Bangkok After Dark: Tuk-Tuk Temples, Street Food & Markets
This night tour was awarded TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice "No. 1 Experience in Thailand" in 2018, 2020, 2023 & 2024, and for good reason. Exploring at night and by the iconic tuk tuk is a great way to discover Bangkok and learn about the local culture. This is considered a cultural tour, sightseeing with food at local restaurant. ***Do not misunderstood this tour with our fully food focused "Bangkok Evening Street Food Tuk Tuk Adventure" which is more suitable for someone looking for street food experience.*** On this 4-hour tour you will: • Whizz around Bangkok in a tuk tuk • Visit The Flower Market, the grounds of Wat Prayoon, and Chinatown • Explore the historic part of Bangkok, and see famous temples and sights illuminated at night • Enjoy snacks, dinner and a dessert! This tour is available in 2 options: • Small group join in tour with maximum 12 guests (available daily) • Private Tour for just yourself (suitable for families with young children).
Reviews
Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
CindyPruett, 10/20/2025 3:45:51 AM
We opted to do a private tour, glad we did. Our guide, Duck, made this a memorable trip. She was a fabulous, and gave us valuable information. Highly recommend it.
Hilke A, 10/20/2025 12:10:47 AM
The tourguide was exceptional, i have done many tours and she was the best so far. Such friendly , caring and knowledgeable person
Paul R, 10/19/2025 12:39:59 PM
Really fun, private tour with Tony. We had a private tour as we were a family with 3 younger daughters and Tony made it so much fun for them. We had a real mix of cultural stops and great food stops that made it a very fun evening!
371elainet, 10/18/2025 1:14:58 PM
We had a wonderful evening. Tony was a fantastic guide, friendly, interesting, and made sure there was always a vegetarian option. It was a really fun and memorable way to see Bangkok at night and I’d highly recommend the tour.
Taylor_L, 10/18/2025 5:13:25 AM
This is a great way to explore Bangkok in a way that you’d likely otherwise not experience as a tourist. The food is amazing!
Jan_H, 10/17/2025 9:00:09 PM
Great, would definitely do again. The food was great. Duck was awesome and very friendly and relatable. I wish I did this at the start of my trip rather than the end
Joody09, 10/16/2025 10:53:52 PM
Great fun night experience with Nun as our tour guide, knowledgeable and funny. Shared the night with people from all over the world. Saw major sights, food market, ate Pad Thai at an original iconic restaurant and saw the coleus busy flower market
Natasha M, 10/16/2025 10:17:59 PM
The tour was amazing. Our guide, Duck, was so knowledgeable and accommodating. Our drivers were very good and we went to places that we probably wouldn’t have gone to like the flower market. My older parents had never been on a tuk tuk and loved every second of the tour too. Would highly recommend!
victoriacV2201NY, 10/12/2025 11:02:09 AM
We didn't know what to expect from this tour, but by stop number 2 we were already blown away! It was so exciting knowing so much more was yet to come. Every stop is so different from the last and you learn and see so much of what this beautiful city has. Our guide, Sasa, was so enthusiastic, knowledgeable and funny. She made what was already a fantastic tour just a little more special. She actively sought vegetarian/vegan foods from market stalls so no one missed out. We all met in an easy to find, convenient and accessible location. Mr Noopat was our tuk tuk driver for the night. He was polite, friendly and safe. Can't fault the tour one bit, definitely book this as a priority for your trip to Bangkok!
MCor1234ATTnet, 10/12/2025 7:13:11 AM
This was so much fun. Absolutely recommend this to everyone. The tuk tuk was like being at Disneyland, the food was amazing but I won't spoil the surprise by telling where and what they took use to only to say you dont want to miss this fun. Our drivers and guides were so on point they were able to find our very hidden hotel. Amazing 5 stars.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We meet at a BTS (Skytrain) Station as traffic in the evening can be bad. Strongly encourage guests to take the Skytrain / Public Transport to our meeting point
- Please Note: Temples buildings are usually closed at night but the atmosphere in the grounds are special.
