Private Tastes & Temples Along the Chao Phraya

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7 to 8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get ready for a combination of food, culture and adventure! Meet your guide and begin your tour in the historic Bangrak, where you will taste some local food and drink. Then jump into a water taxi to enjoy a boat ride along the Chao Phraya River to Rattanakosin, where you will visit some of must-see temples. Along the way, you will be entertained with insider stories of Bangkok’s landmarks and enjoy delicious Thai lunch. After the tour, you will be happily full of tasty local food, culture and history! Your guide will return you back to the original meeting point.

Please note: Long pants and short or long sleeve shirts are required for entry to the Grand Palace and the Emerald Buddha Temple. Tank tops are not allowed. Sandals are ok with something around the heel, but flip flops are not allowed. Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat are never a bad idea for Bangkok weather!

What's Included

Transportation during the tour
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Professional, English-speaking guide
Food tasting
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Saphan Taksin BTS Station, Exit 2 (Bottom of the stairs) Taste and Temple Tours will meet at the BTS station "Saphan Taksin" -- at the bottom of the stairs of exit 2. For those not arriving by BTS, this is the exit closest to the main river pier, next to the park. When arriving by boat, follow the covered walkway towards the BTS station and you will find your guide waiting near the bottom of the stairs.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Stroll through Bang Rak, the historic neighbourhood, to taste the local foods & drink & sweets and visit the local shop and market.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Enjoy a boat ride along Chao Phraya River to the Old City of Bangkok where you will visit must-see temples.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Visit the residence of the Thai Kings, the Grand Palace, and the most sacred Buddhist temple, Wat Phra Kaew

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional Thai restaurant.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Explore one of the largest temple complexes in the city famed for its stunning reclining Buddha and also the first university of Thailand and a center of traditional massage and medicine.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Discover one of Bangkok’s world famous landmarks, Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn and take a challenge to climb up the vertical staircases of the Prang (tower) to see a wonderful view of the river and Bangkok.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 7

    Return back to the original meeting point

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • All ages are welcome; families with children under 5 years are asked to notify operator upon booking.
  • Please indicate when booking if you are bringing a stroller on the tour. It is recommended to bring a light and compact stroller
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Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Water Tours
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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