Wat Arun and Kudi Chin: The Capital Before Bangkok
75 min · 2.4 km · easy
Roamer has 2 self-guided culture walking tours in Bangkok. Every one is free to start: the introduction and first stop play in full, and every later stop plays a short preview before you pay. They run from about 75 to 90 minutes and 2.4 to 3 km on foot, with GPS-triggered narration you control at your own pace.
Culture walking tours in Bangkok
| Tour | Length | Distance | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown Bangkok: Sampeng Lane to the Golden Buddha | 90 min | 3 km | 14 |
| Wat Arun and Kudi Chin: The Capital Before Bangkok | 75 min | 2.4 km | 12 |
What each tour covers
Hear a stop from this walk
Memorial Bridge: Joining the Banks
- Chinatown Bangkok: Sampeng Lane to the Golden Buddha: From the flower stalls of Pak Khlong Talat across the old moat, down roofed Sampeng Lane, through the market lanes to Wat Mangkon and the gold shops of Yaowarat, to the Chinatown Gate and the Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit.
- Wat Arun and Kudi Chin: The Capital Before Bangkok: From the Wat Arun pier along the temple's north wall, past the walls of Taksin's old palace and over his city moat, through Wat Kalayanamit and the Portuguese and Chinese lanes of Kudi Chin to the foot of the Memorial Bridge.
How much do these tours cost?
Every culture tour in Bangkok is free to preview. A single tour is $4.99 for lifetime access, and a 30-day pass covering every Roamer tour is $19.99. There is no group, no start time, and no tip.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best culture walking tours in Bangkok?
- Roamer has 2 self-guided culture walking tours in Bangkok: Chinatown Bangkok: Sampeng Lane to the Golden Buddha and Wat Arun and Kudi Chin: The Capital Before Bangkok. Each is free to start.
- How much does a culture walking tour in Bangkok cost?
- Free to preview, then $4.99 per tour for lifetime access. A 30-day pass covering every tour is $19.99.
- How long are the Bangkok culture tours?
- About 75 to 90 minutes, covering 2.4 to 3 km on foot. You set the pace and can pause any time.
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Wat Arun and Kudi Chin: The Capital Before Bangkok
75 min · 2.4 km · easy
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