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An art historian's guide to Bangkok's Temple of Dawn

Explore the history of iconic Bangkok landmark Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, with an art historian and temple expert. I’ll reveal the stories behind its architecture, sculptures, and murals, and show you some intricately hidden secrets of Old Bangkok. • Meet at the ticket booth near the demon king statues that guard the temple. I’ll explain the temple’s design, a bold blend of Thai, Khmer, and Chinese influences that makes it a perfect example of Bangkok’s cross-cultural fusion. • In the ordination hall, I’ll share stories of the big fire, the stunning Buddha image, and surrounding murals. • Climb the ornately decorated steps of the temple’s prang (spire) and discover its connection to Buddhist cosmology through its remarkable design and decoration. You’ll leave with enhanced knowledge of Bangkok’s history, art, and culture.

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Rare access to a historic royal villa in Bangkok

Step back in time with a visit to Bangkok’s Deva Manor, an important piece of Thai royal heritage. We’ll take a boat ride and then explore the restored palace—one of the only European-style manors in Thailand. • Meet at MRT Sanam Chai to explore the Flower market . we will buy flower garlands bring it along with you then take a boat there. We’ll cruise along the Chao Phraya River, passing by landmarks like Rajini Pier, where the Queen Mother of Thailand (the mother of King Rama X) once attended school. • Upon arrival at Thewes Pier, you’ll be welcomed in with herbal drinks, and in traditional Thai style we will pray respect the senior by flower garland. Explore the stunning architecture of Deva Manor, the former palace of the Prince of Chantaburi HRH Kitiyakara Voraluksana, which was built in 1896 under the direction of King Rama V. • Learn about the architecture and history of the building, including its restoration and its connections to the Queen Mother. Before returning to Thewes Pier, you’ll be served a signature snack and drinks and have a chance to take souvenir photos.

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Decorative fruit carving with an international award winner

Join me for a fun and creative fruit carving experience in the heart of Bangkok’s Old Town. • Learn the basics of carving tools and begin to shape a beautiful watermelon basket. • Take your carving skills a step further to craft intricate hearts, flowers, and leaves from watermelon and watermelon rinds. • Finally, arrange your masterpiece and capture stunning photos of your work while you taste dried fish watermelon, a traditional summer snack. Let’s create beautiful fruit art together!

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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 2711 reviews

Hands-on Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour in Sukhumvit

House of Taste provides the best hands-on Thai cooking class in Bangkok. We are a group of people with keen interest in Thai food and culinary arts. We are eager to share our expertise and skills in authentic Thai cuisines to our guests! Monday • Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tum) • Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Pad-Thai) • Green Curry with Chicken • Mango Sticky Rice Tuesday • Spicy Coconut Soup with Chicken (Tom Kha Gai) • Stir-Fried Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) • Red Curry with Chicken • Mango Sticky Rice Wednesday • Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong) • Stir-Fried Flat Rice Noodles with Chicken (Pad See Ew) • Green Curry with Chicken • Mango Sticky Rice Thursday • Spicy Minced Chicken Salad (Larb Gai) • Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Pad-Thai) • Panang Curry with Chicken • Mango Sticky Rice Friday • Thai Papaya Salad (Som Tum) • Stir-Fried Thai Basil Chicken (Pad Krapow Gai) • Red Curry with Chicken • Mango Sticky Rice Saturday • Spicy Coconut Soup with Chicken (Tom Kha Gai) • Stir-Fried Noodles with Shrimp (Pad-Thai) • Green Curry with Chicken • Mango Sticky Rice Sunday • Hot and Sour Soup with Shrimp (Tom Yum Goong) • Stir-Fried Flat Rice Noodles with Chicken (Pad See Ew) • Panang Curry with Chicken • Mango Sticky

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 644 reviews

Bangkok Authentic Tasting Thai-Chinatown Walking Food Tour

An unforgettable night of eating, laughing, and exploring in the heart of Chinatown. Get ready to eat like a local! On this food-filled adventure, we’ll introduce you to a delicious mix of Thai and Chinese dishes, including: - Slow-cooked Pork Leg - Crispy Fish Cakes - Chicken Satay - Michelin Guide street food spots (we’re keeping them secret – surprise!) - Fragrant Green Curry - A variety of Thai desserts (yes, multiple desserts!) This is more than just a food tour – it's a fun, flavorful journey through Bangkok’s vibrant Chinatown. Expect to laugh, eat more than you should, and fall in love with the sights, smells, and tastes of the city at night. You’ll discover historic alleys, hidden gems, and family-run stalls that have been serving amazing dishes for generations. Meet local vendors, try your hand at traditional cooking techniques, and experience a side of Bangkok few tourists ever see. Good to Know: **Kids aged 0–3 are free, but will need to share with parents **Not suitable for vegetarians, pescatarians, gluten-free, or halal diets – sorry, substitutions are not available **If the date or time you want is unavailable, please message us – we may still be able to accommodate you!

