With our English speaking local guide we start our Bangkok tour by Tuk Tuk, the main form of transport for our half day adventure through the streets of Bangkok. The fortress was built during the reign of Rama I and is the last of two remaining from the 14 originally built. Climbing aboard our transport we travel past Thammasart University into Phra Chan (meaning "moon") Road to the Amulet Market, where various religious amulets, charms and traditional medicines are available.

Our guide will explain the significance that these items play in the Thai culture. Amulets in all forms are available to bring good luck or to ward off evil. Something you dont get on other Bangkok sightseeing tours.

Our next stop is Wat Po which derives its name from the original Wat Potaram, in 1801 the temple was renamed Wat Phra Chetuphon. The temple is the centre of the Buddhist religion in Thailand, the countries first university and is still a centre of learning for traditional Thai massage and medicines. Founded in the 17th century, Wat Po is the oldest Buddhist temple in Bangkok. Our guide will take us on a tour through the temple complex.

From here we continue our Bangkok Tuk Tuk tour by heading to Phahurat Market, in the heart of Bangkok's little India where all kinds of fabrics, cloths, ornaments and accessories are sold along with stalls selling delicious Indian snacks.

We continue our Bangkok tour to Woeng Nakorn Kasem in the Khlong Thom quarter, also known as the "thieves market". It is a second hand market for Thai and Chinese antiques where we will find an array of goods for sale from porcelain to furniture. The market derives its nickname from the past, this was where stolen goods would often turn up for sale, this in no longer the case today.

Our next stop on our day tour in Bangkok is Wat Saket, location of the Golden Mount. Wat Saket sits at the bottom of an artificial hill (refer to as the Golden Mount) and dates back to the Ayutthaya era, prior to Bangkok becoming the capital of the Siamese kingdom. The temple was used for cremation ceremonies. During the reign of King Rama III, the artificial hill or Golden Mount was constructed; a chedi was added to the top which caused the hill to collapse. Under King Rama IV a more permanent hill of clay and bricks was constructed followed by the chedi which still exists today.

Our guide will take us through the complex and up the 318 steps to the top of the Golden Mount where we have a 360 degree view of the surrounding old Rattankosin Island. This is the last stop of the trip and we are free to return to our hotels, continue personal sightseeing or alternatively go to a local market with our guide for an optional lunch.

At the end of our Bangkok sightseeing tour you are free to continue exploring the area or your guide will assist you in getting a taxi back to your hotel.

• Price based on 2 people travelling.
• All tour itineraries and inclusions are subject to change at the discretion of the tour operator; You will of course be advised of changes as they become available.