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Half-day guided tour of Bangkok’s canals and Chinatown district
Excursions & day trips

Half-day guided tour of Bangkok’s canals and Chinatown district

4.5/5

Excellent
8 reviews
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$57.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll see what a traditional Thai boat is like as you sail down one of Bangkok's waterways
  • The river is like a bustling market, packed with locals selling their goods, like fruit and veg
  • You'll learn about why the canals – or klongs – are so important to the city
  • Chinatown's energy is unmatched, with plenty of stalls and shops for you to check out
  • Your expert local guide knows the area well and will show you Bangkok's more traditional side
What to expect

Bangkok is famed for its skyscrapers and fast-paced way of life, but on this tour you'll explore a different side to the city. You'll sail down a bustling river and quiet canals to get a feel for the traditional way of life. After cruising along, you'll end up in Bangkok's busy Chinatown for a look around. One of our local guides, Somchai, says, “Exploring the canals and rivers shows you the real Bangkok – a side full of daily life, colour, and tradition that many visitors never see.”

The morning starts with a cruise down Bangkok's bustling river, in a long-tail boat, you'll be right at home as you sail past locals selling their wares – many boats are overflowing with fruit and vegetables. Your guide will point out the fascinating sites en route, and you'll begin to understand why the canals – or ‘klongs' – are so important here.

And then comes Chinatown. As you arrive, you'll be amazed by the energy here. Packed with market stalls, street-side restaurants and lots of gold shops, Chinatown is an experience not to be missed. Wander along Yaowarat Road – the main artery – and its side streets, and take it all in.

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What's included
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  • check Boat trip
Provider
TUI DESTINATION EXPERIENCES (THAILAND) LTD.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5 /5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers


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    Marcus&Angel

    Verified booking

    4.2

    March 19, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    Sehr netter symphatischer Guide+Fahrer. Die Kanaltour mit dem Longtailboot war toll. Leider blieben Shoppingmöglichkeiten an den zahlreichen Ständen auf der Tour durch Chinatown auf der Strecke. Was für uns aber der einzige Kritikpunkt war.

  • S

    Susanne

    Verified booking

    5

    February 2, 2025

    Traveled as a couple


    unser guide hat gut deutsch gesprochen, war ortskundige und hat uns viel über chinatown erzählt. die gruppe war klein, wir waren 4 personen, was sehr angenehm war. alles in allem empfehlenswert

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    AL

    Verified booking

    4.6

    December 7, 2025

    Solo traveler

  • M

    Marlene

    Verified booking

    4.6

    July 12, 2025

    Traveled with family

  • J

    Jens Peter Bostrup

    Verified booking

    4.2

    April 28, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

  • B

    Berliner

    Verified booking

    4.6

    February 27, 2025

    Traveled as a couple

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