Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk
Overview
This night tour was awarded TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice "No. 1 Experience in Thailand" in 2018, 2020 & 2023, 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.
On this 4-hour tour you will:
• Whizz around Bangkok in a tuk tuk
• Visit The Flower Market, the grounds of Wat Arun, and Chinatown
• Explore the historic part of Bangkok, and see famous temples and sights illuminated at night
• Enjoy snacks, dinner and a dessert!
This is considered a cultural tour with food. However, it should not be considered an in-depth food tour.
This tour is available in 2 options:
• Small group join in tour with maximum 12 guests (available daily except Mondays)
• Private Tour for just yourself (suitable for families with young children).
Exploring at night and by the iconic tuk tuk is a great way to discover Bangkok and learn about the local culture.
On this 4-hour tour you will:
• Whizz around Bangkok in a tuk tuk
• Visit The Flower Market, the grounds of Wat Arun, and Chinatown
• Explore the historic part of Bangkok, and see famous temples and sights illuminated at night
• Enjoy snacks, dinner and a dessert!
This is considered a cultural tour with food. However, it should not be considered an in-depth food tour.
This tour is available in 2 options:
• Small group join in tour with maximum 12 guests (available daily except Mondays)
• Private Tour for just yourself (suitable for families with young children).
Inclusions
- Transportation by tuk-tuk
- Professional English speaking guide
- Snacks, dinner, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages
- Drop-off at the end within a limited distance
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Thonburi, Thonburi, Bangkok
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 minutes
Stop At: Wongwian Yai area, Thon Buri, Bangkok Thailand
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 minutes
Stop At: Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn) is one of Bangkok's most famous temples, but very few people get to explore it after dark, when it is beautifully lit up. While some of the buildings are closed, the grounds are magnificent at night and truly memorable.
As of today June 11th, 2023 the Temple is closed at night for some light renovation and should be back to normal soon. Meanwhile we are visiting Wat Prayoon Temple. The temple features a beautiful big white stupa which when seen fully lit up night makes a really attractive view. This stupa receives UNESCO Cultural Heritage Conservation Award of Excellence in 2013 which is why it makes this temple a perfect alternative for Wat Arun Temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan, Prachathipok Road Wat Kallaya, Thonburi, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
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 minutes
Stop At: Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Jakkrapet Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
We will take a walk through the famous Bangkok Flower Market that runs 24 hours a day and comes alive at night.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bangkok, Bangkok
We will stop at a local restaurant for dinner. Our restaurant choice does change to ensure we best accommodate the group.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Rattanakosin (Bangkok Old City), Rattanakosin (Bangkok Old City), Bangkok
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 minutes
Pass By: The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex, Bangkok Thailand
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.
Pass By: Wat Phra Chetuphon, 2 Sanamchai Road Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
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.
Stop At: Giant Swing, Bamrung Muang Rd, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
The Giant Swing is one of the key landmarks of Bangkok and we will stop here to briefly learn about its history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown - Bangkok, Yaowarat Road Samphanthawong, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 Thailand
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 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Thonburi, Thonburi, Bangkok
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 minutes
Stop At: Wongwian Yai area, Thon Buri, Bangkok Thailand
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 minutes
Stop At: Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun), 158 Thanon Wang Doem, Wat Arun, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
Wat Arun (The Temple of Dawn) is one of Bangkok's most famous temples, but very few people get to explore it after dark, when it is beautifully lit up. While some of the buildings are closed, the grounds are magnificent at night and truly memorable.
As of today June 11th, 2023 the Temple is closed at night for some light renovation and should be back to normal soon. Meanwhile we are visiting Wat Prayoon Temple. The temple features a beautiful big white stupa which when seen fully lit up night makes a really attractive view. This stupa receives UNESCO Cultural Heritage Conservation Award of Excellence in 2013 which is why it makes this temple a perfect alternative for Wat Arun Temple.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wat Prayurawongsawat Worawihan, Prachathipok Road Wat Kallaya, Thonburi, Bangkok 10600 Thailand
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 minutes
Stop At: Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Jakkrapet Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
We will take a walk through the famous Bangkok Flower Market that runs 24 hours a day and comes alive at night.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bangkok, Bangkok
We will stop at a local restaurant for dinner. Our restaurant choice does change to ensure we best accommodate the group.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Rattanakosin (Bangkok Old City), Rattanakosin (Bangkok Old City), Bangkok
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 minutes
Pass By: The Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Rd, Maharaj Pier next to Wat Phra Kaeo Temple Complex, Bangkok Thailand
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.
