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Best walking routes in Bangkok

26 routes ranked on sights, efficiency, hills & length — real foot distance and elevation.

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#1
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Bangkok in One Day: Walking Itinerary

One day

14 stops15.4 km4 h 50 min~267 m stairs

Inside visits push a full day to ~5 h 55 min.

Inside: Grand Palace (~45 min) + Holy Rosary Church (~20 min). Estimates only.

15.4 kmdistance4 h 50 minwith stops14stops~5 h 55 minfull day+5 mgain~267 mstairs
4.1 sights6.5 efficiency0.1 hills4.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h 30 min+ up to 2 h 10 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Wat Saket
  2. Wat Suthat
  3. Sao Chingcha
  4. Phra Sumen Fort
  5. Grand Palace (inside ~45 min)
  6. Wat Arun
  7. Wat Pho
  8. Pak Khlong Talat
  9. Wat Chai Chana Songkhram
  10. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
  11. Wat Traimit
  12. Holy Rosary Church (inside ~20 min)
  13. ICONSIAM
  14. The River
0–18 m

Photo: ViewpointHdammCC BY-SA 3.0

4.3/10
#2
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One Hour in Bangkok: A Short Walk

1 hour

5 stops3.7 km1 h 15 min

3.7 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops5stops+5 mgain
4.7 sights5.9 efficiency0.1 hills1.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 45 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Sao Chingcha
  2. Wat Suthat
  3. Pak Khlong Talat
  4. Wat Pho
  5. Grand Palace
3–8 m

Photo: ViewpointPreecha.MJCC BY-SA 4.0

4.1/10
#3
Viewpoint

Phra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict, Bangkok: Walking Route

DistrictPhra Borom Maha Ratchawang Subdistrict

11 stops4.3 km2 h

4.3 kmdistance2 hwith stops11stops+7 mgain
2.4 sights6.6 efficiency0.1 hills7.6 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h+ up to 5 h 25 min insides+7 m climb along route
  1. Chakrabongse Villas
  2. The Museum of Siam
  3. Wat Pho
  4. Saranrom Palace
  5. Sanam Luang
  6. Phra Ratchawang Bowon Sathan Mongkhon
  7. Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
  8. Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
  9. Grand Palace
  10. Wat Phra Kaew
  11. Grand Palace
1–8 m

Photo: ViewpointHeinrich Damm (User:Hdamm, Hdamm at de.wikipedia.org)CC BY 2.0

4.0/10
#4
Viewpoint

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Bangkok

Walking tour

11 stops12.8 km3 h 45 min~162 m stairs

12.8 kmdistance3 h 45 minwith stops11stops+12 mgain~162 mstairs
4.4 sights6.7 efficiency0.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 50 min+ up to 1 h 25 min insides+12 m climb along route
  1. Wat Benchamabophit
  2. Wat Saket
  3. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
  4. Wat Suthat
  5. Sao Chingcha
  6. Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
  7. Wat Ratchabophit
  8. The Museum of Siam
  9. Wat Pho
  10. Wat Arun
  11. Grand Palace
0–14 m

Photo: ViewpointAhoerstemeierCC BY-SA 3.0

3.9/10
#5
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Bangkok Photo Walk: Most Instagrammable Spots

Photo spots

9 stops8.2 km2 h 35 min~162 m stairs

8.2 kmdistance2 h 35 minwith stops9stops+11 mgain~162 mstairs
4.7 sights6.2 efficiency0.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 50 min+ up to 45 min insides+11 m climb along route
  1. Grand Palace
  2. Wat Arun
  3. Tha Tien Viewpoint
  4. Wat Pho
  5. Wat Suthat
  6. Sao Chingcha
  7. Wat Saket
  8. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
  9. Wat Traimit
0–14 m

Photo: ViewpointKriengsak JirasirirojanakornCC BY-SA 4.0

3.9/10
#6
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Old Town of Bangkok in 2 Hours

Old town

8 stops7.7 km2 h 20 min~212 m stairs

7.7 kmdistance2 h 20 minwith stops8stops+8 mgain~212 mstairs
4.6 sights6.3 efficiency0.1 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 45 min+ up to 45 min insides+8 m climb along route
  1. Wat Ratchanatdaram
  2. Wat Saket
  3. Wat Suthat
  4. Wat Ratchabophit
  5. Memorial Bridge
  6. Wat Pho
  7. Wat Arun
  8. Grand Palace
0–14 m

