Unlike Bangkok As You Like It, the Rock Around Series invite you to explore Bangkok's cultural heritage through our themed private guided tours.
With Rock Around Bang Krachao, Rock Around Dusit, Rock Around Creative District, Rock Around Street Art, Rock Around Rattanakosin, and Rock Around Thon Buri, immerse yourself in the heart of Thai culture and Bangkok by visiting iconic locations such as Bang Krachao, Bang Rak, Chinatown, Talat Noi, Phra Nakhon, Dusit, Siam, Ratchathewi, Thon Buri and more.
Discover the behind-the-scenes of urban art, the contemporary art scene, the epic tale of the Ramakien, the evolution of architectural landscapes from Rattanakosin style to Italian Renaissance, Baroque, and Neo-Palladian inspirations, the fortifications and historic canal network forming a formidable defensive system that gave rise to Rattanakosin, Bangkok's green lung and its central parks, its communities, hidden gems, and much more.
Our team is made up of Bangkok enthusiasts — French local insiders who have lived in the city for many years — as well as Thai guides who speak both French and English. Together, they offer a well-informed and nuanced perspective, far from the clichés. We guarantee an engaging, insightful, and enjoyable tour, tailored to your interests.
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An immersive journey through Creative Souls
Rock Around Creative District takes you on a journey through Bangkok’s creative minds along the Chao Phraya River, on both sides. This tour immerses you in the world of visual art, antiques, design, architecture, and artist communities.
Tour highlights
- Wander past the majestic façades and rare surviving post-colonial residences lining the Chao Phraya River, in the heart of Bang Rak — the district where Europeans first settled in the 19th century. Discover hidden treasures such as the former colonial customs house, historic embassies and consulates, and warehouses now transformed into creative hubs, all revealing layers of architecture where East meets West.
- Fall under the spell of Talat Noi, one of Bangkok’s oldest communities, originally (and largely) made up of Chinese and Portuguese settlers on this narrow strip of land tucked between Bang Rak and Chinatown. A Chinese sanctuary interwoven with a maze of winding alleys and crumbling walls, often adorned with graffiti, this labyrinthine neighbourhood offers a timeless, eclectic charm.
- Step into a multitude of contemporary art galleries, antique shops, design boutiques and themed coffee houses — each stop offering an immersion into Bangkok’s vibrant creative scene, often in the most unexpected locations.
- From creative institutions and riverside cafés hidden away from the crowds, to journeys by longtail boat or ferry, the itinerary is punctuated with surprising stopovers — from the majestic flagship mall IconSiam to greasy old shops brimming with car parts — each revealing a fragment of the neighbourhood’s rich and layered history.
Itinerary and key stops
Murals at the French Embassy, the Creative District Hub of Thailand (Creative Economy Agency), the alleyways of Charoen Krung 32-30-28, Warehouse 30 and its surroundings, IconSiam, River City, The Corner House, Talat Noi, and Song Wat (Chinatown district).
Why choose this tour?
- Experience an immersive journey blending historical heritage, modernity, and creativity.
- Explore Bangkok’s old districts through architecture, art, and design.
- Wander off the beaten tourist track—a unique way to discover the city.
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Exploring the Soul of the Thai Nation
Rock Around Rattanakosin is a "circular" historical tour designed to explore the reasons behind the founding of Bangkok (Rattanakosin) in 1782, with a focus on history, military infrastructure, urban planning, religions, art, and local communities.
Tour highlights
- Understand the evolution of Bangkok through two key historical periods, revealing how the ruling Chakri dynasty shaped the city's identity.
- Discover an original mapping of Rattanakosin by exploring the reasons behind its founding, following a circular route that connects moats, fortifications, temples, communities, and hidden treasures. Trace the rise of the city’s four original historic districts: Phra Nakhon, Chinatown, Talat Noi, and Bang Rak.
- Balancing a desire to visit past infrastructures with a view to measuring the distance travelled towards today’s modernisation, participants alternate between tuk-tuks, the underground, Skytrain, and boats to explore Bangkok’s dynamic urban fabric, evolving since 1782.
