Bangkok Canal Tour With Big Buddha

Immerse yourself in the charm of traditional Bangkok with our Canal Boat Tour. Explore Big Buddha and local canals on a teakwood boat, and experience the beauty of Bangkok’s century-old canal networks.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Wat Nak Klang - Upon arriving at Baan Ploen Dee canalside restaurant our tour guide will introduce you to canal life and pick up takeaway Pad Thai.

You will be transported back to Bangkok in the 1960s as we navigate through the city’s century-old network of canals.

  • Khlong Bang Luang Artist House - Cruise along the captivating Klong Bangluang in Bangkok and catch a glimpse of the vibrant Baan Sillapin artist village. As you pass by, immerse yourself in the lively ambiance and artistic allure of this cultural attraction along the canal. From wooden row houses offering unique products to the renowned Artist’s House with its art gallery and handicraft activities, Khlong Bangluang promises a memorable glimpse into the traditional community and artistic heritage of Thailand.
  • Wat Arun - Merge onto the Chaophraya river, as you sail along this iconic river, a breathtaking sight awaits you in the middle of the river, Wat Arun.

Wat Arun or temple of dawn stands as one of the Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks. The temple’s claim to fame lies in its massive prang, a tower standing proudly on the banks of the Chao Phraya river.

  • Wat Pak Nam - Take a scenic cruise along the Bangkokyai Canal then you will see the stunned giant Buddha of Wat Pak Nam, the biggest in all of Bangkok. Then explore inside the temples before climbing up to the rooftop pagoda for a breathtaking view of Bangkok old town.
  • Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market) - The boat will end at Pak Khlong Talat, the wholesale biggest flower market in Thailand where never sleep, open 24/7.
What's Included
  • Bottled water
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Travel insurance
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks (You can bring your own)
  • tour guide and boat driver tips
Additional Information

Hop aboard our time-travel boat and journey back to 1960s Bangkok, a time before busy roads and scooters. Glide past historic houses and communities, explore the artist village with its charming shops, and soak in the tranquility along the waterways.

Don’t miss the giant Buddha at “Wat Paknarm”—it will astonish you as it suddenly appears before the boat.

Join us for a delightful and easygoing adventure, discovering Bangkok from the water!

Location
Baan Ploen Dee Restaurant
⚠️ IMPORTANT ⚠️ Please arrive for check-in at least 15 minutes before the scheduled boat departure time. If you arrive more than 10 minutes after the departure time, we will have to start the tour without you as it is a shared boat tour with other guests. Thank you for your understanding.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jennifer
Sep 7, 2024
A wonderful day on the water! - Such a fun afternoon with Hidden Bangkok boat tours!! The boat ride was excellent, stopping at the artisans village was a fun treat! The boat had a speaker and we got to listen to our music and hang out! We will definitely be adding this to our itinerary for friends and family that visit us here in Bangkok.
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Sejayallysonb
Sep 6, 2024
Very good for family with kids - We had such splendid time with the tour! Kids loved it and so did we. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for something different to do in Bangkok! 💯🙏🏼🇹🇭 Kob Khun Ka!
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783benq
Sep 5, 2024
Recommended! - Excellent trip on the slow boat through the Bangkok canals. Friendly staff with great attitudes. Will go again when more friends visit Bangkok
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Geoffg366
Sep 3, 2024
Ohms Hidden Bangkok Tour - Wow this was fantastic. Ohm has put together an amazing big trip - we walked along the river, talked with the local teenaged jumping off the bridge into the water, - ate at the local restaurant - saw Ohms Airbnb and then did the boat tour into old Bangkok to see the Big Buddha and the Reclining Buddha. Now regrettable Big Buddha was covered up for cleaning but Reclining Buddha was not - but Big Buddha is certainly Big Buddha- impressively big actually. So do the tour - you will not be disappointed.
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Onair53878835714
Sep 3, 2024
Recommended - Our guide was very well informed and told us a lot, but also gave us time just to enjoy the boat trip. The stop at the artists' cafe was especially nice.
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O3770rnpaulc
Aug 29, 2024
Loved our canal tour - I would highly recommend this lovely tour. We saw where real people live away from the high-rise part of Bangkok and our guide was so well informed (because she was local to the area) and answered all our questions. We saw and learned so much and particularly enjoyed the Artists' village stop where we were able to buy a few souvenirs and gifts. The temples we saw were incredible too. Next time we will definitely try one of the other tours with this company.
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234noorv
Aug 29, 2024
Wonderful experience - What an amazing experience! We learned so much about Bangkok and we had the nicest guide! If you want to learn more about the city and see a very different side of it, this is definitely for you!!! Would recommend this to anyone any day!! 😍🙏🙏
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Go14819608430
Aug 29, 2024
Fascinating tour and excellent guide - Wonderful tour and excellent guide! Great value and a fascinating insight into the history of Old Bangkok Highly recommend.
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Atidy
Aug 27, 2024
Lovely boat trip with hidden gems! - Great trip! We loved our stop at the Artist’s Village, worth the trip alone. The boat is big and comfortable, not loud like some long tail boats. It meant that we could spot more monitor lizards along the way too! Booking was easy and staff professional.
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Jet14954321480
Aug 26, 2024
A date on the river - Such an amazing experience! You get to see a different view of Bangkok. I recommend everyone to do this! Hidden Boat Tours where so kind and our guide was lovely. Couldnt recommend enough. 10/10 ⭐️
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