Spice Garden in Pattaya
Price: 900 ฿
Child (3–11 years): 700 ฿
Days: Daily
Departure: 10:30
Duration: Approximately 3 hours
Prepayment: Not required
Included: Round-trip transfer, lunch, English-speaking guide
Bring with you: Hat, camera, some cash
About the Tour
The Spice Garden in Pattaya, also known as the Asian Spice Garden and Medicinal Herbs, offers visitors a unique experience that combines nature, culture, and culinary traditions. During this excursion, you will visit the Spice Museum, the Opium Museum, and the Botanical Garden, which showcases over two hundred species of plants.
Guests are welcomed with a refreshing fruit cocktail and offered a tasting of several varieties of tea. The garden features a shop where visitors can purchase a wide selection of spices, herbs, teas, coffees, fruit wines, and traditional souvenirs.
Highlights
Museum of Spices
Discover the fascinating history and legends of spices. Learn about traditional methods of planting, harvesting, and processing, as well as the ancient trade routes that made spices an essential part of Asian culture.
Hall of Opium
The Hall of Opium explores the historical and cultural role of the poppy flower in Asia. Although not technically a spice, opium once played an important role in traditional medicine and ritual practices. Your guide will share stories and facts about its influence on Asian societies.
Botanical Garden
Enjoy a leisurely walk through the lush Botanical Garden filled with spice plants, medicinal herbs, and fruit trees. Learn about the various plants that form the foundation of Thai cuisine and natural medicine.
Thai Cooking Show
Experience the authentic art of Thai cooking. Under the supervision of a professional chef, you will prepare and enjoy traditional Thai dishes such as:
- Tom Yum (spicy shrimp soup)
- Som Tam (papaya salad)
- Khao Pad (fried rice with chicken)
The program also includes a tea ceremony and a tasting of tropical fruits.
Tour Program
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:30 | Pickup from Pattaya hotels |
| 09:50 | Arrival at the Spice Garden |
| 10:00 | Visit to the Spice Museum and Opium Hall |
| 11:00 | Walk through the Botanical Garden |
| 12:00 | Thai cooking show and lunch |
| 13:00 | Tea tasting |
| 13:30 | Return transfer to Pattaya |
Shopping in the Asian Spice Garden
Visitors may also choose to visit the Spice Garden shop without joining the full tour. A complimentary transfer is available for guests who wish to shop only (without a guide).
Available products include:
- Thai spices, curry pastes, and cooking kits
- Essential oils and natural cosmetics
- Coffee from Northern Thailand
- Healing teas and herbal infusions
- Herbal medicines, tinctures, and tonics
- Fruit wines, local souvenirs, and gifts
Professional consultants will help you select high-quality, natural products for home use or as thoughtful souvenirs.
Spice Garden photos
