The 15 Best Historical Tours in Thailand

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Day Trip - The road north from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,020 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $28Our pick

Explore Ayutthaya from Bangkok with a guide, visiting royal palaces, ruined temples, Wat Mahathat, and UNESCO-listed sites for $28.

“I had a wonderful trip to Ayutthaya with TripGuru and TumTum and Khun Noi. TumTum was a wonderfully kind guide whose historical knowledge was very impressive. she took such good care of us and it is partly down to her that it was such a wonderful trip! I would definitely like to request her again if I do any more tours with them. Ayutthaya itself was so beautiful and it was wonderful to finally see some of the historical landmarks (on my 5th trip to Thailand). I also had a really great tour group who I got along with well which definitely helped. It was actually one of the first…”

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

2.UNESCO’s Ayutthaya Historical Park: Full-Day Tour from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,559 reviews · from $28

Review of TripGuru’s small-group Ayutthaya tour from Bangkok, with temple highlights, Bang Pa-In Palace, transport, costs, and practical tips.

“Kulsaya was fantastic. She was very knowledgeable with sharing information and historical contact and showed us all the best places to take photos.”

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From Bangkok: Historical Day Tour to River Kwai

3.Historical Day Tour to River Kwai

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 868 reviews · 10 hours · from $51

Visit Kanchanaburi from Bangkok for WWII memorials, the River Kwai Bridge, Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, train ride, and lunch.

“Really fascinating trip and very poignant too. Was a long way from Bangkok but you do get a stop off there and on the way back. Riding the train was really good and nice to see bits of rural Thailand. Would’ve liked a bit more time at the cemetery but understand the time constraints. Really worth doing.”

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Historical City of Ayutthaya – Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

4.Historical City of Ayutthaya – Unesco Full Day Tour From Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 847 reviews · from $41Top rated

Visit Ayutthaya from Bangkok on a small-group day tour with six historic stops, an English-speaking guide, palace access, and temple ruins.

“Great guide, Sunday, with a lot of interesting facts about the places we visited. We left early, which helped a lot. A must-do when in Bangkok.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

5.Historic Temples and City Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 650 reviews · 3 hours · from $21

Walk Chiang Mai’s old city with a local guide, visiting four major temples and the Three Kings Monument in three easy-paced hours.

“We had a tour with only 2 people in it as many just got their dates wrong, so we pretty much got personal guide. We learned so much, our guide was super nice and knowledgable. I asked for food recomendations and I got myself the best khao soi in town!! I shared my knowledge with a friend while visiting the temples in the evening, really recommend the tour if you want to learn more about the cities history and the temples it self :)”

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Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

6.Private Excursion to Floating Market and Ayutthaya World Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · from $184

Review of a private Bangkok day trip to Damnoen Saduak, Maeklong Railway Market, and Ayutthaya, with practical advice on value and timing.

“We enjoyed being able to see several spots in one day. Very comfortable and definitely worth taking this tour.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Heritage Tour with Sunset Boat Ride

7.Ayutthaya Heritage Tour with Sunset Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 490 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $32

Explore Ayutthaya’s great temples from Bangkok, then watch ancient ruins and riverside life glide past on a one-hour sunset boat ride.

“We loved the tour! It was well organized, the snacks were welcome and the guide was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable, touching on history, religion, architecture and even philosophy - and he was funny! The boat ride was also a highlight.”

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Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour

8.Private Excursion to Ayutthaya, UNESCO World Heritage site with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 460 reviews · from $159

Explore Ayutthaya’s temples, royal ruins, local sweets, and a private boat ride on a flexible day trip from Bangkok.

“Tour guide was great in giving us information about what we were looking at and answering our questions.”

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Krabi: Ao Nang Landmark Stadium Muay Thai

9.Ao Nang Landmark Stadium Muay Thai

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 287 reviews · 1 min · from $38

Watch five Muay Thai bouts, the Wai Khru Ram Muay ritual, and a lively night of Thai sport at Ao Nang Landmark Stadium in Krabi.

“What a great night first time can’t wait for the next”

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Sukhothai: Historical Park & Countryside Cycling Tour

10.Sukhothai: Historical Park & Countryside Cycling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 276 reviews · 7 hours · from $53

Cycle from Sukhothai villages and rice paddies to UNESCO-listed ruins with a local guide, lunch, bikes, drinks, and hotel transfers included.

“I really enjoyed the day. The temples are simply beautiful, and the tour guide, besides being very kind, gave us many details about the culture, history, and how people live in the villages today. The local food was delicious, and the bike ride was also very pleasant. The rain the previous day turned the trip into an adventure in itself, which made everything even more fun. This cycling tour just made my day.”

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Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

11.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 263 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Cycle Chiang Mai’s Old City past temples, gates, markets, and quiet lanes on a relaxed four-hour morning or night tour.

“We were unexpectedly lucky to be able to go on the bike tour just the two of us with our guide Mai. She carefully guided us through the traffic and planned the perfect tour for us European "right-hand drivers." Mai has tireless patience, answered all our questions, and even introduced us to Thai temple culture along the way. At the market, we sampled Thai specialties and received recommendations for dinner. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Mai, always felt safe, and gained insight into the old town of Chiang Mai in a very relaxed manner. We highly recommend this provider and would like to thank Mai once again. Übersetzt mit…”

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Ayutthaya City and Historical Park Bike Tour

12.Ayutthaya City and Historical Park Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 175 reviews · 3 hours - 210 minutes · from $47

Cycle Ayutthaya’s temple ruins, local lanes, markets, parks, and riverside communities on a relaxed three-hour guided bike tour.

“We enjoyed a fun morning riding thru the backstreets of Ayathya to the Historical Park. Lek, our guide, was very informative, easy to understand and helpful when it came to catching a boat across the river with our bikes. She kept us supplied with water on a hot day, and was happy to let our small group of 4 take our time to enjoy the experience. Highly recommended.”

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Chiang Mai: Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

13.Private Historic Old City Bike Tour – Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 143 reviews · 4 hours

Cycle Chiang Mai’s old city at night, visiting temples, quiet lanes, Tha Phae Gate, and a local market with snacks and expert guides.

“Had an amazing experience exploring the city. Our guide was extremely informative, friendly, and taught us a lot about the history of Chiang Mai. 10 out of 10.”

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Foodie Experience of Historic Bang Rak

14.Foodie Experience of Historic Bang Rak

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $55

Eat your way through historic Bang Rak with 12 Thai tastings, local eateries, a ferry ride, and regional food stories in a small group.

“"Tiny" was an excellent tour guide! Her English was good. We visited 5 different plsces and sampled 2 differemt dishes st each. Plus a snack in the middle. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone.”

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Bangkok: Backstreets and Historic Temples Bike Tour

15.Backstreets and Historic Temples Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 98 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Cycle Bangkok’s backstreets, canals, temples, markets, and Thonburi communities on a small-group ride with snacks and ferry crossing.

“We had a fabulous time with Seen. . It was great visiting areas we would not normally see. The guide was very knowledgeable and our teenagers actually learnt a thing or two.”

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