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 279 reviews

Bangkok Ghost Story

>>Goosebumps and fun A small group walking tour (Maximum to 10 guests) Laugh, spooky and sad with Thai famous ghost story and get the direct experience from mortician. >>Haunted tour in the center of Bangkok City. Get ready for an unforgettable night of storytelling and sightseeing with expert guide who born and raised in Bangkok and love to share Haunting experience. Starting to get to know each other at meeting point, then host will introduce you about ghost tour to make sure that you understand Thai ghost. >>Then take a minibus (insurance by licensed third party provider), reach at a small alley and walk through. Then host will share the ghost story tale. The ghost story has been made to the films. and remakes over and over again in many views depend on director. And this seem to be more popular and turn to the place where people asking for love and fortune. >>Grab some drinks before continue to the other place which you will understand Thai funeral ceremony and get some experience to share with mortician.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 625 reviews

Bangkok's hidden secrets on 2 wheels WOW

Are we fully booked? Ask anyway! Jump in the saddle with me and explore Bangkok on 2 wheels. Live the experience cycling through "living rooms" and little backstreets. Starting of from Bang Rak, Bangkok's Village of "Love" district, we soon will indulge in a mystery experience of Bangkok up and close. From behind the scenes you will discover the labyrinth of Chinatown, the flower markets and the stories behind the "Thai Way" of life. Eye Opening forgotten Temples and sleepy crocodiles munching on raw chicken. Turtles chewing away on Banana's donated prolong "Long Life'. Once arrived at the pier we will embark on a ferry ready to cross the mighty Chao Phraya River to explore the long forgotten Old Capital on the west side of Bangkok. Here live goes at a slower pace and is the perfect way to round up the amazing bike tour. TIP: Try to book this tour at the start of your stay, you will get so much from it for the rest of your Bangkok visit! We are Located on the Bangkok side of the river, NOT the other side. So it's easy to get to and no need to travel extensively for the meeting point. BTS Skytrain, River Taxis and all others means of transport are available at our doorsteps. Other things to note Please bring own Sunblock. Please feel free to carry camera's although we will also be taking pictures during the tour which are free for you afterwards.

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 455 reviews

Tour guide and photographer in Bangkok

We start in the morning at 8am to visit the most important places in Bangkok, Wat Arun (Temple of dawn), Wat Pho (Temple of the reclining Buddha) and also The grand palace&Temple of the emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew). You will not get only beautiful photos but also all information and detail in every place we visit that makes you understand our country, culture and many more! Other things to note: - To visit sacred places in Thailand (especially the grand palace) please dress politely with long pants and shirt or t-shirt with sleeve (short is fine) and for women a long dress with sleeve is acceptable. - Entrance tickets and transportation are not included to the service, you may pay at the moment.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 664 reviews

Neon Portraits BKK with a pro

I will be taking you to a hidden neon wonderland with a Thai themed place that I designed and created. This space is not open to the public and is only accessible if you are with me. This will be a private photoshoot. Firstly, we will get to know a little bit about each other and how i started this neon photography journey of mine. Also, would love to hear about you of course. Secondly and most important, you will be introduced to the basics of posing and what you will have to do throughout the photoshoot session. I will be showing you all the basics of posing and instructions on how to turn, tilt, smile, where to look and the art of relaxing in front of the camera. We will then go to different spots inside this hidden neon studio that i have designed and created for an easygoing and comfortable photoshoot session. In each and every spot we shoot at, I will be acting as the model and give you a visual example on how you have to pose, smile , turn and tilt. I will be doing this for every spot. After every spot we shoot at, I will be showing you the photos right then and there. You will be seeing the results as we go on about the photoshoot. After the photoshoot, I will explain to you about how you will receive the photos (all photos will be delivered as an online album)