Photo: ViewpointEmielwikiCC BY-SA 3.0

3.9/10
#7
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Pathum Wan Subdistrict, Bangkok: Walking Route

DistrictPathum Wan Subdistrict

6 stops3.3 km1 h 15 min~132 m stairs

3.3 kmdistance1 h 15 minwith stops6stops+0 mgain~132 mstairs
1.3 sights7.3 efficiency0.0 hills9.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 1 h 45 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Madame Tussaud's
  2. Sa Pathum palace
  3. Queen Savang Vadhana Museum
  4. Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World
  5. Wat Pathum Wanaram
  6. Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm
0–9 m

Photo: ViewpointTerence OngCC BY 2.5

3.9/10
#8
Viewpoint

Bangkok Old Town Walking Tour

Old town

11 stops13.7 km4 h~162 m stairs

13.7 kmdistance4 hwith stops11stops+11 mgain~162 mstairs
4.6 sights6.2 efficiency0.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 3 h 5 min+ up to 1 h 30 min insides+11 m climb along route
  1. Dusit Palace
  2. Wat Benchamabophit
  3. Wat Ratchanatdaram
  4. Wat Saket
  5. Wat Suthat
  6. Wat Ratchabophit
  7. Grand Palace
  8. Wat Arun
  9. Wat Pho
  10. Wat Mangkon Kamalawat
  11. Wat Traimit
0–14 m

Photo: ViewpointChainwit.CC BY 4.0

3.8/10
#9
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Dusit Subdistrict, Bangkok: Walking Route

DistrictDusit Subdistrict

9 stops3.7 km1 h 35 min

3.7 kmdistance1 h 35 minwith stops9stops+0 mgain
1.9 sights5.3 efficiency0.0 hills9.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 50 min+ up to 2 h 15 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Wat Benchamabophit
  2. Paruskavan Palace
  3. King Rama V Equestrian Statue
  4. Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
  5. Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
  6. Vimanmek Mansion
  7. Dusit Palace
  8. Dusit Zoo
  9. Dusit Zoo
3–6 m

Photo: ViewpointThe original uploader was NamKhaeng at French Wikipedia.CC BY-SA 3.0

3.7/10
#10
Viewpoint

Bangkok in 2 Hours on Foot

2 hours

10 stops7.0 km2 h 20 min~162 m stairs

7.0 kmdistance2 h 20 minwith stops10stops+0 mgain~162 mstairs
4.2 sights5.8 efficiency0.0 hills0.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 1 h 25 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Wat Saket
  2. Wat Ratchanatdaram
  3. Sao Chingcha
  4. Wat Suthat
  5. Wat Ratchabophit
  6. Pak Khlong Talat
  7. The Museum of Siam
  8. Wat Pho
  9. Wat Arun
  10. Grand Palace
0–18 m

Photo: ViewpointYakuzakoratCC BY-SA 3.0

3.6/10
#11
Viewpoint

Bangkok Loop Walk from Wat Pho

Loop

11 stops6.2 km2 h 25 min

6.2 kmdistance2 h 25 minwith stops11stops+0 mgain
2.4 sights5.3 efficiency0.0 hills6.3 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 20 min+ up to 2 h 5 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Wat Pho
  2. Nagaraphirom Park
  3. Wat Arun
  4. Wat Kanlayanamit
  5. Santa Cruz Church
  6. Wat Prayoon
  7. Memorial Bridge
  8. King Rama I the Great Monument
  9. Pak Khlong Talat
  10. Chakrabongse Villas
  11. The Museum of Siam
0–8 m

Photo: ViewpointDiliffCC BY 2.5

3.5/10
#12
Viewpoint

Samphanthawong Subdistrict, Bangkok: Walking Route

DistrictSamphanthawong Subdistrict

8 stops3.5 km1 h 50 min

3.5 kmdistance1 h 50 minwith stops8stops+9 mgain
1.0 sights6.0 efficiency0.2 hills10.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 45 min+ up to 2 h 20 min insides+9 m climb along route
  1. Wat Chai Chana Songkhram
  2. Leng Buai Ia Shrine
  3. Thien Fa Foundation
  4. Wat Samphanthawong
  5. Song Wat Road
  6. Samphanthawong Museum
  7. Wat Pathum Khongkha
  8. King's Birthday Celebration Arch
4–14 m

