Boat Tours in Bangkok at a glance
- Our pick: Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Thonburi, US$ 19.67 per person (2h, 4.68★ · 6,845).
- Top rated: Bangkok Canals Private Boat Tour: Skip Crowds at Wat Nak Klang, US$ 151 per group (2h, 4.99★ · 132).
- Also recommended: Bangkok: Longtail Canal Tour to Big Buddha & Artist Village, US$ 33 per person (2h, 4.93★ · 2,836).
Price per person across the 36 options priced per person: US$ 19.67–US$ 218 (median US$ 54). With 100+ reviews: 19 of 38.
Of the 38 options: 34 with live guides in English, 33 with free cancellation, 33 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup, 34 kid-friendly, 13 private and 23 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Boat Tours in Bangkok — Maeklong Railway Market, Grand Palace and 24 more
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38 options
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Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Thonburi 2-hour longtail boat through Bangkok's Thonburi canals with stilt houses, Artist's House & 70m Buddha statue. Small groups, English guide, water included. Every day · 17 start times, 07:00 to 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.68 (6,845 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · TH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 19.67 per person
Bangkok: Longtail Canal Tour to Big Buddha & Artist Village Feel Bangkok’s canal life by longtail boat, see Big Buddha up close, explore a local artist village, and end at the city’s famous flower market. Includes guide & water. Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 16:30 ★ 4.93 (2,836 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 33 per person
Bangkok: Maeklong Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Train through Maeklong Railway Market, longtail boat through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Includes guide, boat ride, train ticket. 7 hours round-trip from Bangkok. Every day · 06:30, 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.91 (3,961 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 24 per person
Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise Bangkok: Rooftop Views Cruise the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on a brand-new three-deck vessel with rooftop access, international buffet dinner and live Thai classical dance. Every day · 19:30, 20:00 and 21:00 · All ages ★ 4.76 (1,008 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak & Maeklong Railway Market Tour Floating and railway markets from Bangkok with long-tail boat, train crossing, and English guide. Includes water and air-conditioned transport. 8 hours. Every day · 06:00, 07:00, 09:15 and 10:15 · All ages ★ 4.72 (1,736 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 33 per person
Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: Rooftop Views & Thai Dance Spend 2 hours cruising the Chao Phraya River on a three-deck luxury vessel with rooftop access, international buffet and live Thai classical dance. Every day · 19:30, 20:00 and 21:00 · All ages ★ 4.89 (351 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
Bangkok Night Tuk-Tuk Tour with Boat Ride & Street Food Ride a tuk-tuk through illuminated Bangkok landmarks, take a boat to Wat Arun, and eat street food in Chinatown with a local guide. Every day · 16:30 and 17:30 · All ages ★ 4.77 (720 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN · TH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Bangkok: Long Boat Canal Tour & Big Buddha with Art Village Feel the pulse of old Bangkok on a canal boat, glimpse the city’s largest Buddha, and wander an artist village: includes guide and easy pier meeting point. Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 16:30 ★ 4.93 (303 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 42 per person
Chao Phraya River Cruise Bangkok: Dinner on an Antique Rice Barge Cruise the Chao Phraya River at sunset aboard a restored antique rice barge, passing the Temple of Dawn and Grand Palace while you dine on fine Thai. Every day · 17:30, 18:30 and 20:00 ★ 4.88 (660 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · TH ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 109 per person
Bangkok: Grand Palace, Temples & Chao Phraya Longtail Boat Longtail boat through Bangkok's khlongs, Grand Palace & Wat Pho temples with entry fees included. Local guide, 5km river ride, 1.5km walking. Small groups. Every day · 08:30 · From age 6 ★ 4.66 (166 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 64 per person
Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Day Trip with Ayutthaya Start early from Bangkok for the Maeklong Railway Market, ride a longtail boat to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and explore Ayutthaya’s ancient temples: all with hotel pickup. Every day · 07:00 and 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75 ★ 4.99 (539 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 176 per person
Bangkok Canals Private Boat Tour: Skip Crowds at Wat Nak Klang Private boat tour through Bangkok's canals starting at Wat Nak Klang, near Wat Arun but away from tourist crowds: two hours with an English-speaking guide Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30 ★ 4.99 (132 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 151 per group
Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: Private tour with boat ride Private day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya UNESCO site with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and a private boat tour around the historical temples. Every day · 07:00, 08:00, 09:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 75 ★ 4.99 (485 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 148 per person
Bangkok canal boat ride: Self-guided, 2 hours Self-guided boat ride through Bangkok's smaller canals with orchid farm entrance and fish feed included, no guide narration. Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 15:00 · Up to age 69 ★ 4.89 (91 reviews) Duration: 2h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 48 per person
