BANGKOK · THAILAND
Bangkok’s best days out.
The 15 most popular longtail boat & canal tours in Bangkok. The ones worth planning a day around, with prices, run times and the operator who runs each.
Cruise Bangkok’s klongs by longtail boat in Thonburi. Includes Baan Silapin and Wat stops, with a licensed guide and water.
Most Popular“Great intro to Bangkok. Good to do at 4:30 as you catch the sunset. Yes, it has its touristy things, but we are tourists. We were lucky as the locks were open so no wait and we went back a different route,”
Long-tail boat cruise through Bangkok’s canals with temple photo stops, plus a visit to a 200-year-old wooden artist house.
“Really enjoyed this canal cruise. Guide was very informative and welcoming. You get to see some great views”
Cycle through Thonburi’s canal life and temple stops on a 3-hour Bangkok bike tour with an English guide. Quiet backstreets and local markets.
“Everything was amazing. Philipp was our guide and he was very good. Would book the tour again!”
2-hour Bangkok canal ride by teak boat from River City. See Wat Arun, khlongs, stilt villages, and temple stops with an English guide.
“Asif was an excellent tour guide and a very skilled driver. He was professional, friendly, and made the trip comfortable and enjoyable. His driving was safe and smooth, and he always made sure we felt relaxed and well taken care of. I highly recommend Asif to anyone looking for a reliable and knowledgeable guide.🇶🇦🐪🐪❤️”
Cruise Bangkok by longtail boat for 2 hours. See Big Buddha and Wat Arun views, plus canal life stories with an English guide.
“Great trip. Would highly recommend this trip. We booked based on a fb review i read and were not disappointed.”
Small-group bike and long-tail canal boat tour through Thonburi, with temple stops and a canal-side Thai lunch. Max 10 people.
“We had a fantastic day with Otto and Max, they were fantastic and gave us so many good memories. We will recommend this trip to all, we have 4 teenagers with us and they loved it to. Best regards fam Bech and Henriksen”
Bangkok day trip to Mae Klong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, with boat ride and food stops.
“What a great day trip! Yes the two locations are very busy but this adds to the atmosphere. I found both were well organised and our tour guide ‘Tammy’ had lots of fun energy, smiley, friendly and very informative. Thank you for all the hints and tips throughout the bus journey - no other tour…”
Ride a longtail through Bangkok’s klongs to Wat Paknam and Wat Arun, with guided temple stops and strong value for 3 hours.
“It was a good afternoon activity which allowed various sights to be visited. Happy with the tour.”
Small-group canal boat tour in Bangkok: longtail ride, giant seated Buddha from the water, and a stop at the 100-year-old artist’s house.
“You can see the other face of Bangkok. Along the canal you can see temples where wealth and magnificence are displayed at their peak and houses where poverty and misery are displayed at their lowest point at the same time. It was very heartbreaking for me. Our guide Jib was amazing. She was very sweet…”
Private Bangkok highlights with Wat Pho, Grand Palace and Wat Arun, plus long-tail canal tour and simple Thai lunch with pickup.
“Highly recommend this tour. Pe Pe was a fantastic tour guide. She is knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. She offered to take pictures for us and provided us much insight into the history and culture of Thailand. We were only in Bangkok 1 day Read more”
Long tail boat through Bangkok’s old canals, Big Buddha photo stop, and Khlong Bang Luang floating market with a local English guide.
“Was a great tour and activity. Our guide was very informative and made for a great experience!”
2-hour Bangkok canal boat tour to a Big Buddha, plus Bang Luang House village walk and a market stop for local culture.
“Travelled in a long boat on the river. A guide explained what we were seeing. Stopped at the footing market and wandered around. An enjoyable time.”
A 2-hour self-guided canal boat ride in Bangkok with an orchid farm break and temple fish-feeding, plus water and tickets included.
“An excellent way to see the local neighborhoods from a boat! Our guide pointed out large 4 foot lizard dragons basking along the river and was quite courteous. It was a bit tricky finding the pick up point but our taxi driver was relentless. Highly recommend.”
Bangkok by night in one run: longtail boat canals, Talad Plu street food, tuk-tuk Old Town stops, and Chinatown lantern-lit walking.
“Starting out in local community longboat tour of canals and back water ways, then city tour via Tuk Tuk, flower market, best street Food, Authentic Thai food was fabulous. Our Tour Guide Olm was the best Part speaking well in English he lived in USA for a while and ia an awesome Host so wonderful…”
A small-group Bangkok tour combining bike lanes, khlong canals, and Chao Phraya boat views plus lunch, drinks, and Thai puppet show.
“Toby was our guide and he was awesome. Excellent cycle and canal tour. It was exactly as the itinerary said. Food and snacks included which were samples of the local food. Felt safe at all times and highly recommend this company, guide and tour”
Every temple, market and rooftop in the city, and every road out of it.
