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Bridge On The River Kwai

The Bridge on the River Kwai, located in Kanchanaburi province, is one of Thailand’s most historically significant sites. Famous for its role in World War II and the construction of the Burma Railway, the bridge stands as a somber reminder of the lives lost during its creation by Allied prisoners of war. Today, it is both a poignant memorial and a popular tourist attraction. Visitors can walk across the bridge, learn about its history at the nearby museum, and explore the lush surroundings, making it a moving and educational stop on any trip from Bangkok.

Bridge On The River Kwai Tours & Excursions

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Bangkok - Thailand

River Kwai One Day Tour from Bangkok SHA Plus

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€88
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

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€25
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Luxury White Dinner Cruise Free Flow Beer and Wine

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€46
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Opulence Luxury River Dinner Cruise with Drinks

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€53
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Canal Tour Local Life Along Waterways ends Wat Arun

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€18
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

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€31
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Adventure Bangkoks Magic Nightime

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€53
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Calypso Cabaret Show with Thai Set Dinner

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€25
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

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€42
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Royal Princess River Dinner Cruise with Live Music

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€36
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Yodsiam Sightseeing Cruise Snacks & Unlimited Beer

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€22
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Alangka Luxury Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

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€37
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Kanchanaburi, 2-Days Glamping in Jungle & Erawan

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€450
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Tuk Tuk Tour

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Private Tours

€50
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Thai Massage Class

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Workshops

€57
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun

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€25
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Ancient City Muang Boran and Erawan Museum Tour

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€226
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Bangkok - Thailand

Ko Samet: Airport Transfer to Pier Ban Phe

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Transfers

€36
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Wat Suthat, Giant Swing, Wat Saket

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€41
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Train Water Market with Wat Arun

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€80
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Bangkok - Thailand

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Ancient City Temple Tour

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€59
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Private Long tail boat Canal tour

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Private Tours
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€21
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Private Khao Kaew Open Zoo Transfer

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€35
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Private Khao Yai Day Tour

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€47
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Bangkok - Thailand

Ayutthaya: Transfer from Bangkok

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€34
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Bangkok - Thailand

Guide Service In Bangkok

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€57
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Bangkok - Thailand

Boat Tour of Damnoen Saduak Floating Market

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€8
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Bangkok - Thailand

Koh Chang: Transfer from Bangkok to the Island

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Transfers

€39
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Join In Long tail boat Canal Tour

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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok: Maeklong Train Market & Floating Market Day Tour

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Day Trips
Private Tours

€43
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Bangkok - Thailand

Walking tour Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha and Wat Pho

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€58
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Bangkok - Thailand

Ko Kood: Airport Transfer to Laem Sok Pier

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Transfers

€187
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkoks Grand Palace, Best Three Temples & Iconic Attractions

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€362
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Under the Night Lights by TUK-TUK SHA Plus

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Day Trips

€232
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Bangkok - Thailand

Private Departure Transfer : Bangkok Hotel to Bangkok Airport

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Transfers

€52
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Best Two Temples Emerald & Reclining Buddha GrandPalace

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€391
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Bangkok - Thailand

Experience Typical Thailand at Night including Streetfood

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Food & Drinks

€133
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Bangkok - Thailand

Shore Excursion Laem Chabang Port : Grand Palace & Famous Temples

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Private Tours

€524
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Bangkok - Thailand

Muang Boran : Ancient City of Samut Prakan Tour from Bangkok

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€264
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Bangkok - Thailand

UNESCO World Heritage Site : Khao Yai National Park Tour

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€392
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Bangkok - Thailand

Luxury Dinner on Chao Phraya Princess River Cruise with Pickup SHA Pl

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€100
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Bangkok - Thailand

Damneon Saduak Floating Market & Erawan Waterfall from Bangkok

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€175
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Bangkok - Thailand

Best City & Temple Tours By Selfie Expert & Local Guide

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€79
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Bangkok - Thailand

Koh Kret Island Bike Tour from Bangkok with Mon Culture & Lunch

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€94
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Bangkok - Thailand

Best City & Temple Tours By Selfie Expert & Local Guide

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€79
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Bangkok - Thailand

Grand Pearl Dinner Cruise Experience at Bangkok with Pickup

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Water Activities

€128
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Bangkok - Thailand

Grand Pearl Luxury Dinner Cruise at Bangkok Admission TicketSHA Plus

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€59
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Airport Layover Special : Touch of Thailand 8 Hours Tour

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Private Tours

€366
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Bangkok - Thailand

Private Tour Guide Service with TransportVan in Bangkok SHA Plus

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€360
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Night Lights: Famous Landmarks by Tuk Tuk

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€94
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Bangkok - Thailand

