Top 7 Longtail & Speedboat Tours in Bangkok

1.Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,909 reviews · from $37Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide near Wat Pho, cross the Chao Phraya by traditional longtail boat, and explore Thonburi’s canals. The route includes Baan Silapin, the Artist’s House, and a photo stop near Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha. Guides have included Fern, Joe, Bella, Yohan, and Neo.

“Complete waste of money. Only 1.5 hours. Zero information on tour. Don’t waste time or money. Artist house is a market.”

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2.Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,076 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Ride Bangkok’s canals with an English-speaking guide, passing Wat Arun and Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha before walking through Khlong Bang Luang. Guides such as Ken, Bella, Pam, and Neo add local stories, while the Artist’s House stop may include crafts, fish feeding, and market browsing.

“Loved the Bangkok canal tour—such a great way to see the city away from the roads. Our guide Joe was fantastic, full of fun facts and great energy. Thank you, Joe!”

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3.Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,404 reviews · from $35Top rated

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Yoyo, Pear, Wai, or Fluke, cruising Thonburi’s canals by longtail boat. You’ll see stilt houses, local neighborhoods, Wat Paknam’s Big Buddha, Artist House, and Wat Arun before finishing at Tha Tien Pier near Wat Pho.

“Was very informative about the way Thai people lived, guide was great and answered every question, had good humor and provided a ride to the train station aftwr”

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4.Longtail Boat Canal Tour to Wat Arun

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 438 reviews · 3 hours · from $28Best value

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Jack, Nancy, or Surin, cruising Bangkok’s canals by longtail boat. Visit Khlong Bang Luang, Wat Paknam’s emerald-glass pagoda and Giant Golden Buddha, then explore Wat Arun. Expect a small group, temple dress rules, and a 200 THB Wat Arun fee.

“It was a good afternoon activity which allowed various sights to be visited. Happy with the tour.”

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5.River Kwai Scenic Tour by Private Longtail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 2h 30m

You will cruise River Kwai with a private longtail boat and local captain, stopping at Wat Tham Khao Pun and the original JEATH War Museum. Expect a simple boat, basic English from the captain, a 10-minute uphill walk to a narrow bat cave, and optional access to Chungkai Military Cemetery.

“Luolaa emme lötäneet, mutta muuten kaikki oli ok.”

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6.Private Thonburi Longtail Boat Tour & Wat Pho Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 4 hours

You’ll explore Thonburi’s narrow khlongs by traditional longtail boat, passing wooden homes, temples, markets, and city views before visiting Wat Pho. English-speaking guides such as Wit or Pit explain Thai culture and temple details. Hotel pickup is included from selected Bangkok areas.

“the long tail boat was the highlight but the walking tour or temples prior to that was brilliant too. pit guide was excellent”

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7.Bangkok Yai Local Canal Tour with Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $64

Meet at MRT Sanam Chai and cruise Bangkok Yai, Khlong Bang Luang, and Khlong Mon by longtail boat. Visit Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha and Artist’s House, with fish food, water, and a life jacket included. Weekend and private tours may add Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market.

“Excellent tour - great view of Bangkok waterways, its wildlife, culture and way of life.”

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