Thailand · Culture

Full-Day Thonburi Tour from Bangkok with Canals and Street Food

1 Day Round trip from Ban Bueng Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the temples of King Taksin
  • 02 Explore Talat Phlu Market, a paradise for street food lovers
  • 03 Take a boat ride along the historic Bangkok Noi Canal
  • 04 Discover Ban Bu's handmade and polished bronzeware
  • 05 Visit Baan Silapin, a traditional Thai house preserving art and puppetry

Spend a full day exploring Bangkok's canals and getting to know the communities of the Thonburi area. Cruise along the historic Bangkok Noi Canal, constructed in 1552 during the reign of King Chairachathirat of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, and discover hidden gems such as the House of Artists. Along the way, visit a nearby food paradise to savour local delicacies and experience a different side of Bangkok.

The Ban Bu community is known for its famous handmade and polished bronzeware.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Bangkok
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Thonburi Canals, Art and Street Food Excursion

  • Meet your Bangkok tour guide at BTS Saphan Taksin Skytrain Station, Exit 1, at 09:00 AM.

  • Take the public boat to Ban Bu. The Ban Bu community is known for its famous handmade and polished bronzeware. You will be impressed by the amount of time, craftsmanship, and dedication needed for a single creation.

  • Take a long-tailed boat to the Bangkok Noi Canal. The canal has been restored into a cultural tourist area, which you can see through its architecture, ancient remains, and remnants of the old communities.

  • Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

  • Visit Baan Silapin, or the House of Artists. This is a traditional Thai house converted into a public space to preserve art and traditional performance styles such as puppetry.

  • Continue the boat ride to the local area and admire the architecture and the temples of King Taksin the Great, who was the king of the Thonburi Kingdom.

  • Explore Talat Phlu Market, a heaven for street food lovers. Let your expert guide help you navigate this foodies' paradise and select the best snacks or desserts for you to taste.

  • Take a Rod Krapong ride and return to the BTS Wutthakat Skytrain Station at the end of your visit.

Bangkok Noi Canal, Ban Bu bronzeware workshops, Baan Silapin puppetry house, Talat Phlu Market stalls

Where this trip takes you

Bangkok Noi Canal, Ban Bu bronzeware workshops, Baan Silapin puppetry house, Talat Phlu Market stalls

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ban Bueng 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Transportation fee - long-tailed boat and Rod Krapong (local transportation)

  • English-speaking Bangkok guide

  • Drinking water and snack

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

  • Entrance fee and activity as mentioned

  • Travel insurance

What's Not Included

  • Round-trip transportation from your hostel or hotel to the meeting point

What to bring

  • A reusable water bottle for the tour
  • A cloth bag or day pack for the tour, if possible, as shopping malls, mini-marts, and convenience stores have stopped providing single-use plastic bags from 2020 onwards

Know before you go

  • Please wear comfortable shoes, as you will mostly use mass transit such as buses and boats, and also walk, to help reduce pollution and carbon emissions.
  • Please dress modestly and respectfully for the temples and local communities. Avoid see-through clothing, vests, sleeveless shirts, and mini skirts or shorts.
  • For the rainy season (June - October), please bring a raincoat or umbrella on the tour, if possible.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Bangkok, Thailand
Tour start
Ban Bueng, Ban Bueng District, Chon Buri, Thailand
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Ban Bueng.

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