Morning Tuk Tuk Experience: Unique Markets, Magnificent Temples, and Hidden Gems | La Vacanza Travel

Morning Tuk Tuk Experience: Unique Markets, Magnificent Temples, and Hidden Gems

Duration: 4 hours
Destination: Thailand, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, Bangkok
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  • 4 hours
  • Bangkok
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Overview

Try to imagine Bangkok without the tuk tuks. It's just not the same, is it? Join this private Bangkok tour that uses everyone's favourite compact 'car' to explore some of the old city's unique markets, magnificent temples, and hidden gems.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Amulet Market, Maha Rat Road Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200 Thailand

There is probably nothing quite as iconic in Asia as the beloved tuk tuk. Picture the streets of any city or town in this part of the world and they would be empty without at least a dozen of these awesome little buggies. A ride on a tuk tuk is undoubtedly one of the best things to do in Bangkok, and completely necessary to make you feel like a local. Avoid the tuk tuk tour scams that permeate the city and join our authentic local experience instead. To really get to know Bangkok culture and daily life in Thailand, you need to get yourself this ultimate tuk tuk experience, the Bangkok day tour with a twist!

You’ll dig right into this Bangkok tuk tuk tour by riding one from the very start. Your local guide will ride along with you and you’ll whizz through the busy streets of Bangkok, stopping at the marvellous Phra Sumeru Fortress, where you’ll learn a bit about the history behind this area.

Next stop on the tuk tuk ride is the Amulet Market, where locals sell all kinds of traditional Thai amulets, charms, and medicines. Your local guide will explain the significance of all these mysterious items and what part they play in Thai culture. Knick-knacks and spooky bits and bobs have all kinds of different meanings in Thailand, from good luck to warding off evil. Instead of having that quizzical look on your face about what they mean, your guide will give you the local lowdown.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Phra Sumen Fort, Phra Athit Road, Bangkok Thailand

You will be stopping at the marvellous Phra Sumeru Fortress, where you’ll learn a bit about the history behind this area.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Ban Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand

We'll walk through the small community of Ban Baat who have been making alms bowls for monks by hand since the late 1700s. In Thai Buddhism monks traditionally walk through the local community at dawn to collect alms (donations of food) so an alms bowl is an essential accessory. These days most monk's bowls are factory made, but there are a handful of families here who are preserving the traditional methods.

We'll stop to meet one family who will give you the chance to try your hand at whichever stage of bowl-making they happen to be at on the day, it could be hammering in the pattern or polishing the finished surface.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market), Jakkrapet Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand

Moving on with this market tour in Bangkok, you’ll head to Pak Khlong Talat, or the flower market. This is the biggest flower market in Thailand and is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Many different types of flowers are shipped here, and the market acts as a distribution centre, transferring flowers to other cities throughout the country

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Wat Phra Chetuphon, 2 Sanamchai Road Grand Palace Subdistrict, Pranakorn District, Bangkok 10200 Thailand

Onwards on your tuk tuk you’ll go, towards Wat Pho, the temple that houses the biggest and most beautiful reclining Buddha image in the country and is also the birthplace of Thai massage and medicines. Your local guide will take you on a tour of the area, and fill you in on the local stories about one of the most fascinating parts of Bangkok. This temple is one of those places that should not be missed when you travel to Bangkok!

From here you can either continue to explore some more, or your local guide will be happy to point you in the direction of your accommodation. No doubt they’ll recommend you take a tuk tuk back, just to top off this tuk tuk experience perfectly!


Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Golden Mount (Wat Saket), 344 Chakkraphat Diphong Road Bang Bat, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100 Thailand

Time for another tuk tuk ride and this time your destination will be Wat Saket, a temple that lies at the foot of the Golden Mount. Your local guide will take you up the 318 steps (sorry, your tuk tuk can’t help you with that one!) to the 360-degree view of the surrounding old Rattanakosin Island, a view which makes the climb totally worth it.

Duration: 1 hour

Inclusions
  • Friendly Local English-speaking guide
  • Feel like a local and ride the old city in an iconic tuk tuk
  • Get in marvellous Phra Sumeru Fortress
  • Visit Amulet Market and Pak Khlong Talat Flower market
  • Climb 318 steps to the top of the Golden Mount for a 360-degree view of the city
  • Try your hand at whichever stage of bowl-making
  • Visit Wat Pho Temple, the biggest and most beautiful reclining Buddha
  • Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Food and drinks
  • Minimum age is 6 years
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This tour visits religious sites. To respect this and for your own comfort, please wear clothing that covers your shoulders, waist and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot and humid Bangkok climate.
  • Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: This tour visits a local market vendor who shows you how to fold lotus flower petals like Thai people often do when using them in worship. You’ll have a chance to try preparing the flowers for yourself and learn how local people use them at temples.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • You'll also visit the small community of Ban Baat who have been making alms bowls for monks by hand since the late 1700s. These days most monk’s bowls are factory made, but there are a handful of families preserving the traditional methods. You'll stop to meet one of these families who will give you the chance to try your hand at whichever stage of bowl-making they happen to be at during your visit.
  • While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Urban Adventures tour.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Sanam Chai, ไทย 普桥 ถนน พระปกเกล้า Khwaeng Somdet Chao Phraya, Khet Khlong San, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10600, Thailand


Departure Time

08:30 AM


Return Details

Wat Pho, Bang Ramat, Taling Chan, Bangkok 10170, Thailand

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

4 hours


User's Reviews

Donna_M

03 Jan, 2024

Pam our guide is star! Everyone needs this lady to guide them through Bangkok x she was knowledgeable kind helpful caring and considerate x

joshhI1065UF

21 Apr, 2023

Our guide, Apple, was a great tour guide. Giving us information about each of the locations. It was a great snapshot of Bangkok.

RocioGarcia_97

19 Apr, 2023

The tour was so complete including famous monuments and temples, as well as non-turistic local parts. The guide was so nice and explained a lot of this magnificent culture and lifestyle. We are so happy with this tour!

Deeksy72

23 Feb, 2023

Excellent tour with Apple, she was really knowledgeable and great at sharing lots of useful information about the places we visited.

W6481HWsharono

15 Jan, 2023

This was a really unique and fun tour with a great guide Apple. The decision to avoid the Grand Palace and bring us to other temples was great. We avoided big crowds and saw a lot. The small tour size and getting around in Tuk Tuks meant we covered good distances and saw a lot. Apple was really knowledgeable, very friendly and helpful and we moved at our pace. We had our 16 and 20 year old with us and they really enjoyed seeing so much and the fun of travelling in a Tuk Tuk.

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City tour with the Apple touch!

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Busy, bustling Bangkok by Tuk Tuk

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Great tour and really fun yet informative

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Fantastic Bangkok Temple Tour!

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Great family adventure, suitable for all ages

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Unforgettable experience

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A wonderful experience

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Fantastic tour

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