Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

This night tour was awarded TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice "No. 1 Experience in Thailand" in 2018, 2020, 2023 & 2024, and for good reason. Exploring at night and by the iconic tuk tuk is a great way to discover Bangkok and learn about the local culture. This is considered a cultural tour, sightseeing with food at local restaurant. ***Do not misunderstood this tour with our fully food focused "Bangkok Evening Street Food Tuk Tuk Adventure" which is more suitable for someone looking for street food experience.*** On this 4-hour tour you will: • Whizz around Bangkok in a tuk tuk • Visit The Flower Market, the grounds of Wat Prayoon, and Chinatown • Explore the historic part of Bangkok, and see famous temples and sights illuminated at night • Enjoy snacks, dinner and a dessert! This tour is available in 2 options: • Small group join in tour with maximum 12 guests (available daily) • Private Tour for just yourself (suitable for families with young children).

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

MEETING POINT: EXIT 1 - KRUNG THONBURI BTS (SKYTRAIN) STATION (Green Line exit not Golden Line). The guide will wait at the top of the stairs (ticket office level) before going to road level. If coming by BTS first exit through ticket gate. Guide will be wearing a polo shirt with an "Expique" logo

End Point

End point

Our final stop is in Chinatown. From here we will give you a lift back to central Bangkok locations or a public transport station. We return guest within a limited distance.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Thonburi
For this tour your will need to make your way to our meeting point at Krung Thonburi BTS Station. Here you will meet your guide, who will introduce the tour before you hop into your tuk-tuk (2 or 3 people per tuk tuk). Krung Thonburi is the first station when you cross over the river to the Thonburi side of Bangkok. Thonburi has a much more local feel and we will explore both local life and history on this side of the river before crossing over to the historic area of Rattanakosin.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Wongwian Yai area
We will stop at a local street food market area to sample a selection of snacks and learn about the local way of life and culture.
Duration: 30 mins
3. Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan
This is an alternative stop to Wat Arun Temple due to temporary suspension of the temple for renovation purpose. Wat Prayoon temple, a recipient of UNESCO Cultural Heritage Conservation Award of Excellence in 2013 has a rich history of itself. It was built in the reign of the King Rama III which makes this temple approx. 200 years old. The temple features a beautiful white stupa which can be seen miles away due to its big size stupa. This is why this temple is a perfect alternative to Wat Arun temple
Duration: 30 mins
4. Pak Khlong Flower Talat Original
We will take a walk through the famous Bangkok Flower Market that runs 24 hours a day and comes alive at night.
Duration: 30 mins
5. Bangkok
We will stop at a local restaurant for dinner. Our restaurant choice does change to ensure we best accommodate the group.
Duration: 40 mins
6. Rattanakosin (Bangkok Old City)
We will cross back over the river to explore the historic area of Rattanakosin, which is where many of the most famous landmarks in Bangkok are.
Duration: 30 mins
7. The Grand Palace
We will pass by The Grand Palace, and while it is closed in the evening it makes a great photo stop with it lit up in the background.
8. Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimonmangkalaram Ratchaworamahaviharn
This stop is currently suspended as Wat Pho is currently shut at night. Once it is re-opened we will stop here again. In the interim, we will visit Wat Arun instead.
9. Sao Chingcha (the Giant Swing)
The Giant Swing is one of the key landmarks of Bangkok and we will stop here to briefly learn about its history.
Duration: 10 mins
10. Chinatown - Bangkok
The final stop will be in Chinatown. At night Chinatown comes to life with street food vendors and we will finish the tour with dessert.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Local English-speaking guide

Food tastings, Snacks, Desserts, Bottled water

Tuk-tuk transportation

Insurance

Drop-off at the end within a limited distance

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and dropoff

Gratuities

Alcoholic beverages

Additional personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We meet at a BTS (Skytrain) Station as traffic in the evening can be bad. Strongly encourage guests to take the Skytrain / Public Transport to our meeting point

Please Note: Temples buildings are usually closed at night but the atmosphere in the grounds are special.

Some walking is involved through markets and around temples

This tour is suitable for vegetarians. Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

This is an alcohol free tour and please be aware that it is illegal to drink in the tuk tuk. We reserve the right to stop the tour if there is drunken behaviour. We do provide soft drinks throughout the tour.

Minimum age of 10 years old for small group tour option. Children are allowed on private tours but must buy a ticket if over 5.: This is an evening cultural tour and will finish about 11pm so it is not advisable for young children.

If it rains it is more fun: We run the tour throughout the year and have never had to cancel a tour due to rain. If it rain we have ponchos, rain covers and umbrellas. You may get a little wet but if you bring a positive attitude you may discover it is even more memorable:

Changes to itinerary: The restaurants and food stores we eat at may vary from day to day depending on what's open.

There are 2 people per tuk tuk. If you book as 3 or 5 people you may have 3 people in 1 tuk tuk. If you book as an individual you may share with another guest.

For join-in tour option: This is a small group tour limited to 10 people per group.

Due to COVID this tour has not been run regularly and will be constantly reviewed to ensure the best experience. Wat Pho is currently closed at night and has been changed to Wat Arun. It is possible they will switch back.

Not recommended for travelers with walking difficulties

Supplied by EXPIQUE COMPANY LIMITED

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