Bangkok 2-Hour Typical Thai Tuk-Tuk Tour Including Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Chinatown and More
by WanderSiam
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This 2-hour group tour travels by typical Thai tuk-tuk through central Bangkok, stopping at several key landmarks while a guide provides commentary. The trip passes the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, with views of Wat Arun across the Chao Phraya River. Several short stops include the Giant Swing, Wat Ratchanatdaram with its Loha Prasat metal castle, the Pak Khlong Talat flower market, and Bangkok’s Chinatown on Yaowarat Road. The tour begins with a ride to the Grand Palace area, where the guide explains the history of the former royal residence from outside the gates. Next is a stop at the Giant Swing, a religious landmark in front of Wat Suthat. The tuk-tuk then moves on to Wat Ratchanatdaram to see the Loha Prasat from the outside. After this, the tuk-tuk heads to the bustling Pak Khlong Talat flower market, open 24 hours daily. The route continues to Chinatown for a short visit along Yaowarat Road. The final stop is along the riverbank opposite Wat Arun, providing a photo opportunity of this temple without entering it. The tour also includes a stop outside Wat Pho, known for its reclining Buddha, where visitors remain outside. The guide shares information about Bangkok’s landmarks and history throughout the journey. Included are an English-speaking guide, one bottle of water per person, the tuk-tuk ride, and a folding lotus flower activity. Optional personal expenses, tips, and food are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a large complex built in 1782 by King Rama I when the capital moved from Thonburi to Bangkok. It was the home of the Chakri Dynasty kings for 150 years and remains the spiritual center of Thailand. Visitors only see the palace from the outside, and the 15-minute stop includes travel time to the next location.
15 min
Sao Chingcha (the Giant Swing)
The Giant Swing is a tall religious structure formerly used in a Brahmin ceremony. It stands in front of Wat Suthat royal temple in central Bangkok and is a well-known landmark. The 15-minute stop includes time for photos and travel to the next stop.
15 min
Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan
Known for its Loha Prasat or 'metal castle,' this temple was built in 1846 under King Rama III and is inspired by temples in India and Sri Lanka. Visitors see the structure only from outside during the 15-minute stop, which includes travel time.
15 min
Chinatown - Bangkok
Bangkok’s Chinatown is one of the largest and most authentic Chinatowns worldwide. The 20-minute visit takes place along Yaowarat Road and includes travel time to the next stop.
20 min
Pak Khlong Flower Talat Original
Pak Khlong Talat is Thailand’s largest wholesale flower market, open 24 hours daily. It began as a floating market in the 18th century and evolved into a flower market by the 1950s. The 30-minute stop includes travel time to the next location.
30 min
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Wat Arun is a major temple located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River and is a key Bangkok landmark. Visitors view it from across the river without entering during a 10-minute stop, which includes travel time.
10 min
WatPo Thai Traditional Massage School
Wat Pho is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple complexes, famous for its 46-meter-long reclining Buddha. It was also Thailand’s earliest public education center. The tour stops outside Wat Pho for 15 minutes, including travel time.
15 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is at metro station (MRT) Sanam Chai, outside at the Exit 'Museum Siam'.
End point
From the end point you can take a taxi or metro (MRT station Wat Mangkon) back to your hotel (not included).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bangkok 2-Hour Typical Thai Tuk-Tuk Tour Including Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Chinatown and More
by WanderSiam
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿1,760Overview
This 2-hour group tour travels by typical Thai tuk-tuk through central Bangkok, stopping at several key landmarks while a guide provides commentary. The trip passes the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, with views of Wat Arun across the Chao Phraya River. Several short stops include the Giant Swing, Wat Ratchanatdaram with its Loha Prasat metal castle, the Pak Khlong Talat flower market, and Bangkok’s Chinatown on Yaowarat Road. The tour begins with a ride to the Grand Palace area, where the guide explains the history of the former royal residence from outside the gates. Next is a stop at the Giant Swing, a religious landmark in front of Wat Suthat. The tuk-tuk then moves on to Wat Ratchanatdaram to see the Loha Prasat from the outside. After this, the tuk-tuk heads to the bustling Pak Khlong Talat flower market, open 24 hours daily. The route continues to Chinatown for a short visit along Yaowarat Road. The final stop is along the riverbank opposite Wat Arun, providing a photo opportunity of this temple without entering it. The tour also includes a stop outside Wat Pho, known for its reclining Buddha, where visitors remain outside. The guide shares information about Bangkok’s landmarks and history throughout the journey. Included are an English-speaking guide, one bottle of water per person, the tuk-tuk ride, and a folding lotus flower activity. Optional personal expenses, tips, and food are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Grand Palace
The Grand Palace is a large complex built in 1782 by King Rama I when the capital moved from Thonburi to Bangkok. It was the home of the Chakri Dynasty kings for 150 years and remains the spiritual center of Thailand. Visitors only see the palace from the outside, and the 15-minute stop includes travel time to the next location.
15 min
Sao Chingcha (the Giant Swing)
The Giant Swing is a tall religious structure formerly used in a Brahmin ceremony. It stands in front of Wat Suthat royal temple in central Bangkok and is a well-known landmark. The 15-minute stop includes time for photos and travel to the next stop.
15 min
Wat Ratchanatdaram Worawihan
Known for its Loha Prasat or 'metal castle,' this temple was built in 1846 under King Rama III and is inspired by temples in India and Sri Lanka. Visitors see the structure only from outside during the 15-minute stop, which includes travel time.
15 min
Chinatown - Bangkok
Bangkok’s Chinatown is one of the largest and most authentic Chinatowns worldwide. The 20-minute visit takes place along Yaowarat Road and includes travel time to the next stop.
20 min
Pak Khlong Flower Talat Original
Pak Khlong Talat is Thailand’s largest wholesale flower market, open 24 hours daily. It began as a floating market in the 18th century and evolved into a flower market by the 1950s. The 30-minute stop includes travel time to the next location.
30 min
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Wat Arun is a major temple located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River and is a key Bangkok landmark. Visitors view it from across the river without entering during a 10-minute stop, which includes travel time.
10 min
WatPo Thai Traditional Massage School
Wat Pho is one of Bangkok’s oldest and largest temple complexes, famous for its 46-meter-long reclining Buddha. It was also Thailand’s earliest public education center. The tour stops outside Wat Pho for 15 minutes, including travel time.
15 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is at metro station (MRT) Sanam Chai, outside at the Exit 'Museum Siam'.
End point
From the end point you can take a taxi or metro (MRT station Wat Mangkon) back to your hotel (not included).
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.