Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs
Description
Discover the local side of Bangkok on a 2 hour longtail boat canal tour. Cruise through Bangkok’s historic waterways and scenic canals, passing traditional wooden stilt houses, colorful temples, and lively river communities. Along the way, admire the majestic Big Buddha from the boat and explore a charming local artist village filled with culture and hidden gems. Led by our award-winning 2025-2026 team and excellent English-speaking local guides, this tour offers authentic stories, cultural insights, and a true taste of Bangkok life. Perfect for travelers looking for a real local experience, this canal tour blends history, culture, and everyday life all from the comfort of a traditional longtail boat. Ps. During high water and peak season (Nov–Apr), canal locks can be congested, causing 45–90 min delays. To ensure a smooth 2-hour cruise exploring local life, we may adjust the route and drop you off near the main street to avoid heat, pollution, and crowds.
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Itinerary
Cruise along the captivating Klong Bangluang in Bangkok and catch a glimpse of the vibrant Baan Sillapin artist village. . As you pass by, immerse yourself in the lively ambiance and artistic allure of this cultural attraction along the canal. From wooden row houses offering unique products to the renowned Artist's House with its art gallery and handicraft activities, Khlong Bangluang promises a memorable glimpse into the traditional community and artistic heritage of Thailand.
At Wat Paknam’s Big Buddha, we will cruise past this iconic landmark and continue to offer an immersive canal experience, showcasing the hidden gems of Bangkok’s Thonburi side.
Merge onto the Chaophraya river, as you sail along this iconic river, a breathtaking sight awaits you in the middle of the river, Wat Arun. Wat Arun or temple of dawn stands as one of the Bangkok's most iconic landmarks. The temple's claim to fame lies in its massive prang, a tower standing proudly on the banks of the Chao Phraya river.
The boat will end at Tha Tien Pier , where is nearby the iconic reclining buddha temple (Wat Pho)
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2,242)
A great canal tour. Some of the artist village shops were closed, but there were still lots of options. Namon (Holy Water) was a great guide and took the perfect pics with the golden Buddha in the background.
A full 2 hours including a 30 minute break where you can get food, drink, souvenirs if you want. No need to bring anything additional with you
A great tour giving real insights into the authentic side of life in Bangkok. Our guide Nammon was so friendly, engaging and informative with excellent English. The views were beautiful and we really enjoyed exploring and shopping at the Artists Village. At the end of the tour, we wanted to visit Wat Arun, so they offered to drop us off there instead which was so helpful! This tour was a highlight of our trip and great value for money.
Great! Guide Som was very interesting. Recommend a
We had a lovely time. Som was amazing. 2 hours was enough for us and we enjoyed it, especially as our itinerary was really full up. We got to see big Buddha, do some shopping, get some food and buy some cute family bits
Had an amazing time on the Hidden Bangkok Boat Tour with my fantastic tour guide, Fluke. The tour was 2 hours and was a great mix of canal life and landmarks. The stop in the Artist Village was a treat and I was able to wander for about 40 minutes around the stalls and Artist House. I went on a weekday morning and there were almost no crowds, which was a treat to explore nearly solo. Fluke was funny, knowledgeable, and an overall great time. I would highly recommend him for any tour.
Great experience, awesome tour guide Jo-Jo
Fluke is such a great and nice guide ! Love you Fluke 🫶🏻
ขอบคุณค่ะ 🌴💦 Thank you for your lovely 5 stars review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed discovering Bangkok canals with one of our passionate local guides. Warm regards, Hidden Bangkok
Nice Tour. Fluke was an amazing and funny Guide!
ขอบคุณนะคะ 🚤🌞 Thank you for your fantastic 5 stars review! It is wonderful to hear that both the boat ride and your guide made your Bangkok experience memorable and enjoyable. Warm regards, Hidden Bangkok
Excellent trip with super insights from our guide Yoyo. Very interesting and funny too.
ขอบคุณมากค่ะ ☀️🌊 Thank you for your wonderful 5 stars review! We are so happy that you enjoyed the longtail boat tour and the knowledge shared by your guide. We truly appreciate your recommendation. Warm regards, Hidden Bangkok