Photo: ViewpointBernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New ZealandCC0

3.5/10
#13
Viewpoint

Bowon Niwet Subdistrict, Bangkok: Walking Route

DistrictBowon Niwet Subdistrict

7 stops2.0 km55 min

2.0 kmdistance55 minwith stops7stops+0 mgain
1.5 sights7.1 efficiency0.0 hills5.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 1 h 25 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
  2. October 14 Memorial
  3. Democracy Monument
  4. King Rama III Memorial
  5. Wat Ratchanatdaram
  6. Mahakan Fort
  7. The Queen's Gallery
1–6 m

Photo: ViewpointFotograf / Photographer: Heinrich Damm (User:Hdamm, Hdamm at de.wikipedia.org)CC BY 2.0

3.4/10
#14
Viewpoint

Si Lom Subdistrict, Bangkok: Walking Route

DistrictSi Lom Subdistrict

5 stops2.8 km1 h 10 min

2.8 kmdistance1 h 10 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
1.0 sights6.9 efficiency0.0 hills8.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 35 min+ up to 2 h insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Christ Church
  2. The Mahanakhon Observation Deck
  3. Kathmandu Photo Gallery
  4. Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Bangkok
  5. Bangkok Seashell Museum
2–8 m

Photo: ViewpointChainwit.CC BY-SA 4.0

3.4/10
#15

Best Viewpoints in Bangkok: Walking Route

Viewpoints

5 stops3.2 km1 h 5 min

3.2 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops5stops+19 mgain
0.5 sights6.7 efficiency0.3 hills9.1 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 40 min+19 m climb along route
  1. Khlong Ong Ang Canal and Walking Street
  2. Chao Phraya Sky Park
  3. Sunset viewpoint
  4. Wat Arun Viewpoint (Wat Pho Pier)
  5. Tha Tien Viewpoint
0–9 m
3.3/10
#16
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Bangkok in 2 Hours

Hidden gems

8 stops5.1 km1 h 45 min

5.1 kmdistance1 h 45 minwith stops8stops+0 mgain
1.1 sights7.2 efficiency0.0 hills5.4 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 10 min+ up to 2 h 55 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. October 14 Memorial
  2. Sanam Luang
  3. Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
  4. Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
  5. Saranrom Palace
  6. Chakrabongse Villas
  7. Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
  8. Wang Burapha Phirom
2–10 m

Photo: ViewpointAdbarCC BY-SA 3.0

3.2/10
#17
Viewpoint

Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Bangkok: Walking Route

DistrictWang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict

6 stops2.0 km1 h 5 min

2.0 kmdistance1 h 5 minwith stops6stops+0 mgain
1.2 sights5.7 efficiency0.0 hills5.8 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 25 min+ up to 1 h 25 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
  2. Wang Burapha Phirom
  3. Guru Tawan Sikh Temple
  4. Wat Ratchaburana
  5. King Rama I the Great Monument
  6. Pak Khlong Talat
3–10 m

Photo: ViewpointChainwit.CC BY-SA 4.0

2.9/10
#18
Viewpoint

2 Days in Bangkok: Walking Itinerary

Multi-day

2 days52 stops39.4 km

20.3 kmdistance6 h 55 minwith stops28stops+21 mgain~308 mstairs
1.8 sights6.3 efficiency0.3 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 4 h 30 min+ up to 5 h 10 min insides+21 m climb along route
  1. Siriraj Medical Museum
  2. Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
  3. Phra Ratchawang Bowon Sathan Mongkhon
  4. Sanam Luang
  5. Wat Ratchabophit
  6. Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
  7. Wang Burapha Phirom
  8. Wat Suthat
  9. Sao Chingcha
  10. Wat Saket
  11. Wat Ratchanatdaram
  12. Democracy Monument
  13. Wat Bowonniwet Vihara
  14. Santichaiprakan Park
  15. Bang Khun Phrom palace
  16. Rama VIII Bridge
  17. Wat Intharawihan
  18. Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
  19. Dusit Palace
  20. Vimanmek Mansion
  21. Abhisek Dusit Throne Hall
  22. King Rama V Equestrian Statue
  23. Paruskavan Palace
  24. Wat Benchamabophit
  25. King Rama IX Memorial Park
  26. Dusit Zoo
  27. Dusit Zoo
  28. Chitralada Royal Villa
0–16 m

