Hidden Bangkok Adventure: Tuk Tuk Tour, Markets, Temples & River Cruise

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Duration

6 hours

Type

Guided, Private

Difficulty

Easy

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Discover Bangkok’s Streets: Temples, Markets, and More

Step out of your hotel and into the vibrant heart of Bangkok, where an unforgettable experience awaits.

Accompanied by an English-speaking guide, you'll explore the city's lively streets, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks with ease and excitement.

Your adventure begins with a serene cruise along the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok’s bustling aquatic highway. Aboard a public riverboat, you’ll glide past the lively riverbanks en route to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. This awe-inspiring temple, adorned with intricate Chinese glass and porcelain, stands as a symbol of Thailand’s rich cultural heritage. Take in the breathtaking views stretching from the river across to the majestic Grand Palace.

After this peaceful introduction, your private Tuk Tuk ride awaits, whisking you over bridges and through Bangkok’s vibrant streets. Your first stop is Phahurat Market, a lively world of textiles, spices, and color—a true cultural experience.

Next, you’ll visit Pak Klong Talad, Bangkok's famous flower and vegetable market, where you can admire stunning orchids and browse a variety of fresh produce and spices that are part of the locals' daily life.

Your journey continues to the Golden Mount, an impressive temple nestled in the old city. Climb the 318 steps to the top, where you'll be rewarded with a panoramic view of Bangkok, offering an unforgettable snapshot of this dynamic city.

In Chinatown, where your Tuk Tuk cannot venture, you’ll wander through narrow alleys buzzing with life, vibrant colors, and tantalizing scents. Explore the street stalls, offering everything from spices to gold, in one of the city's most vibrant districts.

When hunger strikes, you'll head to a hidden gem on the edge of Chinatown—a quiet riverside restaurant where a delicious lunch awaits. Relax with a breathtaking view of the river, in a place where time seems to slow down.

What to Bring for Your Day of Adventure

Sun hat and sunscreen
Camera to capture every moment
Drinking water
Pocket money for snacks, drinks, or souvenirs
Raincoat if visiting during the rainy season

End Your Journey

After lunch, you’ll have the option to continue exploring on your own or have your guide escort you back to your hotel. This isn’t just a tour—it’s an immersive journey into the heart of Bangkok, one that will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.

Inclusions

English-speaking guide: A knowledgeable local guide to accompany you throughout the day.
Transportation: A combination of riverboat, private Tuk Tuk, and walking tours to explore Bangkok’s most iconic sights.
Entrance fees: Admission to all attractions and temples, including Wat Arun, the Golden Mount, and other stops on the tour.
Lunch: A delicious meal at a riverside restaurant with scenic views.
Bottled water: Stay refreshed throughout the day with complimentary bottled water.
Tuk Tuk ride: Enjoy a private, thrilling ride through the streets of Bangkok in a traditional Tuk Tuk.
Food & drinks
Entry or admission fee

Exclusions

Beverages
Tips to the driver and the guide (We recommend a minumum of 200-300 THB per person for both the driver and guide.)
Other personal expenses such as laundry, souvenirs, tips, camera/video fees etc.
Any other services not mentioned in the program.
Tip or gratuity

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Bangkok Canal and Grand Palace tour

After pickup at your hotel (approx 08.00) you will drive by minivan or taxi down to the legendary Chao Phraya River, which cuts through Bangkok. The river is still of vital importance for transport and trade in Thailand, which you will see in the apparent chaos of big and small boats as they skillfully avoid each other on the busy river.

You can see part of Bangkok’s skyline from the sea side, before we sail up the narrow canals, looking into people’s basic living rooms, built on stilts in the water. Do not be surprised when you passFull Day the neighbor who has built a luxury villa. Many of the rich villagers are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city and have moved out on the canals, where there are only a few cars. The mailman even arrives by boat. You will experience a cultural richness and an insight to the Thai way of life that you will not see many places.

After a few hours on the canals we serve a delicious lunch on the Chao Phraya River. We continue to Thailand’s main attraction, the Grand Palace. Wat Phra Kaeo and the Grand Palace are as much Bangkok, as the Eiffel Tower is Paris and the Statue of Liberty is New York.

The royal temple complex was built in the late 1700s by the first Thai monarch, King Rama I, based in Bangkok. Around the stunning golden spires Bangkok has grown, taken shape and spread like wildfire. It is here on the artificial island Ratchadamnoen, the cultural center of the city is located. From an urban perspective, it may seem small, but it is believed that a great power is flowing from here, protecting all of Thailand.

Thailand’s largest temple complex, Wat Po, is located south of Wat Phra Kaeo. It is an exciting and overwhelming place filled with history, meditation. It is a very lively place. The area consists of a independent temple city of monk houses, religious buildings and hundreds of Buddha statues. The most famous statue is the resting golden Buddha, which measures 46 meters in length and 15 meters in height.

After a day with rich experiences you will be taken back to your hotel. The trip lasts approximately six hours but just like the pickup time, it can be adjusted individually.ven though you might not like fish, there is plenty of street life to experience and not only fish are being offered. The guide will surely provide tastings of locally produced goods for those who are hungry for a snack.
Lunch is served in quiet surroundings with a pleasant breeze and a view of the river and the harbor area. If you like fish, you have come to a top-notch restaurant. If not fish, of course there are other things on the menu.

Maybe the world’s cheapest ferry ride at a cost of 3 THB per person, lasting five minutes, brings us to the other side of the river where rickshaws are waiting. Again, it is all about leaning back and enjoying the ride while you are being driven around the local area. A really nice ride where we, among other things, pass several Chinese temples. It is again a five-minute boat ride back to where the train to Bangkok will depart soon. Expected arrival at the train station is 4-5 pm. The trip ends at the Skytrain Station from which there are a few stops to the Chao Phraya River.