Bike Historic Bangkok Tour
Overview
Sure, you can hit all the temples you want in one day. And you can visit the floating markets. But seeing the real Bangkok, the one that locals know and a lot of tourists don’t? For that you’ll have to hop on a bike. This 4-hour guided bike tour brings you down the backstreets and to street food venders serving up delicious snacks you’d never find on your own. This is a small group tour, which means more attention from the guide.
This bike tour is all about exploring a very different side of Bangkok. We won't be cycling to anywhere famous, instead get ready to take in the real Bangkok, where normal people live in the jumble of laneways that few people ever explore. Get ready for true cultural immersion on two wheels!
This bike tour is all about exploring a very different side of Bangkok. We won't be cycling to anywhere famous, instead get ready to take in the real Bangkok, where normal people live in the jumble of laneways that few people ever explore. Get ready for true cultural immersion on two wheels!
Inclusions
- Bike and safety equipment
- Transportation fare
- English Professional guide
- Snacks and refreshment
- Entry/Admission - Chao Phraya River
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wang Burapha Phirom, Wang Burapha Phirom, Bangkok
Meet at the Grasshopper Adventures Shop across MRT Sam Yot station, next block to Miramar Hotel, the last building next to the canal at 8:30 am. The tour will depart at 9 am sharp. After a quick bike fitting and briefing we head out. Cycling through the heart of the backpacker area, Khaosan Road, you will soon be biking off the roads this bike tour winds through small laneways, past ancient temples and canals to see the heart and soul of Bangkok.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Khaosan Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
From the starting point at the Grasshopper shop, we bike through Khaosan road and head out to another side of Bangkok.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Phra Athit Road 66 Phra-Athit Road, Khwaeng Chanasongkhram, Khet Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
From the heart of the backpacker area, Khaosan Road, get going pass Phra Arthit road and another fort before we will take you off the roads biking through small laneways, past ancient temples and canals to see the heart and soul of Bangkok.
We cycle along the Chao Phraya River and then pedal cross the river on the Rama 8 Bridge. From here we visit ancient temples and urban street life.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok Thailand
Get out and cycle
There are no particularly famous sights that you will see on this bike tour. It is all about exploring the city by bike away from the tourists and big roads, to see the real Bangkok where people live, work and play. We cycle along the Chao Phraya River and then pedal cross the river on the Rama 8 Bridge. From here we visit ancient temples and urban street life.
Bangkok Noi
Bangkok Noi is the name given to a large canal of the Chao Phraya River. Bike along the canal through tiny alleyways home to a Muslim community. After cycling over a bridge you bike the canal back the other way, this time passing Buddhist temples and one of Bangkok’s first train depots. If open you are in luck to visit a bronze bowl foundry and the old steam engines at the Thonburi train depot - such is the diversity of the city when you get in close.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok
Bangkok Noi is the name given to a large canal of the Chao Phraya River. Bike along the canal through tiny alleyways home to a Muslim community. After cycling over a bridge you bike the canal back the other way, this time passing Buddhist temples and one of Bangkok’s first train depots. If open you are in luck to visit a bronze bowl foundry and the old steam engines at the Thonburi train depot - such is the diversity of the city when you get in close.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chao Phraya River, 780/488 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
After a local ferry to cross back over the river, our bike tour passes the Grand Palace where we take a walk through a public park that was once exclusively used by the royal family. After cycling more twisting alleyways, pedaling through a food market, you bike past rows of Buddhas and other sacred images
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Giant Swing, Bamrung Muang Rd, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
The Giant Swing is one of the landmarks of the city and was once used for an important Hindu ceremony. From the Swing it is only a short bike ride back to the Grasshopper Shop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wang Burapha Phirom, Wang Burapha Phirom, Bangkok
A short bike ride back to the Grasshopper Shop. The bike tour finishes around 1 pm.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Wang Burapha Phirom, Wang Burapha Phirom, Bangkok
Meet at the Grasshopper Adventures Shop across MRT Sam Yot station, next block to Miramar Hotel, the last building next to the canal at 8:30 am. The tour will depart at 9 am sharp. After a quick bike fitting and briefing we head out. Cycling through the heart of the backpacker area, Khaosan Road, you will soon be biking off the roads this bike tour winds through small laneways, past ancient temples and canals to see the heart and soul of Bangkok.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Khaosan Road, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
From the starting point at the Grasshopper shop, we bike through Khaosan road and head out to another side of Bangkok.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Phra Athit Road 66 Phra-Athit Road, Khwaeng Chanasongkhram, Khet Phranakorn, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
From the heart of the backpacker area, Khaosan Road, get going pass Phra Arthit road and another fort before we will take you off the roads biking through small laneways, past ancient temples and canals to see the heart and soul of Bangkok.
We cycle along the Chao Phraya River and then pedal cross the river on the Rama 8 Bridge. From here we visit ancient temples and urban street life.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Rama VIII Bridge, Bangkok Thailand
Get out and cycle
There are no particularly famous sights that you will see on this bike tour. It is all about exploring the city by bike away from the tourists and big roads, to see the real Bangkok where people live, work and play. We cycle along the Chao Phraya River and then pedal cross the river on the Rama 8 Bridge. From here we visit ancient temples and urban street life.