Maeklong Railway Market & Damnoensaduak Floating Market Tour SHA Plus

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€148
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Muslim Landmarks Tour with Grand Palace & Halal Meal

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€165
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Bangkok - Thailand

Private Tuk Tuk Tour at Bangkok : Evening with Local Host

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€175
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkoks Hidden Oasis : Explore Bangkoks Green Lung, Bang Krachao

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€360
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Bangkok - Thailand

Half Day Special City Tour from Bangkok

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€205
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Bangkok - Thailand

Madame Tussauds at Bangkok Admission Ticket

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€42
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Bangkok - Thailand

Erawan Museum at Bangkok Admission Ticket with Private Transfer

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Day Trips

€77
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkoks Popular Night Bike Tour

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€130
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Airport Layover Special : Touch of Thailand 4 Hours Tour

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€292
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Bangkok - Thailand

Baiyoke Sky Hotel Dining with Observation Deck Admission

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Other Experiences

€70
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Bangkok - Thailand

Evening Bangkok City Tour with Grand Palace & Reclining Buddha

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Guided Tours
Walking Tours

€88
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Island Hopping Tour with Lunch & Massage

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Adventures

€142
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Bangkok - Thailand

Muang Boran : Thailands Ancient City of Samut Prakan Admission Ticket

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Day Trips
Entry Tickets

€51
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Bangkok - Thailand

Amazing Bangkok Tour with Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew & Wat Arun

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Day Trips
Private Tours

€270
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkoks Best Temple Emerald Buddha with Royal Grand Palace Tour

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Guided Tours

€60
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Bangkok - Thailand

The Amazing, Unseen, Unspoiled Suphan Buri from Bangkok

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Guided Tours
Private Tours

€233
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Bangkok - Thailand

Koh Si Chang Day Tour from Bangkok with Lunch

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Day Trips
Entry Tickets
Guided Tours
Private Tours

€150
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bike Historic Bangkok Tours : Pedal Through the Old City of Bangkok

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€55
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Bangkok - Thailand

Evening Tuk Tuk Private City Tour at Bangkok with Dinner

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Private Tours

€120
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Bangkok - Thailand

Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise at Bangkok Admission Ticket

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Guided Tours
Private Tours

€48
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Bangkok - Thailand

Siam Park City Amusement Park at Bangkok Admission Ticket

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€26
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Bangkok - Thailand

Private Arrival Transfer : Bangkok Airport to Pattaya Hotel

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Transfers

€51
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Bangkok - Thailand

The Best of Bangkok: The Grand Palace, Emerald & Reclining Buddha

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€40
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Tour with Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha & Temple of Dawn

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Private Tours
Transfers

€95
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Bangkok - Thailand

3 Days Bangkok Experience with Accommodation & Top Sightseeing

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Adventures
Multi-Day Trips

€335
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Best Canal Tour- Flower Art & Artists House Food of Fame

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Day Trips
Guided Tours

€212
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkoks Best By Boat : Royal Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Tour

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Guided Tours

€39
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Bangkok - Thailand

Wonderful Bangkok Tour : GrandPalace WatTrimit WatPho WatBencha

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Walking Tours

€140
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Bang Krachao Island Countryside Bicycle Tour with Lunch

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Guided Tours

€75
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Bangkok - Thailand

Rolls Royce Exclusive : Ayutthaya Temples & Ancient City Tour

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Private Tours

€5514
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Bangkok - Thailand

Healing, Refreshing, Amazing Escape to Ratchaburi from Bangkok with Lu

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Private Tours

€153
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Bangkok - Thailand

Wonderful Pearl Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Transfer

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Guided Tours
Other Experiences
Private Tours
Transfers

€144
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Trails - Pedal Through 37 km Outskirts of Bangkok SHA Plus

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€109
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Bangkok - Thailand

Lost in Bangkok : Green Lung Jungle Bicycle Ride with Lunch

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€176
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Bangkok - Thailand

Old Town City Tour of Bangkok with Wat Suthat, Wat Saket & Wat Ratchan

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Walking Tours

€118
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Bangkok - Thailand

Dream World Theme Park Super Visa with Return Transfer & Lunch

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Entry Tickets

€183
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Bangkok - Thailand

3D2N Ayutthaya & Lopburi Experience at Riverside Resort

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Multi-Day Trips

€925
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Hindu Landmarks Tour with Grand Palace, Temples & Lunch

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Day Trips
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Walking Tours

€154
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Bangkok - Thailand

Shore Excursion from Bangkok Port- Shopping Massage Food Tasting

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Food & Drinks

€409
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Bangkok - Thailand

Photo Perfect Bangkok City Tour with Wat Arun & Reclining Buddha

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Guided Tours
Other Experiences

€481
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Bangkok - Thailand

Jim Thompsons House & National Museum Tour from Bangkok

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€165
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Bangkok - Thailand