Photo: Viewpointกสิณธร ราชโอรสCC BY-SA 4.0

2.8/10
#19
Viewpoint

Monuments & Memorials of Bangkok

Monuments Memorials

9 stops6.6 km1 h 55 min

6.6 kmdistance1 h 55 minwith stops9stops+6 mgain
1.2 sights7.7 efficiency0.1 hills1.2 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+6 m climb along route
  1. King Rama III Memorial
  2. Democracy Monument
  3. October 14 Memorial
  4. Monument to the Expeditionary Force
  5. Mae Toranee Statue
  6. Pig Memorial
  7. King Rama I the Great Monument
  8. Memorial Bridge
  9. King Taksin the Great Monument
0–9 m

Photo: ViewpointNawit scienceCC BY-SA 4.0

2.7/10
#20
Viewpoint

3 Days in Bangkok on Foot

Multi-day

3 days84 stops53.2 km

18.8 kmdistance6 h 55 minwith stops24stops+41 mgain~374 mstairs
1.6 sights7.2 efficiency0.7 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 4 h 5 min+ up to 7 h 10 min insides+41 m climb along route
  1. Wat Kanlayanamit
  2. Santa Cruz Church
  3. Wat Prayoon
  4. Sunset viewpoint
  5. Chao Phraya Sky Park
  6. Wat Chai Chana Songkhram
  7. Song Wat Road
  8. Wat Pathum Khongkha
  9. Bangkok Seashell Museum
  10. Wat Hua Lamphong
  11. Queen Saovabha Memorial Institute Snake Farm
  12. King Rama VI Statue
  13. Lumphini Park
  14. Erawan Shrine
  15. Wat Pathum Wanaram
  16. Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World
  17. Queen Savang Vadhana Museum
  18. Sa Pathum palace
  19. Madame Tussaud's
  20. Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
  21. Jim Thompson House
  22. Suan Pakkad Palace
  23. Pratunam Market
  24. Baiyoke Tower II Observatory and Revolving Roofdeck
0–16 m

Photo: ViewpointChainwit.CC BY 4.0

2.6/10
#21
Viewpoint

Hidden Gems of Bangkok: Off-the-Beaten-Path Walk

Hidden gems

11 stops13.0 km3 h 55 min

13.0 kmdistance3 h 55 minwith stops11stops+5 mgain
1.3 sights7.1 efficiency0.1 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 55 min+ up to 3 h insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Wang Burapha Phirom
  2. Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
  3. Sanam Luang
  4. Bang Khun Phrom palace
  5. Rama VIII Bridge
  6. Wat Intharawihan
  7. Vimanmek Mansion
  8. Paruskavan Palace
  9. King Rama IX Memorial Park
  10. Dusit Zoo
  11. Chitralada Royal Villa
0–10 m

Photo: ViewpointGislingCC BY-SA 3.0

2.5/10
#22
Viewpoint

Palaces of Bangkok Walk

Palaces

11 stops11.0 km3 h 20 min

11.0 kmdistance3 h 20 minwith stops11stops+0 mgain
1.7 sights6.6 efficiency0.0 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 25 min+ up to 8 h 15 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. Wang Burapha Phirom
  2. Chakrabongse Villas
  3. Saranrom Palace
  4. Grand Palace
  5. Grand Palace
  6. Phra Ratchawang Bowon Sathan Mongkhon
  7. Bang Khun Phrom palace
  8. Paruskavan Palace
  9. Dusit Palace
  10. Vimanmek Mansion
  11. Sukhothai palace
2–12 m

Photo: ViewpointAhoerstemeierCC BY-SA 3.0

2.5/10
#23
Viewpoint

Easy Hidden Gems Walk in Bangkok

Hidden gems

11 stops11.2 km3 h 20 min

11.2 kmdistance3 h 20 minwith stops11stops+5 mgain
1.1 sights7.2 efficiency0.1 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 30 min+ up to 3 h 45 min insides+5 m climb along route
  1. Wang Burapha Phirom
  2. Sala Chalermkrung Royal Theatre
  3. Chakrabongse Villas
  4. Saranrom Palace
  5. Wat Mahathat Yuwaratrangsarit
  6. Sanam Luang
  7. Bang Khun Phrom palace
  8. Wat Intharawihan
  9. Rama VIII Bridge
  10. Paruskavan Palace
  11. King Rama IX Memorial Park
0–10 m

