The tuk-tuk is a famous symbol of Thailand with its distinctive design and sound and your stay in Bangkok is really not complete without a tuk-tuk ride through Bangkok's streets. Avoid negotiating and hassling about the price and join us on a thrilling 2-hour tuk-tuk adventure through the Big Mango!
You will pass famous landmarks in the Thai capital like the Grand Palace, Giant Swing, Loha Prasat, Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Yaowarat Road (Chinatown), Wat Arun (seen from the other side of the river) and Wat Pho.
Our knowledgeable local guide can tell you interesting stories about the places we pass and about Bangkok in general. This is the perfect tour to get a quick impression of the 'City of Angels'!
During this Bangkok introduction tour you’ll see the following places:
Grand Palace
The glittering Grand Palace in Bangkok is an architectural wonder that was once home to the kings of the Chakri Dynasty.
The palace was built in 1782 by Rama I, the first king of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital of what was then known as the Kingdom of Siam from Thonburi on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River to Bangkok on the east bank. For 150 years the palace was the home of the Thai King.
Today, the complex remains the spiritual heart of the Thai Kingdom.
Giant Swing
The Giant Swing is a religious structure. It was formerly used in an old Brahmin ceremony. If you want to show a photo of Bangkok’s landmark to your friends or family, the Giant Swing or Sao Chingcha is one of the best choices! It is located in the heart of Bangkok and in front of the first rank royal temple, Wat Suthat.
Wat Ratchanatdaram & Loha Prasat
Located on the grounds of Wat Ratchanatdaram, Loha Prasat is also known as the “metal castle”. It was built in 1846 under the patronage of King Rama III and inspired by two other similar temples in India and Sri Lanka.
Loha Prasat is one of the most outstanding pieces of architecture in Bangkok.
Yaowarat Road (Chinatown)
Bangkok's Chinatown is one of the largest Chinatowns in the world and one of the most authentic and unchanged neighborhoods in the city.
Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)
Pak Khlong Talat is Thailand’s largest wholesale flower market and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Pak Khlong Talat means 'market at the mouth of the canal' in Thai. The area originally started as a floating market in the early 18th century. Later, in the 19th century, the area became a large fish market. In the 1950s the area eventually developed into the current Flower Market.
Wat Arun
Wat Arun, locally known as Wat Chaeng, is situated on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. It's one of Bangkok's most beautiful temples and one of the major landmarks in the Thai capital.
Wat Pho
Wat Pho is one of the oldest temples in the Thai capital. It is also one of the largest temple complexes in Bangkok and has the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand. Wat Pho maintains the title as the country’s earliest center for public education, specializing in religion, science and literature.
Wat Pho is most famous for its large reclining Buddha (46 meters long).
Remarks:
We only pass the Grand Palace, Wat Ratchanatdaram & Loha Prasat, Wat Pho and we do not go inside.
We get a view on Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn, from the other side of the river.
Meeting point:
MRT Station Sanam Chai (metro), EXIT Museum Siam (outside)
Meeting point location on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/zXVeap3dZqfTMWDs6
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29 Comments
5
2hr Bangkok tour by tuk tuk
We were short on time and wanted a little history and overview of key sites in Bangkok. Siri, our guide, provided all of this and more in a wonderful hospitable way. Siri was awesome and the tuk tuk drivers were great. We were met with a smile and cold bottles of water.
Great tour for kids as it’s just enough to keep their attention.
5
Amazing tour with Siri
The tour was amazing. My guide was Siri and she was super kind and friendly, full of energy and positive vibes. We managed to see the highlights of Bangkok with a Tuktuk.
You see all the main attractions from outside which is great if you’re short on time.
5
Would recommend
Siri was great in showing around all the palces in a whirlwind tour. Try to get the evening tour when you can see the monuments lit up. Would recommend this on your first day in Bangkok to get a sense of the place.
5
Awesome Experience
Amazing experience! Would definitely recommend an evening tour for cooler weather but also night sightings. Very grateful to our tour guide for taking the time to educate us on this amazing country.