- Some walking is involved through markets and around temples
- This tour is suitable for vegetarians. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- This is an alcohol free tour and please be aware that it is illegal to drink in the tuk tuk. We reserve the right to stop the tour if there is drunken behaviour. We do provide soft drinks throughout the tour.
- Minimum age of 10 years old for small group tour option. Children are allowed on private tours but must buy a ticket if over 5.: This is an evening cultural tour and will finish about 11pm so it is not advisable for young children.
- If it rains it is more fun: We run the tour throughout the year and have never had to cancel a tour due to rain. If it rain we have ponchos, rain covers and umbrellas. You may get a little wet but if you bring a positive attitude you may discover it is even more memorable:
- Changes to itinerary: The restaurants and food stores we eat at may vary from day to day depending on what's open.
- There are 2 people per tuk tuk. If you book as 3 or 5 people you may have 3 people in 1 tuk tuk. If you book as an individual you may share with another guest.
- For join-in tour option: This is a small group tour limited to 10 people per group.
- Due to COVID this tour has not been run regularly and will be constantly reviewed to ensure the best experience. Wat Pho is currently closed at night and has been changed to Wat Arun. It is possible they will switch back.
- Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties
Departure point
MEETING POINT: EXIT 1 - KRUNG THONBURI BTS (SKYTRAIN) STATION (Green Line exit not Golden Line). The guide will wait at the top of the stairs (ticket office level) before going to road level. If coming by BTS first exit through ticket gate. Guide will be wearing a polo shirt with an "Expique" logoReturn details
This night tour was awarded TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice "No. 1 Experience in Thailand" in 2018, 2020, 2023 & 2024, and for good reason. Exploring at night and by the iconic tuk tuk is a great way to discover Bangkok and learn about the local culture. This is considered a cultural tour, sightseeing with food at local restaurant. ***Do not misunderstood this tour with our fully food focused "Bangkok Evening Street Food Tuk Tuk Adventure" which is more suitable for someone looking for street food experience.*** On this 4-hour tour you will: • Whizz around Bangkok in a tuk tuk • Visit The Flower Market, the grounds of Wat Prayoon, and Chinatown • Explore the historic part of Bangkok, and see famous temples and sights illuminated at night • Enjoy snacks, dinner and a dessert! This tour is available in 2 options: • Small group join in tour with maximum 12 guests (available daily) • Private Tour for just yourself (suitable for families with young children).Redemption
"Expique" is the name of the company that runs this tour and can be contacted on: 085 873 3308 (when in Thailand) or +66 85873 3308 if internationally. Call us if running late - if you message us we may not see it! If you need help you can show these instructions in Thai: จุดนัดพบทัวร์ Expique อยู่ที่ สถานีรถไฟฟ้ากรุงธนบุรี ทางออกหมายเลข 1 จุดนัดพบจะอยู่ชั้นเดียวกับชั้นขายตั๋ว ลูกค้าจะต้องเดินขึ้นบันไดถึงจะเห็นป้ายทางออกหมายเลข 1 We advise you to take the BTS (Skytrain) to get to the start point to avoid getting stuck in traffic, which can be quite bad in the evening. AVOID taking a taxi if possible Other useful info: . • We will stop for food at various points around the tour so no need to eat beforehand. Vegetarian options are available. If you have specific dietary requirements please tell us beforehand. • Please dress respectfully. We do visit temple grounds and while shorts are ok, they should be a respectable length. Ensure your shoulders are covered. • The main mode of transport will be tuk tuks. These are fun small vehicles. Normally we have 2 people per tuk tuk but when there is an odd number of people we may have 3 people in one tuk tuk. • The guide does share a tuk tuk with Guests and guests and guide are required to wear a mask. • The route is designed to avoid traffic & limit driving time - but there are no guarantees. • We go for short walks during the tour, especially through the markets, so please wear shoes that you are comfortable to walk in. • The final stop on the tour is the Chinatown. From there our drivers will give you a lift to a convenient station or back to where you stay (within a limited distance). • If you think the guide and drivers have been amazing then they do appreciate a small tip - but this is not expected. If you change the date within 24 hours of the start time will try to accommodated if possible but a change fee will be applied locally. We try to be friendly even though the official policy is no changes.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund