This 4-hour TukTuk + walking experience takes us to the hidden alleys of Bangkok’s Chinatown. Enjoy the thrills of Bangkok's unique and iconic three-wheeler and get a great impression of the communities living in Bangkok's old town.
Our experience starts by foot while we explore the old Thai-Chinese communities of Bangkok that have been living and working here for decades. In between family-owned restaurants and street food stalls we may appreciate the famous street art along the walking lanes of historic Chinatown and passages so small even bicycles can barely pass.
Following these impressions we hop on Bangkok's famous TukTuk navigating our way through Chinatown's Dragon road. Get a behind-the-scenes view of life in this bustling community whilst whizzing around Bangkok's most colorful and vibrant areas. In between we'll take time to stop and indulge ourselves in the older, less famous, shrines, temples and markets of our beloved capital. Sampling the world's most famous and recognized snacks at the numerous charming street food stalls will complete this unique and iconic Bangkok experience.
Due to the ever changing cityscape, festivals and overall dynamic character of Bangkok we don't have a predefined routine is "set in stone" making each day a new adventure for all of us.
The vast majority of our guides are English speaking local Thais. By design, our tours do not contain much talking. Our philosophy is to focus more on the interactive experience of cycling within the local community rather than presentations about facts, figures, or history. In that respect, language does not play a large factor in your tour experience, and it is unlikely that you will feel like you've missed out on anything by not having a native language guide.
On our tours we are guests at local and more conservative communities, including temples. Please allow us to ask you to dress more conservatively out of respect for the local community. A top that covers the shoulders and a sarong for covering the legs in a temple is always appreciated in Thai culture.
We recommend you wear light, comfortable clothing with a hat to keep the sun off your head. For footwear, we recommend closed shoes or sports sandals for maximum protection and control during your tour. For your own safety, we discourage the use of ‘flip flops’ as they often compromise the ability of the rider to control his/her bicycle on the tour. The liberal use of sunscreen is also highly encouraged.
Our tours are on an all-in basis and there is no need to bring any food or drinks. You may however want to think consider bringing the following:
For children bicycles and more information on children on our bike tours, please read our dedicated blog posts about kids.
From the beginning (early 1990’s) we have made a conscious decision to support the communities we cycle through and base our decisions upon this philosophy. ‘Sharing is caring’ is embedded in Thai culture and Buddhist beliefs.
“We cycle with our heart, not our feet.”
Chanmanee Phonphakdee
Co-Founder
Chief Happiness Officer & Community Manager
We accept all international payment methods (Credit Card, iDeal, Sofort etc) on our website. For cash payments at our office please select ‘’booking inquiry only’’ on the booking form. Cancelations up to 24 hours before departing time receive a 100% refund.
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Co van Kessel Bangkok tours operates this experience from our office at River City Bangkok. We are located on the ground floor (outside mall entrance) to the right of the main mall entrance.
We are conveniently located on the banks of the Chao Phraya River and near Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong train- and MRT subway station.
Read more detailed directions on how to reach us on our 'how-to-find-us-page'.
Co van Kessel Bangkok tours operates this tour from our Tha Phra Chan office at Bangkok's old town Rattanakosin. Located in the Phra Chan pier only 5 minutes walk from the Royal Field (Sanam Luang) between the Grand Palace and Khao San Road.
Read more detailed directions on how to reach us on our 'how-to-find-us-page'.