Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk

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Description

Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk

This night tour was awarded TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice "No. 1 Experience in Thailand" in 2018 & 2020, 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 10 guests (available Wed / Fri / Sat / Sun) • Private Tour for just yourself. NOTE: We are now regularly running this tour after almost 2 years disruption due to COVID. We are regularly reviewing the route and may make changes as needed.

What's included

Below are items that the provider has stated are included with Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food by Tuk-Tuk at no additional cost

What's NOT included

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Points Of Interest

• 10 minutes: 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.
• 30 minutes: 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.
• 30 minutes: 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.
• 30 minutes: 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.
• 10 minutes: The Giant Swing is one of the key landmarks of Bangkok and we will stop here to briefly learn about its history.
• 40 minutes: We will stop at a local restaurant for dinner. Our restaurant choice does change to ensure we best accommodate the group.
• minutes: 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.
• minutes: 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.
• 30 minutes: We will take a walk through the famous Bangkok Flower Market that runs 24 hours a day and comes alive at night.
• 30 minutes: 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.

Additional Information

• 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
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Guides required to regularly wash hands