Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour
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Based on 36 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour worth booking?
Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour is a 5-hour experience in Bangkok, Thailand, from $2500 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 36 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (36)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $2500 per person
** For join-in tours, we operate exclusively on Friday ** ** For private tours, we operate daily ** This tour combines 2 favorite things to do in Thonburi: food and canal cruise on a long-tail boat. Take a culinary jour
What you get
- Fully trained culinary local tour guide
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Complimentary basic medical insurance
- An amazingly delicious and 100% local experience
- Breakfast
About this experience
** For join-in tours, we operate exclusively on Friday ** ** For private tours, we operate daily ** This tour combines 2 favorite things to do in Thonburi: food and canal cruise on a long-tail boat. Take a culinary journey through Thonburi's best food neighborhoods and markets. Savor on a variety of tasty dishes and snacks like Steamed Leek Stuffed Dough, Kway Chap, traditional Thai sweets, and sample different kinds of food from street carts. Walking through the wet markets, you'll experience local ways of life unaffected by tourists' presence and hear our guide's perspectives and stories on Bangkok insights.
What's included
Included
- Fully trained culinary local tour guide
- Lunch
- Driver/guide
- Complimentary basic medical insurance
- An amazingly delicious and 100% local experience
- Breakfast
- 5 food stops with over 10 dishes, drinks and dessert. Think a big breakfast and luch!
- A fun canal boat ride
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
What you'll see and do
Talad Plu Market
Try street snack, Vegetable Dumpling Snack
10 minutes here
Talad Plu Market
Taste Noodles with beef and beef ball
30 minutes here
Talad Plu Market
A temple in center of Talad Phlu area
Pass by without stopping
Talad Luang Pu Thuat
We will take a long-tailed boat from a pier from temple and then get to Artist House. Take some relaxing here.
30 minutes here
Talad Plu Market
Try Roll Noodles
20 minutes here
Bangkok
Take a boat along the way and then take local public-truck to Wang Lang
Pass by without stopping
Bangkok
Taste Noodles in North-Eastern style soup
40 minutes here
Bangkok
Have Thai dessert
20 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Bangkok
Exit no.2 of Talad Phlu BTS Station
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Tha Chang Pier
Options you can book
Private Group
This is private version.
Join - in Group
Join - in: Join a group with others - Maximun 12 people per group.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Bangkok Food Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour operated rain or shine
- A minimum of 2 person per booking is required
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- A moderate amount of walking involved
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please at time of booking if required
- Not suitable for people who cannot have seafood
- Tasting locations and tasting menu are subjected to change without notice due to unforeseen circumstances
- Not recommend for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
- No halal option available
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 36 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
36 verified traveler reviews for Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Thonburi canal and food tour - not to be missed.
The Thonburi Canal and Food tour was excellent and showed us another side of this magnificent city. It is a great experience and one not to be missed. Our guide Noot (I'm sorry if I have misspelt this) was fantastic and we could have wished for better. One point that I hope the operator will amend is the drop off from the long tailed boat in the Chao Phraya River at the dock. It was bit of a climb from the low boat onto a higher riverside platform and the river was a little choppy. It was a bit uncomfortable doing this. Other than that the food was great, the areas interesting and as before our guide was lovely. I would do this tour again without hesitation.
via Tripadvisor
Best foodie tour ever!
My daughter and I had an amazing experience with Jongkie, who immediately made us feel welcome. I appreciated that she asked us questions up front so that she could adapt and tailor the tour to what we wanted. I am not exaggerating when I say it was one of the best tours I have ever been on. We loved all the different foods as well as exploring lesser known markets in Thonburi, and the boat was a great way of getting around the area and experiencing the district from a different perspective. My daughter loved making her own bracelet at Artists House, as well as feeding the fish. The trip left us with an appetite to return and explore more of the city with Jongkie.
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic and fun experience exploring amazing neighbourhoods with a super friendly guide.
May was a super lovely, friendly and knowledgable guide. She introduced us to some fabulous new, truly authentic Thai food and some fantastic, beautiful and interesting places. We even learnt a few Thai words describe the exceptionally delicious food we tried. The boat trip was an added bonus to all the great food and experiences. We would highly recommend this tour.
via Tripadvisor
A culinary voyage of discovery
We loved our food tour with Jongkie - it was a highlight of our time in Bangkok. A real voyage of discovery both culinary and to locations we would not have encountered on our own. Jongkie is wonderful company, an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, and we had the best food of our trip with her.
via Tripadvisor
Phenomenal tour—absolutely recommend!
May gave my wife and I an absolutely wonderful tour around the canal with some excellent food highlights. If you are considering this tour you should certainly go! As this was only our second day in Thailand, we appreciated her knowledge of not only the canal and food we were trying, but also Bangkok and Thai culture more broadly. May encouraged us to sample more varieties of dishes and left us with not only a list of everything we ate but also suggestions of what to eat next—plus helped ensure we were able to get to our next destination.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $2500 to $5200
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 13
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Bangkok.
How much does Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour cost?
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Prices start at $2500 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Bangkok usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour take?
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Plan for about 5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Bangkok is not rushed.
Is Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 36 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Bangkok, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour?
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Around 13 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Bangkok can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Bangkok and add a light layer if any part of the 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Bangkok within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Bangkok?
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On Outty we rank every Bangkok experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ Tastings, Old Siam Bangkok Food Tour with 15+ Tastings, Tingly Thai Cooking Class with Morning Market Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Bangkok?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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