How do I find a licensed tour guide in Bangkok?

In Thailand, tour guides are licensed by the Department of Tourism, and every MyProGuide guide in Bangkok is a licensed Thai national. You can browse English-speaking guides in Bangkok on our guide site.

Or book a guided tour directly — from the Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun to the Bangkok Must-see Temples tour and day trips to Ayutthaya.

Quick facts

FAQ

Who licenses tour guides in Thailand?

Guides are certified by Thailand's Department of Tourism. All MyProGuide guides in Thailand hold this licence.

Can I pick my own guide in Bangkok?

Yes. Guide profiles on guide.myproguide.com show each guide's languages and specialties, and you can message a guide before booking.

Do private tours include hotel pick-up?

Private tours in Bangkok include pick-up and drop-off at your hotel lobby. Check each tour page for details.

Can I cancel?

Most Bangkok tours can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before the start; some need 48 hours.

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  • We joined the trip to the Pink Ganesha Temple and Wat Paknam this time. Our guide, Jenny, was amazing! She introduced all the spots with so much passion and engaged warmly with everyone in the group. Even though we were two Hongkongers in a group of Japanese tourists, everything felt super natural and the atmosphere was wonderfully harmonious! Thank you so much, Jenny, for your patience and friendliness! She speaks both English and Japanese fluently, so there were zero language barriers. Also, traffic coming out of Siam this morning was absolutely crazy, so we were 15 minutes late getting to the meetup spot—we are so sorry! A huge thank you to Jenny, our driver, and all our fellow tour members for being so kind, patient, and understanding! We were so lucky that the heavy rain held off until the very end of the tour! We had such a wonderful trip!

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  • Selene MilOct 2026

    It was a great tour, well prepared, and no shopping. While we were going to Bang Pa-in our tour guide, Nicky, already gave us a map each and explained all the history and purpose of each building so when we got to the site we were able to start our tour in a golf cart immediately. At Ayuthaya temples, the history of each was also mentioned during the ride. It was honestly hot so you must bring your own umbrella and fan but there were umbrellas that you can borrow in some temples. Nicky discussed the history on site and while on the bus along with photos in English and Chinese. She also took our pictures and taught us poses. The restaurant we went to for lunch served yummy food, the service was fast, and the prices were fair. We ate 2 viands, 2 rice and 1 bottled water for only 320 baht. We received free bottled water in the bus that had good airconditioning and a charging port. Overall our tour was really great and I really appreciate Nicky for being fun, informative and helpful.

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  • Diegna DOct 2026

    We had an amazing Ayutthaya Day Tour with Nicky! She was very friendly, approachable, and speaks multiple languages, which made the tour even more enjoyable. During the tour, I accidentally lost my phone at one of the temples. I asked Nicky for help, and she immediately took action and asked her friend, Sai, at the restaurant. Thanks to their quick response and kindness, we were able to find my phone! I’m truly grateful for going above and beyond to help us. This experience made our trip even more memorable, and our Ayutthaya tour will always be one of our favorite memories in Thailand. Thank you so much, Nicky❤️ Love from the Philippines 🇵🇭

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