Thailand · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 5 self-guided tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Bangkok’s Tuk Tuk Hop and Chao Phraya boat pass, with route details, app tips, value advice, and honest drawbacks.
“I’d like to say totally worth it. They are super kind and efficient. Everything is easy and practical. I really recommend this experience”
Bangkok’s app-based tuk-tuk pass combines flexible Old Town rides, an optional Chao Phraya boat ticket, and a high-speed eSIM.
“Riding around in the tuk-tuk was easy and a great way to see the sites. The only problem was finding the starting point as my hotel wasn’t in the pickup area. Otherwise, I recommend it”
Cruise Bangkok’s quiet canals, visit an orchid farm, and feed fish at a temple on this relaxed two-hour small-group boat ride.
“Lovely 2 hours, super cool and interesting . The orchid farm was so lovely, the fish feeding was a frenzy and seeing so many monitor lizards was also great. A great way to see the other back areas of Bangkok”
Explore Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai with 40-plus audio guides valid for 180 days at $9 per group.
“Kwan was really nice and smiling. Wut, thé driver, was calme and on tire.”
Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha with skip-the-line entry, an audio guide, museums, and a Khon performance.
“Nothing great for us since it was off season and the queue was short. Maybe useful if you are going in peak season and you want to jump the queue.”
Pick a coast, a kitchen or a temple.
