Thailand · Walking Tours

3-Hour Walking Tour of Bangkok Old Quarter with Golden Mount

3 Hours Round trip from 8th floor Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Take a public boat to Wat Saket, the Golden Mount, for a bird's-eye view of Bangkok
02 Explore Baan Bat, where monks' bowls are still crafted by hand from raw steel
03 Browse the curious shops of Buddha Street in Bangkok's old town
04 Experience a different side of Bangkok through its narrow streets and local communities

Explore Bangkok's old quarter on this 3-hour tour through Rattanakosin. Take a public boat to Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount, for a bird's-eye view of the city, then wander through narrow streets to discover local life. Visit Baan Bat, where artisans still craft monks' bowls by hand, and browse the curious shops along Buddha Street in the heart of the old town. Round off the experience at a local café with coffee, tea, and a snack.

Take a public boat to Wat Saket, also known as the Golden Mount, for a bird's-eye view of the city, then wander through narrow streets to discover local life.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Bangkok

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Golden Mount, Baan Bat, and Buddha Street Walk

Meet your Bangkok tour guide at CHAO Hostel Bangkok at 09:00 AM and begin the tour.
Take a public boat to Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount. See a Buddha relic and the 58-meter chedi, which welcomes worshippers all year round, and enjoy a bird's-eye view of Bangkok.
Continue on foot to Baan Bat, or Monk's Bowl Village, a small village with an age-old tradition of crafting bowls from raw steel using only hands and a hammer.
Walk to Buddha Street in the centre of the old town, explore the shops, and discover all sorts of curious things.
Round off your trip at a local café, where you can enjoy coffee, tea, and a snack before returning to the meeting point by local public boat around noon.

Where this trip takes you

Wat Saket bird's-eye view, Baan Bat bowl workshops, Buddha Street shops

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from 8th floor 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Public transport fee
Drinking water and a cold towel
Entrance fee and activities as mentioned
English-speaking Bangkok guide
Travel insurance

What's Not Included

Any meals
Tips

What to bring

Please bring a reusable water bottle on the tour, if possible.
Please bring a cloth bag or day pack on the tour, if possible, as shopping malls, mini-marts, and convenience stores have stopped providing single-use plastic bags from 2020 onwards.
Please wear comfortable shoes, as the tour mostly uses mass transit such as bus and boat, and also includes walking for pollution and carbon emissions reduction.
Please dress modestly and respectfully for the temples and local communities. Avoid see-through clothing, vests, sleeveless shirts, and mini skirts or shorts.
The rainy season is from June to October. Please bring a raincoat or umbrella on the tour, if possible.

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