3-day itinerary · Bangkok
3 Days in Bangkok: First-Time Highlights
This plan suits first-time visitors looking for a mix of cultural sightseeing, outdoor exploration and Thai food experiences. Begin with royal landmarks and canals, then explore by bicycle, try cooking and discover distinctive markets.
Customize this with AIDay 1: Royal sights and canal life
Pair royal and spiritual heritage with canal exploration and an evening tuk-tuk tour.
Morning
Royal Grand Palace and Bangkok Temples: Half Day Tour
Explore the palace and temples with a guide for an introduction to Bangkok’s royal and spiritual heritage.
Afternoon
Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride
Ride a longtail boat through the canals to balance landmark sightseeing with a different perspective on Bangkok.
Evening
Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour
Explore temples, markets and food by tuk-tuk for a varied introduction to Bangkok after dark.
Day 2: Bicycles, cooking and cruising
Combine outdoor exploration with hands-on food culture and an evening on the river.
Morning
Experience Real Bangkok by Bike
Explore Bangkok by bicycle, adding an active, street-level perspective to your first visit.
Afternoon
Tingly Thai Cooking School Afternoon Class
Learn traditional Thai food preparation techniques in a hands-on class that brings local culinary culture into focus.
Evening
Bangkok Luxury Dinner Cruise with Thai Cultural Show by Sawasdee
Cruise the river and watch a Thai cultural show, combining waterfront sightseeing with performance.
Day 3: Markets and street-level discoveries
Discover floating and railway markets before returning to Bangkok for tuk-tuk exploration and food tastings.
Morning
Half-Day Floating Market and Railway Market Tour from Bangkok
Visit floating and railway markets, including a local train ride, for a distinctive market-focused sightseeing experience.
Afternoon
Experience Bangkok with typical Thai tuk-tuk
Explore Bangkok aboard a typical Thai tuk-tuk, making this recognizable form of transport part of your first-visit experience.
Evening
Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Sample Thai food on a backstreets tasting tour, rounding out the highlights with a closer look at Bangkok’s culinary culture.
Experiences are supplied by our partner Viator and booked on their site. Check times, prices and availability before you go.