Private Tour
Private Tour: Half-day Bangkok Canals and Wat Arun
Overview
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Spend Half a Day to discover the canals of Bangkok, and why they dubbed the city, Venice of the East. Journey along with your professional guide who will give the live-commentary of the attractions. And visit one of the most sought after landmarks, the Temple of Dawn.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bangkok Canal
With its profusion of canals and temples, Bangkok gained the name “Venice of the East.” Life along the river and waterways has become an integral part of the Thai lifestyle. A boat cruise allows visitors to see Thai way of life along both banks, The scene of a traditional lifestyle which has hardly changed over the years. Enjoy a discovery trip into the canals of Thonburi by a long-tailed boat, passing by ancient temples among lush greenery, wooden houses built on stilts, coconut groves, garlanded shrines, and spirit houses as well as vendors offering goods on their boats.
Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun)
Stop at the famous Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun. Its most attractive and conspicuous feature is the 79-meter-high Prang or pagoda which glitters from thousands of porcelain fragments.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Boat trip
Bottled water
Hotel Pickup & Drop-off (Bangkok City Area)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Admission Fees
Live-Commentary by Professional Guide
Gratuities
Any personal/private expenses
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Private Tour: Half-day Bangkok Canals and Wat Arun
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Better than expected!
Patricia Z,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Well paced and very informative. Saw many sights the average tourist does not see. Fabulous English speaking tour guide who was well versed and knowledgeable. Boat ride was the highlight and seeing the real Bangkok.
Great Tour
Patrick S,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour. You will see parts of Bangkok and local markets that tourists generally will not see. Our guide was excellent and she went out of her way to educate us about what we were seeing from the water and the history of Thailand. Well worth the money!
Wonderful !
Lili,Jun 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting guide, we learned a lot about history and monuments ! the private boat ride is a plus !
Great tour with a great guide!
Natalie H,Jan 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our experience was so fun and informative! Guitar was knowledgeable, fun spirited and took so many photos for us. He was helpful and provided lots of advice. 10/10 experience
Our guide made the excursion special.
Jay R,Apr 3, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00The canals in Bangkok have a lock system that you have to navigate to enter the canals. Once inside you will see water monitors and the second largest Big Buddha in Thailand. Wat Arun is a must see. The four hour trip was perfect to see something and still have the rest of the day to do other things. Our guide was fantastic and took us to a great restaurant that was not part of the tour.
Wonderful experience
michaelrE3993EO,Nov 1, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time on this tour. Our guide Toon made the experience so pleasurable and educated us on the history and beliefs of Thailand.
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