Embark on a 2-hour canal tour in Bangkok and discover a hidden side of the city. Escape the tourist crowds and experience the authentic local life of Bangkok from 50 years ago.
Embark on a 2-hour canal tour in Bangkok and discover a hidden side of the city. Escape the tourist crowds and experience the authentic local life of Bangkok from 50 years ago.
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Baan Silapin - Located on the banks of Klong Bang Luang on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, Baan Silapin (The Artist’s House) is a hidden gem devoted to preserving Thai culture. Here you’ll experience what life in Bangkok was like before the concrete jungle took hold.
The wooden house, over 200 years old and lovingly restored by its…
- Baan Silapin - Located on the banks of Klong Bang Luang on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River, Baan Silapin (The Artist’s House) is a hidden gem devoted to preserving Thai culture. Here you’ll experience what life in Bangkok was like before the concrete jungle took hold.
The wooden house, over 200 years old and lovingly restored by its owner, sits at the heart of a small community of rustic shophouses which are connected by a wooden walkway that follows the edge of the klong (canal).
- Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen - We pass Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, built in the mid-Ayutthaya period in the Phasi Charoen District in Thonburi. The boat driver will stop the boat so that you can take a good photo of the huge Buddha statue at this temple. The Buddha statue is towering nearly 70 meters above the ground, the height of a 20-story building, and it is Bangkok’s biggest Buddha image, with a width of 40 meters in its cross-legged meditation posture.

- Long-tail boat ride
- Bottled water
- Licensed English speaking tour guide
- Long-tail boat ride
- Bottled water
- Licensed English speaking tour guide
- Tip/gratuities for the guide
- Tip/gratuities for the guide
Embark on a 2-hour long-tail boat journey through the canals of Thonburi, showcasing Bangkok’s lesser-known yet genuinely authentic side. Glide past stilted homes, friendly locals, and secluded temples, with a stop at the delightful riverside community of Khlong Bang Luang, where the Artist’s House is located. During the tour, you will also pass by the…
Embark on a 2-hour long-tail boat journey through the canals of Thonburi, showcasing Bangkok’s lesser-known yet genuinely authentic side. Glide past stilted homes, friendly locals, and secluded temples, with a stop at the delightful riverside community of Khlong Bang Luang, where the Artist’s House is located. During the tour, you will also pass by the largest Buddha in Bangkok at Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen.
This tour offers a glimpse into a different aspect of Bangkok, away from the polished tourist attractions. Witness modest wooden houses elevated above the water, highlighting the city’s contrasts and the realities of local life.
Please be aware that there might be a wait at one of the water locks, which manage canal levels. These operate without a fixed schedule and are beyond our control, but they are part of the genuine khlong experience.
For those interested in exploring a more modest and historical side of Bangkok, this canal tour provides an enlightening, tranquil, and unforgettable experience.
The boat accommodates a maximum of 12 people.
- Our Bangkok canal tour operates rain or shine.
- Bangkok’s traffic is notorious. Since our tours are on a group basis, we would like to emphasize that you should arrive at the meeting point on time. If you cannot make it in time, please inform us before start of the tour. If possible, we will always do our best to reschedule you to the first available day/start time, but a change fee will apply.
- The guide can only wait for a MAXIMUM of 10 minutes after the set meeting time. After the 10 minutes grace period, the guide will start with the tour.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues since it might be too hard to get in and out the boat (there are no stairs at the piers).
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.