Kanchanaburi tour: Erawan Waterfall, War Cemetery, River Kwai boat Private full-day tour of Kanchanaburi with English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and boat ride on the River Kwai. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (103 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 218 per person
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Bangkok: Manohra Luxury Dinner Cruise & Pre-Dinner Canapés Manohra 5-star dinner cruise on Chao Phraya River with 4-course Thai menu, canapés at pier lounge, soft drinks included. Passes Grand Palace, Wat Arun, up to 70 guests. Every day · 18:00, 19:00 and 20:30 · All ages ★ 4.68 (261 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN from US$ 136 per person
Bangkok: Bamboo Bike Tour & Firefly River Cruise with Dinner Bamboo bicycle ride through Bangkok backstreets, Thai riverside dinner, and evening firefly boat cruise. Small groups (max 8), local guide included, year-round fireflies. Every day · 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.86 (243 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 77 per person
Bangkok Bike & Boat Tour: Markets, Temples & Canal Ride Bike through Bangkok's local markets and temples, then ride a longtail boat past riverside villages: lunch by the canal included, with a live English-speaking guide. Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.86 (241 reviews) Duration: 3h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 41 per person
Bangkok Temples & Chinatown: Private City Tour with River Cruise Feel the pulse of Bangkok on a private city tour: temples, Grand Palace, Chao Phraya river cruise, and Chinatown stroll. Includes hotel pickup and all entry fees. Every day · 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.85 (146 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 140 per person
Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Markets See the Maeklong train squeeze through a market stall by stall, then boat through Damnoen Saduak's floating vendors. Pickup at 7am, guide included, back by noon. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.68 (102 reviews) Duration: 5h–6h Live guide: EN · IT ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 112 per person
Ayutthaya Temples & Sunset Boat: Private Day Trip from Bangkok Ayutthaya private tour, temple visit, all tickets included, lunch, sunset boat ride, Bangkok pickup, no hidden costs. Every day · 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.74 (98 reviews) Duration: 9h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · VI · ZH +3 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 185 per person
Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Floating Markets with Train & Boat Feel the rush as a train passes through Maeklong Market and ride a longtail boat at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on a guided day trip from Bangkok. Every day · 06:30, 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.77 (92 reviews) Duration: 8h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 24 per person
Bangkok: Klong Lat Mayom Floating Market & Canal Boat Tour Start your Bangkok morning with a canal boat ride, sample Thai desserts at Klong Lat Mayom floating market, and share laughter with locals. Includes lunch and all fees. Sat and Sun · 09:00 and 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (84 reviews) Duration: 4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Private Guide & Boat Tour Full-day private tour from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with UNESCO temples, boat ride on Chao Phraya River, food tastings, and hotel pickup. Small groups, lunch included. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.77 (75 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · TH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 197 per person
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Bangkok River Dinner Cruise: Buffet and Cultural Show Sail the Chao Phraya River on an evening cruise with Thai and international buffet dinner, live music and views of the Grand Palace and Temple of the Dawn. Every day · 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.02 (54 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN · TH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 64 per person
Bangkok sunset canal tour with food tasting and guide Two-hour canal and river tour in Bangkok with English-speaking guide, food tastings at Pak Klong Talad flower market, and sunset views of Wat Arun. Every day · 15:30 · All ages ★ 4.49 (37 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Bangkok sunset canal cruise: Biggest Buddha & Artist House Cruise Bangkok's western canals by wooden boat at sunset with a professional guide, stopping at the Artist House, an orchid farm, and Wat Paknam's Biggest Buddha statue. Every day · 14:00 · Up to age 85 ★ 4.92 (37 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 72 per person
Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Private Tour Train passes inches from vendors at Maeklong Railway Market, then explore Amphawa's floating stalls and Wat Bang Kung temple. Private guide, hotel pickup, all languages. Fri–Sun · 12:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (39 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN · DE · VI · ZH +3 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 136 per person
Ayutthaya Historical Park & Sunset Boat Tour: Private Day Trip Private tour of Ayutthaya's UNESCO ruins and riverside temples, including a sunset boat ride around the island with guide and pickup to see evening city lights. Every day · 13:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Bangkok: Floating Market Paddle Boat Tour with Local Guide Experience Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok with a paddle boat ride, local guide, and hotel pickup. Taste coconut sugar, shop, and soak up the lively canals. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.67 (18 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · TH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 51 per person
