Bangkok: Grand Palace, Temples & River of Kings Canal Cruise
Description
Feel like a king on the River of Kings, gliding through the waters of the Chao Phraya River on a longtail boat. Experience famous sights and hidden gems through the eyes of a local. Prepare to be wowed by Bangkok’s Temple of the Reclining Buddha, Wat Pho. Marvel at the dazzling Grand Palace and revered Emerald Buddha at Wat Phra Kaew. Discover secret Thai communities that live amongst the ‘khlongs’ or canals.
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Itinerary
Meet your guide at the bottom of the escalators, Exit 1 (Museum Siam) inside Sanam Chai MRT station. If arriving by taxi, enter through Museum Siam and take two escalators down.
Start your Bangkok tour with a walk to the pier, where you’ll board a longtail boat along the Chao Phraya River, also known as the River of Kings. Discover why Bangkok is called the 'Venice of the East' as you glide through its khlongs (canals).
Next, head to the Grand Palace, where strolling through its stunning grounds feels like stepping into an Asian version of Alice in Wonderland—so beautiful, it almost feels unreal.
Next, visit Wat Pho, home to the iconic golden reclining Buddha and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage, a key temple in Thailand's Buddhist heritage.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Reviews(159)
Excellent tour of the temples and places with Pam. I like how I was given instructions beforehand to make sure I had what I needed such as my long pants and what to expect. Highly recommended tour!
It was a great one-day trip exploring some of the beautiful temples in Bangkok, and the boat ride was such a wonderful experience too! Our tour guide, Pam, was absolutely fantastic and made the trip even more enjoyable. Highly recommended! 🌸🛕🚤
We absolutely adored our tour and our guide, Pam was fabulous! We had a fantastic day, Pam was warm and engaging and her knowledge of the history of Thailand really added to the histic sites we visited. The boat ride through the canals was a highlight . Got to see a side of Bangkok I had no idea about. Do yourself a favour and book this tour!
Pam was great our tour included a great Khlong tour of the canals the grand palace and eat pho. Pam was lots of fun and we had a great time
This was a fantastic tour! It was really comprehensive, covering a lot of really key Bangkok sights and history. Our guide, Kanut, was wonderful - so friendly and knowledgeable. We had such a fabulous time on this tour - highly recommend!!
We only did the Grand Palace and Temples. These were both very good. We hired a tour guide which was worth while. The grounds and amenities were very good. I suggest taking an umbrella for both the sun and if it rains. Take water if it’s hot and don’t rush the tour. Wear comfortable shoes and observe the dress code. The staff are always happy to assist.
Very good guide - very friendly
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This was an amazing trip, it was a lot of fun. The tour guide was amazing. She was very knowledgeable, and very helpful. The boat ride was amazing, and we got to see a lot of cool stuff. Loved it! Highly recommend!
Tour guide was great. She could have explained attractions better but i understand that with language barrier it can be hard. Overall great experience
Fantastic tour - very knowledgable guides who made it fun and enjoyable. We have come away understanding a lot more about Thai culture.
