Bike Historic Bangkok Tour
Bike Historic Bangkok Tour
Sure, you can hit all the temples you want in one day. And you can visit the floating markets. But seeing the real Bangkok, the one that locals know and a lot of tourists don’t?
For that you’ll have to hop on a bike. This 4-hour guided bike tour brings you down the backstreets and to street food venders serving up delicious snacks you’d never find on your own. This is a small group tour, which means more attention from the guide.
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Wang Burapha Phirom
Meet at the Grasshopper Adventures Shop across MRT Sam Yot station, next block to Miramar Hotel, the last building next to the canal at 8:30 am. The tour will depart at 9 am sharp. After a quick bike fitting and briefing we head out. Cycling through the heart of the backpacker area, Khaosan Road, you will soon be biking off the roads this bike tour winds through small laneways, past ancient temples and canals to see the heart and soul of Bangkok.
20 minutesKhaosan Road
From the starting point at the Grasshopper shop, we bike through Khaosan road and head out to another side of Bangkok.
Phra Athit Road 66 Phra-Athit Road
We cycle along the Chao Phraya River and then pedal cross the river on the Rama 8 Bridge. From here we visit ancient temples and urban street life.
Rama VIII Bridge
Bangkok Noi is the name given to a large canal of the Chao Phraya River. Bike along the canal through tiny alleyways home to a Muslim community. After cycling over a bridge you bike the canal back the other way, this time passing Buddhist temples and one of Bangkok’s first train depots. If open you are in luck to visit a bronze bowl foundry and the old steam engines at the Thonburi train depot - such is the diversity of the city when you get in close.
Giant Swing
After a local ferry to cross back over the river, our bike tour passes the Grand Palace where we take a walk through a public park that was once exclusively used by the royal family. After cycling more twisting alleyways, pedalling through a food market, you bike past rows of Buddhas and other sacred images. The area around the Giant Swing is where Buddha images are made and sold. The Giant Swing is one of the landmarks of the city and was once used for an important Hindu ceremony. From the Swing it is only a short bike ride back to the Grasshopper Shop.
Included
- Bike and safety equipment
- Transportation fare
- Professional guide
- Snacks and refreshment
Not Included
- Gratuities
- Temple alms
Good to Know
- We recommend participants wear comfortable clothing and shoes
- Tour is at a relaxed pace and recommended for most fitness levels
- Sun protection is recommended
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- For visit to sacred sites, temples and pagodas appropriate clothing is required. Riders should wear clothing that cover their shoulders and knees.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.