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Bangkok, Thailand

Things to Do in Bangkok

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Bangkok Longtail Boat Canal Tour: Wat Arun & Big Buddha Views

Most booked tours and tickets in Bangkok

Bangkok Longtail Boat Canal Tour: Wat Arun & Big Buddha Views

Bangkok Longtail Boat Canal Tour: Wat Arun & Big Buddha Views

4.76,779 reviews2h
Half-Day Floating Market and Railway Market Tour from Bangkok

Half-Day Floating Market and Railway Market Tour from Bangkok

4.54,429 reviews7h
Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

4.94,178 reviews4h
Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

4.93,680 reviews8h 30m
Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs

Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs

4.92,558 reviews2h
Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

5.02,318 reviews4h
UNESCO's Ayutthaya Historical Park: Full-Day Tour from Bangkok

UNESCO's Ayutthaya Historical Park: Full-Day Tour from Bangkok

4.71,738 reviews11h 30m

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Bangkok's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Bangkok

  1. 1Grand Palace
  2. 2Wat Pho
  3. 3Chatuchak Weekend Market
  4. 4Khao San Road
  5. 5Wat Arun
  6. 6Floating Markets
  • A Culinary Pilgrimage: Bangkok is arguably the world's greatest street food city. Go beyond Pad Thai and seek out dishes like fiery 'Tom Yum Goong' (spicy shrimp soup) at Jay Fai (a street food Michelin star), rich 'Khao Soi' (curried noodle soup) in Chinatown's Yaowarat Road, or the perfect 'Moo Ping' (grilled pork skewers) from a sidewalk vendor.
  • Architectural Grandeur & Spiritual Depth: Witness the breathtaking scale of Thai Buddhist architecture. Marvel at the iridescent porcelain mosaics of Wat Arun at sunset, be humbled by the 46-meter-long Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, and explore the sacred grounds of the Grand Palace, home to the revered Emerald Buddha.
  • The Thrill of the Hunt: From the legendary Chatuchak Weekend Market to the nocturnal Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin train market, shopping is an adventure. Hunt for vintage Levi's, hand-woven Isaan textiles, quirky designer homewares, and counterfeit everything, all while snacking on coconut ice cream.

Tickets and passes in Bangkok

Bangkok Experiences Bike Tours-Backstreets and Hidden Gems

Bangkok Experiences Bike Tours-Backstreets and Hidden Gems

4.9419 reviews3h
Bangkok: Rooftops, Clubs & Go Gos-Soi Cowboy, Soi 11 Night Tour

Bangkok: Rooftops, Clubs & Go Gos-Soi Cowboy, Soi 11 Night Tour

4.9134 reviews4h 30m
Bangkok Muay Thai Boxing All Class Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium

Bangkok Muay Thai Boxing All Class Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium

4.778 reviews2h 30m
Muay Thai Boxing Match Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok

Muay Thai Boxing Match Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium in Bangkok

4.760 reviews3h

Food and drink experiences in Bangkok

Bangkok Luxury Dinner Cruise with Thai Cultural Show by Sawasdee

Bangkok Luxury Dinner Cruise with Thai Cultural Show by Sawasdee

4.7969 reviews2h
Hands-on Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour in Sukhumvit

Hands-on Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour in Sukhumvit

5.0949 reviews3h 30m
The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

The Newest Luxury 5-Star Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

4.8942 reviews2h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Bangkok

Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

4.9869 reviews7h
Khao Yai National Park Full-Day From Bangkok - Including Ticket

Khao Yai National Park Full-Day From Bangkok - Including Ticket

4.7691 reviews11h

Hidden gems in Bangkok

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

The Artist's House (Baan Silapin)

A 200-year-old wooden house on a quiet canal in Thonburi, functioning as an art gallery, cafe, and traditional puppet theater.

Siriraj Medical Museum (Museum of Death)

A series of medical museums within Siriraj Hospital, featuring forensic pathology exhibits, including the preserved body of a famous serial killer.

Warehouse 30

A creative complex in the Charoenkrung district, set in renovated WWII-era warehouses, housing art galleries, design shops, cafes, and studios.

Bang Krachao ('Bangkok's Green Lung')

A vast, semi-wild peninsula of mangrove forests, parks, and cycling paths in the curve of the Chao Phraya River, accessed by a short boat ride.

Talad Noi & Soi Nana (Chinatown)

A historic, photogenic enclave within Chinatown, full of narrow alleys, vintage car repair shops, street art, and hip cafes hidden among old shophouses.

Day trips from Bangkok

Ayutthaya

1.5 hours by train or minivan

The ancient capital of Siam, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with the majestic ruins of temples and palaces destroyed by the Burmese in 1767. It offers a profound glimpse into Thailand's glorious past.

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

1.5 - 2 hours by car or tour van

The most famous and touristy of Thailand's floating markets, but still a vibrant spectacle. Hundreds of vendors sell fruits, souvenirs, and cooked food from their boats on the canals.

Kanchanaburi

2-3 hours by train (scenic route) or minivan

A province of historical significance and natural beauty, known for the Bridge over the River Kwai and the tragic Death Railway built by WWII POWs, set amidst mountains and rivers.

Plan your Bangkok trip

Things to do in Bangkok: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Bangkok?+

Top sights include Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Chatuchak Weekend Market and Khao San Road. Away from the crowds, try The Artist's House (Baan Silapin) and Siriraj Medical Museum (Museum of Death).

What are the most popular tours in Bangkok?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Bangkok Longtail Boat Canal Tour: Wat Arun & Big Buddha Views (4.7 stars, 6,779 reviews); Half-Day Floating Market and Railway Market Tour from Bangkok (4.5 stars, 4,429 reviews); Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour (4.9 stars, 4,178 reviews).

How much do tours in Bangkok cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €18 and €107 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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