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15 Best Bangkok Canal & Longtail Boat Tours

The canal rides that show the city Bangkok built before roads: longtail boats through Thonburi’s stilt-house khlongs, temple jetties and the Chao Phraya as main street. The old nickname was Venice of the East, and out here it still fits.

1.Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

Discover Bangkok's hidden charm on a 2-hour longtail boat canal tour. See local life, visit The Artists House, and enjoy a unique waterway perspective.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The cruise through the canal was lovely and I enjoyed seeing Bangkok from the water but our guide kind of ruined the experience. His english was very poor and would just say random english words when he started to struggle. We tried to have a…”

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2.Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

Discover Bangkok's hidden waterways on a 2-hour longtail boat tour, exploring canals, traditional homes, temples, and the Artist's House with expert guides.

★ 4.4

“Really good fun, thoroughly enjoyed! Lots of opportunities to get off the boat and explore local areas. Guide was informative and kind.”

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3.Bangkok: Temples, Canals & Local Life Bike Tour

Explore Bangkok’s hidden temples, quiet canals, and local neighborhoods on a 3-hour bike tour with expert guides. Authentic insights, great value, and memorable sights.

★ 4.9

“The tour was very interesting, run away from central noise and busy streets into some local life feeling with many temples on the way 🙂 Our guide Coco was amazing, told us many stories. Activity itself was fun, we also had coffee break in a…”

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4.Bangkok: Chao Phraya River Hop-on Hop-off Boat

Explore Bangkok's waterways with the Chao Phraya River hop-on hop-off boat, visiting top sites at your own pace for a great value waterway adventure.

★ 4.5

“Good to have a hop on and hop off ticket but sometimes since waiting time was quite long for the next boat it is easier to buy so how way tickets at the pier for the next boats from different companies”

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5.Bangkok: 2-Hour Canal Tour by Teak Boat

Discover Bangkok’s hidden waterways on a 2-hour teak boat tour, exploring temples, local life, and scenic canals for an authentic, relaxing experience.

★ 4.1

“A lovely two hour cruise along the Chao Phraya river, seeing the sights of Bangkok, as well as learning about the history, architecture and economy of the city. Would recommend.”

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6.Hidden Bangkok Canal Tour: A 2-Hour Journey Through Local Life

Discover Bangkok from the water on this 2-hour canal tour. See local life, iconic landmarks, and hidden gems with a friendly guide for $37.50.

★ 5.0

“This was a cool and relaxing way to see a unique and fascinating part of the city and learn about the culture. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this tour!”

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7.Bangkok: Bike and Canal Boat Tour with Lunch

Discover Bangkok's hidden gems on a 3.5-hour bike and canal boat tour with lunch. Explore local markets, temples, and scenic waterways with expert guides.

★ 4.9

“Today I did an absolutely amazing bike tour. Five hours of exploring Bangkok, including a beautiful boat ride across the river in a longtail boat. Along the way you really see everything: rich and poor side by side, stunning buildings, and even monitor lizards resting…”

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8.Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Tour to Wat Arun

Discover Bangkok's canals and Wat Arun on a 2.5-hour longtail boat tour, combining cultural sights with scenic river views for a memorable experience.

★ 4.3

“Our afternoon trip down the canals and to visit the big Buddha and Wat Arun wouldn't have been the same without Nancy. She was everything you could want from a tour guide, if you needed it, Nancy could sort it! She even helped us get…”

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10.Thai Tour Guide : PRIVATE Highlight of Bangkok + Canal Tour + Simple Thai Lunch

Discover Bangkok's top highlights with a private guide, canal cruise, cultural sites, markets, and a simple Thai lunch in this 7-hour authentic tour.

★ 5.0

“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”

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13.Private ‘Breeze & Pleased Canal Boat Ride – 2hrs (self-guided)

Discover Bangkok's authentic side on a private 2-hour canal boat tour, exploring local life, an orchid farm, and feeding fish—perfect for a relaxed, genuine experience.

★ 5.0

“If your even hesitating for a second, don't…book this tour!! Today Annie & Mikey took us around to see authentic and true Thailand food and culture. The food was amazing and we left stuffed! These guides gave us such rich history and really Read more”

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15.Bangkok Canal Tour by Boat and Bike

Explore Bangkok by bike and boat with this small-group tour, visiting hidden neighborhoods, temples, and markets for an authentic experience for $49.

★ 5.0

“On peut sentir la vraie vie de Bangkok, l’expĂ©rience en vĂ©lo et en bateau est super, le guide you tait très sympa et nous a bien expliquĂ© le plus important, le dĂ©jeunĂ© Ă©tait super”

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