Bangkok Canal Tour by Teak Boat: 2 Hours in Thonburi Glide through Bangkok's Thonburi canals on a hand-carved teak boat with a live English-speaking guide who shares the district's history. Every day · 10:00 and 14:30 · Up to age 60 ★ 4.46 (13 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 21 per person
Ayutthaya sunset tour from Bangkok: Temples and boat ride Afternoon tour from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with three temples, Chao Phrom Market snack, and sunset boat ride on the Chao Phraya River: pickup at 1:30 PM, return by 8 PM. Every day · 12:30 and 13:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 61 ★ 4.17 (12 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 54 per person
Bangkok: Grand Palace & Reclining Buddha with Tuk-Tuk & Boat Full-day Bangkok temple tour visiting Grand Palace, Reclining Buddha, Temple of Dawn. Includes tuk-tuk, boat, guide, pickup, lunch. 8–9 hours. Every day · No fixed time · Season until 30 Nov · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (15 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 227 per group
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Temples & Sunset Boat Cruise Ayutthaya tour from Bangkok with UNESCO temple visits, Chao Phraya sunset boat ride, and snack box. 8 hours, hotel pickup at 1:30 PM, English-speaking guide. Every day · 12:30 and 13:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 61 ★ 4.60 (5 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE · RU · ZH +2 ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 36 per person
Amphawa Floating Market Tour: Private Minivan & Riverboat Private tour from Bangkok hotels to Amphawa Floating Market with Maeklong Railway Market and Wat Kai Bang Krung, including guide. Sat and Sun · 08:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 120 per person
Bangkok to Ayutthaya: UNESCO Temples & Elephant Bathing Boat Full-day Ayutthaya tour from Bangkok with three temples, river boat ride, elephant bathing. Includes entry tickets and air-conditioned transport. Every day · 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 5 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 6h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 150 per person
Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruises: Thai Cuisine & Live Music Dine on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok with Thai and international buffet, live traditional performances, and views of illuminated landmarks. Every day · 19:15, 19:30, 19:45 and 20:15 · All ages ★ 3.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h–13h Live guide: EN · TH ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 44 per person
Chao Phraya River night cruise Bangkok: Dance under the stars Dance on the Chao Phraya River at night with a DJ, free-flow beer and snacks, passing Wat Arun and the Grand Palace lit up in gold. Fri and Sat · 19:15 · From age 4 Duration: 1h ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
The top 12 of 38 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat ThonburiOur pick | US$ 19.67 per person | 2h | 4.68★ · 6,845 | Every day · 17 start times, 07:00 to 16:30 | English, Thai |
| Bangkok Canals Private Boat Tour: Skip Crowds at Wat Nak KlangTop ratedPrivate | US$ 151 per group up to 8 people · ≈ US$ 18.92 per person if 8 go | 2h | 4.99★ · 132 | Every day · 09:00, 11:30, 14:00 and 16:30 | English |
| Bangkok: Longtail Canal Tour to Big Buddha & Artist VillageAlso recommended | US$ 33 per person | 2h | 4.93★ · 2,836 | Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 16:30 | English |
| Bangkok: Maeklong Train Market & Floating Market with BoatPickup offered | US$ 24 per person | 8h 30m | 4.91★ · 3,961 | Every day · 06:30, 08:30, 09:00 and 10:00 | English |
| Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise Bangkok: Rooftop Views | US$ 47 per person | 2h | 4.76★ · 1,008 | Every day · 19:30, 20:00 and 21:00 | — |
| Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak & Maeklong Railway Market Tour | US$ 33 per person | 7h–8h | 4.72★ · 1,736 | Every day · 06:00, 07:00, 09:15 and 10:15 | English |
| Bangkok Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise: Rooftop Views & Thai Dance | US$ 47 per person | 2h | 4.89★ · 351 | Every day · 19:30, 20:00 and 21:00 | — |
| Bangkok Night Tuk-Tuk Tour with Boat Ride & Street Food | US$ 38 per person | 4h | 4.77★ · 720 | Every day · 16:30 and 17:30 | English, Thai |
| Bangkok: Long Boat Canal Tour & Big Buddha with Art Village | US$ 42 per person | 2h | 4.93★ · 303 | Every day · 7 start times, 09:00 to 16:30 | English |
| Chao Phraya River Cruise Bangkok: Dinner on an Antique Rice Barge | US$ 109 per person | 2h | 4.88★ · 660 | Every day · 17:30, 18:30 and 20:00 | English, Thai |
| Bangkok: Grand Palace, Temples & Chao Phraya Longtail BoatGroup of up to 12 | US$ 64 per person | 4h | 4.66★ · 166 | Every day · 08:30 | English |
| Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Day Trip with AyutthayaPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 176 per person | 11h–12h | 4.99★ · 539 | Every day · 07:00 and 08:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (13): Bangkok Canals Private Boat Tour: Skip Crowds at Wat Nak Klang (US$ 151 per group) · Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Day Trip with Ayutthaya (US$ 176 per person) · Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: Private tour with boat ride (US$ 148 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (8): Bangkok: Grand Palace, Temples & Chao Phraya Longtail Boat (US$ 64 per person) · Bangkok canal boat ride: Self-guided, 2 hours (US$ 48 per person) · Bangkok: Bamboo Bike Tour & Firefly River Cruise with Dinner (US$ 77 per person)
- With pickup (17): Bangkok: Maeklong Train Market & Floating Market with Boat (US$ 24 per person) · Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Floating Market Day Trip with Ayutthaya (US$ 176 per person) · Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok: Private tour with boat ride (US$ 148 per person)
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