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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

4.6/5
Excellent
Based on 8 reviews
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$51.00
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.

The morning starts with a cruise down Bangkok's bustling river, in a long tail boat you'll 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
  • check Transport from selected hotels
  • check Guide
  • 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

4.6/5

Based on 8 reviews from verified customers

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Safety

4.8/5

Service

4.8/5

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4.8/5

Value for money

4.6/5

  • Marlene

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Traveled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Marcus&Angel

    From United States of America - March 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Sehr netter symphatischer Guide+Fahrer. Die Kanaltour mit dem Longtailboot war toll. Leider blieben Shoppingmöglichkeiten an den zahlreichen Ständen a ...

  • Sue B

    From United States of America - February 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Or guide, Nick, went the extra mile to ensure we were well informed, our questions were answered and we had the day out we wanted. Longtail boat ride ...

  • Berliner

    From United States of America - February 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Susanne

    From United States of America - February 2025

    Traveled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    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 ...

  • Roland

    From United States of America - November 2024

    Traveled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Sehr schön durch Chinatown geführt,offensichtlich insider Kenntnisse das selbst chinesischer Abstammung.

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