Hidden Paths Night Ride, Street Food

Bangkok Hidden Paths Night Biking Tour with Street-food Meal

★ 4.8 86 reviews

from $50.59 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Samphanthawong
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Co van Kessel Tours & Experiences

Overview

This three-hour night ride from Co van Kessel Tours starts at 18:00 from the operator's office at River City Bangkok, on the ground floor outside the mall entrance. From there the group sets off by bicycle into the lanes most visitors never see, crossing the Chao Phraya by ferry and rolling through Thonburi's backstreets, with Chinatown passed along the way. Most of the riding stays in back alleys, away from main roads and traffic.

The route suits travellers with a moderate level of fitness who are comfortable on a bike. One reviewer described the ride as mostly easy, though there are some tight spots and at least one crowded section to push through. Guides ride with the group and, as that reviewer put it, made sure everyone stayed safe through the busier stretches.

Food is part of the deal. The tour includes a single-dish street-food meal, plus snacks, drinks and bottled water, so you are not paying for dinner on top of the ticket. The group is capped at 16 travellers. Hotel transfer is not part of the package, so you make your own way to and from River City.

From$50.59 per person

Duration3 hours

Rating4.8 from 86 reviews

What's Included

Included

Local guide
Use of bicycle
Use of helmet (if desired)
Ferry river crossing
Refreshing drinks
Bottled water
Snacks
Dinner (Single dish street-food meal)

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Run byCo van Kessel Tours & Experiences

Itinerary

Meet at River CityCheck in at the Co van Kessel office on the ground floor outside the River City Bangkok mall entrance, to the right of the main doors and past the Subway sandwich shop. The tour starts at 18:00.
Start at the officeYou spend 15 minutes at Co Van Kessel Bangkok Tours before the ride begins. The route then passes by the Chao Phraya River.
Ride to the riverThe group rides out along the Chao Phraya River, passing through the edge of Chinatown. The route sticks to back alleys rather than main roads.
Ferry crossingA ferry crossing of the river is included in the tour, taking the group to the Thonburi side.
Thonburi lanesThe ride passes through Thonburi's narrow side streets, the tight back alleys that reviewers repeatedly single out as the memorable part of the route.
Street-food mealDinner is a single street-food dish, included along with snacks, drinks and bottled water.
Return to River CityThe activity ends back at the same meeting point, roughly three hours after setting out.

BikeIncluded

GuideIncluded

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this ride fits your evening and your legs.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so plan your own trip to River City Bangkok on Charoen Krung Road. The meeting point is on the ground floor, outside the mall entrance to the right of the main doors.
Fitness and pace. The operator asks for a moderate fitness level, and one reviewer described the ride as mostly easy with some tight squeezes and one crowded stretch. Most of the time is spent in back alleys rather than on main roads. Expect to keep moving for the full three hours.
Riding with kids. The tour is suitable for children who are already comfortable riding a bike, and infant seats are available. A family reviewer noted bikes of every size and called the tour kid and family friendly. Helmets are provided if you want one.
What to wear. Knees and shoulders must be covered for temple visits, so dress modestly or bring a scarf or sarong to throw on. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Food and drink. Dinner is a single street-food dish, with snacks, refreshing drinks and bottled water also included. A local guide and the ferry crossing are covered as well.
Group size. The group is capped at 16 travellers. One recent reviewer rode with a smaller group that had three guides looking after it.

From$50.59 per person

Rating4.8 from 86 reviews

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Common issues. No hotel transfer is included, and the meeting point at River City is where you start and finish. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and requires moderate fitness plus comfort on a bike, so it is not for everyone. One reviewer noted the first stretch of narrow lanes can feel intimidating before you settle into it, and there are tight spots and one crowded area along the route. Confirmation can take up to 48 hours if you book within two days of travel, subject to availability. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the 18:00 start receive no refund.

Common Questions

Where Does The Tour Meet And Does It Pick Up From Hotels?

There is no hotel pickup or drop-off. Everyone meets at the Co van Kessel office at River City Bangkok, on the ground floor outside the mall entrance, right of the main doors and past the Subway sandwich shop. The tour starts there at 18:00 and finishes back at the same point.

What Food And Drink Are Included?

Dinner is a single street-food dish, and the tour also includes snacks, refreshing drinks and bottled water. A local guide, bicycle, optional helmet and the ferry river crossing are covered. Beyond these, no other food or drink is mentioned.

How Long Is The Ride And How Fit Do I Need To Be?

The tour runs three hours and requires a moderate level of physical fitness. Reviewers describe it as mostly easy riding, with some tight spots and one busy section. The route sticks to back alleys and avoids main roads for most of the way.

Is It Suitable For Children?

Yes, as long as the child is comfortable riding a bike. Infant seats are available, and the use of a bicycle is included. A reviewer who took the tour with family called it kid and family friendly.

What Should I Wear Or Bring?

Cover knees and shoulders for temple visits, either with modest clothing or a cover-up such as a scarf or sarong. Helmets are available if you want one. What to bring isn't mentioned by the operator, so carry whatever you need for three hours of evening riding.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 18:00 start for a full refund. Cancelling less than 24 hours before start time, or requesting changes inside that window, gets no refund and no accepted changes. Cut-off times use the local time in Bangkok.