Meet your guide down by the riverfront, where you will embark on a journey to experience the city like locals as you travel by boat, heading to Bangkok’s old town or the Rattanakosin area.
Along the way, you will be entertained with insider stories of Bangkok’s landmarks. Arriving at the old city area, you will visit some of our favourite must-see temples: The Grand Palace and Wat Po and marvel at the unique and beautiful style of Thai temple architecture.
Full Day Tour
Extend your excursion to include a lovely Thai lunch and a visit across the river to the stunning Wat Arun, to round out your day.
Your guide will return you to the original meeting point at the end of the tour.
Cuisine Experience
Explore the Grand Palace and dazzling temples along the Chao Phraya River.
Neighborhood
Rattanakosin, the historic center of Bangkok.
Availability
Departs daily at 8:30am
What's included?
Local Tour Guide
Food Vendors
Food
Exclusions
Drinks
Please note
Public transportation nearby
Explore the Grand Palace and dazzling temples along the Chao Phraya River.
It might rain, or it is hot. In both circumstances, wear the right outfit.
Dive into Koh Rattanakosin by the Chao Phraya river taxi to see the highlights of the Old City of Bangkok.
Explore the residence of the Thai Kings, the Grand Palace, and the most sacred Buddhist temple, Wat Phra Kaew.
Discover one of the largest temple complexes in the city famed for its stunning reclining Buddhaand is also the first university of Thailand and a center of traditional massage and medicine.
Full Day Tour
Enjoy a delicious lunch at an old-city Thai restaurant
Visit to one of Bangkok’s world famous landmarks, Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn and take a challenge to climb up the vertical staircases of the Prang (tower) to see a view of the river and Bangkok.
Transportation to and from the tour. Tour meeting points are conveniently located. Confirmation e-mails include clear directions how to arrive to our meeting place.
8:30am – 12:30pm Half Day Tour (approximately 4 hours)
8:30am – 3:00pm Full Day Tour (approximately 6 ½ hours)
Minimum 2 participants for this private tour. Single travelers will be charged the 2 person rate.
Dietary
Vegetarian diets can be accommodated with prior notice. We cannot currently accommodate vegan, gluten-free or halal diets on this tour.
Group size and dynamics
Group size and dynamics
Children
All ages are welcome. Families with children under 5 are asked contact info@tasteofthailand.org to inquire about family private tours for the comfort of their family and other guests.
What to wear
Long pants and short or long sleeve shirts are required for entry to the Royal Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Tank tops are not allowed. Proper footwear is also required. Sandals are ok with something around the heel, but flip flops are not allowed. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are never a bad idea for Bangkok weather!
Cancellation/Change Policy
We understand that unexpected changes occur. Our cancellation policy allows changes to tickets per the following schedule:
48 hours prior to tour start: 100% refund
48 – 24 hours prior to tour start: 50% refund
Less than 24 hours & No Shows: No refund
Date Changes: Permitted 48 hours in advance of original tour date and subject to Taste of Thailand discretion.
Late arrivals: If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from our initial meeting spot, you may be considered a no-show.
