Bangkok Canal Tour by Longtail Boat
Glide through Bangkok's hidden canals on a traditional teak longtail boat, passing stilted houses, riverside temples, and the striking Wat Arun.
- Cruise through the narrow Daokanong Canal on a traditional teak longtail boat
- See Wat Arun and other riverside temples from the water
- Pass traditional stilted wooden houses along the khlongs
Book This Experience
JOIN TOUR - Meeting Point Departure at River City Bangkok
Choose your date
September 2026
Passengers
£12.45 each
£10.10 each
What's included
- 1-hour longtail boat tour
- English-speaking guide
About this ticket
This ticket gives you a place on a one-hour shared tour of the canals, departing at a fixed time. You will join other travellers at the River City Bangkok meeting point before boarding your longtail boat. An English-speaking guide will accompany the tour, providing commentary on the sights.
What's not included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Practical info
This one-hour tour has scheduled departures at 10:00 and 14:30. The meeting point is at River City Bangkok. Adult tickets are for ages 10 and above, and child tickets for ages 3–9. Infants aged 2 and under may join for free.
How to redeem
Your ticket will be delivered as a QR code. Present this QR code at the meeting point before your chosen departure time to join the tour.
Important notes
- This ticket is non-refundable and cannot be cancelled or changed.
- You must book at least 24 hours before your intended tour date.
- This ticket is valid for foreign visitors only.
- A dress code requiring your shoulders and knees to be covered may be enforced to enter temples.
- The tour itinerary is subject to change based on weather conditions.
- Please bring cash for any personal expenses.
A one-hour group tour on a longtail boat departing from the River City Bangkok meeting point.
Choose your date
September 2026
Passengers
£12.45 each
£10.10 each
About this experience
Away from Bangkok's traffic and skyscrapers, a quieter city unfolds along its khlongs. This tour departs from Thonburi on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River aboard a traditional teak longtail boat, threading through narrow canals that once served as the city's main thoroughfares. It's a side of Bangkok many visitors never see, where wooden stilted houses line the water and daily life continues much as it has for generations.
As your boat moves through the Daokanong Canal and out onto the Chao Phraya, you'll pass riverside temples, local villages, and glimpses of Wat Arun rising above the water. An English-speaking guide points out landmarks and shares context on the canals' history and how they shaped the city long before roads took over. Lush greenery, quiet backwaters, and the occasional wave from a local resident make this a slower, more intimate way to take in the city.
The tour departs daily from River City Bangkok, with the option to join a scheduled group departure. It's a compact excursion that fits easily into a morning, offering a different perspective on a city usually experienced from the street.
What to expect
The tour begins at the River City Bangkok meeting point, where you'll board a traditional teak longtail boat before setting off into the canals of Thonburi. Early on, you'll pass between old and new Bangkok, with temples and traditional houses sitting close to modern buildings along the riverbank.
Things to note
- Wear light, breathable clothing as Bangkok's canals can feel hot and humid, especially in direct sun
- Bring sunscreen and a hat, since much of the tour takes place in open-air boat seating
- Pack a light rain jacket in case of sudden showers, common in tropical weather
- Keep valuables secure and consider a dry bag for phones or cameras near the water
- Meet at River City Bangkok ahead of the departure time to avoid missing the boat
- Motion-sensitive travelers may want to sit toward the centre of the boat for a steadier ride
