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Bangkok River Tour: Temples & Hidden Gems
4.6
145 Ratings
Khwaeng Somdet Chao Phraya
Embark on a thrilling temple tour in Bangkok, cruising along the Chao Phraya River on a longtail boat. Explore iconic landmarks like Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, and uncover hidden gems in the city’s canals.
Embark on a thrilling temple tour in Bangkok, cruising along the Chao Phraya River on a longtail boat. Explore iconic landmarks like Wat Pho and the Grand Palace, and uncover hidden gems in the city’s canals.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Sanam Chai - Meet the guide at the base of the escalators, Exit 1 (Museum Siam) within the Sanam Chai MRT station. If arriving by taxi, enter through Museum Siam and descend two escalators.
- Chao Phraya River - Begin the Bangkok tour with a walk to the pier to board a longtail boat on the Chao Phraya River, also known as the River of Kings….
- Sanam Chai - Meet the guide at the base of the escalators, Exit 1 (Museum Siam) within the Sanam Chai MRT station. If arriving by taxi, enter through Museum Siam and descend two escalators.
- Chao Phraya River - Begin the Bangkok tour with a walk to the pier to board a longtail boat on the Chao Phraya River, also known as the River of Kings. Experience why Bangkok is referred to as the ‘Venice of the East’ as you glide through its khlongs (canals).
- The Grand Palace - Proceed to the Grand Palace, where walking through its magnificent grounds feels like entering an Asian version of Alice in Wonderland—so stunning, it almost seems surreal.
- Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan - Then, visit Wat Pho, home to the famous golden reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage, an essential temple in Thailand’s Buddhist heritage.
What's Included
- Explore Bangkok by Longboat & Foot: Temples, Palaces & Hidden Gems
- Admire Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Entrance Fee Included)
- Marvel at the Grand Palace (Entrance Fee Included)
- Visit Wat Pho Temple and the Golden Reclining Buddha (Entrance Fee Included)
- Discover hidden gems and famous landmarks, all through the eyes of a…
- Explore Bangkok by Longboat & Foot: Temples, Palaces & Hidden Gems
- Admire Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Entrance Fee Included)
- Marvel at the Grand Palace (Entrance Fee Included)
- Visit Wat Pho Temple and the Golden Reclining Buddha (Entrance Fee Included)
- Discover hidden gems and famous landmarks, all through the eyes of a local
- Get insider tips on what else to see, do, and eat during your stay.
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
- Gratuities
- Food and Drinks
Additional Information
Experience regality on the Chao Phraya River, sailing on a longtail boat. Witness renowned landmarks and unexplored spots from a local perspective. Be prepared to be mesmerized by Wat Pho, Bangkok’s Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Gaze in awe at the glittering Grand Palace and the worshiped Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. Find out about the covert Thai…
Experience regality on the Chao Phraya River, sailing on a longtail boat. Witness renowned landmarks and unexplored spots from a local perspective. Be prepared to be mesmerized by Wat Pho, Bangkok’s Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Gaze in awe at the glittering Grand Palace and the worshiped Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. Find out about the covert Thai societies that inhabit the ‘khlongs’ or canals.
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Dress requirements to enter the Grand Palace are very strict. Please ensure your clothes cover your shoulders and waist (scarves or shawls worn over sleeveless tops are not permitted). Trousers must be ankle-length, and skirts below the knee, plus covered shoes/sneakers (no sandals).
- Closure of sites: The order of touring and route of the khlong (canal) tour may change depending on the water levels in the river and individual khlongs.
- Please note that this tour covers 5 km of Boat Ride and 1.5 km (1 mile) of walking.
- Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: This tour hires local longtail boatmen who own their own boats directly. These boatmen rely on tourism to supplement their income as modern transport routes mean fewer locals need to use their boats.
Location
Sanam Chai
ถนน พระปกเกล้า
Inside Sanam Chai MRT station at the bottom of the escalators of Exit 1 (Museum Siam). If you come by taxi please enter the MRT station in the grounds of Museum Siam and go down 2 sets of escalators.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(145 Ratings)
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Richardlh6634pv
Feb 21, 2026
Best tour in Thailand - The tour was exceptional met all our expectations. The guide was informative and outstanding.
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Stacy_f
Jan 29, 2026
Temples AND a canal cruise - best of both worlds! - Fabulous tour! This allowed us to see two very different sides of Bangkok, from the opulence of the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, to the homes and businesses along the canals. The canal cruise let us enjoy a traditional longboat, and we got to see giant monitor lizards sunning themselves on stones and piers.
The Grand Palace Was absolutely stunning, with its intricate stone work, statues, and Emerald Buddha. Wat Pho, Thailand's first university and home of the massive reclining Buddha, was truly a sight to behold.
PK was a great guide. Thank you!
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Michael
Dec 16, 2025
Well Run - Had a great time learning more about Thai culture. PK was great and was super knowledgeable about everything.
Also, the tour ran smoothly and seamlessly.
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Andreang8450yi
Dec 13, 2025
A great way to learn about Bangkok as a solo female traveler :) - P.K (or T.K) was a great guide. She kindly waited for me (I was 10 minutes late) and was very knowledgeable. Unfortunately the Grand Palace was closed, but we visited other temples that were beautiful and very very interesting. She also took great pictures of me.
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Jordan_w
Nov 16, 2025
Beautiful sights! - Lots of history and beautiful temples. Our tour guide Paul was helpful and knowledgeable. I especially enjoyed the relaxing boat ride in the beginning.
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Sharonso6334zm
Oct 28, 2025
Bangkok river trip - PK was very informative, very pleasant and welcoming. Enjoyed our trip enormously. Was very interesting and would recommend.
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Thea_t
Oct 3, 2025
The Best! - Pam is an AWESOME and sweet and LOVELY and KIND and HUMBLE and KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE. She was very aware of the best details about the Temples, Canal Ride, and Grand Palace.
I had an accident falling down a step that resulted in a broken foot right at the end of the tour, and she got me medical help from the Grand Palace, got me to the hospital, and stayed with me until I got to my hotel. I feel so fortunate to have had her for our guide. Wonderful doesn't explain it.
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Katie_20022020
Sep 1, 2025
Fantastic tour of Bangkoks must see sights - Our guide, Pam, was incredibly informative and clearly passionate about her city, which made the experience even more memorable. She went above and beyond by surprising us with a visit to a UNESCO listed theatre show with Thai music/ dancing a wonderful and unexpected highlight of the day!
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Lovetravel574660
Aug 19, 2025
Fun, informative must do tour of BK - Pam was our tour guide and was very passionate, helpful and informative. The meeting location was easy to find and the tour was very well organised from start to finish. The longboat tour was really fun and we fed the fish and Pam also took us to a theatre to see a 30 min UNESCO show which was a nice surprise.
Tips
- Take an umbrella, not just for potential rain but also for the sun
- Take plenty of water (you can also buy en-route
- The tour finishes as a cafe where you can get a toasties or Thai food (this is not included in price)
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Suzeyi
Dec 7, 2025
Great tour, but a little expensive - A great way to experience some of the key cultural monuments of Bangkok. A guide is helpful as there are historical and cultural facts you won’t get if you walk around by yourself and our guide, Ton, was also so friendly and easy to get along with. A really fulsome morning although I will note our tour only lasted three hours, instead of the advertised 4–5, so it was a bit expensive.
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