 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 1 June 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 1 June 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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What 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!

Real Stories, Real Connections

A Moment of Calm Under the Grey Heavens

A Moment of Calm Under the Grey Heavens

Awestruck Wanderer at Wat Arun: A Spiritual Journey

Awestruck Wanderer at Wat Arun: A Spiritual Journey

Whispers of Serenity: A Visitor's Journey

Whispers of Serenity: A Visitor's Journey

Majestic Golden Serenity

Majestic Golden Serenity

Sunlit Smiles Amid Mosaic Wonders

Sunlit Smiles Amid Mosaic Wonders

Tranquil Waters: A Market's Symphony

Tranquil Waters: A Market's Symphony

Exploring Majestic Guardians: A Day at the Temple

Exploring Majestic Guardians: A Day at the Temple

Exploring the Enchantment of Ancient Temples

Exploring the Enchantment of Ancient Temples

Exploring the Majestic Spires of Ancient Temples

Exploring the Majestic Spires of Ancient Temples

A Sweet Retreat: Ice Cream and Sunlit Streets

A Sweet Retreat: Ice Cream and Sunlit Streets

The Watchful Guardian of the Temple

The Watchful Guardian of the Temple

Gateway to Serenity: A Majestic Towering View

Gateway to Serenity: A Majestic Towering View

Blossoms of Serenity: A Spring Arrival

Blossoms of Serenity: A Spring Arrival

Golden Majesty: Ascend to the Sky

Golden Majesty: Ascend to the Sky

Wonders of Wat Pho: A Serene Encounter

Wonders of Wat Pho: A Serene Encounter

A Journey Through Thailand's Timeless Architecture

A Journey Through Thailand's Timeless Architecture

Snapshot of Joy: Discovering New Wonders

Snapshot of Joy: Discovering New Wonders

A Journey of Tokens: Stories on the Heart Bridge

A Journey of Tokens: Stories on the Heart Bridge

A Stroll in Royal Grandeur

A Stroll in Royal Grandeur

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