Half-day Tours in Bangkok

Travel like the locals do - by 'tuk-tuk' - on a half-day sightseeing tour of Bangkok. With an informative guide, hop aboard a motorized rickshaw and see the highlights of the Thai capital including the Amulet Market, the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, Phahurat Market and Wat Saket (Golden Mount). This small-group tour operates with a maximum of 12 passengers for a more personalized experience.

Experience Bangkok like a local as you walk, ride a tuk-tuk, and cruise the Chao Phraya River on this 3.5-hour tour. Weave through the city streets on a traditional tuk-tuk, then jump off to admire Thien Fa shrine, stroll around vibrant Chinatown, and sample local specialties at Sampeng Market. After admiring sights like the Royal Palace and Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market, depart from Ta Chang Pier for a scenic riverboat cruise.

See Bangkok's Buddhist temples and the Grand Palace on a 3.5-hour tour of the city's historic highlights. Visit the Temple of the Golden Buddha, or Wat Traimit, and Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, then explore the grounds that once housed the royal Siamese court. This 3.5-hour tour includes all entrance fees and round-trip transport from centrally-located hotels, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Experience Bangkok like a local with this popular tour of the city's multicultural markets with a resident guide. Check out the world's most famous Buddha statue, visit Wat Traimi, Little India, Little China and the impressive Sampeng Market on this once-in-a-lifetime tour that hits all the city's top attractions.

Step aboard a riverboat and travel from Bangkok’s narrow klongs to the iconic Wat Arun. Join a local guide for a half-day tour of a city that was called the “Venice of the East,” and get a glimpse of life along Bangkok’s remaining canals. Explore quiet waterways that cut through thriving neighborhoods and quiet communities, then set out across the broad Chao Phraya River to Wat Arun — the Temple of Dawn — whose majestic central pagoda is among Thailand’s most elegant landmarks.

Escape the Bangkok's modern skyscrapers and malls to explore the city's simpler side on this 4.5-hour 'off the beaten path' walking and rickshaw tour. Explore a side of Bangkok rarely seen by visitors as you stop by a local temple, experience daily life along the the city's canals and discover the city's hidden green spaces. An optional upgrade for a private tour is also available.

Explore Bangkok's most iconic temples on a 4-hour guided tour through the heart of the city. Watch candles flicker beside the solid gold Buddha at Wat Traimit. Step into Wat Pho's hushed sanctuary to circle the massive Reclining Buddha, a gleaming statue whose feet are inlaid with intricate mother-of-pearl designs. Duck under the fantastical stepped roofs of the Marble Temple and discover murals, inscriptions and statues that depict the essence of Thailand's religious and cultural history.

Experience a half-day Bangkok canal tour along the Chao Phraya River, the city's aquatic roadway, including stops at two of the city's most famous sights and a chance to observe daily life of residents living near the Thai capital's many canals (also called 'khlongs'). Admire the gorgeous decadence of Bangkok's Grand Palace, home of the revered Emerald Buddha, and take in the incredible Wat Arun, one of Bangkok's most iconic temples. The tour includes pick-up at select hotels, air-conditioned transport, river cruise, local guide and entrance fees.

Visit three Bangkok temples in one day on this half-day tour designed for anyone interested in history, culture and architecture. You'll visit Wat Triamit, Wat Pho and Wat Benchamabophit, plus check out Bangkok's Gems Gallery, home to precious stones available for purchase. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Experience the glory and grandeur of royal Bangkok on a half-day tour to the Grand Palace and the Thonburi Klongs. First, cruise the scenic "˜klongs' (canal ways) of Thonburi, see waterfront landmarks like the Royal Barges Museum and Wat Arun, and get a glimpse of everyday life in the former capital district. Then, explore the Grand Palace of Bangkok and admire the Emerald Buddha in Wat Phra Kaew, one of Thailand's most precious religious icons. Choose from a private or small-group tour, with hotel pick-up and entrance fees included.

Visit three of Bangkok's most significant Buddhist temples on a half-day tour, led by a professional guide. Explore the architectural and religious features of Wat Traimit (Temple of the Golden Buddha), then walk through Chinatown to Wat Pho, which houses the Reclining Buddha. Finally, admire Italian white marble at Wat Benchamabophit, known as the Marble Temple. This small-group tour by minivan includes round-trip hotel transport.

Explore Bangkok's Grand Palace and a Buddhist temple on a guided, half-day tour to the city's most magnificent sites. Walk the manicured grounds of the 18th-century royal Palace, whose stepped roofs and golden spires are among Thailand's most gorgeous. Join clusters of orange-draped monks in the sanctuary of Wat Pho, Wat Traimit or Wat Phra Kaew, three of the city's distinctive temples; thread between rows of gleaming Buddhas, pass towering chedis and absorb the sounds and sites of Bangkok's holiest places.

Get a firsthand look at the scenic life along Bangkok's waterways during a 4-hour tour by long-tail boat. You'll journey down the legendary Chao Phraya River and cruise along the tributary canals, or 'khlongs,' of Thonburi. You have the option to upgrade to a boat tour for your private party. Transport is included from downtown hotels.

Prepare to be mesmerized by the elegant architecture of the Grand Palace during this half-day tour in Bangkok. Visit the royal complex, home to the kings of Siam, and see its gardens, courtyards, golden spires and elaborate mosaics. Learn about the Thai and European influences of its design from a knowledgeable guide. You'll also visit the Gems Gallery and Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha.