TEMPLES & SHRINES · FOOD
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 15 temple & food days justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide quickly and get back to packing.
Meet at Krung Thonburi BTS Station for a four-hour tuk-tuk tour through Bangkok after dark. With guides such as Jazzie, Sasa, Kevin, or Tony, you’ll sample market snacks, visit a temple, walk the 24-hour flower market, eat dinner, and finish in Chinatown.
“Amazing experience with Tony as our guide! Very well organised and great vaule. Would recommend to anyone.”
Spend four hours exploring Bangkok after dark by tuk tuk, with an English-speaking guide such as Sasa, P, or Kevin. Expect market snacks, pad Thai, mango sticky rice, Wat Prayoon, Chinatown, and the flower market. Food, drinks, transport, and end-of-tour drop-off are included.
“It was a great experience, SASA our guide give us a lot of interesting informations. I recommend to do this Tour if it’s your first time in Bangkok.”
Meet your English or Korean-speaking guide at Hyehwa Station for a four-hour evening walk through Jongno. Visit Changgyeonggung Palace and Jogyesa Temple, then eat through Gwangjang Market with makgeolli, assorted jeon, chopped live octopus, beef tartare, and kkwabaegi. Guides may include Mia, Kim, Jay, or Inha.
“Tour was good! interesting route and the food was good. tried a little of the octopus and it wasn't as bad as expected”
Meet at MRT Sam Yan and follow an English-speaking guide through Bangkok after dark. Choose a one, two, or three-hour tuk tuk route with Chinatown, temples, Pak Khlong Talat, and Michelin-recommended tastings. Guides such as Terry, Jenny, and Jeed are often praised for keeping groups together and on time.
“Fab night time tour around Bangkok. We took in China Town, the flower market, and the outside of temples, the Grand Palace and numerous important landmarks. Racing around in the tuk tuk’s was really fun - crazy was to get around town 😂😂. The food stops included Thai donuts, rice noodles and pad thai. Great mix of things to do during the 3 hours spend on this trip. We had a great guide, Terry. He looked after us and was happy to answer any questions. Terry; you’re a star”
Spend three hours with JD exploring Old Delhi’s food stalls, temples, spice market, Chandni Chowk, and the Red Fort area. Tastings, Indian tea or lassi, mineral water, a rickshaw ride, and a secret rooftop view are included. Expect walking, bare feet at temples, and a group of up to 12.
“I really enjoyed this tour. It was fun, informative, and highly immersive. JD was a fantastic guide with extensive local knowledge and a clear passion for the area’s culture and history. The food was amazing too!”
Start at Hyehwa Station for a guided walk to Changgyeonggung Palace, then ride between the palace, Gwangjang Market, and Jogyesa Temple. Expect Korean pancakes, makgeolli, raw beef, live octopus, donuts, and lively stories from guides such as Mia, Janice, Ron, and Bruce.
“This night food and city tour was hands-down one of the best parts of our trip! Exploring the city after dark gave it such a vibrant, unique atmosphere—everything from the lit-up streets to the buzzing night markets felt electric. Our guide J was incredible—friendly, engaging, and full of fun facts that brought the city’s history and culture to life. If you’re looking for a fun, flavorful, and immersive way to see the city, don’t miss this tour. It’s the perfect blend of culture and cuisine!”
Travel from Khao Lak with an English-speaking guide to Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum, Kong Kha Temple, Takuapa Old Town, and a local food market. Guides such as Gay, Ching, Oil, and Robert are praised for warm storytelling and personal insight. Expect four hours in a cooled vehicle, with food bought separately.
“A tour well worth the money. Had an excellent guide. It was very interesting to try the different local foods at the market.”
Ride through Bangkok after sunset with a licensed guide such as Nina, Susie, or Tony. Visit Wat Prayurawongsawat, Pak Khlong flower market, local food stalls, Rattanakosin, a riverside dinner stop, and Chinatown. Food, snacks, dessert, insurance, and tuk tuk transport are included.
“I started before dark so saw the sunset over the temple. Tuk tuk was brilliant and Susie explained to me about the temples and took me into the flower market. China town was a wonderful experience with so many different foods. Susie knew where to take me and bought some good food.”
Spend four lively hours with a guide such as Nina, Fern, Kwan, or Lek, riding tuk-tuks between Bangkok markets, a local temple, Pak Khlong Talat, the Grand Palace area, dinner, and Chinatown. Expect food tastings, night photos, cultural background, and plenty of walking.
“Our guide Fern was brilliant showing us all the sights in Bangkok and exploring food places off the beaten track. Incredible. A great way to explore Bangkok and ended in Chinatown trying delicious street food. Would 100% recommend when visiting Bangkok for the first time.”
Spend two hours touring Chiang Mai by private tuk tuk, with hotel pickup, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Phra Singh, the Three Kings Monument, and a market stop. Drivers speak Thai and English, but no formal guide or food is included. Some past bookings featured friendly drivers such as Oy, Oh, and Chai.
“Fun and interesting tour of temples and street food markets. Tuk tuk ride was brilliant and we saw lots of the city we wouldn’t have otherwise done. Guide and driver were really friendly.”
See Bangkok by tuk-tuk on a 4-hour-15-minute private tour for up to 10 people. Your English-speaking guide leads you through Pak Khlong Talat, Bangkok Old City, Talat Noi, local lunch, Thai dessert, and temple stops. Pickup, drop-off, food, drinks, and insurance are included.
“NINA our tour guild was amazing and made the trip worthy of TEN stars. Was like a local friend taking us round the sites and a top photographer at that. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Start at Higashi-ginza and follow an English-speaking guide through Tsukiji Outer Market, tasting sushi, tamagoyaki, snacks, Wagashi, and more. Guides such as Mikki, Oku, Mihori, and Shino explain market customs, sushi history, and shrine rituals in a group of no more than six.
“Unfortunately it was raining and windy and we would have been ill prepared for the tour.”
Meet near Nagano Station and walk toward Zenkoji through old residential lanes, local shops, and shrines. Guides such as Masa and Kasumi introduce you to oyaki cooked over an irori hearth, sake, miso soup, matcha, and Japanese sweets. The small group format keeps the pace personal.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Masa. We visited a traditional Nagano building where they prepared Oyaki over the hot coals for us. Exploring the temple and learning about the different rituals of the locals was another highlight. An interesting and informative tour!”
Travel privately from Chengdu to Leshan by high-speed train, climb Lingyun Hill, and see the 1,300-year-old Giant Buddha from above, below, or by river cruise. Your guide, including highly praised guides such as Lily, Penny, Jamie, and Cassie, adds local history and a Sichuan lunch.
“Penny was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of the Leshan Buddha! Punctual and communicated well in English! Had a great time with her as my tour guide!”
Explore Wat Pho, see the Grand Palace from outside under current access rules, sample market food, cross the river, and finish at Wat Arun. Your guide, such as Rio or Elena, adds Bangkok history and practical food tips during this four-hour tour.
“Our guide Rio was excellent. It was well worth the money spent and I highly recommend this to anyone who wants a wonderful experience in Bangkok. It was my 17 year old son’s first time in Thailand and it was great for him to experience this tour.”
Sunrise, sunset, on foot or by tuk-tuk.
