Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride with Wat Arun and Artist's House
by WanderSiam
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Bangkok's canals in Thonburi reveal a quieter side of the city, lined with wooden stilt houses and local communities. This 2-hour longtail boat tour moves through these waterways, offering views of daily life along the canals. The trip begins crossing the Chao Phraya River, where travelers see Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, with its tall Khmer-style tower decorated with porcelain mosaics. The boat does not stop here but passes by for viewing from the water. The tour continues through Thonburi's canals to Khlong Bang Luang, a riverside community featuring traditional wooden houses and family-run shops. Here, the boat stops for 30 to 40 minutes at Baan Silapin, the Artist's House, a 200-year-old wooden home now used as an art center with exhibitions and handmade crafts. Visitors can explore the neighborhood, visit small cafes, and meet locals. During the cruise, the boat passes Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, a historic temple with the largest Buddha statue in Bangkok. This nearly 70-meter tall golden statue sits in meditation and can be viewed from the boat during a brief pause. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, one bottle of drinking water per person, and a longtail boat with its driver. Occasionally, the boat may wait at water locks along the canals, which work on an irregular schedule and are part of the journey. Groups are limited to 12 people per boat.
Highlights
What's included
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Itinerary
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
While crossing the Chao Phraya River toward Thonburi, passengers see Wat Arun, also called the Temple of Dawn. This riverside temple features a central Khmer-style tower adorned with porcelain mosaics. The boat passes by without stopping, allowing views from the water only.
Baan Silapin
At Khlong Bang Luang, the boat docks for 30 to 40 minutes in a riverside community of traditional wooden houses and shops. The stop is at Baan Silapin, the Artist's House, a restored wooden home over 200 years old that serves as an art center with rotating exhibitions and crafts. Visitors can walk the wooden walkways and visit local cafés.
30 min
Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen Buddha Statue
While cruising the canals, the boat pauses briefly near Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, known for its large seated Buddha statue. The golden statue stands nearly 70 meters tall and 40 meters wide at the base. It is visible from the canal and offers a distinctive view from the water without disembarking.
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the bus stop opposite Elefin Coffee and the Bangkok Bank branch on Maha Rat Road, just a short walk south of Wat Pho. Our guide will be waiting at the bus stop. Please make sure to arrive on time, since we can only wait up to 10 minutes past the scheduled meeting time.
End point
The meeting point is at the bus stop opposite Elefin Coffee and the Bangkok Bank branch on Maha Rat Road, just a short walk south of Wat Pho. Our guide will be waiting at the bus stop. Please make sure to arrive on time, since we can only wait up to 10 minutes past the scheduled meeting time.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride with Wat Arun and Artist's House
by WanderSiam
Choose from 1 available option
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.฿2,300Overview
Bangkok's canals in Thonburi reveal a quieter side of the city, lined with wooden stilt houses and local communities. This 2-hour longtail boat tour moves through these waterways, offering views of daily life along the canals. The trip begins crossing the Chao Phraya River, where travelers see Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, with its tall Khmer-style tower decorated with porcelain mosaics. The boat does not stop here but passes by for viewing from the water. The tour continues through Thonburi's canals to Khlong Bang Luang, a riverside community featuring traditional wooden houses and family-run shops. Here, the boat stops for 30 to 40 minutes at Baan Silapin, the Artist's House, a 200-year-old wooden home now used as an art center with exhibitions and handmade crafts. Visitors can explore the neighborhood, visit small cafes, and meet locals. During the cruise, the boat passes Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, a historic temple with the largest Buddha statue in Bangkok. This nearly 70-meter tall golden statue sits in meditation and can be viewed from the boat during a brief pause. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, one bottle of drinking water per person, and a longtail boat with its driver. Occasionally, the boat may wait at water locks along the canals, which work on an irregular schedule and are part of the journey. Groups are limited to 12 people per boat.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
While crossing the Chao Phraya River toward Thonburi, passengers see Wat Arun, also called the Temple of Dawn. This riverside temple features a central Khmer-style tower adorned with porcelain mosaics. The boat passes by without stopping, allowing views from the water only.
Baan Silapin
At Khlong Bang Luang, the boat docks for 30 to 40 minutes in a riverside community of traditional wooden houses and shops. The stop is at Baan Silapin, the Artist's House, a restored wooden home over 200 years old that serves as an art center with rotating exhibitions and crafts. Visitors can walk the wooden walkways and visit local cafés.
30 min
Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen Buddha Statue
While cruising the canals, the boat pauses briefly near Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, known for its large seated Buddha statue. The golden statue stands nearly 70 meters tall and 40 meters wide at the base. It is visible from the canal and offers a distinctive view from the water without disembarking.
Meeting point
The meeting point is at the bus stop opposite Elefin Coffee and the Bangkok Bank branch on Maha Rat Road, just a short walk south of Wat Pho. Our guide will be waiting at the bus stop. Please make sure to arrive on time, since we can only wait up to 10 minutes past the scheduled meeting time.
End point
The meeting point is at the bus stop opposite Elefin Coffee and the Bangkok Bank branch on Maha Rat Road, just a short walk south of Wat Pho. Our guide will be waiting at the bus stop. Please make sure to arrive on time, since we can only wait up to 10 minutes past the scheduled meeting time.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.