- Experience an immersive journey through architecture and urban planning, illustrating how Bangkok transformed from a swamp into a metropolis of 12 million inhabitants in just 243 years.
Itinerary and key stops
Mahakan Fort, Wat Saket and Golden Mount, Phra Sumen Fort, etc.
Why choose this tour?
- Experience a truly historical, authentic, and one-of-a-kind immersion in the very heart of Bangkok, combining walking tours with tuk-tuk rides, the underground metro, Skytrain journeys, and boat crossings through both past and present eras.
- Delve into the core of Bangkok’s DNA through the lenses of history, military infrastructure once designed to repel Burmese invasions, religion, urban planning, and its evolving development.
- Seize a rare, well-documented opportunity to connect with over 240 years of history in a single day — or even just a few hours — and feel the pulse of the events that propelled this city from swamp to splendour.
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The Italian Influence Leading Rattanakosin to Bangkok
Rock Around Dusit is a hybrid walking and cycling tour that explores the architecture of the Dusit district, which emerged under the influence of King Rama V and Italian Renaissance style—a movement that had a significant impact on Bangkok’s development.
Tour highlights
- Explore Dusit, the last historic district inspired by the Italian Renaissance, and uncover how a visionary king, Rama V, joined forces with talented Italian architects and artists to transform Bangkok—blending Thai identity with Italian grandeur.
- Marvel at the majestic palaces and Buddhist temples built from marble specially imported from Carrara, while discovering Dusit’s gardens and villas, shaped by renowned Italian creators—painters, sculptors, architects, and designers alike.
- Take part in the dialogue between Siam and Italy, and learn how the Dusit district became a model of architectural integration within an ancient city—where Renaissance aesthetics met those of Siam to forge a post-colonial identity.
- Finally, cycle through peaceful alleyways and broad, leafy, flower-lined avenues, passing temples, churches, and colonial gems, and riding alongside magnificent teak mansions—all composing the final movement in Bangkok’s historical transformation before the rise of post-war skyscrapers.
Itinerary and key stops
Bang Khun Phrom Palace, Bank of Thailand, Wat Devaraj Kunchon, Golden Teak Museum, Hor Wachira Wuthanuson, Maha Rachanuson Rama IV Museum, Wat Rachathiwat, Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Francis Xavier Church, Jui Bo Niao Shrine, Residence of Corrado Feroci, Thai Parliament, Vajiravudh College and its auditorium, Royal Residence of Villa Chitralada, Wat Benchamabophit, Government House, Dusit Palace Square (Equestrian Statue of King Chulalongkorn), Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, and Parutsakawan Palace.
Why choose this tour?
- Escape the tourist crowds by enjoying a visit that goes far beyond the usual sightseeing routes – in Dusit, you’ll encounter few, if any, other tourists, highlighting just how little interest most people have in straying off the beaten path.
- Witness the stunning result of a unique artistic fusion between Thai and Italian influences – a treat for even the most discerning travellers, especially those for whom architecture is a vessel of history. Dusit marks the starting point of Bangkok’s entry into the 20th century, set against a backdrop of modernisation and the Europeanisation of Thai society and its elites.
- Discover Dusit – Bangkok’s most discreet and refined district, rarely explored.
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Siam's Revival Under the Leadership of King Taksin
Rock Around Thon Buri combines walking and cycling through the heart of Siam’s revival, offering a journey into a pivotal chapter of history: the fall of Ayutthaya. A fleeting kingdom, Thon Buri paved the way for the founding of Rattanakosin just 15 years later.
Tour highlights
- Wander through the troubled history of Thon Buri as you stroll along peaceful khlongs and hidden alleyways where the legacy of the former capital still breathes — far from the crowds, in the heart of old Bangkok’s soul.
- Relive the rise and tragic fate of King Taksin, tracing the tumultuous years that followed the fall of Ayutthaya in 1767, through to the founding of Rattanakosin in 1782 by General Chakri, who would become Rama I.
