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
I4462KHlizs, 11/1/2025 1:30:46 AM
Do not miss this adventure! It's a mix of food (come hungry), riding a tuk tuk (pronounced took took) around town at night, and walking the different areas where we stopped. P was our guide and he was informative and had a good sense of humor. The instructions said to take the BTS but we used the Grab app which took us 40 minutes (instead of the normal 25 minutes) to get to the meeting site. Traffic is crazy in Bangkok but more so at rush hour. Also, no masks were required. There are several food stops, including a great Pad Thai restaurant for dinner. Other stops included seeing the Grand Palace (from the street) and the flower market. Amazing! Our tuk tuk driver (Rale?) was fun too--he liked to pass the other drivers. Getting in and out of the tuk tuk was awkward so be careful if you have mobility issues.
OzPorsche, 10/31/2025 10:08:04 PM
Excellent tour of Bangkok sights and sounds. Food and guide were amazing. Highly recommend this trip to anybody looking for food and a tour!
Dan_N, 10/31/2025 9:25:09 PM
Great tour! Guide Yaz was very funny, clear in his english that the jokes came across well and very communicative thought the evening. Highly recommend
Diego_Z, 10/31/2025 12:25:37 PM
Fun night tour of the city. Did a few stops to sample food, take pictures and soak up the vibe. Guide and driver were awesome! First night in Thailand and what a great kick off.
rebeccafN3134IS, 10/31/2025 6:41:04 AM
The variety and types of places visited was excellent, plus our guide Raj provided great information, and our driver was fast and very safe.
Jonathan_H, 10/29/2025 12:04:53 PM
Truly an excellent and well thought out tour that was filled with surprises at every turn. Jib was a friendly and knowledgeable guide who could answer any question I could come with. Yes, it’s more expensive than some of the other tours you might see, but in my eyes, it was worth it.
stephen_m, 10/29/2025 11:10:15 AM
Vibrant great way to see Bangkok experiencing its sights with a culinary flavor!! Noon,our guide was amazing and a wealth of knowledge!!
Nuno s, 10/29/2025 3:59:50 AM
The guide was very knowledgable about the city and Thai culture. The food we have tried was outstanding. Overall, a very pleasant evening!
Manoj_P, 10/28/2025 10:11:47 PM
Absolutely fabulous experience. I would suggest doing this on the first day here. Went to all the checklist places. Nun, the local guide was just great.
Jason_S, 10/28/2025 8:54:12 PM
I've never been to Bangkok and was looking for a wide-ranging general tour of the city. This tour does exactly that and packs in quite a bit in almost 4 hours. Our tour guide Kevin and all the tuktuk drivers were amazing. They manage everything beautifully, from handling dietary requests, to providing really interesting historical context, and even the details such as providing plenty of cold water and towels to clean up after dinner. The drop off back at my hotel at the end was an unexpected bonus. Explique, the tour operator, provided clear and detailed pre-communication and went above and beyond expectations. I'd do another tour with them anytime.
- 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