The Chaophraya Cruise: LUXURY 5 STAR Dinner Cruise on Chaophraya River

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Private Tours
Transfers

€76
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Dream World Theme Park Super Visa Ticket SHA Plus

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Adventures
Entry Tickets
Other Experiences

€39
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Bangkok - Thailand

Koh Kret Island Bike Tour from Bangkok with Mon Culture & Lunch

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Adventures
Day Trips
Guided Tours

€93
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Bangkok - Thailand

Shore Excursion from Laem Chabang Port: Bangkok Shopping, Massage & Food Tasting

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Entry Tickets
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Other Experiences
Private Tours
Food & Drinks

€214
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Bangkok - Thailand

Shore Excursion from Bangkok Port : Grand Palace & Famous Temples

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Day Trips

€229
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Express Boat Tour -River, Temple of Sun, Reclining Buddha

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€74
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Bangkok - Thailand

Ayutthaya Bicycle Tour, ATV, Floating Market and Sunset Sail

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€147
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Bangkok - Thailand

New Year Party : Chao Phraya Princess Dinner Cruise at Bangkok Admissi

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Day Trips
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€191
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Bangkok - Thailand

Full Day Ayutthaya Temples Tour with Segway, ATV and Sunset Boat

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Day Trips

€248
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Bangkok - Thailand

Ayutthaya Tour from Bangkok with Grand Pearl River Cruise

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€101
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Bangkok - Thailand

Private Arrival Transfer : Bangkok Airport to Bangkok Hotel SHA Plus

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Transfers

€20
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Bangkok - Thailand

Maeklong Railway Market, Floating Market & Nakhon Pathom City Tour from Bangkok

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€153
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Bangkok - Thailand

Chachoengsao One Day Trip from Bangkok : Historic Market and Buddhist

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€115
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Bangkok - Thailand

Khlong Lat Mayom & Taling Chan Local Floating Markets Tour SHA Plus

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€31
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Tour By Selfie Expert : LittleIndia, WatTraimit, WatPho

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Guided Tours

€230
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok King Power MahaNakhon SkyWalk Admission Ticket

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Entry Tickets

€64
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Bangkok - Thailand

Amazing Bangkok Tour with Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha & Wat Arun

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Guided Tours
Private Tours

€85
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Bangkok - Thailand

Ayutthaya Glittering Sunset, Heritage Cruise, Noted Sights & Food

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Guided Tours

€60
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Old Town Insta-worthy Tour

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€174
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkoks Green Lung Jungle Cycling Adventure Tour

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Private Tours
Bike Tours

€153
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Bangkok - Thailand

Bangkok Tour By Selfie Expert : FlowerMarket, WatTraimit, WatPho

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€174
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The Basics

Visiting the Bridge on the River Kwai is free, although there is an entrance fee to the JEATH War Museum and the War Cemetery, which are located nearby. The museum, open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, has a small admission fee of around 30 THB. Walking across the bridge itself is free, and visitors can take a train ride along the historic railway for an additional fee. The site is open year-round, with more visitors during cooler months, from November to February.

Things to Know Before You Go

Prepare for a reflective visit, as the history of the bridge is deeply tied to the suffering of many during WWII. Wear comfortable shoes for walking, especially if you plan to visit the museum or the war cemetery. The area can be hot, so carry water, sunscreen, and a hat for protection. Be respectful while exploring the site, as it is a memorial to those who perished during the construction of the railway. Avoid visiting during major public holidays when the site can be crowded.

How to Get There

The Bridge on the River Kwai is about a 2-hour drive from Bangkok, making it a popular day trip. You can take a minivan or bus from the Southern Bus Terminal in Bangkok, which departs regularly to Kanchanaburi. Alternatively, you can opt for a private car or a guided tour, which typically includes transportation. Another option is to take a train from Bangkok’s Thonburi Station to Kanchanaburi, where you can continue to the bridge by tuk-tuk or taxi.

When to Get There

The best time to visit the Bridge on the River Kwai is during the cooler months of November to February. These months offer more pleasant weather for walking around and exploring. The site is less crowded in the early mornings and later in the afternoon, so try to visit during these times to avoid the crowds. If you want to experience the train ride across the bridge, it's best to check the train schedules in advance, as they are limited.

Day Trips from Bangkok

A visit to the Bridge on the River Kwai can easily be part of a full-day trip from Bangkok. In addition to the bridge, explore the nearby JEATH War Museum and the Kanchanaburi War Cemetery, which honors the fallen soldiers. For a more immersive experience, take the Death Railway train ride, which offers scenic views of the countryside. Many day tours from Bangkok also include a visit to the Erawan National Park, home to the stunning Erawan Waterfalls, for a combination of history and nature.