Ancient Canals Longtail Boat Tour

Ancient Canals Longtail Boat Tour

Bangkok, Thailand

Ancient Canals Longtail Boat Tour

$65 (Per Person)(All-In Price)

Overview

Ancient Canals Longtail Boat Tour Experience

A guided long-tail boat tour through Bangkok’s Thonburi canals. Cruise past local riverside communities and visit Baan Silapin, with a photo stop at Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen.

Details

This relaxing canal experience offers a scenic journey through Thonburi aboard a traditional Thai long-tail boat, guided by a friendly local guide. Guests cruise along the Chao Phraya River and into the quieter Bangkok Yai canals, where they gain insight into everyday riverside life in the city. Along the waterways, scenes of local communities unfold, with wooden homes, families living by the water, and daily routines such as laundry drying and children playing in the canals, offering an authentic glimpse into Bangkok’s traditional lifestyle.

The tour includes a stop at Baan Silapin (The Artist’s House), a restored 200-year-old wooden Thai home transformed into a cultural space dedicated to preserving traditional arts and performances, including puppetry. The boat then continues past Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, where guests enjoy a photo stop from the water to view the impressive large Buddha statue. This experience provides a peaceful contrast to the city’s busy streets while showcasing Bangkok’s cultural heritage along its historic canals.

Duration: 2 hours

Bangkok, Thailand

Meeting Point
  • The bus stop is opposite Elefin Coffee on Maha Rat Road, just south of Wat Pho


Ancient Canals Longtail Boat Tour

$130 /Per Person

  • Offered daily, year-round
  • 24-hour advance booking requirement
  • Non-refundable once scheduled

What's Included
  • Guided, shared Ancient Canals of Bangkok - Longtail Boat Tour
  • Bottled water
  • Licensed English-speaking tour guide
  • Long-tail boat ride
  • Feeding fish
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Personal expenses
Know Before You Go
  • Please bring with you: rain gear, sunglasses, sun hat, sunscreen, sarong, comfortable shoes
  • Luggage or large bags, shorts and sleeveless shirts are not allowed
  • This activity is not suitable for wheelchairs users


Ancient Canals Longtail Boat Tour

$130 /Per Person