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Private Bangkok Canal Tour to Floating Market & Big Buddha
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Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Private boat tour through peaceful small canals with friendly local drivers.
- Fun for all ages with canal cruising, sightseeing, and fish-feeding activities.
- Visit Wat Pak Nam (Big Buddha) and enjoy local life at canal markets.
- Customise your route and travel at your own pace, self-guided or guided.
- Flexible drop-off with easy access to MRT after your canal journey.
Activity location
- Bangkok
- Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 46 Phet Kasem 19/1 Alley, Khwaeng Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen, Khet Phasi Charoen, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10160, Thailand | Metro MRT Bang Phai (BL33), Exit 1* Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TFTdbx2a6omSZsKP7 Take the metro *MRT Blue Line* to Bang Phai (BL33) → Exit 1 → use the elevator → Meeting point is the building right in front of the elevator. When you come out of the elevator, you will see our building immediately. And if you're traveling by *Grab Taxi*, you can click this link, and it will direct you to the meeting point. : https://app.grab.com/s/ZnA7fmqm Please arrive at the meeting point *15 minutes before the tour starts.* This will give us time to briefly explain the tour route and allow you to use the restroom before the trip. From the meeting point, we will also walk about 200 meters to the pier.
- Khwaeng Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
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Private Bangkok Canal Tour to Floating Market & Big Buddha
- 3h
- English
What's included, what's not
- Bottled water
- Boat cruise
- Fish Feed
- Insurance
- A certified guide (available on request as an add-on)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and drinks
- Service charge (optional)
What you can expect
Start your private 3-hour Bangkok canal tour on a traditional Thai flat boat and discover the city’s hidden waterways. Cruise through peaceful canals on the Thonburi side, see local riverside life, and enjoy a 1-hour stop at the lively Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market.
Because this is a private tour, the trip is fully customisable. The route below is only a suggested plan. After booking, you can tell us what you would like to see and we can adjust the experience to match your interests. You can also choose your drop-off point and decide between a self-guided trip or adding a certified guide.
This tour is available on weekends only.
Tour Highlights:
⏺ Meeting Point: Start near MRT Bang Phai Station (BL33), Exit 1.
⏺ Cruise Along Khlong Dan: Travel through a historic canal that once served as a toll point during the Sukhothai and Ayutthaya eras. Along the way, enjoy views of traditional homes, modern houses, and historic temples.
⏺ Two Giant Buddha Views: At Khlong Dan, see two impressive Buddha statues at once, with Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen on one side and Wat Khun Chan on the other. Nearby stands a historic school building from 1923.
⏺ Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen: Visit this beautiful temple with roots in the Ayutthaya period. See Bangkok’s tallest Buddha statue at 69 metres and explore the stunning Emerald Glass Pagoda, home to a sacred relic.
⏺ Bang Luang Canal Community: Discover a charming canal-side community that was once a busy market and trade route. Visit the famous The Artist House, a traditional wooden home centred around an ancient stupa.
⏺ Feeding the Fish: Join a peaceful Thai tradition by feeding fish in the canal. Many locals believe this act of merit brings good luck, health, and happiness.
⏺ More Canal Routes: Cruise through smaller canals such as Bang Waek, Bang Chuek Nang, and Sanam Chai. See tropical gardens, old wooden homes, and everyday canal life away from the tourist crowds.
⏺ Flexible Drop-off: At the end of the tour, you can choose where to finish. Stay longer at a temple or market, or be dropped near the MRT station Bang Phai
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✦ 1-hour stop ✦
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Enjoy free time at Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, a lively local market with both land and water stalls. Taste traditional Thai food, browse fresh produce from local farmers, and shop for souvenirs.Extra Options
✔︎ Want a guide? Add one of our certified English speaking guides for a deeper and more informative experience.
✔︎ Prefer to explore yourself? We’ll send you tour details and explain everything before the tour starts at our meeting point, so you’re ready to enjoy the trip at your own pace. Before the tour starts, we’ll also share helpful information at our meeting point/office about what you’ll see along the way.
✔︎ Prefer no stops? You can also request a direct canal cruise.✆ We will send your tour details, meeting point instructions, and taxi assistance by WhatsApp or email.
Location
Activity location
- Bangkok
- Bangkok, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 46 Phet Kasem 19/1 Alley, Khwaeng Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen, Khet Phasi Charoen, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10160, Thailand | Metro MRT Bang Phai (BL33), Exit 1* Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TFTdbx2a6omSZsKP7 Take the metro *MRT Blue Line* to Bang Phai (BL33) → Exit 1 → use the elevator → Meeting point is the building right in front of the elevator. When you come out of the elevator, you will see our building immediately. And if you're traveling by *Grab Taxi*, you can click this link, and it will direct you to the meeting point. : https://app.grab.com/s/ZnA7fmqm Please arrive at the meeting point *15 minutes before the tour starts.* This will give us time to briefly explain the tour route and allow you to use the restroom before the trip. From the meeting point, we will also walk about 200 meters to the pier.
- Khwaeng Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Thailand