This street photography excursion takes visitors down the narrow streets and paths of the city to experience the hidden activities of daily life in Bangkok. Cross the river to Thonburi with your camera, where a peaceful and traditional way of life still exists. The guide will offer advice and guidance for capturing the best images while highlighting details of the neighborhood's history and culture. Visit historical sites, local communities, and hidden artisan workshops.
This tour lasts 4 hours.
Literally adding ‘spice’ to Thailand’s culture is its wonder piquant national cuisine, now one of the world’s great culinary arts that offers a huge variety of seasoned dishes. Shop for your ingredients while a Thai food expert explains to you the secrets of the spices and herbs used in cooking Thai food. Get to cook and sample your own creations. Learn art of Thai cooking and discover how to make the flavors dance on your tongue.
This tour lasts 5 hours.
This starts with a visit to Baan Krua Nue Community, the last remaining Silk Village in Bangkok. A group of the Cham descendants have woven silk here since the late 1780s. When Jim Thompson moved here after World War II, the two parties formed a collaboration until his disappearance in 1967. Today, Baan Krua Nue Community still keeps its silk-weaving alive. Visit the home of Thompson where little has changed, and the house contains an extensive collection of antique objects.
This tour lasts 5 hours.
Visit the historic site of Wat Pho, home to one of the most sacred Buddha images in Bangkok - the Reclining Buddha that's 15 meters tall and 46 meters long. The temple also serves as the first school of traditional Thai medicine and one of the earliest massage schools. Continue to Wat Pho Massage School where traditional Thai medicine and massage are studied and practiced. Visit the massage pavilion and enjoy a relaxing massage.
This tour lasts 4 hours.
Explore Bangkok’s creative district, once known as ‘Old Bangkok'. Walk around the area to admire a charming old neighborhood focused on architectural preservation and showcasing creative arts projects. Visit colonial landmarks such as the TCDC and Customs House. Then, take a tuk tuk through Bangkok’s backstreets to discover fascinating street art, groovy murals and boutiques. Meet with trendy designers and local start-up business owners before light snacks at one of the cafes.
This tour lasts 4 hours.
Travel north of Bangkok to Ayutthaya, the former capital of Thailand. Once the center of a vast Kingdom and vibrant trading center, today only the ruins of this magnificent city remain. The ruins are so well preserved that UNESCO has designated the city a World Heritage Site. After visiting the ruins, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant by the scenic river. On the way back to Bangkok, stop at Bang Pa-In Palace, the beautiful summer palace of King Rama V with a delightful mixture of Thai, Chinese and Gothic architecture.
This tour lasts 8 hours.
This fascinating full day excursion visits the rural floating market of Damnoen Saduak. The canals here are a sensory overload - you'll see small flat boats loaded with seafood, curries, vegetables and other treats for sale. Continue for lunch and on to the unique local market located along a working railway track. The railway became famous for its route through the Maeklong Railway, or the umbrella pull down market.
This tour lasts 8 hours.