Photo: ViewpointJason7825CC BY-SA 3.0

2.3/10
#24

Easy Parks Walk in Bangkok

Parks

5 stops6.8 km2 h 15 min

6.8 kmdistance2 h 15 minwith stops5stops+0 mgain
1.0 sights7.0 efficiency0.0 hills0.5 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+0 m climb along route
  1. Santichaiprakan Park
  2. Nagaraphirom Park
  3. Saranrom Park
  4. Rommaninat Park
  5. Princess Mother Memorial Park
0–9 m
2.3/10
#25
Viewpoint

Bangkok Museum Walk

Museums

10 stops11.5 km3 h 25 min~121 m stairs

11.5 kmdistance3 h 25 minwith stops10stops+11 mgain~121 mstairs
1.1 sights6.3 efficiency0.2 hills0.0 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 2 h 35 min+ up to 6 h 40 min insides+11 m climb along route
  1. The Museum of Siam
  2. Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
  3. Silpa Bhirasri National Museum
  4. Art Centre Silpakorn University
  5. Siriraj Medical Museum
  6. Royal Barge National Museum
  7. National Gallery
  8. King Prajadhipok Museum
  9. Corrections Museum
  10. Samphanthawong Museum
0–16 m

Photo: ViewpointSry85CC BY 2.5

2.2/10
#26
Viewpoint

Museums of Bangkok in 2 Hours

Museums

7 stops6.8 km2 h 5 min~137 m stairs

6.8 kmdistance2 h 5 minwith stops7stops+0 mgain~137 mstairs
1.2 sights5.1 efficiency0.0 hills0.7 length
Stops & elevation
Walking only 1 h 30 min+ up to 4 h 40 min insides+0 m climb along route
  1. The Museum of Siam
  2. Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles
  3. Art Centre Silpakorn University
  4. Silpa Bhirasri National Museum
  5. National Gallery
  6. Royal Barge National Museum
  7. Siriraj Medical Museum
0–6 m

Photo: ViewpointYakuzakoratCC BY-SA 3.0

2.0/10

Hills: higher = steeper along the walk. Stairs (when shown): metres of mapped stairways near the route — approximate, not a step countvisit times are estimates.

Bangkok walking stats

From the 29 rated routes344 stops total114 unique places.

Most climb3 Days in Bangkok on Foot — Day 1+41 m along route
Most stops / kmBowon Niwet Subdistrict, Bangkok: Walking Route3.4 stops per km
Least climbBangkok in 2 Hours on Foot+0 m along route
Most stairs3 Days in Bangkok on Foot — Day 1~374 m mapped stairways (approx., not step count)
Longest / shortest20.3 km2.0 km2 Days in Bangkok: Walking Itinerary — Day 1 / Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Bangkok: Walking Route
Places on routes114unique stop ids
How we score. Same formula for every route: Sights 50% (how notable the stops are)Efficiency 25% (less backtracking between stops)Hills 10% (how steep the walk is)Length fit 15% (distance vs the kind of walk). Stairs stay a fact in metres, not a quality bar. Avg score in the hero is the mean across all ranked walks.

Bangkok FAQ

Short answers from this city’s data.

Best first-visit walk?
Bangkok in One Day: Walking Itinerary (15.4 km, 4 h 50 min with stops) ranks #1 here.
Best months to walk Bangkok?
Nov–Feb are usually the nicest months for walking.
Shortest walk?
Wang Burapha Phirom Subdistrict, Bangkok: Walking Route2.0 km, walking 25 min.
One hour in Bangkok?
One Hour in Bangkok: A Short Walk: walking 50 min, with stops 1 h 15 min, 5 stops.
One-day plan?
Bangkok in One Day: Walking Itinerary: 14 stops, ~4 h 50 min on-route; suggested insides on marked stops; full day ≈ 5 h 55 min. Visit times are estimates.
Stairs and hills?
Hills is 10% of the score (higher = steeper along the walk). Stairs are not scored — when shown, they are metres of mapped stairways near the route (approximate; not a step count). Example: stairways ≈ 0 m.
Can I change stops?
Yes — open in Maps, edit, then paste into Lineo for a cleaner order.
Why are some Google Maps links split?
Google Maps caps how many stops fit in one directions link (we use 11). Longer walks are split into numbered buttons (1/2, 2/2, …). Open them in order — each part starts where the previous one ended.