Explore Bangkok by Bike & Boat with Lunch

Name: Explore Bangkok by Bike & Boat with Lunch
Start: 2026-03-18T09:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-03-18T12:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Bangkok

Explore everyday Bangkok beyond the main roads on a guided bike tour through canal-side neighborhoods, local markets, and temples. Combine relaxed cycling with a longtail boat ride to see how life unfolds along the city’s waterways. This experience offers a closer look at Thai culture, Buddhism, and local communities.

Enjoy a ride on a boat

See a slice of Thai city-life

Experience the markets and temples

Explore Bangkok by Bike

Details

Discover a side of Bangkok that many visitors overlook on this guided bike tour through local neighborhoods and canalside communities. Riding through narrow alleyways and quiet side streets, you’ll pass everyday markets and temples that play an important role in daily life for residents of downtown Bangkok. The experience is balanced with a scenic longtail boat ride, offering a different perspective of the city from the water.

At the start of the tour, bikes and helmets are fitted, and a bottle of water is provided. An English-speaking guide shares insights into everyday Thai culture and Buddhism throughout the journey. The route combines gentle cycling with regular stops, making it suitable for travelers seeking an active yet relaxed experience.

Your journey begins at Jamming Thailand HQ, where you’ll meet your guide and receive your bike and safety equipment. The first stop is Talad Plu Market, a working fresh market where you can observe local ingredients and food traditions in an authentic setting.

Cycling continues through a mix of residential areas and small lanes, passing Wat Khun Chan, a riverside temple that reflects the spiritual life of the surrounding community. After crossing the river, you’ll visit Wat Pak Nam, known for its glass stupa, where your guide explains the background of Thai history and Buddhist practices.

After several hours of riding, there’s a break at a canal-side restaurant near Baan Silapin, a traditional Thai house converted into a small gallery featuring local artwork, photography, and a puppet theater. The route then leads through riverside neighborhoods to Wat Ko, often called the Rooster Temple, where roosters fill the grounds and visitors can take part in feeding the fish, a practice associated with making merit.

The tour concludes with a longtail speedboat ride along the canals, offering views of homes and small businesses lining the water. This scenic return journey provides a final look at canal-side life before arriving back at Jamming Thailand HQ.

Important Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
• Not wheelchair accessible
• A family group with any child under 10 MUST book a private tour
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Not recommended for travelers with back problems
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Online Booking

What is included in activity

Bottled water

Lunch (At a canal side restaurant)

Professional guide

Use of bicycle

Use of helmet

Boat ride

What is not included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Departure: 253/6 Thanon Itsaraphap, Khwaeng Wat Tha Phra, Khet Bangkok Yai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Group size up to 8 persons

Children allowed

English

Mobile ticket

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

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Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.

Jamming Thailand Bangkok - Bike, E-Scooter & Walking Tours (Pass By)

Meet your guide at Jamming Thailand HQ where you will be fitted for your bike and safety equipment.

Talad Plu Market

First stop on this tour is Talat Phu market where your guide will take you around a fresh market taking in the aromas and tastes of local culinary delights.

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wat Khun Chan (Pass By)

Then, you’ll continue cycling through a vibrant mix of local Thai communities, stopping at Wat Khun a riverside temple.

Wat Pak Nam

Next we'll cross the river and visit Wat Pak Nam a beautiful local temple with a glass stupa. There your guide will tell you about the history of Thai culture and Buddhism.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Baan Silapin

After a few hours cycling, you’ll be hungry so we’ll stop at a canal-side restaurant. There you'll also be able to look around Baan Silapin an old Thai house that has been turned gallery, with local artwork, photography & a puppet theater. Read less

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Wat Ko

After cycling through local riverside Thai communities you'll explore the aptly named Rooster Temple - a local temple that is surrounded by roosters! Plus you’ll get to feed the fish for some extra Karma!

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Khlong Dan

Next, it's all aboard a longtail speedboat for the journey back, on the way you’ll get to see local Thai villagers that live and work alongside the canal. If you’re lucky you might spot a monitor lizard on your journey!

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jamming Thailand Bangkok - Bike, E-Scooter & Walking Tours (Pass By)

After we will head back to Jamming Thailand HQ to say goodbye!

Meeting point

The best way to get here is to take the MRT to Itsaraphap MRT station. Get out at exit 2 and walk to Soi(Alley)23, you'll see Achcha coffee, keep walking and you should see our shop By taxi: Show this to the taxi. ฝั่งธนบุรี. ถนน อิสรภาพ ซอย 23. ติด รถไฟฟ้าใต้ดิน MRT. อิสรภาพ. ใกล้ วัดราชสิทธาราม

Places you will see

• Talad Plu Market
• Wat Khun Chan
• Wat Pak Nam
• Baan Silapin
• Wat Ko
• Khlong Dan

Reviews by travellers

4.8 out of 5

958 reviews

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Martin G.

Great bikes and guides. Lovely tour and knowledgeable hosts. We saw so much more than expected. Good food and plenty of water. Brilliant.

about 23 hours ago

William A.

This tour was fantastic. We saw more on bikes than we ever expected. It was a great way to see the canals and old Bangkok. Jobe was a fabulous guide.

4 days ago

Thomas P.

Jobe took us on a thoroughly enjoyable and very interesting experience seeing another side of Bangkok.

5 days ago

Ann M.

This was a fantastic half day tour. Would highly recommend. Started at 9 finished around 1 pm, perfect if you are looking for a half day tour. Our guide made us feel safe taking us on the back streets of the old Bangkok , Temples and food stop was very nice. Just a solid tour.

10 days ago

Clara S.

We had a lovely time. It was really cool experiencing the old Bangkok and the real Thai-lifestyle. The guide was really friendly, the food was is amazing and i would recommend this to everyone.

11 days ago

William G.

We had such a great trip, such fun, great way of seeing Bangkok. We definitely recommend the cycle tour to others.

13 days ago

William J.

Great way to see Thonburi old town. Bikes were great and the boat ride was amazing! We saw so much of the old town and stopped at Big Buddha for pictures. Our guide was knowledgeable about the area as he’s lived there his whole life. The lunch provided was delicious! Be aware, although the routes to bike on were not main roads, there was still some navigating around cars and also with motorbikes. We also went over many foot bridges and had to walk the bikes up several. If you’re not a strong bike rider I would hesitate on booking this. We loved it!!

14 days ago

Edgar P.

This activity was great. Very adventurous and got a great work out. Saw the oldest cafe and got some cool pictures. Make sure to drink lots of water.

20 days ago

Vivian D.

Our guide Jobe was amazing one of the best tours I went on in Bangkok highly recommend fun day for families

30 days ago

Stacey L.

Great way to explore old Bangkok. Bo, our guide was friendly and looked after us well. We did the afternoon trip. Lunch was followed by boat trip, visit to big Buddha and cycling round mainly narrow lanes. Would definitely recommend this trip whilst staying in Bangkok.

about 2 months ago

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