Old Bangkok Temples, Markets & Hidden Gems by Tuk Tuk

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Old Bangkok Temples, Markets & Hidden Gems by Tuk Tuk

Name: Old Bangkok Temples, Markets & Hidden Gems by Tuk Tuk
Address: Thailand

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Roam through the city of Bangkok aboard a tuk tuk. Nip through tiny backstreets, soak up the vibrant atmosphere, and explore some of the old city's unique markets, magnificent temples, and hidden gems

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Highlights

Climb to the top of the Golden Mount and get panoramic views
Marvel at the Phra Sumeru Fortress and encounter Buddhist heritage at Wat Po
Ward-off bad luck at the Amulet Market
Travel the backstreets of Bangkok like a local with tuk-tuk
Get personalized attention on small-group tour (or private) for just 12 people

Description

Climb aboard a tuk-tuk for a rambling adventure through Bangkok. These little vehicles are the best way to discover Bangkok’s buzzing backstreets. Your driver guide will show you all the famous and not so famous sights of the city. Marvel at the Phra Sumeru Fortress, visit the quirky Amulet Market and take-in the stunning Wat Phra Chetuphon Temple, the center of Buddhism in Thailand. Your next destination will be Wat Saket, another 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 here) to the top for a 360-degree view of the surrounding Rattanakosin Island. You’ll hop back into your tuk-tuk and head towards Pak Klong Talad, the flower market. Your guide will introduce you to a local market vendor who'll show you how to fold the petals of lotus flowers just as Thai people often do when they use them in worship. You'll have a chance to try preparing the flowers for yourself and we'll take them to our next stop to learn how local people use them at the temple. Just around the corner is the small community of Ban Baat who have been making alms bowls for monks by hand since the late 1700s. Learn how a handful of families in the locality are preserving the traditional methods that you'll discover as you walk through this hidden village. Onward you’ll go to Wat Po, the temple that houses the most beautiful reclining Buddha image in the country, which is also the birthplace of Thai massage and medicines. Your local guide will take you on a tour of the area and tell you stories about one of the most fascinating parts of Bangkok. From here you can either continue to explore on your own, or your guide will be happy to point you in the direction of your accommodation.

Includes

Local English-speaking guide Tuk-tuk ride (45 min/5 km) Amulet market visit Pak Khlong Talat flower market visit Alms bowls demonstration Entrance fee to Phra Sumeru Fortress Entrance fee to Wat Saket Temple Entrance fee to What Pho

Important Information

This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good. This Certification measures a company’s social and environmental impacts and responsible tourism practices. Children must be between 6 and 11 years of age inclusive Please note that this tour covers 45 minutes (5 km) of Tuk Tuk Ride and 1.5 km (1 mile) of walking.