Originally Posted by TravelPenguin

I'm trying to put the finishing touches on our December trip to Asia and I'd appreciate any recommendations on a private tour guide for BKK other than Tours with Tong. I have searched a bit on this forum and do realize that most seem to prefer Tong but after several months (since June) of miscommunication (asking the price and being quoted different prices for the same tour by Nina, Tong and Janie, or my questions going unanswered with each response), I'm pretty much trying to explore other options.
I found another thread where one member shared a link to a guide named Ben and in the same thread someone mentioned discoverasia. If anyone else can recommend a reputable, knowledgeable, private tour guide company I'd be so very appreciative.

We would like to see
The Grand Palace
The Royal Temple of the Emerald Buddha
Wat Pho Temple of the Reclining Buddha
Wat Trai Mit
Wat Arun
Jim Thompson House

And then
Ayutthaya perhaps Bang Pa In Palace, Wat Yai Chai Mongkol, Ayutthaya historical park, Wat mahhathat (buddha's head entwined in tree roots), Wat Chaiwattanaram

We would require transport and we are two adults with two toddlers in tow.