2 hour Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life

Name: 2 hour Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life
Start: 2026-03-17T09:00:00.000+03:00
End: 2026-03-17T11:00:00.000+03:00
Location: Bangkok

Explore Bangkok from the water on a relaxed canal cruise through the historic Thonburi area. Pass stilt houses, local communities, and well-known landmarks such as the Big Buddha and Wat Arun, before finishing near Wat Pho at Tha Tien Pier.

Perfect for photographers or who loves scenery

See a side of Bangkok that most visitors miss

Learn about life along Bangkok's waterways

Get a different perspective on Bangkok

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Leave the busy streets behind and discover a quieter side of Bangkok on a scenic cruise through its historic canals. This journey offers a closer look at daily life along the waterways, where traditional stilt houses line the canals and local communities go about their routines. Along the route, enjoy open views of the city, including the striking Big Buddha of Wat Paknam, seen from the water.

The cruise continues along Khlong Bang Luang, passing the well-known Baan Sillapin (Artist House). This canal-side community is known for its creative atmosphere, with wooden row houses, small shops, and an artist house featuring galleries and handicrafts that reflect Thailand’s artistic heritage. This area provides insight into a traditional neighborhood shaped by art and local culture.

After merging onto the Chao Phraya River, the route passes Wat Arun, one of Bangkok’s most recognizable temples. Its tall central prang rises prominently along the riverbank, offering a memorable view from the boat as you sail by this historic landmark.

The tour concludes at Tha Tien Pier, conveniently located near Wat Pho, home to the famous reclining Buddha. With guidance from an English-speaking guide, this canal cruise is well suited for travelers interested in photography, scenery, and learning about life along Bangkok’s waterways.

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What is not included

Hotel pickup

Tour guide and boat driver tips

Food and drinks (you can bring your own)

Departure: 113 Soi Wat Nak Klang, Khwaeng Wat Arun, Khet Bangkok Yai, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand

2 hrs

Group size up to 300 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

River cruise ship

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Please note that transport and route in different days subject to change.

Tour program

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

Khlong Bang Luang Artist House

Cruise along the captivating Klong Bangluang in Bangkok and catch a glimpse of the vibrant Baan Sillapin artist village. . As you pass by, immerse yourself in the lively ambiance and artistic allure of this cultural attraction along the canal. From wooden row houses offering unique products to the renowned Artist's House with its art gallery and handicraft activities, Khlong Bangluang promises a memorable glimpse into the traditional community and artistic heritage of Thailand. Read less

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen (Pass By)

At Wat Paknam’s Big Buddha, we will cruise past this iconic landmark and continue to offer an immersive canal experience, showcasing the hidden gems of Bangkok’s Thonburi side.

Wat Arun (Pass By)

Merge onto the Chaophraya river, as you sail along this iconic river, a breathtaking sight awaits you in the middle of the river, Wat Arun. Wat Arun or temple of dawn stands as one of the Bangkok's most iconic landmarks. The temple's claim to fame lies in its massive prang, a tower standing proudly on the banks of the Chao Phraya river.

Tha Tien Pier - Bangkok

The boat will end at Tha Tien Pier , where is nearby the iconic reclining buddha temple (Wat Pho)

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Meeting point

Hidden Bangkok Tours Please arrive 15–20 minutes early. ⚠️ Please do not take a tuk tuk from the city. We recommend using Grab and setting the destination to “Hidden Bangkok Tours” MRT (Blue Line): Itsaraphap Station, Exit 2 → 3-minute taxi or 15-minute walk.

Places you will see

• Khlong Bang Luang Artist House
• Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen
• Wat Arun (Pass By)

Reviews by travellers

4.9 out of 5

1440 reviews

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Geraldine M.

Unique Bangkok experience, recommend to anyone staying in Bangkok looking for a quieter local experience. Fun small boat experience, guide was great. Loved all the stops, the Artist's house was a cool experience, and found good coffee there too.

about 14 hours ago

Helen B.

Yoyo was fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Obviously proud of his Thonburi roots. I recommend you see this part of Bangkok before it disappears. Artist village is for the tourists but people have to make a living. The Thonburi should be a protected area.

11 days ago

Roger O.

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!

11 days ago

Andrew W.

Yo Yo is a great tour guide whose English is excellent and is hilarious and makes the tour interesting and fun! A great way to end your day after seeing all the popular sites of Bangkok. Yo Yo gives you insight as a local.

12 days ago

Linda P.

The boat tour through Bangkok’s canals was a wonderful experience. We really enjoyed seeing the local life along the waterways – it felt authentic and very different from the busy city center. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared interesting stories about the neighborhoods and daily life of the people living there. Getting there by Bolt was easy and convenient; however, if you plan to walk, allow some extra time as the location can be a bit tricky to find. Overall, a relaxing and memorable tour that we would definitely recommend.

15 days ago

Betty P.

Very interesting tour with the super-guide Yo-Yo, really good english and very nice. Perfect with a short stay at another pirr where you can eat, shop some handicraft and use toilet. Highly recommended!

22 days ago

Joanne V.

"This is a wonderful tour to explore the hidden gems of Bangkok. Places include artisanal shops, memory bridge, big Buddha temple etc. Also, the guide explained us about how life around the canals. Reaching the meeting point maybe a bit challenging but having google maps made it easy for me. But overall it was worth it."

26 days ago

John W.

It was amazing . Our tour guide - YO-YO was so friendly and providing a unique perspective of Thailand experience . I definitely recommend for tourists to book this tour !

about 1 month ago

Robert A.

Excellent boat tour through the canals of Bangkok with the highlight of the giant Buddha looming over the neighborhood. Our guide Yoyo proudly showed us his home - the good, the bad and the ugly - presenting us with a real view of Bangkok. The artists village was a nice but quick stop, not really enough time to do any crafts, but enough time to wander through and get a drink/snack. Tip: The meeting point is a little hard to find - it’s down a pedestrian alley jut to the right of a school. There is a little sign attached to the telephone pole so look closely!

about 1 month ago

Ross D.

Very interesting and there is no other way to visit these places. The guide was nice Ang gave us a lot of information

about 2 months ago

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