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Day visit
Private OnlyBangkok Canals, Wat Arun, Wat Pho & the Grand Palace
5 hrs· Pickup 07:30–08:00· Up to 24 guests this session· Pickup included
Discover the cultural heart of Bangkok on this half-day city tour. Cruise the canals of Thonburi — the capital of Thailand from 1767 to 1782 — by long-tail boat, then walk through Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace. A perfect first day for anyone who wants Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks in one morning.
Timing estimates are based on weekday traffic and may be rearranged as appropriate.
Itinerary
- Hotel pickup — Sukhumvit 1–24, Sathorn, Silom, Pratunam, Phetchaburi, Chinatown
- Hotel pickup — Khao San Road area, then walk to the pier
- Long-tail boat along the Chao Phraya into the historic Thonburi canals
- Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn
- Cross the river by ferry to Wat Pho and the Reclining Buddha
- The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha
- Tour ends — drop-off at your hotel
Before you go
Dress code — Visitors must dress appropriately. No shorts, sleeveless shirts, tank tops or revealing clothing — skirts and trousers must be ankle-length.
Included
- Long-tail boat along the Chao Phraya and into the Thonburi canals
- Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn — the riverside pagoda drawn from Hindu and Buddhist architecture
- Wat Pho — the Reclining Buddha, and the birthplace of traditional Thai massage
- The Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand’s most sacred Buddha image
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Long-tail boat through the Thonburi canals
- River ferry crossing
- English-speaking guide for the whole day
What to bring
- Clothing that covers shoulders and knees for the temples and the palace
- Hat and sunscreen
- Cash for drinks and souvenirs
Good to know
If it rains: Tours run in the rain. The markets, temples, the Death Railway and the museums are not affected by weather. If one activity is genuinely unsafe on the day — swimming at the waterfall in heavy rain, bamboo rafting, or the firefly boat — your guide will replace it with another stop or refund that part of the day. We only call off the whole trip if the roads or conditions make travelling unsafe, and then you get a full refund.
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time — you get a full refund. Cancellations less than 24 hours before pickup, or not turning up on the day, are not refunded. If we cancel for any reason, you always get a full refund.
Pickup zone: Sukhumvit 1–24, Sathorn, Silom, Pratunam, Phetchaburi, Chinatown and the Khao San Road area. Pickup times are estimates based on weekday traffic.
Children: 5–10 pay the child price. Under 5 come free, but still take a seat in the van — please include them when you book.
Please note before you go
- Timings are estimates based on weekday traffic and may be rearranged as appropriate.
- Hotel pickup covers Sukhumvit 1-24, Sathorn, Silom, Pratunam, Phetchaburi, Chinatown and Khao San Road.
- Private tour prices are for the whole group, not per person.
- On a private tour the vehicle and the guide are yours — you never share them with another party.