- Discover a remarkable mosaic of sacred sites — royal temples, mosques, Chinese shrines, and the first Catholic church on the banks of the Chao Phraya, built by the Portuguese in the late 18th century — all bearing witness to Thon Buri’s centuries-old multicultural heritage.
- Embrace forgotten communities while pausing at the crossroads of tragic history. Roam through the old Portuguese quarter of Kudi Jeen, linger at the historic Talat Phlu market and its famous railway stop, and visit monuments and shrines that whisper the stories of a vanished capital that remains ever-present.
Itinerary and key stops
Monument to King Taksin the Great, Wat Intharam Worawiharn, Talat Phlu Railway Station, Wat Waramartaya Punthasatharam (Khun Chan Temple), Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, Wat Hong Rattanaram Ratchaworawihan (King Taksin Shrine), Ton Son Mosque, Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan, Phra Ratcha Wang Derm Palace of King Taksin (Historical Museum), Baan Kudichin Museum, Santa Cruz Church, Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan, Guan Yu Shrine, Khlongs and Wat Arun.
Why choose this tour?
- Dive into the lesser-known history of Bangkok’s distant origins as you explore the peaceful canals and hidden alleyways of Thonburi, the former capital that rose from the ashes of Ayutthaya in 1767.
- Follow the dramatic journey of King Taksin, the liberator of Ayutthaya and Siam. Discover his achievements, his legacy—born of military brilliance and bold vision—and his resting place in a royal temple, closely guarded by high-ranking mythological figures.
- Enjoy a rare and historically rich excursion through the heart of Siam’s old capital, a city that witnessed a miraculous resurrection from its own demise.
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A bicycle ride into Bangkok's Green Lung
Rock Around Bang Krachao is a cycling tour on an artificial island in the heart of Bangkok—a genuine urban jungle. The excursion concludes with a spectacular return by longtail boat along the Chao Phraya River, heading towards the historic heart of the capital.
Tour highlights
- Cycle along elevated paths beneath the canopy of a dense jungle, home to harmless monitor lizards that roam freely in this lush oasis, still largely unknown to tourists. Discover the area's rich biodiversity and the natural beauty of its mangrove forest, which has earned it the nickname “Bangkok’s green lung.”
- Immerse yourself in the world of the Mon people, originally from Burma and settled in Bang Krachao since the 18th century. Visit a one-of-a-kind Buddhist temple where plastic waste is transformed into monk robes—an inspiring local initiative that blends community tradition, spirituality, and environmental commitment.
- Experience true community-based tourism, and learn about mangrove conservation, flood management, agroforestry, and alternative farming practices. See how this resilient community has built a circular, self-sufficient economy in harmony with nature.
- Conclude this green adventure in style with a scenic ride aboard a traditional longtail boat along the Chao Phraya River, arriving at Sathorn Pier in the historic Bang Rak district, right in the heart of the city.
Itinerary and key stops
Wat Bang Nam Phueng Nok, 80th Anniversary Commemorative Garden, Wat Chak Daeng, Lat Pho Park and King Rama IX Memorial, Lat Pho Canal Lock, Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market, Wat Bang Nam Phueng, Maha Devalaya, Prince of Chumphon Shrine, Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park, and Khlong Bon Folk Museum.
Why choose this tour?
- Cycling adventure through lush jungle in the heart of Bangkok, followed by an extravagant return by private motorboat to Bang Rak, at the centre of the historic district.
- Discover the customs and traditions of the Mon community, along with local challenges in preserving the mangrove, the island ecosystem, and a self-sufficient economy.
- A unique environmental experience involving Buddhist monks in a plastic recycling project to produce garments.
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Our rates are based on the number of participants (up to 10), the duration (5, 6, or 8 hours), and the options you choose to include or exclude. In a nutshell, simply tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll provide a tailored quote for your approval. For example, a booking for 2 persons for 5 hours is B10,000, excluding 7% VAT.
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