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Bangkok Tour: Temples, Palaces & Hidden Gems
4.6
139 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
(139 Ratings)
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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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Louise_051972
Feb 20, 2025
A great way to see the must-sees of Bangkok - This was a great tour with guide Pam who had so much knowledge about everything, we learnt so much and she was a lot of fun. We booked the tour for four of us. The meeting point was easy to find and the tour started with a longboat ride where we saw basking lizards and fed catfish. We then disembarked and walked a short walk to The Grand Palace which was incredible in its opulence and history. The Emerald Buddha was in its winter coverings. We then jumped on an air con bus to Wat Pho to see the incredible Reclining Buddha. It is hard to find words to describe these places, they have to be seen. We finished with a cafe stop. I am glad we did this tour early in the morning before it gets too hot and too crowded. Pam took care of all the entry tickets. Perhaps the only thing that could have made it better would be to do the longboat ride in between the two venues to have a breather. But the tour is only 4 hours!
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Pasha_j
Dec 10, 2024
Pam was a very... - Pam was a very knowledgeable tour guide. She showed lots of great sites with awesome picture opportunities.
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Ramona_c
Jun 23, 2024
Amazing Experience! - A boat cruise down the River of Kings to see the most exquisite temples and the Grand Palace. Had a wonderful guide whose nickname was Pat, who shared the history of the periods and kings, and told the most amazing stories. An experience that will be forever memorable!
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Christ590
Oct 6, 2023
Great tour! - We completed this tour yesterday with our teenage family. We had a great day, very enjoyable and informative. Our guide ‘Ole’ was excellent; very knowledgeable, personable, professional and fun. Highly recommended!
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Tracy_e
May 30, 2023
Great tour!! - We had a great day seeing some of Bangkok’s most beautiful sites. The Grand Palace and Temple were amazing and we enjoyed learning about the history and meaning of different things. We loved the boat and tuk tuk rides and had the best guide, Pam. We would highly recommend!!
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Fellowtraveler281804
Apr 25, 2023
Amazing tour - I loved the longtail boat ride and the Queen’s textile exhibit. Everything was amazing and Apple was a great guide!
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