Layover Exploration • 6 hours 5
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Escape the airport: see Bangkok on your layover

Escape the airport and explore the city with a local. Discover must-see attractions, dive into vibrant markets, and savor Thai foods.

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

What makes this experience special

Key highlights

  • Skip airport boredom and dive into Bangkok's vibrant city life during your layover!
  • Maximize your limited time with insider tips for exploring Bangkok's must-see spots!
  • rom Grand Palace to bustling markets, discover Bangkok's highlights in just a few hours!
  • Trade airport food for mouthwatering local cuisine - street stalls or hidden local favorites!
  • Experience a personalized Bangkok adventure perfectly timed to your travel schedule!

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 in the city with your host - this can be personalized
Round-trip airport transfers by public transport
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 other than airport transfers
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting point

Your host will meet you at the airport

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

Beat the layover blues and make the most of your time in a new city – even if it is only for a few hours.

Join one of our local Bangkok hosts in a personalized experience of Bangkok where they'll enable you to see the city through the eyes of a local that knows it inside out!

Tailored to fit your time, budget, and interests, some of Bangkok's most famous attractions, cruise along the Chao Phraya River to see the city's stunning, historic architecture or dive straight into the belly of the beast - Bangkok's vibrant markets - to haggle for some gifts to take home.

Having a host by your side means you'll skip the tourist traps and drive into what really matters – Thai food, of course.

Whether you're staying for a night or stopping off for a shorter period, your host will make sure your layover is a memorable one.

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 Layover Exploration 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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Jennifer Jul 2023

She was able to show me everything on my short layover Tour and get me to the airport on time at 100% recommend.

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Stephen Nov 2018

We were only in Bangkok for a day & a half as part of a Far East trip & as neither of us had been to this city before we thought a tour would be a good way to get to know it. Zarut met us at a metro station close to our hotel then we spent the whole afternoon with him exploring some of the main attractions of Bangkok (Wat Pho / Wat Arun). We used the water taxis to get around which was a great experience travelling like the locals do. Zarut was an excellent guide; always helpful with a good sense of humour. We had a lovely lunch in a place Zarut knew - the food was excellent. At the end of our time with Zarut he made sure we got back to part of the city our hotel was in & very kindly spoke with our other city unscripted guide we had booked for an evening trip to make sure she knew where to meet us at.

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