Private tour to Wat Pho, Wat Arun and Canal Tour&Flower Market
Description
Bangkok Private Canal & Temple Tour: Discover a Peaceful Side of the City Cruise along peaceful canals and see a quieter side of Bangkok. Pass wooden houses on stilts — some well-kept, others old and leaning — and catch a glimpse of local life by the water. You might even spot a water monitor lizard sunbathing! Visit the stunning Wat Arun (Temple of Dawn), a riverside landmark with its colorful, towering spire. Then take a short ferry ride to Wat Pho, home of the Reclining Buddha — one of Thailand’s most beautiful temple treasures. End the day at Pak Khlong Talad, Bangkok’s largest flower market, where rows of vibrant blooms create a feast for the senses. Why choose this private tour? ✔️ Private guide and boat – travel at your own pace ✔️ Explore Bangkok beyond the tourist crowds ✔️ Perfect for couples, families, and photography lovers Discover Bangkok’s hidden charms — peaceful canals, iconic temples, and vibrant markets — all in one unforgettable journey.
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Take the private boat from Tien Pier to see local houses in Bangkok that you can't see in the city. Some houses along the canal are going to collapse but people still live inside.
Wat Arun, also known as the Temple of Dawn, is one of Bangkok’s most iconic landmarks. Its majestic central prang, rising 67 meters high, is the tallest in the city and beautifully adorned with intricate porcelain details. Standing by the river, the temple offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere — a true masterpiece of Thai architecture that you shouldn’t miss.
Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, is one of the oldest and most important temples in Bangkok. Though its exact origins remain unclear, it is believed to have stood on this sacred ground for over 300 years — even before the founding of both Thonburi and Bangkok as capital cities. This temple is home to the most stunning Reclining Buddha in Thailand — an enormous statue measuring 46 meters long and 15 meters high, completely covered in gold leaf. Its serene expression and intricate mother-of-pearl inlays on the soles of its feet are truly mesmerizing. Beyond the statue, Wat Pho is also known as the birthplace of traditional Thai massage and boasts beautiful architecture, peaceful courtyards, and one of the largest collections of Buddha images in the country. A visit to Wat Pho is not just sightseeing — it’s a journey into Thailand’s spiritual and cultural heritage.
Pak Khlong Talat is the largest and most famous flower market in Bangkok, Thailand. Located near the Chao Phraya River and close to major landmarks such as the Grand Palace and Wat Pho, it is a vibrant hub for fresh flowers, fruits, and vegetables. The market is especially well known for its wide variety of flowers, including orchids, roses, marigolds, and jasmine, which are commonly used in Thai culture for offerings, decorations, and ceremonies. Visitors can also find beautifully crafted floral garlands made by local vendors. Pak Khlong Talat operates 24 hours a day, but it is most lively late at night and early in the morning, when fresh flowers arrive from different parts of the country. It is a great place to experience local life, take photos, and enjoy the colorful atmosphere of Bangkok.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick up the travelers at the hotel lobby in Bangkok area. Please tell us the name of the hotel you stay at when you book the tour.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(51)
We booked this tour mainly because we wanted to try the canal boat, but the temple stops were also worth it. Vee was a good guide, very relaxed and helpful with the small things like where to enter, what to remove before going inside, and where to take a quick photo. The boat ride was the part I remember most. It felt nice to get away from the busy roads for a while and see Bangkok from the water. Simple tour, easy morning, and Vee made everything comfortable for us.
This tour gave us a nice look at Bangkok from two sides. The temple visits were interesting, especially the huge reclining Buddha and the riverside temple with all the detailed patterns. Bow was a lovely guide and explained the meaning behind the places in a simple way, so it did not feel like we were just walking around taking photos. The canal ride was the part that felt the most different. We passed local houses, small boats, and quiet corners of the city that we would not have seen on our own. Seeing the big golden Buddha from the boat was also a great moment. Bow was friendly, helpful, and made the whole tour easy to enjoy. It was a calm and enjoyable experience, with a good balance of sightseeing, culture, and local life.
The canal part made this tour more memorable for us. The temples were beautiful, but seeing Bangkok from the boat was something different. We enjoyed the view, the local houses, and the quiet parts of the canal. Bow was friendly and made the tour easy for us.
Poppy was a very friendly guide. We visited Wat Pho and Wat Arun, and both temples were beautiful in different ways. The Reclining Buddha was much bigger than I expected. The canal boat ride was also nice because we got to see a quieter side of Bangkok from the water.
The temples were beautiful, but the boat ride through the canals was the best part. It was so peaceful out on the water and the views were great. Poppy was the perfect guide for this trip. Very kind, polite, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. Cold water was provided, which was great for the warm weather. We got some amazing photos and felt very well taken care of throughout the trip. Big thanks to Poppy!
After spending a couple of days dealing with the Bangkok traffic, this canal tour felt like a total reset. It’s wild how quickly the city turns from chaotic streets into these quiet, hidden waterways with old stilted houses. Our guide, Richard, was an absolute legend he knew exactly when to point out the monitor lizards and when to give us space to just soak in the atmosphere. Wat Arun was incredible, but honestly, the highlight for me was just cruising through the canals on our own private boat. It felt like a different world. If you want to see the real Bangkok without fighting the crowds, definitely put this on your list.
We had an amazing time on this tour. The canal boat ride was so cool, and we loved seeing the old wooden houses right by the water. Feeding the fish from the boat was a huge highlight for us! Poppy was a wonderful guide always smiling, very friendly, and made the whole trip so much fun. If you want a nice, relaxed day seeing a different side of the city, you should definitely book with Poppy.
We had a fantastic time on the Canal Tour and visiting the temples with our guide, Da. It was such a unique experience to explore the local way of life along the waterways. The longtail boat ride through the canals was so peaceful and quiet, giving us a beautiful and calm perspective of the city away from the busy streets. Da was a wonderful guide who took wonderful care of us throughout the entire trip. She was so thoughtful, sharing interesting details about the temples and the history of the canals in a very engaging way. She was very attentive to our comfort and looked after us perfectly, making the whole day feel very easy and enjoyable. If you're looking for a relaxing way to discover a different side of Bangkok, I highly recommend this tour with Da. She is kind, professional, and helped us capture some lovely memories of our day!
I’m really happy we chose to spend the morning with guide Da she was so kind and welcoming, and made everything feel easy and relaxed from the start. The Reclining Buddha is seriously huge in real life way more impressive than in photos and the golden details are just incredible to see up close. But honestly, the best part of the day was the canal tour. Riding on a longtail boat with the breeze coming through was such a nice break from the Bangkok heat. It felt really refreshing and peaceful. Cruising past the old wooden houses and seeing how locals live along the canals gave the whole experience a very authentic vibe. And at one point, Da even spotted a big monitor lizard just chilling in the sun such a cool surprise! Overall, it was a really enjoyable and memorable morning. Everything felt relaxed, fun, and well taken care of. Highly recommended!
We had such an amazing time with Paula! We started at Wat Pho to see the Reclining Buddha (seriously, it’s huge!), but the boat trip was the real star for us. Cruising past that giant Buddha statue in the canals was so big and beautiful it’s definitely a hidden highlight. We finished at Wat Arun, which was also stunning with all the porcelain details. If you want a perfect Bangkok morning, Paula is the one!
