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Morning walk in the old district of the capital city

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Swai
Quality Verified Registered on September 01, 2019

I have been in my career as a local cultural tour guide, and I truly love to approach some informative details about local culture, traditions, history, including national heritages and natural resources․ I was born in Bangkok, the city where I had even educated and graduated from․ Today, it is also the city where I intend to live in permanently․ Nowadays, whenever at my own leisure, I always like to explore from one place to another vicinity, even repeatedly, and from some hidden isolated communities to the most highlight attractions by myself․ Without any doubt, I have absolutely wandered not only the central areas but also the suburbs and the not so well known places․ Most of my personal journeys have been on foot, and sometimes by different means of public transportation.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

♻️ Welcome to the capital city of the kingdom, Krung Thep Mahanakhorn which means the city of angels and gods.

 • Custom
 • Culture 
 • Tradition 
 • Locality

Normally, the tour is settled about 2 hours walk more or less. However, the route may be changed depending on the situation of that day (if any).

The settled itinerary is
⇨ The first road for automobiles or Thanon Charoen Krung
⇨ Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre & Wang Burapha
⇨ The wholesale market & Little India 
⇨ Scenic statue of King Rama I
⇨ The Flowers Market or Pak Khlong Talad 
⇨ The old moat of the city 
⇨ Wat Arun or the Temple of Dawn, scenic view from distance to another side of the river 
⇨ Wat Pho or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, scenic look from outside at the gate through the window 
⇨ The walking path between the river and the outer gate of the Royal Grand Palace 
⇨ The ending point is at the underground nearby the pier of Tha Chang in front of the Royal Grand Palace (outside).


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✯ Please provide an accurate contact number properly for contacting before starting.

✯ The income of the local guide is based on kind gratitude tipping upon finishing the tour.


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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    171 Soi Charoen Krung 8 Samphanthawon...
    171 Soi Charoen Krung 8 Samphanthawong Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10100 Thailand
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    Meeting point is on the roadside opposite of Cacha Bed Heritage Hotel outside from the exit 1 of MRT Blue Line, Sam Yot Station (BL30), on the road called Mahachai Road nearby the intersection.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Charoen Krung Road

    The first road for automobiles

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre

    To celebrate the anniversary of Bangkok 150 years

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Phahurat Market

    Unofficial name for foreigners to call “Little India“

  • 4
    Outside visit
    Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)

    The wholesale market for flowers; vegetables as well as fruits

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Wat Arun - The Temple of Dawn

    The Temple of Dawn or Wat Arun, scenic view from distance to another side of the river

  • 6
    Outside visit
    Wat Pho - The Reclining Buddha

    Look from outside the gate through the window

  • 7
    Outside visit
    Tha Chang

    The pier in front of the Royal Grand Palace The ending spot of the walk

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

564 ratings
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4.64
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4.08
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4.26
Quality
4.24
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4.14
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Tijana 23 Apr 2024
Belgrade

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Nice tour with Swai for first walk in Bangkok
Lea Neuwirth 23 Apr 2024
Vienna

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Der Guide hat oft an lauten Stellen geredet oder geredet, wenn noch nicht alle da waren oder während er gegangen ist. Dadurch hat man leider vieles nicht mitbekommen, was er gesagt hat. Die Informationen von ihm waren sehr oberflächlich und er hat ständig alles wiederholt und nichts neues erzählt. Es ging mehr darum, wie viel der Eintritt kostet, als darum wann und wofür das Gebäude zum Beispiel errichtet wurde. Wir waren schon bei einigen Free walking touren und das war eine der schlechtesten.
Simon 22 Apr 2024
Limerick

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Very interesting and informative tour by our guide Swai. Starts at 9am which is necessary considering how incredibly hot it gets by midday in Bangkok. Recommended tour though.
Andrew 20 Apr 2024
London

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Really enjoyed trying the different food but I found we stopped for a little too long at some of the stops.
Hussain 15 Apr 2024

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
It’s really bad. I couldn’t understand much because of the difficult accent. Also the guid starts to speak in every point before we all arrove to the point.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 100 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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