Bangkok Tour Guide

So there is a specific tour I would like to do in Bangkok but the resulting price is too expensive for me. Can anyone recommend another way to do this? Can anyone recommend a tour guide in the Bang Rak or Sathorn area of Bangkok? Any advice is welcome TIA

Just get a map and walk around.

I don't want a to walk around with a map I want a tour guide - can someone direct me to a forum that can assist me with this query this is the second time I have absolutely no help from Lonely Planet at all - helped me twelve year ago (as a couple traveller) but seems I am in the wrong place now (with two kids) - second time in as much as a month I have received an insidious comment - I am clearly on the wrong place....

Most of the regulars on this forum are independent travellers, so tour guide recommendations probably won't be forthcoming.
Assuming this is your first time in Bangkok, you could ask your hotel to get you a tuk tuk or taxi with English speaking driver to do the tour you want. With kids I think you are probably better off doing things under your own steam.

by "specific tour" do you mean a particular theme or routing, or just the area that you have mentioned?

There are lots of tour (travel) agents in Bangkok maybe you should check them out , or ask your hotel.

For some things, Trip Advisor is much better. This could be one of those times.
An alternative is to ask at a TAT ( authorized) office about a registered tuk tuk driver. My brother in law did that on one of his trips to Bangkok.

I think if you give more information about this 'tour' you have seen, people might be able to help more. As it is, no-one has any idea of what you are planning, so more information could help in people giving recommendations.

I don't walk around with a map anymore...I use my phone or tablet.

Lonely Planet has a free APP which covers many major cities including Bangkok. You might like to download it and, before leaving home, prepare a plan of what you want to see in relation to the amount of time you have available. When talking to friends I always suggest that Day 1 should be The temple of the Emerald Buddha (The King's Palace) and The Temple of the Reclining Buddha which are close together. You won't need a guide to see these. Transport should be easily arranged from your hotel.

You should be able to make out a plan for other days too. I think many days you will not need a guide and others you might need one. So make a plan and evaluate your need for a guide and for how many days.

The other responders have made good points, too, so try to use their advice.

Paul

thanks for the more helpful replies, I get this may not be the forum for me anymore (now married with two kids) but then where do I go? I don't want to take a tour from the hotel, I want word of mouth tour guide. I have been quoted 10 000 THB for a family canals and tuk tuk tour. This is ludicrous for me. Yes perhaps i can do this myself with a map .....but it does help to have someone who can do it all for one....any further thoughts? This is not my first time to Bangkok....first time with kids....

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But you need to remember those word of mouth recommendations come from strangers who might have different expectations. No different to asking your accommodation, etc as has been suggested.

Are you simply saying you need a "tour guide" to hold your hand while you explore various places in Bangkok? Keep in mind that you can do shopping on your own if that is something you need someone with you. The Skytrain (city rail service) can take you to many places in Bangkok if you do not want to use taxis. (Siam area, Chatuchak, shopping malls, restaurants, etc.) You can ride the boats on your own too for really cheap money.
http://www.urbanrail.net/as/bang/bangkok.htm

Two tour companies that I have come across for years are Rat and Tong. Maybe they will set up a special city only tour. Out of the city tours you can book through local travel agencies. They will have shared tours with you and 8 or 9 other people.

http://tourwithtong.com/index.htm
http://ratservice.com/

The only tour I signed up for in Bangkok was an evening dinner cruise about 20 years ago. For Bangkok I always choose a hotel where I can use the Skytrain. I have used several shared tours to tourist places outside the city area.

Hope you find what you are looking for.

Why is the OP getting angry? This is a free forum of independent travellers.

If you want to book tours you book them direct (google them) or use travel agents local or otherwise.

Bangkok has travel agents all over that can book all kinds of tours.

Anyone who has been to Bangkok should know this. All major hotel areas have them with tours ranging in price from 600 baht up.

Some people expect to get spoon fed for free....

Hi OP,

Perhaps you can use Withlocals. I'm not sure if it is allowed to post such info, but it's a company that offers tours with actual locals. Similar to Airbnb, but with tours.

Good luck and have a nice stay in Bangkok!

Its easy to find using google so a link not necessary. Have made a note of it for future reference for a couple of countries.

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