Prathet Thia (Land of the Free) had never been colonized. Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia that escaped foreign rule. Its capital is Bangkok, known for its Grand Palace, Khao San Road, floating markets; and for having the longest name of any city capital. In Thai, the full name of Thailand’s capital is “Krungthepmahanakhon Amonrattanakosin Mahinthara Yutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udom Ratchaniwet Mahasathan Amonphiman Awatansathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukamprasit”. Bangkok (Krung Thep) may be one of the most popular travel destinations in the region, but few tourists experience its true essence. Do you want to see why it is “the city of angels, great city of immortals, the magnificent city of the nine gems, the seat of the king, city of royal palaces, home of gods incarnate, erected by Vishvakarman at Indra’s behest”? Take one of these top Airbnb experiences in Bangkok, Thailand, and find out.
1. Enjoy a day on a coconut farm
You can’t always knock on a local farm in Thailand and request access for an immersive experience. That’s why it’s better to sign up for an Airbnb adventure - something like the itinerary offered by Supansa - which brings you out of the city to a local farm. After studying abroad, Supansa went home to the family’s coconut farm. She offers a two-day assimilation experience (tour of Buddhist temples and Porcelain Village) plus direct access to the best coconut in Thailand. The family prepares a Pin To breakfast for you, as well as dinner, lunch, snacks and desserts - delicious meals cooked by Supansa’s mom. A traditional redwood farmhouse has guest lodgings for a comfortable one-night stay on the farm.
Book Tours : Farm stay in the Thai countryside
2. Cook and eat four authentic Thai dishes
Thai food is always flavorful and exciting, and when done well, it is a cuisine fit for the gods. A 3.5-hour cooking session with Pimlada or any member of her team, also takes you to Bangkok’s biggest produce market, Khling Toei. You’ll learn how to prep and cook four Thai dishes (appetizer, two main courses, dessert). Picking up cooking skills and learning to prepare authentic Thai dishes may not be on your bucket list, but you’ll be glad that you took this cooking lesson in Bangkok as soon as you arrive home and start craving Thai food. You’ll be doing plenty of eating as well so don’t eat too much street food on the way to House of Taste Thai Cooking School in Bangkok.
Book Tours : Hands-on Authentic Thai Cooking Class
3. Zip through alleyways on an electric scooter
Do you want your fortune told while on holiday in Bangkok? If you want to maneuver through Bangkok’s back streets on a Xiaomi electric scooter then sign up for a well planned (and insured) Airbnb experience with Ray. Ray left the Netherlands for Thailand 23 years ago. Now that he’s settled there with his family, his mission is to provide fun and educational tours of the city. The tour includes scouting a Ghost House in Chinatown and folding a Lotus Flower. Ray says his e-scooter tour is the first and original in Bangkok and it is open to tourists of ages 12 to 65 (weight restrictions apply).
Book Tours : Electrifying 'e-Scooter' Tour of Bangkok
4. Tour Bangkok on a bike and a boat
If you only have five hours to spend in Bangkok, what should you do? You can book an Airbnb experience that takes you to temples, shows you the local communities, and brings you to the city’s best canal-side restaurant. The pair of Jam and Paul will provide well-maintained bicycles and helmets and lead the way as they talk about Thai history and Buddhism. It won’t be a serious discussion all the time because the alleys are narrow, winding and busy. A long-tail teak speed boat is your ride on the canals. From there, you’ll see daily life unfold and perhaps you might spot an Asian water monitor lizard, which grows to more than 8 feet (2.4 meters) long, on the riverbank.
Book Tours : Explore Bangkok by Bike & Canal Boat
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5. Book a photoshoot with a fashion photographer
Tommy is a talented Bangkok-based fashion photographer. He is also a pro at photo editing. If you like what you see at @tumprchan (Instagram) then you can entrust Tommy to take Instagram-worthy photos of yourself at some of his favorite streets and temples in Krung Thep. Book the tour and grab a rare opportunity to have a professional local photographer take your travel photos. The day starts with a tasty and filling breakfast and the rest of the two hours is all about you and Bangkok’s best spots.
Book Tours : Bangkok for instagramer
6. Learn a traditional Thai dance
Thanwarat and her sisters, Thip and Jib, grew up learning traditional Thai dance. They live in the center of Bangkok. The sisters open their 120-year-old ancestral home to travelers with an appetite for dancing. Don’t worry if you have two left feet. These Thai women are good teachers and the lessons are always fun and engaging. They have traditional costumes ready for you and will start you up with stretching and warm-up. “Jong kra bane” dancing requires some flexibility, so perhaps you can also stretch the night before. Refreshments will be served so there’s no need to bring snacks. This is bound to be an unforgettable Airbnb experience in Bangkok!
Book Tours : Traditional Thai Dance
7. Experience the local culture up close
Brandy and friends are licensed tour guides dedicated to providing travelers an experience that is off the beaten track. You won’t be following the lead of tourist buses going around Bangkok. Instead, you’ll be going to a less known food market, experiencing Thai culture and cuisine up close, and visiting an orchid plantation. The farmer’s market you’ll visit has more than 300 stalls while the floating market on the itinerary is not known to most tourists. This is a four-hour tour on land and water. Drinks, lunch, and a temple visit are also part of the package.
Book Tours : Stunning Floating Market Adventure
8. Go bar hopping and experience the nightlife
Duangruetai loves to party and she’ll go out of her way to make sure your night out in Bangkok is exceptional. This Airbnb experience includes visiting a number of bars as well as a hip-hop club (the best in town!). A secret bar that serves very good cocktails is on her list as well. Expect to drink your share and meet great people. It’ll be so much fun! Just go with the flow and let your host worry about where to go for the next three to six hours. If you’re a group of at least three party animals, you must send Duangruetai a message and reserve an unforgettable night out in Bangkok.
Book Tours : The BEST Nightlife & bar hop experience!
9. Sign up for an enlightening Thai-Chinese experience
You can call your visit to Bangkok complete, after exploring the city’s Chinatown on foot. Buay is a licensed tour guide and a third-generation Chinese. This Airbnb experience will give you a unique perspective on Thai-Chinese heritage as you stroll along Yaowarat Road. You’ll visit temples, the old market, a traditional pharmacist, and a centuries-old gold shop. Seeing the first brothel in one of the oldest Chinese settlements overseas could be the highlight of your Bangkok adventure. Book the tour and you’ll also have some of the best Thai-Chinese food you’ll ever taste.
Book Tours : Back street of China town experience
10. Discover Bangkok's hidden corners
Wat is like a long-lost relative in Bangkok who knows the best places that other tourists won’t learn about from travel guides. Wat, Steven, and Ata offer an Airbnb adventure for travelers who want to see the real Bangkok. They’ll provide you with a bicycle and a helmet and lead the way through narrow streets. It’s also a gastronomic journey with samplings of street food, Thai omelet, and yellow curry noodles. You’ll stop for a meal at a home by the riverside (it’s not a restaurant) and find yourself in a Buddhist school for monks. The guides are super fun and have a great many stories to tell.
Book Tours : Must-Try: Hidden BKK Bike and Food Tour
Experience the real Bangkok
Bangkok is the City of Angels and Land of Smiles. These Airbnb experiences are offered by local guides who are committed to providing safe, well informed, and enriching discoveries of the real Bangkok.
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