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 498 reviews

Explore Old Town Bangkok by Bike & Canal Boat

The experience kicks off on the Thonburi side of the river, formerly the capital of Thailand. You’ll follow us and cycle along through winding alleys Jam packed with stalls selling Thai goods. Here you’ll stop and get a chance to browse the enticing food stalls brimming with local produce. Then, you’ll continue cycling through a vibrant mix of local Thai communities, stopping at interesting temples along the way, where Jam will talk about Buddhism and the history of the local communities. Next, relax with some lunch at a canal side restaurant, where you can take in the scenery and eat a delightful local Thai meal. Once you’re refreshed, learn more about Bangkok’s history as you cycle along the canal and green areas of Bangkok, completing your journey at a canal side market where the bikes are loaded onto a long tail canal boat. On the canal boat you’ll see the canal-side life-style with its colourful scenery and the local canal-side communities. If you’re lucky you might get a glimpse of an Asian Water Monitor sunning itself on the banks of the river. The tour concludes at your original departure point. Other things to note You'll be riding on comfortable bikes with suspension. A helmet is provided on this cycle of Bangkok so you can enjoy a safe ride with us. We will take plenty of photos and will send you a link to download them.

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviews

Floating Market & Train Market Daytrip

The day begins meeting at 7 AM at the Century movie plaza (near victory monument BTS station) By 9 AM we stop at the Coconut Sugar Farm to view making palm sugar, help with the cooking, and taste the fresh cooked sugar. By 9:30 AM we arrive at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, made famous when James Bond floated through in The Man with the Golden Gun. Here you’ll have breakfast, tour the canals by paddle boat, and be given tips on how to bargain Thai style! Next we head for the Maeklong Railway Market, the famed “train market” where vendors make way for trains to pass less than a foot away from their stalls; we'll be there for the 11.00 AM (coming) or 11:30 AM (leaving) train and time to wander the market or have a Thai massage if you like. After the train market our last stop is Wat Bang Kung, the Buddhist "tree temple" which has been overgrown by banyan roots over the centuries to form a unique blend of nature, archaeology, and spirituality. Finally we head back to Bangkok, arriving around 3 PM in normal traffic; expect 5 hours total driving - we go a long ways from Bangkok! Other things to note The day's schedule and stops can be adjusted as the group would like - aside from the train market, the 11 AM and 11:30 AM are the only midday stops until 2:30 PM. The Tree Temple is an active Buddhist temple - please do not wear sleeveless shirts or short shorts to visit.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 419 reviews

Evening E-Scooter Ride with Street Food

After being instructed on how to use our e-scooters and have given you a test run then we will start the tour. First we will give you a brief history of Bangkok as we ride to the first stop. Local Temple - After your confident on the scooter we'll tour through a few lesser-known areas to see Bangkok like a local. Wat Arun - We’ll stop at Wat Arun where you’ll want to take photos of Wat Arun as it shimmers lit up at night. After we cross the river on a local ferry. Wat Pho - Once on the other side of the river, we'll ride to Wat Pho where we will show you around the temple at night. Here we'll tell you some history of Thailand and Bangkok. Royal Grand Palace - at night the Palace is closed, but it's still a magnificent site at night. Street Food Dinner - for dinner you'll get to eat like a local as we stop for to eat street food at a local store. Flower Market - Next, you’ll explore Pak Khlong Talat Bangkok’s colorful and fragrant flower market, the market is open 24 hours and at night you’ll see everything from common roses to bright orchids, lilies and more. Wat Prayoon - Finally, we visit Wat Prayoon with its huge white stupa lit up at night. After we ride along the riverside and winding back streets back to the start, where we say goodbye. Other things to note Don't worry if you haven't ridden an e-scooter before we'll make sure you can ride before we set out.

5 out of 5 average rating, 326 reviews

Michelin street food tour of old town Bangkok by Tuk Tuk

Hopping on a Tuk Tuk, exploring the food heaven of Bangkok from the old city to Chinatown. Expanding your palate to a real authentic Thai food, rarely tasted by mainstream tourists. Seeing how fresh local ingredients get magically transformed by the master chef into a mouthwatering MICHELIN dish - your yummy lunch! You will be visiting a hidden culinary gem, a very local morning market - one of the oldest markets in Bangkok. Get your belly filled to the brim, sampling at least 10 dishes, hand-picked by me - a certified chef - arranged in courses to maximize your enjoyment - like fine dining with street food! This tour is my labour of love. As a certified Thai chef and a historian, I hand-picked all the dishes, the locations and the stories to paint the most beautiful portrait of Thai food culture - the way that I always love and remember. Experiencing Thai food the way the locals do. Taste the passion, embrace the differences and ignite your sense of wonder. Your exciting culinary journey awaits. Take a leap - your stomach will thank you for it!