Experience Real Bangkok by Bike





Description
This 3 hour bike tour will show you the real Bangkok. Highlights of the tour are the exploration of Chinatown’s narrow alleyways, markets and backstreets as well as the charming local areas of Thonburi.
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Itinerary
Starting in the heart of Chinatown, our bike ride explores its frenetic market environment. Winding through narrow alleyways, our senses come alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of a community in motion. We’ll pass by shophouses selling everything from Buddhist amulets to recycled truck engines. Locals worshiping at hidden temples, ritual paper burnings, and the omnipresent spirit house display evidence of a culture centuries in the making.
Crossing the Chao Phraya River to Thailand's former capital, Thonburi. We cross either by cycling over the bridge, or take a local ferry.
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What's included
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infant/child seats are available on request if advised at time of booking
- Leisurely bike-ride where we go off the beaten path and cycle mainly in Bangkok's back-alleys, away from traffic.
Reviews(2,471)
Cycling with your eyes, your nose and your mouth. A wonderful experience. Nice, sweet, good English speaking guide called Earth. My 2nd ride at Co van Kessel and we enjoyed it. Highly recommended. Not exhausting at all. You stop at several places and get a lot of interesting information. If you want a unique experience, book a ride at Co van Kessel.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My daughter and I enjoyed this amazing tour so much! Really one of the most fun things we did in Bangkok. Kate and Earth are fantastic guides: incredibly friendly, enthusiastic and they talk about their city with great passion. Thanks to them, we have seen so much of Bangkok, in places you normally don't go as a tourist. The combination of cycling and boating was perfect. We discovered beautiful parts of the city, had a delicious lunch and the whole day was organized to perfection. Also the people we met along the way were incredibly sweet and welcoming. An absolute must for anyone who wants to experience Bangkok in a unique way. Thank you Kate & Earth for this unforgettable day! 💛🚲🚤
I absolutely loved the Co van Kessel Bangkok biking tour! It was such a unique way to experience the city while riding through hidden alleyways, local neighborhoods, and lively markets that you’d never find on your own. The guides were super knowledgeable and made everything feel safe, fun, and really immersive. It felt like I got to see the real Bangkok beyond the tourist spots, and the mix of biking, exploring, and learning about local culture made it one of the highlights of my trip.
We had an evening tour with Earth today and we would not change one thing. Earth showed us very nice spots where we would never end up ourselves. It felt very personal and professional at the same time. We had fantastic food. Whereas biking does not seem convenient in Bangkok, we felt safe the whole time and Earth was clearly well-prepared to navigate us through the city. Best guide we ever had!
No big deal. Your bike through extremely busy roads or paths where only swamp can be seen. The boat trip takes you along dirty canals with mountains of floating plastic. Guides are friendly, but don't really have anything to say. The food they offer in a local "restaurant" I would just pass up. There was hair in the rice and bugs. This is really in an unsanitary place. I can empathize a little, but this is it. Food was already ready with included amount of flies. Pace is so slow that they certainly get the necessary hours. If you want to see Bangkok you should book another trip because you don't see anything of Bangkok. Definitely not book!!!!!
This was an excellent tour, great guide (Chai) and superbly organised. We loved going by long tail boat to the North East of the city and had a tasty meal in a family run restaurant. It was fine for over 60s to do.
Highly recommended!! You really see the “real” Bangkok, you practically cycle through the backyards of the locals and get water / local delicacies along the way. We also crossed the flower market and cycled a bit along the river. We saw the monks say their morning prayers and cycle through Chinatown. I really didn't want to miss this, that's how you really get to know Thailand. Pecky the guide was really fantastic and even learned a word of Dutch. Really a hit.
Dank je wel voor deze geweldige review! 🙏 Wat leuk om te horen dat jullie zo hebben genoten van het ontdekken van het "echte" Bangkok, van Chinatown en de bloemenmarkt tot de rustige lokale wijken en de monniken tijdens hun ochtendgebed. Pecky zal ontzettend blij zijn met jullie mooie woorden — en zeker ook dat haar Nederlandse woordje werd opgemerkt! 😊 Dank je wel voor de aanbeveling. We vinden het fantastisch dat de tour jullie heeft geholpen Thailand op een andere manier te leren kennen. 🚲✨🌸
I joined the Co Van Kessel bike tour and had an incredible experience exploring Bangkok’s hidden alleys and local markets. Mike and Leah were outstanding guides, knowledgeable, friendly, and full of energy. They made the ride feel effortless while sharing great insights about the city’s history and culture. The route through Chinatown and the backstreets offered a genuine glimpse of everyday life that you’d never get from a car or bus. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting an authentic, fun, and well-organized way to see Bangkok!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 🙏 We’re thrilled to hear you had such an incredible experience exploring Bangkok’s hidden alleys, local markets, and Chinatown. Mike and Leah will be delighted to know that their knowledge, energy, and enthusiasm helped make the tour so memorable. It’s wonderful to hear that the route gave you an authentic glimpse into everyday life in Bangkok — exactly what we hope to share with our guests. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again someday! 🚲✨
I cannot say enough good things about this tour. The places we visited were incredible, and seeing the way the local communities welcomed us as we cycled through their villages was truly beautiful. Every aspect of the experience was thoughtfully planned with great attention to detail, and I found myself constantly saying, “Wow, this is amazing,” throughout the entire day. This was easily one of my favorite experiences of the trip, and I can’t imagine visiting Bangkok without doing it.
WOW, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🙏 We’re truly delighted to hear that the tour was one of the highlights of your trip. It’s especially rewarding to know that the local communities, hidden places, and small details throughout the day made such a lasting impression. Hearing that you kept saying “wow” throughout the experience is the biggest compliment we could ask for! Thank you for your kind words, and we’re honored to have been part of your Bangkok visit. 🚲✨🙏
We had an incredible experience on the bike tour. A big thank you to our guides Tanya and Whiskey for being friendly, attentive, and so knowledgeable, making the ride both fun and insightful as we explored parts of Bangkok we would never have seen on our own.
We’re thrilled to hear you had such an incredible experience on the bike tour. Tanya and Whiskey will be delighted to know their friendliness, attentiveness, and local knowledge helped make the ride both fun and insightful. It’s great to hear you discovered parts of Bangkok you might never have found on your own. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! 🚲✨



