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Half-Day Private Tour of the Bangkok Canals

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Half-Day Private Tour of the Bangkok Canals
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Half-Day Private Tour of the Bangkok Canals

About this experience

Book this half-day tour to enjoy a morning river cruise along the bustling river and quiet backwaters in a typical Thai boat while you enjoy the views of life in the canals. This boat trip will give you a taste of the traditional way of life, a world away from the high modern buildings of the center of Bangkok, while you sail around the residential area of Thon Buri. You will see many landmarks around the area, such as the Dawn Temple (Wat Arun), one of the city's first temples to be built. This temple is renowned as a symbol of the city and the country and is famous for its towers decorated with porcelain.

What to expect

  1. Stop 1

    Following hotel pick up at 10 am from your Bangkok city area hotel by your English-speaking guide, your first stop will be the Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), a huge discount advertises for items and blossoms. Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), a huge discount advertises for items and blossoms.

  2. Stop 2 · 1h

    Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), a gigantic discount advertises for item and blossoms. There will be various blossom slows down along Maharat Road, and the market is close to the Memorial Bridge where you will have the capacity to see the matter of the morning market. After that, you'll be able to unwind on the Chao Phraya River and Thonburi channels in an agreeable long-tail speedboat. On this unwinding ride, you will be exposed to the lovely view of Thai life along the riverbanks. Local people still transport numerous things by water, and you may ride next to them while they're putting up products for sale to the public.

  3. Stop 3

    From the waterway, you will have the capacity to see the Grand Palace's lovely structures and, in addition, temples.

  4. Stop 4 · 30min

    Next, you'll enjoy a reprieve to visit Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn).

  5. Stop 5

    Therefore, Pass by Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Bangkok.

What’s included

  • English-speaking Tour Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Airbnb do not provide House name or number, we’re unable to pickup guests from Airbnb lodging.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in the Bangkok City area
  • All Entrance Fees
  • Motor Boat Charge

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Any item not included in inclusions

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Half-Day Private Tour of the Bangkok Canals

Pickup included

Meeting & pickup

    • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

    Before you go

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • A small amount of walking is involved so comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    • Please wait at Hotel Lobby 10 minutes before the time specified on your pick up time

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.