Meet outside Exit 1, Hua Lamphong Subway Station (MRT) - 13.737499, 100.516720Rama 4 Road, nearby to Bangkok Centre Hotel
Description
Explore the Best of Bangkok on a private tour that explores the highlights and gives you a glimpse at the local life. Visit hidden gems, food havens and Buddhist temples by Tuk Tuk, boat and your two fee. Ending at a local cafe for a refreshing drink. There’s o better way to discover the local atmosphere than with a local guide.
From the Temple of the Golden Buddha to the Golden Mount, you’ll stop to explore a number of points of interest such as China Town, the Flower Market, and the Temple of the Reclining Buddha along the way, and a little bit of street food along the way.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Every day
Start times
8:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Next available
Thu, Oct 15
Adult (ages 11+)
$90
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Best of Bangkok
Itinerary
Temple of the Golden Buddha (Wat Traimit)
Admission included60 min
Experience Bangkok's many contrasts on a private tour that starts with a hidden gem for a picture perfect view over the Wat Traimit. See the immense 5.5-ton Buddha statue made from gold, and explore the temple's surroundings.
Chinatown - Bangkok
30 min
Then, go to Chinatown to immerse yourself in one of the city's food havens, day and night. Stroll among the stalls, restaurants, gold shops and Chinese temples before taking a local bus.
Pak Khlong Flower Talat Original
30 min
Mix with the locals as they buy flowers to use as offerings in the temple.
Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahaviharn
Admission included60 min
Follow your guide goes to the beautiful Buddhist temple complex of Wat Pho and admire the 5.5 ton reclining Buddha statue made out from gold before a lunch of typical Thai food.
The Golden Mount (Wat Saket)
Admission included60 min
Next, travel by tuk tuk and experience the city from a different perspective. Climb the man made hill to the Golden Mount to see the golden chedi (Buddhist stupa) at the top. Get a 360-degree panoramic view of Bangkok as you soak up the serene atmosphere.
60 min
Climb aboard a boat and ride from Phan Fa Lilart pier to get a glimpse of the city's local hustle and bustle, traveling down the canal, watch out, as you may catch sight of a monitor lizard lurking around.
End with a refreshing drink at a local venue chosen by your guide before bidding farewell, we will leave you at the sky train station for you to return to the hotel on your own later.
What's included
Included
Local guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Snacks
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.8
50 reviews
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How it compares in Bangkok
Starting price $90 is close to the typical $91 for tours of similar length in Bangkok
Excurgo comparison of 2,877 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Best of Bangkok take?
Best of Bangkok lasts about 6 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Best of Bangkok cost?
Prices start at $90 per person for this Bangkok experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $130. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Best of Bangkok run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM.
Can I cancel Best of Bangkok for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered.
What languages is Best of Bangkok offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 8 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Best of Bangkok worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 50 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Arlymear Travel.
Reviews(50)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Lisa_T
June 21, 2026 · via Viator
Fab tour and Fabulous tour guide Kat 🥰
We booked this very last minute. We had one full day in Bangkok and wanted to get a tour of the main sites. We were met by Kat and honestly she was amazing! We walked and talked our way round all the main temples, the flower market, China town and everything in between. We took a TukTuk and a river boat too. Kat was brilliant at giving us history of the sites we saw but also I was non stop asking her questions about Thai life and she was brilliant at giving me loads of information. She was also a brilliant photographer. The tour was done out our pace, lots of stops for water and to escape the heat and sun. She even dropped us at the MBK market after. I’d highly recommend this tour but also especially Kat too
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Andreas_M
April 1, 2026 · via Viator
Solo tour in one of the...
Solo tour in one of the most amazing cities in the world! Highly recommend! Will be going back in no small part because of this experience
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biggeman
January 31, 2026 · via Viator
Best of Bangkok by Alex
Alex showed us a lot of different temples and Buddhas, but he also showed us how the Thai people make a ling and spoke of the history behind the museums and sculptures. He took good care of us, attentive to our needs and made sure we got the breaks we needed.
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Paula_B
January 3, 2026 · via Viator
Alex is an awesome guide!
Alex was an amazing tour guide!! He was so knowledgeable and fun. It was just me and him and he made sure to take me everywhere and explain everything to me. He took such great care of me all day!! So many beautiful sights to see it was a great tour. The only unfortunate thing is I somehow totally forgot to tip him at the end and feel terrible. So sorry Alex you were absolutely amazing!!
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Donna_F
December 15, 2025 · via Viator
Best of Bangkok Walking Tour
The tour guide customized the experience to our specific needs. We wanted to walk through the market and she took us through showing different foods and flowers as we went along.
It was a walking tour which I don’t recall signing up for, but after all the food I’ve been consuming that worked out very well.
We traveled on 3 different modes of transportation (tuk tuk, water taxi and a local bus) were a great additional touch to the tour.
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Harvey_C
December 2, 2025 · via Viator
This was a mix of...
This was a mix of walking, riding canal boat and tuk tuk. The sites visited were amazing and my guide was very knowledgeable.
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Marlene_M
November 6, 2025 · via Viator
BANGKOK - An Energetic Experience
Our Guide's name was Kat. She was very friendly, knowledgeabke, informative, energetic, and accommodating to special requests. Highly recommend.
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Deborah_C
October 30, 2025 · via Viator
Well- informed
Great tour. Our guide, Tom, was knowledgeable and had lots of stories and explanations. The tour was at a good pace and Tom made sure we were hydrated, had a breather at a cafe in China Town. He made sure we made it back to our hotel Skyway stop and showed us how to manage the Skyway. Highly recommend the tour and Tom if you can get him!
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Marcus_M
October 25, 2025 · via Viator
See the Real Bangkok
This was a great way for us to see the real Bangkok! Highly recommend this tour for those who like getting away from the tourists traps and seeing how the wonderful people of Bangkok live as well as some of the major sites.
We were very lucky to have gotten Kat as our guide. She was very sweet and knowledgeable and took great care of us. She even rode the train back with us to our stop. Highly recommend her as well as the tour.
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Jamie_G
October 20, 2025 · via Viator
Must see! Best experience ever
Best experience ever! Professional and the nicest most knowledgeable people. Please don’t hesitate to go. No one hassles you to buy things it’s truly about the elephants and when you book the money goes to their food and keepers. Please book you won’t regret it. #USA #Florida
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