Bangkok Noi
Bangkok Noi is the name given to a large canal of the Chao Phraya River. Bike along the canal through tiny alleyways home to a Muslim community. After cycling over a bridge you bike the canal back the other way, this time passing Buddhist temples and one of Bangkok’s first train depots. If open you are in luck to visit a bronze bowl foundry and the old steam engines at the Thonburi train depot - such is the diversity of the city when you get in close.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bangkok Noi, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok
Bangkok Noi is the name given to a large canal of the Chao Phraya River. Bike along the canal through tiny alleyways home to a Muslim community. After cycling over a bridge you bike the canal back the other way, this time passing Buddhist temples and one of Bangkok’s first train depots. If open you are in luck to visit a bronze bowl foundry and the old steam engines at the Thonburi train depot - such is the diversity of the city when you get in close.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Chao Phraya River, 780/488 Charoen Krung Road, Bang Kho Laem, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
After a local ferry to cross back over the river, our bike tour passes the Grand Palace where we take a walk through a public park that was once exclusively used by the royal family. After cycling more twisting alleyways, pedaling through a food market, you bike past rows of Buddhas and other sacred images
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Giant Swing, Bamrung Muang Rd, Bangkok 10200 Thailand
The Giant Swing is one of the landmarks of the city and was once used for an important Hindu ceremony. From the Swing it is only a short bike ride back to the Grasshopper Shop.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Wang Burapha Phirom, Wang Burapha Phirom, Bangkok
A short bike ride back to the Grasshopper Shop. The bike tour finishes around 1 pm.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- We recommend participants wear comfortable clothing and shoes
- Tour is at a relaxed pace and recommended for most fitness levels
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Sun protection is recommended
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- For visit to sacred sites, temples and pagodas appropriate clothing is required. Riders should wear clothing that cover their shoulders and knees.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
JillChrisp
September 2018
Spent a wonderful morning with Grasshopper Adventures Guide ... 4 hour bike ride discovering hidden secrets of this fascinating city. Seen, our guide, was hugely knowledgeable and made the trip even more worthwhile ... ensured our safety through busy streets, give us so much information, great us...
Spent a wonderful morning with Grasshopper Adventures Guide ... 4 hour bike ride discovering hidden secrets of this fascinating city. Seen, our guide, was hugely knowledgeable and made the trip even more worthwhile ... ensured our safety through busy streets, give us so much information, great us to delicious foods, sights and experiences. If I didn't have to work for the rest if my time here I would definitely take another tour. Thanks!!Freddy B
August 2018
The team is super polite and friendly. Our guide Seen was absolute competent and friendly and showed us so many interesting places and thought us Thai history. We stopped on a market and tried all different kind of Thai food, delicious! Bikes are a perfect transport mode to explore the city and ...
The team is super polite and friendly. Our guide Seen was absolute competent and friendly and showed us so many interesting places and thought us Thai history. We stopped on a market and tried all different kind of Thai food, delicious! Bikes are a perfect transport mode to explore the city and it is super fun to cycle through the small backstreets of Bangkok. I can highly recommend this agency and the guide Seen👍😀LouiseAndJames08
August 2018
Me and my husband booked the historic Bangkok tour after recommendation from friends. After arriving late (due to taxi taking us to the wrong place!) We were greeted by our guide Seen who gave us an outline of the route and what we would see along the way. It was one of the best things we did in ...
Me and my husband booked the historic Bangkok tour after recommendation from friends. After arriving late (due to taxi taking us to the wrong place!) We were greeted by our guide Seen who gave us an outline of the route and what we would see along the way. It was one of the best things we did in Bangkok! The tour allows you to see the real side of the city. Seen was great, he was very informative and made the trip so enjoyable. It was a lovely added bonus for us that we were the only 2 booked on for the trip! We would recommend to anyone staying in Bangkok. Thanks Grasshopper and Seen!carveler
April 2019
Woody was a great tour guide! Got to know about the history and saw what it was before. Will try other tours next time :)
Woody was a great tour guide! Got to know about the history and saw what it was before. Will try other tours next time :)jop804
March 2020
Had a great cycle tour of the Old City, Bangkok Noi and Thonburi. Although I know Bangkok well, I enjoyed seeing the backstreets and seeing sights I had never seen before. Tammy the guide was friendly, knowledgeable and fun. I’d highly recommend this tour
Had a great cycle tour of the Old City, Bangkok Noi and Thonburi. Although I know Bangkok well, I enjoyed seeing the backstreets and seeing sights I had never seen before. Tammy the guide was friendly, knowledgeable and fun. I’d highly recommend this tourdsabou
March 2020
We had a great bike tour last week with Woody as our guide. It was great fun, very well organized and informative. I have been living in Thailand for over 7 years but I actually learned a lot thanks to Woody. Not to mention the places of Bangkok one would never see unless on a tour like that! If ...
We had a great bike tour last week with Woody as our guide. It was great fun, very well organized and informative. I have been living in Thailand for over 7 years but I actually learned a lot thanks to Woody. Not to mention the places of Bangkok one would never see unless on a tour like that! If anyone spends a few days in Bangkok this is an absolute must! Also all the staff members in their office were wonderful and so hospitable that it made for a great day!