Pass By: Wat Phra Chetuphon, 2 Sanamchai Road Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
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.
Stop At: Giant Swing, Bamrung Muang Rd, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
The Giant Swing is one of the key landmarks of Bangkok and we will stop here to briefly learn about its history.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Chinatown - Bangkok, Yaowarat Road Samphanthawong, Samphanthawong, Bangkok 10100 Thailand
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 minutes
Additional information
- 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
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- 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.
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
nurizzati_i
May 2023
The night view was gorgeous, the food and snacks are great and the guide was fantastic! Food, snacks, the tuk tuk transportation and cold water to quench our thirst to combat Thailand’s weather was provided. It was really a good tester to what Bangkok have. I really recommend this trip for those ...
The night view was gorgeous, the food and snacks are great and the guide was fantastic! Food, snacks, the tuk tuk transportation and cold water to quench our thirst to combat Thailand’s weather was provided. It was really a good tester to what Bangkok have. I really recommend this trip for those who are first timers to Bangkok to who have not been in Bangkok for a long time.lucyrhay
May 2023
We had a fantastic time on this tour! Dazzy was a brilliant guide and Jack was a great driver. This was our favourite tour whilst in Bangkok. The temples and sites at night were beautiful and we learnt so much history about them. The flower market was fascinating to see and we were presented with...
We had a fantastic time on this tour! Dazzy was a brilliant guide and Jack was a great driver. This was our favourite tour whilst in Bangkok. The temples and sites at night were beautiful and we learnt so much history about them. The flower market was fascinating to see and we were presented with some beautiful flowers which was a lovely touch. The food was so tasty, you won’t leave this tour hungry! Firstly you have snacks which was some of the nicest food we tasted in Thailand - the deep fried noodles with sweet chilli sauce was our favourite! The dinner was in a beautiful restaurant on the river and the mango sticky rice dessert in Chinatown was delicious. This is such a well organised tour and is unmissable if in Bangkok!Crystal A
May 2023
After meeting up with everyone at the BTS stop, we all got aquatinted for a couple minutes and then hopped aboard our Tuk Tuks. We zoomed around to a great mix of places: food market, flower market, Chinatown, sit down restaurant, street food and the Giant Swing. Yaz was a good tour guide, funny ...
After meeting up with everyone at the BTS stop, we all got aquatinted for a couple minutes and then hopped aboard our Tuk Tuks. We zoomed around to a great mix of places: food market, flower market, Chinatown, sit down restaurant, street food and the Giant Swing. Yaz was a good tour guide, funny and took lots of photos of everyone. Our drivers were great too! The food was plentiful and they were able to accommodate a couple people's dietary preferences. Our group was so much fun - I had a blast! And as a solo female traveler, I enjoyed being able to see the city at night safely. And I appreciated being dropped off at my hotel. My only complaint was that we only saw one temple. It was closed because it was after hours, but it was stunning. I definitely recommend this tour!DrNadiaRumman
May 2023
The views were amazing. Experience was rich for their culture and heritage is rich . Everything about the night market, tuk tuk and shopping and outing here and there were out of this world. Spas and Thai massage excellent. No words to describe. Great traveling....
The views were amazing. Experience was rich for their culture and heritage is rich . Everything about the night market, tuk tuk and shopping and outing here and there were out of this world. Spas and Thai massage excellent. No words to describe. Great traveling....Pauline_P
May 2023
Very good tour Food was great even did Vegan for one in our group Just had problems understanding our guide and he spoke LOTS……
Very good tour Food was great even did Vegan for one in our group Just had problems understanding our guide and he spoke LOTS……Ryan_A
May 2023
This was an amazing experience that my girlfriend and I would recommend for anyone! It was a great opportunity to see many parts of Bangkok by Tuk Tuk and try so many interesting street foods! Dinner was great and the lights were really something to see. The tour guide was very knowledgeable a...
This was an amazing experience that my girlfriend and I would recommend for anyone! It was a great opportunity to see many parts of Bangkok by Tuk Tuk and try so many interesting street foods! Dinner was great and the lights were really something to see. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and really made it an enjoyable trip!